Notable Firsts

Westbrook was a 13-time national champion who mentored future Olympians.

Jay, a pitcher, got signed to the big leagues two months before he turned 18.

The renowned “sidewalk surfer” was the first female skateboarder to go pro.

Vaz was Hollywood’s first Black stuntwoman, appearing in shows like “Mission: Impossible.”

He was also the first non-white player on the Detroit Tigers.

She was the first female vocalist to record with the Rolling Stones.

He was the U.S. Army’s first Black lieutenant general.

Musi was a pro race car driver and “Rookie of the Year” winner.

She was known for quotable ad slogans like “I ♥ NY” and “Plop, plop, fizz, fizz.”