Born in Mobile, Aaron broke Babe Ruth’s home run record in 1974, finishing his career with 755 home runs. He is remembered not just for his talent, but for his grace under the pressure of racial hostility.
Jackie Robinson was the first African American to play in Major League Baseball in the modern era, breaking the color barrier in 1947 when he joined the Brooklyn Dodgers. His courage, talent, and dignity helped pave the way for the civil rights movement and transformed American sports and society.
Ty Cobb was a legendary baseball player known for his aggressive playing style and record-setting batting average. He spent most of his career with the Detroit Tigers and was one of the first five players inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Martin Luther King Jr. was a Baptist minister and civil rights leader who advocated for racial equality through nonviolent protest. He is best known for his leadership during the Civil Rights Movement and his iconic “I Have a Dream” speech in 1963.
Jimmy Carter, born in Plains, Georgia, served as the 39th President of the United States from 1977 to 1981. He is also renowned for his humanitarian work and received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002.
