Michael Jordan brings millions of dollars when he shows up in an arena. Since money is how we judge people, he's very valuable. Don Yaeger arenabringdollar Change image and share on social
Dungy, head coach of the Indianapolis Colts, has long believed that he, his staff and players should be as devoted to family time as they are to playing time, as focused on giving to charities as they are to taking the ball away from opponents. Don Yaeger ballbelievecharity share on social
Marino was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2005, and his name always comes up when the conversation centers on the greatest quarterbacks of all time. But his greatness comes with an asterisk: He never won the Big Game. Don Yaeger asteriskbigcenter share on social
Martin Luther King was a misguided leader. He worked to be recognized as the leader of black America, when what black America needs isn't a leader - it is education. Giving speeches and marching - that's not the concept that brings about real freedom, equality and justice. Don Yaeger americablackbring share on social
With a tennis racket strapped tightly to her hiking pack, Martina Navratilova began her ascent of Mount Kilimanjaro. The tennis legend had visions of celebrating at the summit of Africa's highest peak by hitting a couple balls to see how far they might fly in the thin air at 19,341 feet. Don Yaeger africaairascent share on social
Magic Johnson was in the seventh year of his Hall of Fame career when thoughts of his basketball afterlife led him to the office of uber-executive Michael Ovitz, co-founder of Creative Artists Agency, Hollywood's most powerful agency. Don Yaeger afterlifeagencyartist share on social
If Albert Einstein was right, Cal Ripken should have been a CEO or politician rather than a shortstop, because Ripken led by example over and over... and over again. Don Yaeger albertcalceo Change image and share on social
John Wooden made a name as a coach but also a life as a mentor. Don Yaeger coachjohnlife Change image and share on social
Not winning a title gives fuel to sportswriters and talking heads who question an athlete's true value. Don Yaeger athletefuelhead Change image and share on social
Bill Veeck was a charismatic and somewhat eccentric owner-fan during the post-WWII years. Don Yaeger billcharismaticeccentric Change image and share on social
