Ila Borders became the first woman to pitch in a men's college baseball game on this date in 1994, giving up just five hits in a 12-1 Southern California College win over Claremont-Mudd-Scripps. She ...

Ruth Simmons talks about how her upbringing and life illustrate determination and the transforming power of education in the Black History month series.

Many postcards sold for a few cents (or even a penny) when they were first made, but they’re a lot more valuable now. The ...

Tony Ash, a talented baseball player from a tough Louisiana upbringing, was signed by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays at 18 despite his criminal past and lack of education. With a 95 mph fastball and power ...

Who is the greatest athlete of all time? Discover the sportsperson who carries this title, their accomplishments, impact on ...

After graduating from Lake Benton High School, he enlisted and served with the 110th Naval Construction Battalion through the ...