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				<title>National Wrestling Hall Of Fame And Museum In Oklahoma City, Oklahoma - A Great Vacation And Travel Destination</title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jun 2007 06:15:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>wrestling hall of fame</category><category>wrestling history</category><category>leaps and bounds</category><category>national wrestling hall of fame</category><category>most populous city</category><category>wwe</category><category>oklahoma city</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/national-wrestling-hall-of-fame-and-museum-in-oklahoma-city-oklahoma-a-great-vacation-and-travel-destination</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ All you wrestling fans out there who aren't quite sure what to do for their next vacation should plan a visit to Oklahoma City. That's because the National Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum is located in Oklahoma City and it is a must see for anyone who enjoys wrestling. Here you will learn about]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ All you wrestling fans out there who aren't quite sure what to do for their next vacation should plan a visit to <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/oklahoma+city" rel="tag">Oklahoma City</a>. That's because the National <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/wrestling+hall+of+fame" rel="tag">Wrestling Hall of Fame</a> and Museum is located in Oklahoma City and it is a must see for anyone who enjoys wrestling. Here you will learn about wrestling's past, its present, and the plans for the future. <br /><br /> It is such an educational trip not to mention enjoyable that individuals who aren't that big on wrestling will probably even enjoy it. There really is a lot to learn because the sport of wrestling did not begin with the WWF - <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/wwe" rel="tag">WWE</a>. Instead, the sport had a much more modest beginning and the museum celebrates this as well as all the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/leaps+and+bounds" rel="tag">leaps and bounds</a> the sport has made in popularity since. <br /><br /> When you head to the museum make sure you plan on arriving Monday through Friday 9 am until 4:30 pm or else by appointment on the weekends. Within the Museum you will see the Paul K. Scott Museum of <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/wrestling+history" rel="tag">Wrestling History</a>, the John T. Vaughan Hall of Honors, Gable/Smith Room, FILA International Hall of Fame, William S. Heins Jr. Library, Cliff Keen Theater, as well as others. You will learn so much about wrestling that you never knew before when you visit the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/national+wrestling+hall+of+fame" rel="tag">National Wrestling Hall of Fame</a>.<br /><br /><br /><br /> When you visit Oklahoma City you will also find many other things to enjoy. You can play golf, go shopping, enjoy seeing professional sports games, and even more. Oklahoma City is the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/most+populous+city" rel="tag">most populous city</a> in the state of Oklahoma so there are lots of things for tourists to do and see here. You will love the National Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum as well as everything else there is to see and do. <br /><br /> There is a website that has great information on USA Vacations and Unique Travel Spots Listed State By State and Season, the website is called: Seasonal Vacation Spots, and can be found at this url: <br /><br /> <a href="http://www.seasonalvacationspots.com" >http://www.seasonalvacationspots.com</a> <br /><br /> By Robert W. Benjamin <br /><br /> Copyright =A9 2007 <br /><br /> You may publish this article in your ezine, newsletter, or on your web site as long as it is reprinted in its entirety and without modification except for formatting needs or grammar corrections.   <bio>Robert W. Benjamin has been in the software business on the internet for over 6 years, and has been producing low-cost software for the past 25+ years. He first released products on the AMIGA and C64 computer systems in the late 1970's-80's. Get a Credit Card or Fast Cash Loan Today! <a href="http://www.rb59.com" >http://www.rb59.com</a>   </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Car Racing is in the Blood</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2008 22:01:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>international motorsports hall</category><category>international motorsports hall of fame</category><category>stock car auto</category><category>stock car auto racing</category><category>stock car racing</category><category>car auto racing</category><category>craftsman truck series</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/car-racing-is-in-the-blood</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[What is NASCAR? It stands for National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing. They are a sanctioning body that evaluates the various stock car racing in the US. NASCAR is one of the most popular sports today in the US. One of the reasons why its popularity boomed is because of media exposure. The]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[What is NASCAR? It stands for National Association for <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/stock+car+auto" rel="tag">Stock Car Auto</a> Racing. They are a sanctioning body that evaluates the various <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/stock+car+racing" rel="tag">stock car racing</a> in the US. NASCAR is one of the most popular sports today in the US. One of the reasons why its popularity boomed is because of media exposure. The top three racing series the association sanctions are the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/craftsman+truck+series" rel="tag">Craftsman Truck Series</a>, Nationwide Series, and Sprint Cup.<br><br>The sport has also made celebrities out of their car drivers. Among the most famous riders NASCAR has is Dale Earnhardt Jr. He started his car-racing career at the young age of 17. Now he races in the Sprint Cup Series. His father conquered this same series in his years. For five consecutive years, he received the NASCAR Most Popular Driver award from 2003 to 2007. Fans are responsible for choosing the recipient for this award.<br><br>You can say that racing is in the blood of Earnhardt Jr. He has close relatives who are also driving other racing series. Others have business related to NASCAR. One of the most noted Earnhardt is Ralph, his grandfather. He started a long lineage of car racers in his family.<br><br>Ralph Earnhardt is a legend in the sport. He won his only NASCAR Sportsmanship Award in 1956. However, various groups in the industry have recognized his contributions. National Motorsports Press Association inducted him to the Hall of Fame in 1989. In 1997, the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/international+motorsports+hall" rel="tag">International Motorsports Hall</a> of Fame did the same. The Oceanside Rotary Club of Daytona Beach Stock Car Racing Hall of Fame inducted him in 2004. Finally, in 2007, National Dirt Late Model Hall of Fame inducted him.<br><br>Dale's father, Ralph's son also became a racecar driver. Ralph wanted his son to take on a different path. However, Dale Sr. was determined to follow into his father's footsteps. He dropped out from school and pursued his dream.<br><br>He became successful in the Winston Cup Series, now known as the Sprint Cup. In 1979, he became the Rookie of the Year for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. He became a champion in the series for seven years. The Motorsports Hall of Fame inducted him in 2002. In addition, the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/international+motorsports+hall+of+fame" rel="tag">International Motorsports hall of Fame</a> inducted him in 2006.<br><br>It was evident that someone from his kids would assume his role. As it turned out, he did not only influence Dale Earnhardt Jr. but his other oldest son Kerry Dale as well. Although Kerry did not spend a lot of time with his father while he was growing up, he ended up doing the sport his father loved. Racing is probably strong in Earnhardt blood, because his son, Jeffrey, also began racing in 2007.<br><br>Jeffrey Earnhardt was impressive at Wythe Raceway, Hornet Division. Here, he won the Rookie of the Year award. He also made it to the General Motors' search for the next best thing in the car-racing field. In 2007, he competed in the Busch East Series where he placed fifth. By the end of the season, he won the Most Popular Driver award.<bio>Rick Grantham is an expert on sports equipment, specially on <a href="http://www.booyahvillage.com/nascar-dale-earnhardt-jr.html" target="new window">Dale Earnhardt Jr Merchandise</a> for more information on <a href="http://www.booyahvillage.com/nascar.html" target="new window">NASCAR Merchandise</a>, visit BooYah Village.</bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Aikman, White To Hall Of Fame</title>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 24 Sep 2006 18:27:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>football hall of fame</category><category>pro football hall</category><category>pro football hall of fame</category><category>african american</category><category>dallas cowboys</category><category>fatal cardiac arrhythmia</category><category>hall of fame</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/aikman-white-to-hall-of-fame</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[NFL greats Troy Aikman and the late Reggie White headlined a full class of six inductees into this year's Pro Football Hall of Fame that was announced last February. It was called the most emotional announcement of a Pro Football Hall of Fame class in history. The formal induction ceremony of the]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[NFL greats Troy Aikman and the late Reggie White headlined a full class of six inductees into this year's Pro <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/football+hall+of+fame" rel="tag">Football <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/hall+of+fame" rel="tag">Hall of Fame</a></a> that was announced last February. It was called the most emotional announcement of a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/pro+football+hall" rel="tag">Pro Football Hall</a> of Fame class in history. The formal induction ceremony of the class into the Hall of Fame will be on August 5. <br /><br /> The other members of this year's class are Harry Carson, John Madden, Warren Moon and Rayfield Wright. With six people being inducted this year, this class is also the biggest ever inducted since 2001. <br /><br /> Aikman was once renowned as the NFL's golden boy and one of the greatest quarterbacks of his era. He led the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/dallas+cowboys" rel="tag">Dallas Cowboys</a> to three Super Bowl titles in the 1990s. Today, Aikman is a television sportscaster for the Fox network and a joint owner of the NASCAR Nextel Cup racing team, Hall of Fame Racing, along with fellow former Cowboys quarterback, Roger Staubach. <br /><br /> White, nicknamed the andquot;Minister of Defense,andquot; was one of football's most prolific sackers ever, either in college, the USFL and the NFL.. White also earned his nickname as reference to his Evangelical Christian ordination. He died suddenly in 2004 after suffering a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/fatal+cardiac+arrhythmia" rel="tag">fatal cardiac arrhythmia</a> caused by the sarcoidosis he had lived with for years. During the 2005 season, three teams retired White's number 92 jersey. <br /><br /> Moon became the first African-American quarterback to ever be inducted into the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/pro+football+hall+of+fame" rel="tag">Pro Football Hall of Fame</a>. Before him, no other African-American quarterback even got close to induction. Aikman and Moon followed Dan Marino, Steve Young and John Elway in a string of great quarterbacks to make the Hall in their first tries. <br /><br /> andquot;To be the first African-American quarterback into the Hall of Fame, all African-American QBs who played before me should share in this,andquot; Moon said. andquot;I don't want to make this a racial thing, but I think it is significant. It shows that we have arrived at the pinnacle of our sport.andquot; <br /><br /> And, of course, there is Madden, the coach-broadcaster-video game entrepreneur who holds the record for the best winning percentage of any NFL coach with 100 victories (.759). He coached the Oakland Raiders for 10 years and won the 1977 Super Bowl.  <bio>Jonathon Hardcastle writes articles for <a href="http://footballorbust.com/" >http://footballorbust.com/</a> - In addition, Jonathon also writes articles for <a href="http://igolfcentral.net/" >http://igolfcentral.net/</a> and <a href="http://universeofentertainment.com/" >http://universeofentertainment.com/</a> </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Lunch With The Former First Lady</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 12 Jul 2006 14:27:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>i won</category><category>eudora welty</category><category>rosalynn carter</category><category>susan b anthony</category><category>willa cather</category><category>oprah</category><category>nan</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/lunch-with-the-former-first-lady</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[andquot;Get over there,andquot; my friend Nan said with a shove.  I won't. I can't go, I thought, then recoiled. I set down my tea, put the book back into my black tote bag and zipped it shut. She'd never, I mean why would she?andquot;  andquot;Just come on, will you?andquot; Nan said so... well, so]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[andquot;Get over there,andquot; my friend <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/nan" rel="tag">Nan</a> said with a shove. <br /><br /> <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/i+won" rel="tag">I won</a>'t. I can't go, I thought, then recoiled. I set down my tea, put the book back into my black tote bag and zipped it shut. She'd never, I mean why would she?andquot; <br /><br /> andquot;Just come on, will you?andquot; Nan said so... well, so confidently. Oh yeah, that's right. I'm the journalist here. <br /><br /> I straightened by back, fumbled for the paperback and walked over to greet Nan. Yes, living life at the marrow, that's what I'd promised myself. It's my favorite quote from Thoreau's Walden: Life isn't worth living unless you can live it at the marrow. And I was doing it. Although, I could begin tomorrow...  andquot;Hurry up!andquot; <br /><br /> Okay, now I'm nervous, tightly gripping my dog-eared and yellowed copy of First Lady From Plains with anticipation. In the other hand a pen, damp with perspiration. andquot;Are you sure? Do you think she'll mind?andquot; <br /><br /> andquot;Get over there next to her and I'll take your picture.andquot; <br /><br /> I looked up. Yes, there I was standing right next to her; the former First Lady <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/rosalynn+carter" rel="tag">Rosalynn Carter</a>. I was. I swear. (You can see me here: www.lauramturner.com) I'd been invited to the National Women's Hall Of Fame annual induction luncheon in Seneca Falls, New York. The best credential I'd ever earned working as a journalist. Just to be on the beat was an accomplishment, I promise you. <br /><br /> The Women's Hall pays tribute to females of experience, women of power, persuasion. Women from the likes of <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/oprah" rel="tag">Oprah</a>, to legends passed such as suffragist Susan B. Anthony, Rosa Parks and literary giants like <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/willa+cather" rel="tag">Willa Cather</a> and <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/eudora+welty" rel="tag">Eudora Welty</a>. These Great Ladies, all two hundred seventeen of them, line the walls of the National Women's Hall. Accomplished women. Women who dared. Women who live life at the marrow. <br /><br /> andquot;Oh! Hello. Good afternoon, Mrs. Carter,andquot; I stammered. andquot;Congratulations on your induction, and your accomplishments,andquot; I paused. andquot;Oh and would you mind very much signing my book. Would you? Oh and my name's Laura, by the way.andquot; I swallowed hard. Smooth, right? I finally get to meet The First Lady From Plains and there's no place at all to buy a vowel. <br /><br /> Rosalynn Carter extended her hand. I placed the pen in her grip and gazed at her like a child opening a pop-up storybook and watching the pictures come to life. andquot;Pleased to meet you,andquot; she said. <br /><br /> She signed, then placed the volume and pen back into my hands. Snap! <br /><br /> andquot;Thank you,andquot; I said smoothing the glossy cover.  Nan and I returned to our seats. The former First Lady returned to her seat. And the chicken salad was served. <br /><br /><br /><br /> About The National Women's Hall Of Fame (Reference: <a href="http://www.greatwomen.org/mission.php" >http://www.greatwomen.org/mission.php</a>): <br /><br /> andquot;In 1969, a group of women and men of Seneca Falls created the National Women's Hall of Fame, believing that the contribution of American women deserved a permanent home in the small village where it all began. The Hall is home to exhibits, artifacts of historical interest, a research library and office. The National Women's Hall of Fame, a national membership organization, holds as its mission: <br /><br /> 'To honor in perpetuity these women, citizens of the United States of America whose contributions to the arts, athletics, business, education, government, the humanities, philanthropy and science, have been the greatest value for the development of their country.' (Copyright 2006 National Women's Hall Of Fame) <br /><br /> The Hall is a shrine to some of the greatest women in the history of this country and a tribute that grows annually with each induction ceremony as we learn to appreciate more about the wonderful contributions that women make to our civilization.andquot; <br /><br /> To take the online tour or to learn more about the National Women's Hall of Fame, visit their website <a href="http://www.greatwomen.org" >http://www.greatwomen.org</a>  <bio>Laura M. Turner, C.H.H.P is a Certified Holistic Health Practitioner and author. She hosts <a href="http://www.beauty-and-body.com" >http://www.beauty-and-body.com</a> and publishes the New Body News and Wellness Letter, The Online Magazine Healthy People Read. ( <a href="http://www.new-body-news.com" >http://www.new-body-news.com</a> ) Subscribe for f.r.e.e. and receive her Special Report: andquot;Take Charge of Your Health!andquot; and check out her latest book: Spiritual Fitness: The 7-Steps to Living Well. </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Access To The World Wrestling Entertainment Stars</title>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 16 Dec 2007 11:29:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>world wrestling entertainment</category><category>diva search</category><category>survivor series</category><category>series showdown</category><category>championship titles</category><category>top notch</category><category>randy orton</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/access-to-the-world-wrestling-entertainment-stars</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ There are several ways that wrestling fans can gain access to all the information they need about World Wrestling Entertainment action. So many avenues of entertainment are offered because the WWE is one of the largest wrestling organizations in the world. The wrestling action that fans are privy]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ There are several ways that wrestling fans can gain access to all the information they need about <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/world+wrestling+entertainment" rel="tag">World Wrestling Entertainment</a> action. So many avenues of entertainment are offered because the WWE is one of the largest wrestling organizations in the world. The wrestling action that fans are privy to is <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/top+notch" rel="tag">top notch</a> and guaranteed to bring them hours of thrilling entertainment throughout the week. <br /><br /> A great deal of access to World Wrestling Entertainment action can be gained through the WWE internet website. Throughout the week, fans can check this internet site and find out who was defeated in matches that occurred the day before, or see who is scheduled to attend the next <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/survivor+series" rel="tag">Survivor Series</a> showdown and which wrestlers will be paired off against each other. There is plenty of bad blood among professionals wrestlers today, because they have been tangling with each other for years, and the action can get very intense and gory at times. <br /><br /> When fans want to see what is happening with the superstars of the World Wrestling Entertainment world, they can turn to many television programs and see those superstars in live events. The WWE hosts Raw and Smackdown on a regular basis and fans of such wrestlers as Triple H or <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/randy+orton" rel="tag">Randy Orton</a> can see what grueling encounters they had to go through and learn what the ultimate outcome was for those wrestling matches. <br /><br /> The World Wrestling Entertainment network also offers a variety of entertainment to fans. The fans can also keep up with the latest divas of wrestling and find out who they are with from week to week. Some wrestling matches in the WWE center on the women of wrestling and the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/championship+titles" rel="tag">championship titles</a> that they win during the course of a year. The women of wrestling are very beautiful and are sure to bring a wide range of entertaining conflicts to the ring when they wrestle week to week. <br /><br /> The World Wrestling Entertainment network sponsors a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/diva+search" rel="tag">diva search</a> throughout the year because fans deserve to see beautiful ladies that are also outstanding athletes in their own right. The WWE will schedule many matches for these women and the physical contact will be harsh and brisk because these women are still trying to prove their worth and become a household name just like their predecessors. Of course, in wrestling, there is always going to be eliminations but these ladies handle it in stride. <br /><br /> The Survivor Series is but one wrestling event sponsored by the World Wresting Entertainment network that fans are willing to pay good money to see. Fans love this type of wrestling because it does not require them to leave home, and they can invite friends over for an evening of World Wrestling Entertainment action that is sure to be very thrilling and rewarding. Fans love being able to see the live action of professional wrestling at home and friends can split the cost and have a great time. <br /><br /> Fans have access to a treasure trove of wrestling action every year at the World Wrestling Entertainment sports spectacular adeptly named WrestleMania. This event features all types of live wrestling action and will usually include at least one cage match. WrestleMania XXIV will be held in Florida and is sure to be an entertainment spectacular that fans will not soon forget. Most fans buy videos of this event so that they will have proof to show family members that professional wrestling is real.   <bio>James Brown writes about <a href="http://www.sportposterdecorations.com" >http://www.sportposterdecorations.com</a>  </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Bob McAdoo, A Hall of Famer</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2008 22:29:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>naismith memorial basketball hall</category><category>naismith memorial basketball hall of fame</category><category>national basketball association</category><category>new york knicks</category><category>basketball hall of fame</category><category>basketball enthusiasts</category><category>buffalo braves</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/bob-mcadoo-a-hall-of-famer</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Basketball is becoming one of the favorite sports of people all throughout the globe. Unlike other sports, basketball is relatively easy to understand. The popularity of the sport led to the formation of the Basketball Hall of Fame. The honor is given to those who have made exceptional contribution]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Basketball is becoming one of the favorite sports of people all throughout the globe. Unlike other sports, basketball is relatively easy to understand. The popularity of the sport led to the formation of the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/basketball+hall+of+fame" rel="tag">Basketball Hall of Fame</a>. The honor is given to those who have made exceptional contribution to the sport.<br>One significant character who has been given such honor is Robert Allen McAdoo. His induction in the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/naismith+memorial+basketball+hall" rel="tag">Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall</a> of Fame happened in 2000.<br><br>Before he joined the NBA, McAdoo attended Vincennes Junior College and the University of North Carolina. He already played for the two schools back then. McAdoo led the Tar Heels in the National semifinals. However, they lost to the Florida State.<br><br>He qualified for the 1972 NBA draft. He started his career in the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/national+basketball+association" rel="tag">National Basketball Association</a> in 1972 when the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/buffalo+braves" rel="tag">Buffalo Braves</a> drafted him. He stayed with the team, now the Los Angeles Clippers, for five years until 1977. When he joined the league, he made his presence known by winning the Rookie of the Year award in 1973. He also won the Most Valuable Player award in 1975. He made the NBA All-Star five consecutive times from 1974 to 1978.<br><br>During his first few years, he became one of the best big men shooters in the league. In his second season in the NBA, he bagged three shooting titles. In the mid seventies, many <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/basketball+enthusiasts" rel="tag">basketball enthusiasts</a> would name him as the fastest big man who ever played in the NBA.<br><br>However, there were also some down moments in his career. He was injured several times and fans and experts felt that he had only given a mediocre performance.<br><br>Many thought that his time has ended in the mid seventies. Many blame this to the other teams he joined. Most of the teams that welcomed him were not among the dominant teams at that time. He played for the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/new+york+knicks" rel="tag">New York Knicks</a> after leaving the Braves in 1977. He played for the Boston Celtics in 1979. After that, he played for the Detroit Pistons and New Jersey Nets in 1980 and 1981 respectively.<br><br>However, it was not until he joined the LA Lakers that he tasted what it felt like to win NBA titles. He played for the Lakers from 1981 to 1985. Together with other great players, the team earned two NBA titles, one in 1982 and the other in 1985.<br><br>After great seasons with the Lakers, he joined the Philadelphia 76ers and played there for a year. From his first team, the Los Angeles Clippers, McAdoo played his last NBA season with the 76ers. However, he did not stop playing basketball.<br><br>He played for some European teams after the NBA. In 1990, he played for Olimpia Milano. He led the team in two European Championships. He retired after playing for Teamsystem Fabriano in 1993.<br><br>Although there were some point in his career where he felt defeated, McAdoo was able to prove his greatness over and over again. This and more, made him worthy to be part of the Basketball Hall of Fame.<bio>Rick Grantham is an expert on sports equipment, specially on <a href="http://www.booyahvillage.com/nba-los-angeles-clippers.html" target="new window">Los Angeles Clippers Merchandise</a> for more information on <a href="http://www.booyahvillage.com/nba.html" target="new window">NBA Merchandise</a>, visit BooYah Village.</bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Viewing Professional Wrestling Matches</title>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 13 Dec 2007 15:20:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>professional wrestlers</category><category>outrageous antics</category><category>wrestling match</category><category>wrestling matches</category><category>wrestling organization</category><category>wrestling moves</category><category>professional wrestling</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/viewing-professional-wrestling-matches</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ It has been rumored for some time that professional wrestling is not real but after viewing a professional wrestling match personally, there are many people who have had their opinion's altered or changed completely. The blood and gore that occurs during professional wrestling matches is very real]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ It has been rumored for some time that <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/professional+wrestling" rel="tag">professional wrestling</a> is not real but after viewing a professional <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/wrestling+match" rel="tag">wrestling match</a> personally, there are many people who have had their opinion's altered or changed completely. The blood and gore that occurs during professional <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/wrestling+matches" rel="tag">wrestling matches</a> is very real and there are many doctor and hospital bills that can be verified to prove it those that are left doubting. <br /><br /> Since professional wrestling is centered on being a family entertainment venue, there is a considerable amount of censorship that takes place to quieting the actions that <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/professional+wrestlers" rel="tag">professional wrestlers</a> take when they are in the ring on any given night. Every professional wrestler establishes a persona that is angled toward increasing public appeal in the sport and in the wrestler. All of the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/outrageous+antics" rel="tag">outrageous antics</a> that a wrestler comes up with while training for matches from week to week to meant to gain a wider viewing audience. <br /><br /> All of these antics are meant to be a method of showmanship but there are times when the antics get out of hand and injuries occur where none were intended. The had hitting action that occurs in the ring is done in a pre-rehearsed skit that is meant to earn the professional wrestler a following of fans who grow to admire the way the professional wrestler handles themselves in the ring. When physical damage occurs to another wrestler at some point during the time in the ring, it almost guarantees that the two wrestlers will develop bad blood toward the other and revenge tactics are sure to follow in the very near future. <br /><br /> Other wrestlers might enter the ring when a wrestling match turns ugly. These professional wrestlers are viewed as the bad guys by the audience and are also viewed by the crowd during professional wrestling matches to be men that do not have a sense of honor. Anything could happen when they enter the ring because some of the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/wrestling+moves" rel="tag">wrestling moves</a> that they choose to use are not sanctioned by any <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/wrestling+organization" rel="tag">wrestling organization</a>. The bad wrestlers show up in the ring just to add the the mayhem that is already in progress during the match. <br /><br /> A wrestling fan should expect to see many unsavory tactics used by these individuals when they are enjoying a professional wrestling match. It is not uncommon for these wrestlers to use any item available to get their point of displeasure across. Some professional wrestlers will incur many injuries during their time in the ring. At any time, they know they can become victims of assault by another wrestler. Being bashed in the back with steel chairs is a common tactic among wrestlers with no honor. Some relish in the reality of being able to toss a wrestler over the top rope without fearing any reprisals for slamming the wrestler into the arena floor. <br /><br /> Fans will certainly be exposed to a lot of violent behavior while viewing a professional wrestling match. The violence is what people seek when they buy their tickets and professional wrestlers do not have any plans that will disappoint those that expect the worst to happen on any night that a wrestling match is scheduled. Some wrestling fans will pay to view an ungodly amount of physical damage that is doled out to a wrestler during a match for a championship belt and the fans will look forward to seeing how that wrestler will retaliate after they lose the match.   <bio>James Brown writes about <a href="http://www.sportposterdecorations.com" >http://www.sportposterdecorations.com</a>  </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Ronnie Lott : 1981 Draft Day Picks</title>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 25 Aug 2007 12:25:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>ronnie lott</category><category>san francisco 49ers</category><category>college football hall of fame</category><category>university of southern california</category><category>nfl history</category><category>football hall of fame</category><category>nfl draft</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/ronnie-lott-1981-draft-day-picks</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ Ronnie Lott was born on May 8, 1959 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. From early on it was obvious that Lott was going to be a great athlete. He had all of the physical skills of a top notch player, while also combining this with plenty of knowledge of the game. To this day Lott is still remembered for]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/ronnie+lott" rel="tag">Ronnie Lott</a> was born on May 8, 1959 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. From early on it was obvious that Lott was going to be a great athlete. He had all of the physical skills of a top notch player, while also combining this with plenty of knowledge of the game. To this day Lott is still remembered for the hard hits that he used to lay on opponent's game in and game out. <br /><br /> After graduating from Eisenhower High School, Lott decided to take his game to the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/university+of+southern+california" rel="tag">University of Southern California</a>. During his time with the Trojans he made a name for himself as one of the best safety's to ever play at the school. He helped lead the Trojans to a National Championship in 1978, and he followed this up with back to back Rose Bowl appearances in 1979 and 1980. In 1980 Lott was the captain of the team, and was voted to the All American team at the end of the season. This great career led him to being inducted into the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/college+football+hall+of+fame" rel="tag">College <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/football+hall+of+fame" rel="tag">Football Hall of Fame</a></a> in 2002. This was seven years after USC inducted him into their Athletic Hall of Fame. <br /><br /> Lott was selected in the first found of the 1981 <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/nfl+draft" rel="tag">NFL Draft</a> by the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/san+francisco+49ers" rel="tag">San Francisco 49ers</a>. From his rookie season on Lott demonstrated the skills needed to be a top notch cornerback in the NFL. In his first season he helped lead the team to a Super Bowl victory, and finished the year with seven interceptions. Lott made the Pro Bowl 10 times, and did so at three different positions; cornerback, free safety, and strong safety. <br /><br /> Ronnie Lott will always be remembered as one of the best players in <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/nfl+history" rel="tag">NFL history</a>. His hard hits, determination, and will to win made him a great player in the eyes of his opponents, teammates and fans.   <bio>Bob writes for <a href="http://www.FanFrenzyZone.com" >http://www.FanFrenzyZone.com</a> and <a href="http://www.DraftDayPicks.com" >http://www.DraftDayPicks.com</a>  </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Ronnie Lott : 1981 Draft Day Picks</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 27 Mar 2007 12:52:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>ronnie lott</category><category>san francisco 49ers</category><category>college football hall of fame</category><category>university of southern california</category><category>top notch</category><category>nfl history</category><category>football hall of fame</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/ronnie-lott-1981-draft-day-picks</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Ronnie Lott was born on May 8, 1959 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. >From early on it was obvious that Lott was going to be a great athlete. He had all of the physical skills of a top notch player, while also combining this with plenty of knowledge of the game. To this day Lott is still remembered for]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/ronnie+lott" rel="tag">Ronnie Lott</a> was born on May 8, 1959 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. >From early on it was obvious that Lott was going to be a great athlete. He had all of the physical skills of a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/top+notch" rel="tag">top notch</a> player, while also combining this with plenty of knowledge of the game. To this day Lott is still remembered for the hard hits that he used to lay on opponent's game in and game out. <br /><br /> After graduating from Eisenhower High School, Lott decided to take his game to the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/university+of+southern+california" rel="tag">University of Southern California</a>. During his time with the Trojans he made a name for himself as one of the best safety's to ever play at the school. He helped lead the Trojans to a National Championship in 1978, and he followed this up with back to back Rose Bowl appearances in 1979 and 1980. In 1980 Lott was the captain of the team, and was voted to the All American team at the end of the season. This great career led him to being inducted into the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/college+football+hall+of+fame" rel="tag">College <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/football+hall+of+fame" rel="tag">Football Hall of Fame</a></a> in 2002. This was seven years after USC inducted him into their Athletic Hall of Fame. <br /><br /> Lott was selected in the first found of the 1981 NFL Draft by the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/san+francisco+49ers" rel="tag">San Francisco 49ers</a>. From his rookie season on Lott demonstrated the skills needed to be a top notch cornerback in the NFL. In his first season he helped lead the team to a Super Bowl victory, and finished the year with seven interceptions. Lott made the Pro Bowl 10 times, and did so at three different positions; cornerback, free safety, and strong safety. <br /><br /> Ronnie Lott will always be remembered as one of the best players in <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/nfl+history" rel="tag">NFL history</a>. His hard hits, determination, and will to win made him a great player in the eyes of his opponents, teammates and fans.   <bio>Bob writes for <a href="http://www.FanFrenzyZone.com" >http://www.FanFrenzyZone.com</a> and <a href="http://www.DraftDayPicks.com" >http://www.DraftDayPicks.com</a> </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>The Wrestling Game Online</title>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 30 Aug 2007 19:29:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>wrestling</category><category>wrestlers</category><category>browser game</category><category>special abilities</category><category>hhh</category><category>firefox</category><category>internet explore</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-wrestling-game-online</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ The Wrestling Game is a totally free browser game about wrestling, therefor all you need to play it is an Internet connection and a browser (like Internet Explore, Firefox, Opera, Safari or many more).  Are you tough enough to wrestle with the best players of the world?  Hogan, Rock, Lesnar, HHH,]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ The <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/wrestling" rel="tag">Wrestling</a> Game is a totally free <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/browser+game" rel="tag">browser game</a> about wrestling, therefor all you need to play it is an Internet connection and a browser (like <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/internet+explore" rel="tag">Internet Explore</a>, <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/firefox" rel="tag">Firefox</a>, Opera, Safari or many more). <br /><br /> Are you tough enough to wrestle with the best players of the world? <br /><br /> Hogan, Rock, Lesnar, <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/hhh" rel="tag">HHH</a>, SCSA are only kids for you? <br /><br /> So, you think you're unpinable and / or unsubmissionable? <br /><br /> Just prove it and join The Wrestling Game, the best browser game ever created! <br /><br /> There are 5 classes that you can choose for your own wrestler with 5 different class abilities: <br /><br /> 1- strenght (the toughest things in the world, they're able to destroy the opponents with devastating manoeuvres); <br /><br /> 2- technique (the masters of submissions, they're able to avoid the opponent moves and to connect devastating grapples holds); <br /><br /> 3- speed (cruiserweight champions are speed class <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/wrestlers" rel="tag">wrestlers</a>. These wrestlers are able to perform an incredible series of moves and have high possibility to block or avoid the opponent's moves); <br /><br /> 4- resistance (these wrestlers are real bulldozers. Resistance class wrestlers are very hard to stare down); <br /><br /> 5- balanced (The most versatile wrestlers of the game. This class is able to learn any statistic in a shorter period). <br /><br /> In this browser wrestling game you will fight with people around the world and you can challenge the best players of the planet, train your wrestler, learn the strongest moves, increase your <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/special+abilities" rel="tag">special abilities</a> to win more matches, fight the masters to level up, create your finishers and trademark moves, buy your own entrance to become the most popular wrestler in the world!!!!! <br /><br /> You can also join a roster to compete for the higest title belts, take part in the backstage storylines and have a full immersion in The Wrestling Game's world, become GM to write yours own shows and you as well become reporter and / or newsreporter for the site!!!!!! <br /><br /> You will get an extra bonus for each friend you bring in The Wrestling Game. <br /><br /> This browser game is really fun, you can also become a The Wrestling Game supporter activating the premium option that allow you to chat with others wrestlers (instead only with private messages), have a lower timer match, have a friends list, see others wrestlers settings, hide your setting, have a stats queue, have a public palmares (with all your titles wins), choose your own avatar and, last but not least, you will have the update a week before others wrestlers! <br /><br /> So, what are you waiting for join The Wrestling Game, Christmas?!   <bio><a href="http://www.thewrestlinggame.com" >http://www.thewrestlinggame.com</a>  </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Visiting the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2008 17:01:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>history of rock and roll music</category><category>rock and roll music</category><category>interactive kiosks</category><category>state of the art technology</category><category>rock and roll hall of fame</category><category>exhibition area</category><category>living heritage</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/visiting-the-rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame-in-cleveland</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[In the early 1950's a Cleveland disc jockey named Alan Freed coined the term "rock and roll" and a new musical and cultural movement started. It is fitting that the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame now thrives in Cleveland, offering visitors and students a chance to learn more about the music that has]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[In the early 1950's a Cleveland disc jockey named Alan Freed coined the term "rock and roll" and a new musical and cultural movement started. It is fitting that the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/rock+and+roll+hall+of+fame" rel="tag">Rock and Roll Hall of Fame</a> now thrives in Cleveland, offering visitors and students a chance to learn more about the music that has helped to shape the culture of today. Here is a brief guide of this outstanding attraction's offerings.<br><br>Located on Cleveland's lakefront on Lake Erie, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum is dedicated to exploring the past, present and future of contemporary music. The museum continually augments its own collection of thousands of artifacts with items on loan from artists and collectors from around the world. More than 55,000 square-feet of exhibition space, as well as administrative offices, the Museum Store and a café are also located on the grounds.<br><br>More than 6,000,000 visitors have toured the museum since its September 1995 opening.<br><br>The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum is a 150,000 square-foot building which utilizes film, video, <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/interactive+kiosks" rel="tag">interactive kiosks</a> and, of course, music. Its Outdoor Plaza spans 65,000 square feet and its <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/exhibition+area" rel="tag">exhibition area</a> covers 55,000 square feet. It is the world's first museum dedicated to the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/living+heritage" rel="tag">living heritage</a> of <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/rock+and+roll+music" rel="tag">rock and roll music</a>.<br><br>The museum houses intimate performance spaces, as well as a rotating display of artifact and costumes from the museum's permanent collection. Specific eras, styles and milestones are showcased, highlighting the many facets of rock and roll's evolution.<br><br>Exhibits are designed to provide the visitor with a unique, interactive experience. The collection of artifacts and costumes is enhanced by the combination of state-of-the-art technology and innovative film and video. The Museum offers a comprehensive retrospective on rock and roll's origins, development, legends and immense impact on global culture.<br><br>Visitors are taken on a fast-paced journey through the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/history+of+rock+and+roll+music" rel="tag">history of rock and roll music</a>, from one-hit wonders to legendary inductees, from its roots in gospel, country and blues to the important local music scenes in such cities as Memphis, Detroit and San Francisco.<br><br>Some displays are devoted to the pioneering rock and roll artists of the Fifties, the soul artists of the Sixties, the political protests against rock and roll and interplay between fashion and rock.<br><br>The programs include a variety of educational and cultural events, including a series of year-round concerts. The Hall of Fame series features evenings with Rock Hall Inductees. There are educational programs for everyone from toddlers to students, to teachers and adults in general.<br><br>The building was designed by the internationally renowned architect I.M. Pei. A striking state-of-the-art facility that rises above the shores of Lake Erie, its composition features bold geometric forms and dynamic cantilevered spaces that are anchored by a 162-foot tower. The tower supports a dual-triangular-shaped glass "tent" that extends (at its base) onto a 65,000 square-foot plaza, providing a dramatic main entry facade.<br><br>I.M. Pei, one of the world's most famous architects, also designed the National Gallery of Art's East Building in Washington, DC, the John F. Kennedy Library in Boston, the Museum of Modern Art in Athens, and the expansion of the Louvre in Paris, among many other buildings around the world.<br><br>The Hall of Fame's visiting hours are: 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. daily (open until 9 p.m. on Wednesdays). It is closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas. From Memorial<br><br>Day to Labor Day, the Museum is also open until 9 p.m. on Saturdays.<br><br>If you are interested in student group travel within the Midwest, then the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame should be on your list of "must see" destinations. It will certainly be a "big hit" with your students.<bio><a href="http://www.traveladventures.com">Travel Adventures</a> is a student tour provider staffed by educators who understand the needs of teachers. It has served over one half million students since 1987 and its mission is to "empower teachers to create change by expanding the classroom to the world."</bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>The San Antonio Spurs: Making San Antonio Proud, Part 1</title>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 15 Feb 2007 20:27:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>basketball hall of fame</category><category>nba finals</category><category>moses malone</category><category>spurs</category><category>city of san antonio</category><category>george gervin</category><category>hall of fame</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/the-san-antonio-spurs-making-san-antonio-proud-part-1</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The Spurs is the only major professional sports team that calls the city of San Antonio their home. For this special honor, the residents of San Antonio shower their "boys" with praise and attention. In return, the Spurs team delivers an entertaining season and also gives back to the community.]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[The <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/spurs" rel="tag">Spurs</a> is the only major professional sports team that calls the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/city+of+san+antonio" rel="tag">city of San Antonio</a> their home. For this special honor, the residents of San Antonio shower their "boys" with praise and attention. In return, the Spurs team delivers an entertaining season and also gives back to the community. This is quite evident through the efforts and endeavors associated with influential personalities, such as David Robinson (Carver Academy) and <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/george+gervin" rel="tag">George Gervin</a> (Youth Center). <br /><br /> It is believed that the impressive community involvement from players greatly contributes to creating one of the most loyal fan bases within the NBA. This fact is also obvious through the attendance records that the team set when they called the Astrodome their home court. They also broke records for having one of the biggest crowds in history during the 1999 <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/nba+finals" rel="tag">NBA Finals</a>. Now, they play in the ATandT Center and continue to regularly sell out seats. <br /><br /> Another unique bond that the city and team have with one another showcases one of the most important forms of respect. When celebrating championship runs or significant milestones within the sporting world, the residents of San Antonio march up and down the streets, honking horns and spreading pride with little disruption. When it comes to rejoicing after a Spurs-title win, a major riot has yet to take place. <br /><br /> Throughout the years, San Antonio has had a lot to be happy about. They have sent three players to the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/basketball+hall+of+fame" rel="tag">Basketball <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/hall+of+fame" rel="tag">Hall of Fame</a></a>: George Gervin, <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/moses+malone" rel="tag">Moses Malone</a>, and Dominique Wilkins. The first of these basketball greats inducted into the Hall of Fame was George Gervin, who was nicknamed the "Iceman" during his career. In 1996, his outstanding run with the Spurs left him retiring with the second-most blocks of any guard in the NBA. <br /><br /> In 2001, Moses Malone was inducted into the Hall of Fame. By the end of his career, his longevity in the game sent him playing with two members of the Berry family (Rick in Houston; 1979 and 1980) and his son (Jon in Milwaukee; 1992 and 1993). The last of the current Hall of Famers is Dominique Wilkins, who in 2006 was inducted after leading an NBA career filled with major scoring and dunking accolades.   <bio>Looking to invest in San Antonio real estate? <a href="http://www.satxproperty.com" >http://www.satxproperty.com</a> Agente de Bienes Raices en San Antonio Texas <a href="http://www.satxproperty-sp.com" >http://www.satxproperty-sp.com</a> </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Fighting Irish to Fighting Coaches, Leahy and Rockne</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2008 05:29:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>college football program</category><category>college football hall</category><category>college football history</category><category>football hall of fame</category><category>college football hall of fame</category><category>paul hornung</category><category>heisman trophies</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/fighting-irish-to-fighting-coaches-leahy-and-rockne</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The University of Notre Dame is the proud home of the Fighting Irish. They tail the University of Michigan as the winningest college football program in the land. They also hold seven Heisman trophies.There were several concerns about the name Fighting Irish. Specifically, many asked the question]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[The University of Notre Dame is the proud home of the Fighting Irish. They tail the University of Michigan as the winningest <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/college+football+program" rel="tag">college football program</a> in the land. They also hold seven <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/heisman+trophies" rel="tag">Heisman trophies</a>.<br><br>There were several concerns about the name Fighting Irish. Specifically, many asked the question why the university used the word Irish. Some were worried because it sounded exclusive to the Irish race. Although the name was very specific, the university welcomed athletes of different ancestries. Many also suspect that the school team is exclusive to the Catholics; however, they also welcome students who hold other religion.<br><br>The university never intended to make the school nor their athletic department to be race and religion exclusive. The name Notre Dame Fighting Irish came about to recognize the struggles of the Irish in the Colonial era. The name is suiting for the team because they fight as the Irish fought for their lives way back in time. The fruit of their labor is at hand. The team is surely proud to be the second winningest team in the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/college+football+history" rel="tag">college football history</a>.