Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Ben Cohen



An advocate against homophobia and bullying, Ben Cohen began his rugby union professional career in 1996, with Northampton Saints. Now retired, Ben notched the 10th highest point scorer in England rugby Union history. He is also third in the list of all-time Englad try scorers. He retired in 2007.

 

Born:  September 14, 1978 in Northampton, England 
Height: 6'2" 
Weight: 103kg 

Career Highlights: 
  • 10th highest point scorer in England rugby history
  • Named man of the match in the 2004 Six Nations, against Wales
  • Founded the Ben Cohen StandUp Foundation

Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Dan Uggla



Second baseman to the Atlanta Braves, Dan Uggla has .257 batting average and 162 career homeruns. After a 5-year stint with the Florida Marlines, he signed a 5-year, $62 million contract with his current team. 

Born: March 11, 1980, in Louisville Kentucky
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 93 kg




 Notable Achievements: 
  • became the first second baseman in Major League history to hit 30 or more homeruns in four seasons 
  • set the Marlins all-time career mark after hitting his 144th career home run on July 31, 2010 
  • became the fasted second baseman in history to get to the 100 home run mark 

 Notable Awards: 
  • 2010 NL Silver Slugger Award
  • 2006 Sporting News NL Rookie of the Year 
  • 2006 Topps Rookie All-star Second Baseman