Sports

Kobe Bryant was a legendary basketball player for the L.A. Lakers that inspired millions with his basketball skills and his messages of hard work and courage.

Usain Bolt, the fastest man alive, is a 11 time World Champion and 9 time Olympic gold medalist. He shocked fans during the ‘08 Olympic games when he slowed down to celebrate 1st place in the 100-meter dash just before crossing the finish line and setting the record.

At the age of 25, he was only the fourth quarterback to win a Super Bowl during his second season in the NFL. The following season he broke another record by becoming the first quarterback to start two Super Bowls during their first three seasons in the NFL

Between 1956 and 1959, Ali won the Golden Gloves tournament for novices in the light heavyweight class, the National Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions, and the Amateur Athletic Union’s national title for the light heavyweight division. All of his successes won him a spot on the 1960 US Olympic boxing Team and won him the heavyweight Olympic gold medal.

Jessie Owens- During the 1936 Olympic in Berlin Germany where Adolf Hitler was in control, Jesse Owens displayed the blueprint of black excellence by winning 4 gold medals.

After 30 years Florence Griffith Joyner AKA Flo Jo still holds the record of being the fastest women ever. In her glamorous track outfits, designed by herself and her 6in nails, she won 3 gold medals in the 1988 summer Olympics.

Lebron James is a 3x NBA Champion, 3 times NBA Finals MVP and 4 time NBA MVP. He is a father and husband and is considered one of the best basketball players of our time.

By Joseph Warkreh T-ToeOne of Philadelphia Major, Jim Kenney’s plan for Philadelphia when he took office was to use sport as a bridge amongs…