| hint | athlete | sport |
| Light Heavyweight champ that almost beat Louis | |
| Golden boy Heisman winner | |
| General Manager of team's last Stanley Cup for over half century | |
| Turned pro after winning Wimbledon and US titles. | |
| Last player manager in World Series | |
| Hurdles recordholder who won gold in flat race. | |
| Defense stopped a hitting streak | |
| Politician turned commissioner | |
| Averaged 50 yards a punt | |
| Walks 10 but almost throws no hitter | |