Derek Jeter (1974- )

Derek Jeter (1974- )

by StephanieChristensen | Jun 9, 2017 | African American History, People

Throughout his 20 seasons in baseball, Derek Jeter established himself as a New York Yankees legend. Growing up as a Yankee fan and having played his entire career with the franchise, his play was synonymous with the team’s success. With on-field talent matching his...
Lenny Wilkens (1937- )

Lenny Wilkens (1937- )

by PartinElliot | Apr 22, 2008 | African American History

Leonard Randolph (Lenny) Wilkens was born in Brooklyn, New York, on October 28, 1937, son of an African American father and white mother. He grew up in the Bedford-Stuyvesant section, one of the toughest sections in the city, where he endured many hardships, including...