<br><br>An important part of their history is their notable coaches. One is Coach Frank Leahy, inducted in <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/college+football+hall" rel="tag">College football Hall</a> of Fame in 1970. He also played for the Notre Dame in 1928 to 1930. However, his mark as a coach supersedes the time he participated as a player. He coached the team in 1941 to 1943 and came back to coach in 1946 to 1953.<br><br>Before moving to Notre Dame, he coached the Boston College where they remained undefeated in 1940. During his time at Notre Dame, he led the Fighting Irish to four National Championships: 1949, 1947, 1946, and 1941.<br><br>Aside from the four National Championships, many remembered him as the coach of four of the seven Heisman trophy awardees of Notre Dame. He was also responsible for recruiting future Heisman trophy recipient, <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/paul+hornung" rel="tag">Paul Hornung</a>. He left Notre Dame in 1954 with six undefeated seasons. Three years after his induction in the College <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/football+hall+of+fame" rel="tag">Football Hall of Fame</a>, he gave in to leukemia.<br><br>Another Hall of Famer coach is Knute Rockne. Rockne coached Leahy when he was still an athlete. He coached Notre Dame throughout his coaching career, from 1918 to 1930. During his time, he led the Fighting Irish to six national championships. It was in 1930, 1929, 1927, 1924, 1920, and in 1919.<br><br>Like Leahy, Rockne left a legacy in Notre Dame. In addition to the six National Championships, he also had five undefeated seasons and to top it all, he has the highest winning percentage in Division 1-A at 0.881.<br><br>He was also a coach who knew the other business of football. He knew how to profit from it through establishing good relationship with the press. Aside from a great head coach, he also became successful in marketing the Notre Dame Fighting Irish merchandise. Although this caused them a chance to play in the 1926 National Championship, they rebounded hard and won the title in 1927.<br><br>The Fighting Irish is very interesting in terms of its name and notable coaches. No wonder they are one of the best all time college football teams.<bio>Rick Grantham is an expert on sports equipment, specially on <a href="http://www.booyahvillage.com/ncaa-notre-dame-fighting-irish.html" target="new window">Notre Dame Merchandise</a> for more information on <a href="http://www.booyahvillage.com/ncaa.html" target="new window">NCAA College Merchandise</a>, visit BooYah Village.</bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Texas Longhorn and Texas Aggies Rivalry</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2008 05:36:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>john david crow</category><category>college football hall</category><category>lone star state</category><category>college football player</category><category>football hall of fame</category><category>texas aggies</category><category>football rivalries</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/texas-longhorn-and-texas-aggies-rivalry</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The Longhorns have been representing the University of Texas in various sporting events. One of their most notable team is their football team. Throughout its history, the team has shown strength and dominance. Four Longhorns have won the Heisman Trophy. This is a recognition given to the best]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[The Longhorns have been representing the University of Texas in various sporting events. One of their most notable team is their football team. Throughout its history, the team has shown strength and dominance. Four Longhorns have won the Heisman Trophy. This is a recognition given to the best <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/college+football+player" rel="tag">college football player</a>. Aside from that, they have eleven Longhorn names in the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/college+football+hall" rel="tag">College Football Hall</a> of Fame while four in the National Football League Hall of Fame.<br><br>Aside from its Hall of Famers and multi awarded players, their rivalry with the Texas AandM University is also making noise. Others call the university AandM or TAMU. TAMU is a research university in Texas. Their football team is the Aggies. The team also has a rich history that started in 1894. Their runner back in 1957, <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/john+david+crow" rel="tag">John David Crow</a> won the Heisman Trophy. Aside from that, they also have players and coaches playing for the National Football League.<br><br>The Texas Longhorns and <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/texas+aggies" rel="tag">Texas Aggies</a> rivalry is already a part of the football culture in Texas. The rivalry is beyond football. Even those who are not athletes have exiting rivalries among themselves. However, football is among the most popular sport in College and anyone from the state is fully aware of the matchup between the two.<br><br>They rank third in the most played <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/football+rivalries" rel="tag">football rivalries</a> in Division 1-A. making it very popular among fans. The history of the rivalry is as old as the Aggies. They first battle it out in 1894. The Longhorns won. The Aggies would not win against the horns until their meeting in 1902 where the Aggies destroyed the horns at 11-0.<br><br>However, those were just regular meetings. They were just two teams wanting to come out victorious. In 1911, the course of competition changed. Aggies fans were not happy of their defeat. The real rivalry began that night.<br><br>Like in most rivalries, the Longhorns rejoice in every defeat of their opponents. The rivalry even gave birth to the Lone Star Showdown. The name derived from the State of Texas, the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/lone+star+state" rel="tag">Lone Star State</a>. When the two teams meet in a sporting event, they keep track of who wins. Every time they win, they earn a point. At the end of the year, the team with the most points shall receive a trophy.<br><br>The rivalry between the Texas Longhorns and the Texas Aggies has influenced students and other member of the two universities. In fact, when you look at it closely, the students get to appreciate their school better when a game against the rival team is up coming. They seem to be more united than at times when their team is competing with just another regular team. You may be surprised at their reactions every time they win over the other. It seems like they have won a championship match.<br><br>It greatly affects the response of the fans as well. The cheers of the longhorn fans are not as loud as the cheer they give when their team is up against the Texas Aggies.<bio>Rick Grantham is an expert on sports equipment, specially on <a href="http://www.booyahvillage.com/ncaa-texas-longhorns.html" target="new window">Texas Longhorns Merchandise</a> for more information on <a href="http://www.booyahvillage.com/ncaa.html" target="new window">NCAA College Merchandise</a>, visit BooYah Village.</bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Horton Smith Award Nomination Honors Outstanding Golf School Instructors</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 15 Aug 2006 06:27:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Horton Smith Award, established in memory of Golf Hall of Fame professional Horton Smith, recognizes outstanding contributors to golf education. One of the 2006 nominees is Eric Wilson, the director of SDGA golf school The Golf Academy of the Carolinas.  Every year, the Professional Golfers']]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/" rel="tag"></a>The Horton Smith Award, established in memory of Golf Hall of Fame professional Horton Smith, recognizes outstanding contributors to golf education. One of the 2006 nominees is Eric Wilson, the director of SDGA golf school The Golf Academy of the Carolinas. <br /><br /> Every year, the Professional Golfers' Association (PGA) presents an outstanding contributor to golf education with the Horton Smith Award. In selecting which candidate should receive the award, the PGA analyzes each nominee's moral character, evidence of leadership skills, and the quality of instruction the nominee has contributed to a golf school or golf education program. <br /><br /> The Horton Smith Award honors the memory of Golf Hall of Fame professional Horton Smith. Smith is known for being one of the best putters the golf industry has known. Among his many accomplishments are the 1934 Masters, the 1936 Masters, many PGA Tour victories, and places in both the World Golf Hall of Fame and the Michigan Golf Hall of Fame. Additionally, Smith served as President of the PGA of America in the 1950s and co-authored "The Secret of Holing Putts" in the early 1960s. <br /><br /> Among the nominees for the 2006 Horton Smith Award is Eric Wilson, Director of SDGA golf school The Golf Academy of the Carolinas. <br /><br /> "It is an incredible honor to just be nominated for this award, and I feel very fortunate and thankful," Wilson says. <br /><br /> A professional golfer with a distinguished track record, Wilson is highly dedicated to passing on the art of golf to his students. With the motto, "Golf is a game. Play it and have fun," Wilson teaches his students to not only play golf, but also to understand the physics of the game. Wilson is also the director of South Carolina Special Olympics Golf, and has been involved in some fashion of -- whether planning, organizing, conducting, or judging --many Special Olympics golf events. <br /><br /> Wilson, who began his career with San Diego Golf Academy in 1996, Wilson opened the SDGA -Carolina golf school campus in 1998, where he has remained as director ever since. Wilson is part of a tradition in golf education that has spanned more than 30 years. With golf schools in San Diego, Arizona, Myrtle Beach, Orlando, and Hawaii, SDGA has given more than 5,000 students the education they need to get the golf job of their dreams. To help students get their foot in the door of an exciting golf career, the SDGA-owned golf employment company, GolFutures, successfully places more than 85% of the school's graduates in golf jobs. San Diego Golf Academy is pleased to be able to offer students instruction from outstanding golf educators, such as Eric Wilson, who are dedicated to their students' education and success.   <bio>Andy West is a freelance writer and marketing communications specialist. For more information on San Diego Golf Academy's Golf Schools, please visit <a href="http://www.sdgagolf.com" >http://www.sdgagolf.com</a> </bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>How to Register a Trademark - A Likely Trade Name For World Wrestling Entertainment</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2008 17:01:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Wrestling and in particular that which is meant for entertainment has gradually gained its way to be one of the most popular sports for entertainment. A lot of people consider this form of entertainment to be one of their most favorite. There are lots of celebrities involved in this form of sport.]