Yogi Berra – The Yankee Great
Lawrence Peter Berra was born in St. Louis in 1925. He grew up in a neighborhood with lots of boys and they played all kinds of sports. He got up in baseball in 1934 because the St. Louis Cardinals won … Continued
September 11 th , 2001 – The day etched in America’s memory forever
It started like any other day. It was a quiet normal day and then the radio announcers started talking about some strange events happening in New York City. Did a plane really hit the North Tower and then another plane … Continued
Elvis Presley –The King of Rock and Roll
During some people’s lifetimes, they become so well known that they are identified by one name. Elvis certainly is in that category. He began life in an obscure corner of Mississippi and came from a background that did not inspire … Continued
Admiral Chester Nimitz – WW II Allied Pacific Commander
On December 7th, 1941, the world changed for America. Japan attacked Pearl Harbor. The next day, President Roosevelt declared war. In response to the attack, Admiral Chester Nimitz was sent to Pearl Harbor to help put together what America had … Continued
Joe DiMaggio – the Yankee Clipper
He came from very obscure circumstances. His father was a fisherman who expected all of his sons to follow in his footsteps. In growing up, Joe did not like the smell of dead fish that surrounded him as he scrubbed … Continued
Roberto Clemente – The Ball Player & The Humanitarian
He came from Puerto Rico with mixed heritage (latino & black). As a child, he was raised in difficult circumstances. In his youth, it was obvious that he had incredible physical talent & he was proficient in several sports. He … Continued
Woodstock 1969 – The Event & The Music
It began as an idea to raise funds to create a music studio. John Roberts & Joel Roseman were friends who were looking for investment opportunities. They advertised in the New York Times. Artie Kornfeld & Mike Lang answered with … Continued
Walt Disney – The Man & His Magic
Walt Disney was born and grew up in the Chicago area. He started drawing by the age of six. That unleashed a lifetime of artistic expression. He was too young to enlist in W. W. I, so he joined the … Continued
Jackie Robinson – the American Legend
His accomplishments were very public. He broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball in 1947. He became the Rookie of the Year in 1947. He became the National League’s Most Valuable Player in 1949. He led the Dodgers to … Continued
The Decade of the 1950s
When you hear the term, the 1950s, people often think of a simpler time. They think of the explosion of television and rock and roll music. TV shows that dominated that era include: “I Love Lucy”, “Leave it to Beaver”, … Continued