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- Muhammad Ali. Muhammad Ali, born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. (January 17, 1942 – June 3, 2016) was an American professional boxer, activist, entertainer, poet, and philanthropist.
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is an American retired professional basketball player who played 20 seasons in the National Basketball Association for the Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Lakers.
- Mark Spitz. Mark Andrew Spitz is an American former competitive swimmer, nine-time Olympic champion, and former world record-holder in seven events. Why is Mark the best swimmer of this decade?
- Richard Petty. NASCAR and Richard Petty go hand in hand. After dominating the 1960s, Petty delivered more of the same in the 1970s. In 1971, driving for the Plymouth Road Runner (named after the famed Looney Tunes character), he won the Daytona 500.
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Mar 4, 2016 · The 1970’s are one of the greatest decades in sports history, from Hank Aaron breaking Babe Ruth’s home run record to the Super Bowl dominance by the Steelers. Those were just some of top...
The Bucks were led by 7′ 2″ center Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, who won the MVP award for the third time in four years. The NBA voted to give New Orleans a franchise in 1974 and Toronto one in 1975. New Orleans made a big move by trading for “Pistol” Pete Maravich.
Aug 12, 2019 · The 1970s were more than long-haired rockers singing about psychedelic trips. This decade was chock-full of iconic sports moments, from Mark Spitz's Olympic heroics to thoroughbreds achieving Triple Crown glory.
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Other notable athletes at the 1972 games were sixteen-year-old Olga Korbut, whose success in women's gymnastics earned three gold medals for the Soviet Union, and British athlete Mary Peters, who took home the gold in the women's pentathlon.
Jun 22, 2024 · The 1970s provided a host of iconic footballing moments. Johan Cruyff, Mario Kempes and Gerd Muller all cemented themselves amongst footballing royalty during the decade. The 1970s saw the...
Apr 6, 2024 · The 1970s were marked by notable triumphs and tragedies in the world of sports. From groundbreaking legislation that opened new doors for women athletes, to iconic matches in the boxing ring, the tenor of the era was set by events that went far beyond the games.
