Serena Williams, the girl from Compton, rose to become the greatest player in WTA history.

LeBron James has entertained millions of fans but James’ contribution to society goes way beyond his on-court endeavors.

Tiger Woods, Simone Manuel and the Jamaican bobsled team.

Pelé, an Afro-Brazilian, rose to become the greatest footballer in history.

Muhammad Ali was one of the most powerful fighters in boxing, and one of the most powerful voices in sport.

Hank Aaron’s bid to break Babe Ruth’s iconic home run record laid bare the racial divisions of USA in the 1970s.