First black head coach to win an NCAA men’s basketball championship.
Died August 2020
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Carlson faced violence and deportation for her anti-apartheid work.
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Robinson made NBA Finals appearances with the Trail Blazers in 1990 and 1992.
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His four sons also became professional wrestlers.
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He portrayed Jackie Robinson, James Brown, and Thurgood Marshall on film.
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He led Arizona to the National Championship Title in 1997.
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He and Ken Spears also created Dynomutt.
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He helped Steven Spielberg make his first movie.
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He commanded the last mission to the Skylab Orbital Workshop.
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Played regulary with a team of current and retired firefighters.