Sports

Grantland Rice

Known for his "gee whiz" writing style and coverage of less popular sports.

Jack Dempsey

Most popular fighter of the 1920s, famous for the long count incident during his fights.

Francis Willard

Author of a book about riding a bike in her 50s, showcasing her active lifestyle.

Dudley Sargent

A doctor who opposed women's participation in sports.

Sendra Berenson

Women educator who advocated against the competitive model for women in sports.

Charles Dana Gibson

Artist known for his illustrations of athletic women.

Helen Wills

Dominant female tennis player in the 1920s and 30s.

Gertrude Ederle

Swimmer who became the first woman to swim the English Channel faster than any man at that time.

Francis Quimet

Winner of the 1913 US Open in golf, known for his working-class background.

Red Grange

Considered the best professional football player of the 1920s.

Babe Didrikson

Regarded as the best female athlete of the first half of the 20th century, excelling in track and field before transitioning to golf.