LSU BASEBALL TEAM
Ryan Theriot started his career with LSU as a starting second baseman but was moved to shortstop in 2000, the same year this shot was taken.
Ryan Theriot has every reason to celebrate as he scored the game-winning run in a tough game between LSU and the Stanford Cardinal. They were rallying a three-point deficit before Theriot pulled off the game-winner to edge them ahead 6-5 at the Rosenblatt Stadium in Omaha.
MARK MCGWIRE
When former pro-baseball first baseman, Mark McGwire, joined the MLB, he was already all about breaking league records. As a rookie, in 1987, he set the record for most home runs hit by a rookie (49). He would go on to become one of the most prolific home run hitters ever.
He is photographed here looking up, at the end of a follow through swing that would give him home run number 61. The Cardinals star player tied Roger Maris’ record, and would easily surpass him the next day. He finished that season with 70; a record that would stand for three years.
RANDY MOSS
Randy Moss had always dreamt of playing for the Dallas Cowboys, but the team passed on him due to his many legal problems. This irked Moss who claims that the Cowboys management promised to draft him, so he made a point of beating them whenever the opportunity arose.
Randy Moss is photographed doing what he does best, as a wide receiver. During his first year in the league, he made 17 touchdown receptions, and he still holds the NFL single-season record for most touchdown receptions with 23. Taken on Oct. 24, 2001, Moss makes a fingertip catch for Minnesota. The Vikings lost to Pittsburgh 21-16.
VINCE YOUNG
This photograph features former American football quarterback, Vince Young, the man of the hour. He stands on top of the world, celebrating after the Longhorns’ win against USC 41-38 during the national championship.
On January 4, 2006, Vince Young helped his team rally against their opponents, ultimately sealing the deal with a game-winning touchdown. He threw 267 yards, valiantly ran for 200 more. His game winner was listed at number five in an ESPN compilation of the top 100 plays in college football history.
BOB BEAMON
This photograph of Bob Beamon was taken during the Summer Olympics, Oct. 18, 1968. Beamon is well-known for what he would accomplish on this day in Mexico City. He set the world record for long jump of 8.9 meters, a record that would remain unbroken for more than two decades.
Whenever a track and field athlete would come up with a remarkable performance, it would be described as “Beamonesque,” in reference to Bob’s spectacular feat, a byword to greatness.