Can You Identify These Famous African-American Athletes from a Fact?

Muhammad Ali used to say "I float like a butterfly, stink like a bee." Ali was born Cassius Marcellus Clay, Jr.

Jackie Robinson was the first African American player to play in the Major Leagues. Robinson played second base for the Brooklyn Dodgers.

Jesse Owens won four Olympic gold medals in Track and Field. Owens ran in the 1936 Summer Games in Berlin, Germany.

Michael Jordan starred in Space Jam as himself. He also had a successful line of Nike sneakers.

Tiger Woods turned pro when he was only 20 years old. Woods ranks as one of the highest paid and most successful golfers of all time.

Althea Gibson was the first African American tennis player to win a Grand Slam title. Gibson also played pro golf.

Wilma Rudolph won three gold medals at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, Italy. Rudolph was sometimes called The Black Gazelle.

John Carlos gave a Black Power salute on the Olympic podium as he was being awarded a bronze medal in the 1968 Summer Olympic games. Carlos won his medal for his performance in the 200-meter dash.

LeBron James plays forward for the Cleveland Cavaliers. James has also scored two Olympic medals.

Tommie Smith wore black gloves, black socks and no shoes on the Olympic podium in 1968. Smith won his medal in Track and Field, but he also played in the National Football League.

Arthur Ashe was the only African American man to ever win a Wimbledon singles title. Ashe was the founder of the Arthur Ashe Foundation for the Defeat of AIDS.

Jack Johnson was called The Galveston Giant. Johnson was the first African American heavyweight boxing champion.

The NBA Finals MVP award is named after Bill Russell. Russell played center for the Boston Celtics for most of his career.

Serena Williams is often the number one ranked singles tennis player. Williams' sister, Venus, is also a top-ranked tennis player.

Jim Brown was invited to the Pro Bowl every year he was active. Brown played fullback for the Cleveland Browns.

Magic Johnson played point guard for the LA Lakers. He was also on the 1992 Olympic basketball Dream Team.

Hank Aaron was called the "Hammer." He played played right field for the Milwaukee Braves.

Kobe Bryant played his entire career with the LA Lakers. Bonus points if you know he was named after the Japanese beef.

Boxer Joe Louis was called The Brown Bomber. Louis also played golf.

Jackie Joyner Kersee is ranked as the greatest female athlete of all time. She has won six Olympic gold medals.

At 42, Satchel Paige was the oldest Major League rookie. He played his rookie year with the Cleveland Indians.

Venus Williams is one of two famous tennis sisters. Williams and her sister, Serena, are top-ranked players.

George Foreman is a former pro boxer who now has a line of indoor and outdoor grills. Foreman also won an Olympic gold medal at the 1968 Summer Games.

Carl Lewis was an Olympic long jump champion. Lewis was also a winning sprinter.

Alice Coachman was the first African American woman to win an Olympic gold medal. Coachman won her medal for the high jump.

Debi Thomas won a bronze medal in the 1988 Calgary Olympics. Thomas was also a physician.

Wilt Chamberlain played for the Harlem Globetrotters before he began a career in the NBA. Chamberlain was nicknamed Wilt the Stilt.

Marshall Taylor was a record-holding 19th century track cyclist. He turned pro in 1896 at the age of 18.

Wiillie Mays was called the Say Hey Kid. Mays played center field for the Giants for most of his career.

Mike Tyson bit off part of the ear of Evander Holyfield in 1997. Tyson was only 20 when he won his first heavyweight title.

Kareem Abdul Jabbar is a six-time NBA MVP. He was known for his skyhook shot.

Ernie Davis won a Heisman Trophy in 1961. He was the first African American to win the honor.

Boxer Sonny Liston was nicknamed the Big Bear. Liston knocked out Floyd Patterson in the first round in 1962 to become the heavyweight champion.

Julius Ervin was known as Dr. J. Erving was a popular player in the ABA before it merged with the NBA.

Evelyn Ashford was the first athlete to run the 100-meter dash in under 11 second in the Olympic Games. She holds five Olympic gold medals.