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Wrestling and in particular that which is meant for entertainment has gradually gained its way to be one of the most popular sports for entertainment. A lot of people consider this form of entertainment to be one of their most favorite. There are lots of celebrities involved in this form of sport. In fact, wrestling is a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/worldwide+entertainment" rel="tag">worldwide entertainment</a>.<br><br>The truth about this form of entertainment is that most of the actions are predetermined. This does not however reduce the number of spectators glued to this form of entertainment. More and more people are watching this sport on a <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/daily+basis" rel="tag">daily basis</a> and all over the world. The best way to believe in all these is to take some time out of your schedule and watch this highly entertaining sport.<br><br><a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/world+wrestling+entertainment" rel="tag">World Wrestling Entertainment</a> is a form of sport that has generated great characters and these characters have gained their places as celebrities in this sport. These have also generated lots of trade names and these are what spectators use in making out one actor and his traits from that of another. What is usually peculiar about these actors is that what they portray in the form of violent behavior towards others is usually faked. But all these are necessary in order to thrill the spectators. One of the most <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/celebrated+actors" rel="tag">celebrated actors</a> in this entertainment turns out to be John Cena. He has incredible talents to thrill the public. He is multitalented. Apart from being a strong wrestler, he is also an artist and equally a very good singer. Do you know that he is the present World Wrestling <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/entertainment+title" rel="tag">Entertainment title</a> holder?<br><br>Where Did John Cena'S Career Begin?<br><br>It all started when he undertook wrestling lessons and he first came into light at the Ultimate Pro Wrestling. He was very successful at this stage and thought about joining the World Wrestling Entertainment, in which he signed a contract. It did not end here. His first <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/television+appearance" rel="tag">television appearance</a> was recorded on June 27th 2002 in which he wrestled against Kurt Angle. When he started his wrestling career, he was thought to be unequal against almost all his opponents. But he proved his detractors wrong and came out to be victorious over all his opponents. He also faced so many obstacles from his opponents. A good example is the fight which pitted him against Brock Lesnar, who was then the title holder. In this fight, his career almost came to a halt as a result of injuries sustained. Although this was one of his most difficult matches, this is where he picked up his trade name, F-U. This title was in response to F-5, title for Brock Lesnar. Later on he also took up the slogan "you can't see me" to be his trademark.<br><br>As far back as 2004, he has become so famous that he is known by every TV viewer. He also takes part in the Royal Rumble that comes every January. John Cena has preserved his position in this sport and was the 6th but was defeated by Big Show, another of wrestling celebrity. This defeat made him reconsider success as part and parcel of his career and he bounced back to defeat Big Show to become number one in the world of wrestling.<br><br>All wrestlers are looking forward to fight their way through and develop their own trade names that their fans will use to differentiate them from other wrestlers. Perhaps, they will one day be like john Cena who has adopted more than one trade name. World Wrestling Entertainment offers one of the most entertaining sports that can be watched wherever you find yourself. But it will be best for you if you take along your loved ones or friends and enjoy what the game has in store for you.<bio>Discover more information on <a href="http://www.howtotrademarkcopyright.com/Importance_of_registering_a_trademark_and_application.php">trademark registering </a> as well as tips on <a href="http://www.howtotrademarkcopyright.com/Intellectual_Property_Protection_USPTO.php">intellectual patent trademark </a> when you visit <a href="http://www.howtotrademarkcopyright.com">http://www.howtotrademarkcopyright.com</a>, the premier resources on how to trademark copyright.</bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Toronto Tourist Attractions</title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2008 01:50:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A trip to Canada would not be complete without a stop to Toronto. However, like most tourists, you may be wondering what tourist attractions are worth visiting when you choose to stay in Toronto. Here are some of the most popular tourist attractions that Toronto has to offer and which you will want]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[A trip to Canada would not be complete without a stop to Toronto. However, like most tourists, you may be wondering what tourist attractions are worth visiting when you choose to stay in Toronto. Here are some of the most popular tourist attractions that Toronto has to offer and which you will want to take a look at, if you are planning to visit this city.<br><br>CN Tower<br><br>One of the <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/tourist+attractions+in+toronto" rel="tag">tourist <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/attractions+in+toronto" rel="tag">attractions in Toronto</a></a> that you will definitely want to check out while you are visiting the city is the CN Tower. What's so special about this tower? It is the tallest tower in the whole world. When you visit Toronto don't miss visiting the CN Tower.<br><br><a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/harbourfront+centre" rel="tag">Harbourfront Centre</a><br><br>Situated on 10 acres along Lake Ontario, Harbourfront Centre is another very popular tourist <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/attraction+in+toronto" rel="tag">attraction in Toronto</a>. There is so much to see and do at Harbourfront Centre, ranging from water sports to parks and craft shops. It is one of the main tourist attractions that you are bound to remember from your visit to Toronto<br><br><a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/toronto+islands" rel="tag">Toronto Islands</a><br><br>Toronto Islands are an attraction for tourists that the whole family can enjoy? If you are taking a Family holiday be sure to place a visit to Toronto Islands near the top of your list. Here, you will find recreational facilities, water sports, an amusement park and other tourist attractions. This is the best place to visit if you want to spend a fun-filled day in Toronto. Although there are other things that the family will enjoy doing together while they are in Toronto, this offers something for everyone, which is what makes it so appealing.<br><br><a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/hockey+hall+of+fame" rel="tag">Hockey Hall of Fame</a><br><br>A well known fact about Canadians is that they are very fond of hockey, so it should be no surprise that the Hockey Hall of Fame can be found in Toronto. There are <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/interactive+exhibits" rel="tag">interactive exhibits</a> and many,many hockey artifacts at the Toronto hall of fame. If you have an appreciation for hockey, this is another of the tourist attractions that you will be sure to enjoy.<br><br>Chinatown<br><br>Do you enjoy the Chinatown which can be found in New York City? If so, you will want to visit Chinatown in Toronto.There are a variety of vendors for Asian jewellery, food, clothing and so much more here. This is another of the Toronto attractions to add to your list on your tour. A great shopping, eating experience.<br><br>Royal Ontario Museum<br><br>If you interested in an educational experience when you visit Toronto, the Royal Ontario Museum can provide you with just that. The best thing about this museum is that there are many galleries and exhibits. Science, art and archaeology are all some of the things that the Toronto museum is focused on.<br><br>Toronto is a great place to visit, no matter what you are looking to do. The above mentioned Toronto tourist attractions are ideal for anyone who wants to have fun, shop, eat or simply learn about some of their favourite things. If you have thought about visiting Toronto, what are you waiting for? Let the fun begin!<bio>Harry Raymond Cowperthwaite is a Publisher and Webmaster of <a href="http://www.packageholidaysauctions.com"> http://www.packageholidaysauctions.com</a> He provides original articles on his website about Holiday places to visit and links where you can book Holidays, Vacations more cheaply.</bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>New York Yankees - Greatest Players Of All-Time From The Yankees</title>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 19:50:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We all want to know the greatest players of all times. It is easy to determine them because of the fact that their statistics are soaring high and most of the time they receive awards for it. They do not necessarily need to win lots of games. It will always reflect on their individual performance.]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[We all want to know the greatest players of all times. It is easy to determine them because of the fact that their statistics are soaring high and most of the time they receive awards for it. They do not necessarily need to win <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/lots+of+games" rel="tag">lots of games</a>. It will always reflect on their individual performance. Sometimes they are even inducted to the Hall of Fame Just to be recognized and not many players receive this opportunity. You cannot miss the best players of all time because the crowd loves them and the other team tries to read them. In baseball, there were lots of good players and all of them deserve to be recognized.<br><br>However, the greatest thing that we can find out is to identify the key players of the team that won most of the titles for the World Series. Not many teams get the opportunity to win as much as 26 <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/world+series+titles" rel="tag">World Series Titles</a>. Only one team who can do this and they belong in the Eastern Division of the American League. They have the most titles ever one in this sport and it is not other than the famous <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/new+york+yankees" rel="tag">New York Yankees</a>.