Alexandar Georgiev: Colorado’s Calm Last Line of Defense
Early Life and Background Alexandar Georgiev was born on February 10, 1996, in Ruse, Bulgaria. His family moved frequently when he was young, and it was in Russia where Georgiev…
Erik Karlsson: The Swedish Maestro of the Blue Line
Early Life and Background Erik Sven Gunnar Karlsson was born on May 31, 1990, in Landsbro, Sweden. Growing up in a small town, Karlsson developed his passion for hockey on…
Kevin Gausman: Toronto’s Steady Ace on the Mound
Early Life and Background Kevin John Gausman was born on January 6, 1991, in Centennial, Colorado. Growing up in a sports-oriented family, Gausman excelled at both baseball and basketball but…
Vladimir Guerrero Jr.: Carrying the Legacy with the Toronto Blue Jays
Early Life and Background Vladimir Guerrero Ramos Jr. was born on March 16, 1999, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, while his father — Hall of Famer Vladimir Guerrero Sr. — was…
Ryan Fitzpatrick: The Ultimate Journeyman Quarterback
Early Life and Background Ryan Joseph Fitzpatrick was born on November 24, 1982, in Gilbert, Arizona. Growing up in a supportive family, Fitzpatrick excelled in academics as well as athletics.…
Jordan Stout: The Big-Legged Punter of the Baltimore Ravens
Early Life and Background Jordan Stout was born on September 4, 1998, in Abingdon, Virginia. Growing up in southwest Virginia, Stout played multiple sports but found his calling on the…
Jaylon Carlies: A Rising Defensive Playmaker
Early Life and Background Jaylon Carlies was born on June 17, 2002, in St. Louis, Missouri. Growing up in a city with a rich sports culture, Carlies was drawn to…
Jordan Byrd: Speedster from San Diego State
Early Life and Background Jordan Byrd was born on April 7, 2000, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Growing up in the Southwest, Byrd quickly earned a reputation for his speed and…
Leroy Kelly: Cleveland’s Star After Jim Brown
Early Life and Background Leroy Kelly was born on May 20, 1942, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Growing up in a large family, Kelly learned early the values of hard work and…
Guy Whimper: The Unsung Protector in the NFL Trenches
Early Life and Background Guy Whimper was born on May 21, 1983, in Honolulu, Hawaii, though he grew up in Concord, North Carolina. From a young age, Whimper showed promise…
