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Tommie C. Smith (born June 6, 1944) is an American former track and field athlete and wide receiver in the American Football League. At the 1968 Summer Olympics, Smith, aged 24, won the 200-meter sprint finals and gold medal in 19.83 seconds – the first…
2009; printed 2019
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA black-and-white photograph of Tommie Smith and John Carlos, by Platon. The photograph depicts them standing side-by-side, each with an arm raised in a black power fist. Smith, shown left, and Carlos, shown right, are shown from the thighs up, fully…
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Harold Tommy Amaker Jr. (; born June 6, 1965) is an American college basketball coach and the head coach of the Harvard University men's basketball team. He has also coached for the University of Michigan and Seton Hall University. He played point guard…
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Tommy Bell (March 13, 1923 – July 14, 1994) was a black boxer. As a professional, he faced legendary fighters such as Jake LaMotta, Fritzie Zivic, and Kid Gavilán. Bell fought for the welterweight title against Sugar Ray Robinson in 1946.
1920–2018
Thomas Hubert Best (23 December 1920 – 16 September 2018) was a Welsh professional footballer who played as a centre forward. A veteran of the Second World War, serving in the Royal Navy, he made over 70 appearances in the Football League for Chester,…
1954–2025
Tommy Brooks (June 6, 1954 – July 29, 2025) was an American boxing trainer and a boxer. He is best known as the trainer of Evander Holyfield.
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Herman Thomas Davis Jr. (March 21, 1939 – April 3, 2022) was an American professional baseball left fielder, third baseman, designated hitter, and coach.
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Tommy Harper (born October 14, 1940) is an American former professional baseball outfielder, third baseman and second baseman. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for seven different franchises from 1962 to 1976, including six seasons with the…
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Tommy Debo "Tiny" Lister Jr. (born Thomas Duane Lister Jr.; June 24, 1958 – December 10, 2020) was an American actor and professional wrestler. As a character actor, he is known for his roles as the neighborhood bully Deebo in the 1995 film Friday and its…
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Tommy Lee McCraw (born November 21, 1940) is an American former professional baseball player and coach. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a first baseman and outfielder for the Chicago White Sox (1963–70), Washington Senators (1971), Cleveland…
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Thomas James Pham (born March 8, 1988) is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Chicago White Sox of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the St. Louis Cardinals, Tampa Bay Rays, San Diego Padres, Cincinnati Reds,…
1978–
Tommy William Polley (born January 18, 1978) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker for six seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He originally played for the St. Louis Rams from 2001 to 2004 before signing with…
1952–2025
Thomas Waverly Reamon Sr. (March 12, 1952 – May 22, 2025) was an American professional football player, actor and educator in the Hampton Roads region of Virginia. He played football as a running back in the National Football League (NFL), World Football…
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Tommy Thigpen (born March 17, 1971) is an American college football coach and former player. He is currently the defensive coordinator & safeties coach for the North Carolina Central Eagles. He previously served the linebackers coach for the Dallas…
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Thomas Gray "The Mayor" Watkins, Jr. (born June 18, 1980) is an American former professional baseball third baseman and current coach. He is the third base coach for the Atlanta Braves of Major League Baseball (MLB). He played in MLB for the Minnesota…
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Toney Freeman (born August 30, 1966) is an American IFBB professional bodybuilder and brand ambassador residing in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Antionette Oyedupe "Toni" Payne OON (Yoruba: [òjédupɛ́]; born 22 April 1995) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for Serie A club Inter Milan. Born in the United States, she represents Nigeria at international level.
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Toni Lynn Preckwinkle (née Reed; born March 17, 1947) is an American politician and the incumbent County Board president in Cook County, Illinois, United States. She was elected to her first term as president of the Cook County Board of Commissioners, the…
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Toni Deion Pressley (born February 19, 1990) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a defender for Afturelding in the Icelandic Besta deild kvenna. She previously played for the Orlando Pride, Western New York Flash and Washington Spirit of…
Loading image…1968–
Tony Alford (born November 27, 1968) is an American college football coach. He is the running backs coach and run game coordinator for the University of Michigan, positions he has held since 2024. Alford has served as an assistant college football coach…
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Anthony White (born April 23, 1954) better known by his ring name Tony Atlas, is an American bodybuilder, powerlifter, and professional wrestler who has held multiple titles and championships in each sport. He is also known by his bodybuilding title, "Mr.…
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Anthony Lamar Banks (born April 5, 1973) is an American former professional football player who was a quarterback for 10 seasons in the National Football League (NFL).
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Anthony Michael Barbee (born August 10, 1971) is an American college basketball coach, who is currently the associate head coach at Murray State University. He was previously the head coach at UTEP, Auburn, and Central Michigan. Barbee played college…
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Anthony Wayne Beasley (born December 5, 1966) is an American professional baseball coach who currently serves as the third base coach for the Pittsburgh Pirates of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously served as an interim manager for the Texas…
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