50+ Photos Of Our Favorite Athletes Of All Time

Published on 03/05/2021
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Nadia Comaneci

Nadia Comaneci of Romania performed a somersault during the competition at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal on August 2, 1976. Comaneci won and earned three gold medals because of her performance in Montreal. Nadia was known as the first gymnast to receive a perfect score from the judges in an Olympic gymnastics meet.

Nadia Comaneci

Nadia Comaneci

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Bob Cousy

On November 19, 1955, during a game between the Pistons and the Celtics, Boston Celtics pointed guard Bob Cousy to run past two Fort Wayne Pistons defenders. Cousy’s unconventional style, which included behind-the-back dribbling and no-look passes, was recognized with the rest of the league, one of the best plays and a fundamental approach.

Bob Cousy

Bob Cousy

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