<br><br>Yes, there so much about this team that people love. Below are some of their best players of all time:<br><br>1. <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/babe+ruth" rel="tag">Babe Ruth</a>- He played for this team for fourteen years starting 1920-34. His former team owner sold him out in order to finance a Broadway show. He performed well with the team. It was no doubt because this legend has always been the number one batter in the hearts of the people. His records are outstanding that is why he have helped the team win around seven World Series Titles. This person is now one of the names that you see in the Hall of Fame.<br><br>2. <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/lou+gehrig" rel="tag">Lou Gehrig</a>- He was known as the The Iron Horse. He played for the team for them for 16 years starting 1923-39. He worked hand in hand with Ruth and their statistics were both very competitive. However, his performance declined when he was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis wherein his <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/brain+neurons" rel="tag">brain neurons</a> started degenerating as well as the cells of his brain causing him <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/involuntary+movements" rel="tag">involuntary movements</a> that are not normal. He was the youngest baseball player to join the hall of fame in 1939 (even before he retired). Unfortunately, he died in 1941 with his impending illness<br><br>3. Joe DiMaggio- He was one of the anchors of the team when Ruth and Gehrig left. He played for the New York Yankees for 11 years. He helped the team win 9 World Series titles and 3 of those years he was hailed as the MVP. This guy is also one of the Hall of Famers.<br><br>These are just few of the baseball players who played for this team and contributed a lot for the Yankees to stay on top. Their track records speak well of how good they were. No wonder this team has been one of the top contenders for all time. If they have all of the batting skills of these players, then probably they will have a chance of bringing home the bacon.<bio>Freddie Brister is a huge fan of Major League Baseball and the New York Yankees. His love for the game of Baseball started with an older brother throwing the baseball around in the backyard with cousins and neighborhood friends. He later played in high school, college and coached high school sports for 25 years, before retiring to write for Sports Fan Treasures. Check out his <a href="http://www.sportsfantreasures.com/mlb-new-york-yankees.htm">New York Yankees Merchandise</a>.</bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>Michigan Wolverines - The Big Coaches Leading Michigan to Their Big 10 Conference Titles</title>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2008 11:29:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>intercollegiate conference</category><category>fielding yost</category><category>conference titles</category><category>schembechler</category><category>faculty representatives</category><category>ncaa championships</category><category>championship titles</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/michigan-wolverines-the-big-coaches-leading-michigan-to-their-big-10-conference-titles</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[These are the top five coaches, who helped them win the most Big 10 Conference Titles. From their record, you can really tell that this team is one of the most successful football teams.The Big 10 is one of the conferences in the National College Athletics Association. It was established in order]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[These are the top five coaches, who helped them win the most Big 10 <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/conference+titles" rel="tag">Conference Titles</a>. From their record, you can really tell that this team is one of the most successful football teams.<br><br>The Big 10 is one of the conferences in the National College Athletics Association. It was established in order to regulate and organize athletics in college division. They wanted to ensure that anyone who will play for their school is not just anyone; rather they should be a student of the school they represent with good academic performance. Seven universities started as the early members of this conference and it was not until the 1899 when Indiana and Iowa joined. However when Chicago left, they became the Big Nine. In addition, they adopted the name <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/intercollegiate+conference" rel="tag">Intercollegiate Conference</a> of <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/faculty+representatives" rel="tag">Faculty Representatives</a>. Today there are 11 universities joining this conference and the Big 10 Conference became an official name 1987 with a whole new system incorporating values and academic excellence in choosing athletes to play for the member schools.<br><br>Athletes in this conference compete for 25 championships (for both men and women). There are 12 sports for men and 13 for women (because of volleyball). University of Michigan has the most wins, garnering 40 <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/ncaa+championships" rel="tag">NCAA championships</a> titles. They have been playing for this conference since 1896 then left the conference and came back again in 1907. They are famous for their achievements in football, hockey, baseball and basketball. Their college team is known as the Michigan Wolverines.<br><br>Their football team garnered 11 <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/championship+titles" rel="tag">championship titles</a>, the most for all of their teams. However, they have 42 Big Ten Conference Titles that have been accumulated since 1898. The following are the notable coaches for their football team:<br><br>1. <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/fielding+yost" rel="tag">Fielding Yost</a>- he became the coach starting the year 1901. He had the longest tenure as a coach for this team. Under his supervision, he guided the team to win 6 National Championships and 10 Big Conference Titles.<br><br>2. Glenn Edward <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/schembechler" rel="tag">Schembechler</a> Jr. - He was the head coach for the year 1969-1989. He did not have any national titles but he helped the team grab 13 Big Ten Titles. Despite of it all, he still became a hall of famer in 1995.<br><br>3. Lloyd Carr- He was the head coach for the year 1995-2007. With his stay in this University, he led them to win 5 Big 10 Titles. And in 1997, he led the team to win their 11th national title, breaking the silence since 1948. He won a lot of awards in his coaching years including a Paul Bear Bryant Award.<br><br>4. Benjamin Gaylord Oosterbaan- He is the head coach way back in 1948-1958. He led the team to win 3 Big Ten Titles. In 1948, he led the team to win their 10th National Championship Title. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1954.<br><br>5. Harry G. Kipke- He was the head coach of the Michigan Wolverines 1929-37. He helped the team to win four Big 10 titles. He guided the team to win two consecutive National Titles in 1932-33.<br><br>The Big 10 Conference Championship title is the most number of wins this team has. These coaches contributed a lot to that win.<bio>Freddie Brister is a huge fan of the Big 10 and the Michigan Wolverines Check out his Michigan Wolverines Merchandise at <a href="http://www.sportsfantreasures.com/michigan.htm" title="http://www.sportsfantreasures.com/michigan.htm" target="_blank">http://www.sportsfantreasures.com/michigan.htm</a></bio>]]></content:encoded>
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				<title>St. Louis Cardinals - Getting to Know the St. Cardinal No-Hitter Pitchers</title>
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		<category>world series titles</category><category>baseball hall of fame</category><category>st louis cardinals</category><category>national baseball hall</category><category>bud smith</category><category>bob gibson</category><category>national baseball hall of fame</category>		<guid>http://www.artwoo.com/article/st-louis-cardinals-getting-to-know-the-st-cardinal-no-hitter-pitchers</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Different sports have jargons. It is hard to understand the annotators of the game if you have no clue what they are talking about. They specifically use terms that describe the actions of the players. For example, in American football, when the player in possession of the ball looses the ball, it]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[Different sports have jargons. It is hard to understand the annotators of the game if you have no clue what they are talking about. They specifically use terms that describe the actions of the players. For example, in American football, when the player in possession of the ball looses the ball, it is termed as fumble. In volleyball, when a player saves the ball from the powerful spike of the opponent, it is termed as a dig. In basketball, when the defensive player gets hold of the ball from the opposing player while dribbling the ball or transitioning to a play, they call it a steal. There are many terms used when you want to talk about a particular sport. They term it rather than describing it because it speeds up communication among players and coaches during time-outs.<br><br>Baseball is also a game with its own terms. No-hitter is one of them. This is describes a particular player who prevents the other team from making a hit and is commonly expected of a pitcher. Not all of them have this ability but the St. Louis Cardinals pitchers did. They had nine of them who were able to make 10 no-hitters. If you want to know them, check them out below:<br><br>1. Bob Forsch- He was made two no-hitter pitches back in 1978 and 1983. He is one of the greatest pitchers in the MLB because of his ability to shutout teams and his 67 complete games. No wonder this person deserves to be in the Hall of Fame.<br><br>2. <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/bob+gibson" rel="tag">Bob Gibson</a>- This person played for the team from 1959-1975. He pitched for the team and played for two World Series, at the same time became MVP in those wins.<br><br>3. <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/bud+smith" rel="tag">Bud Smith</a>- He achieved this when he was still a rookie. It was in 2001 that he did not allow a single batter from San Diego Padres to hit one of his pitches.<br><br>4. Jesse Haines- This person threw a no-hitter in 1924. That was the game against the Atlanta Braves. He pitched for two <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/world+series+titles" rel="tag">World Series Titles</a> and he is now a member of the National <a href="http://www.artwoo.com/tag/baseball+hall+of+fame" rel="tag">Baseball Hall of Fame</a>.<br><br>5. Jose Jimenez- He only spent a year with the team and had his no-hitter pitch against the Arizona team back in 1999. Unfortunately, this person was tested for prohibited substances and was found to be using them. Because of this, he was kicked out from the league.<br><br>6. Paul Dean- He made the Detroit Tigers very disappointed when he made sure that none of them would hit the ball in the 1934 World Series. He only stayed with the St. Louie Cardinals for 5 years, wherein he had the best moments of his career.<br><br>7. Lorn Warneke- His no-hitter pitch occurred in 1941 with the game against Cincinnati Reds. He had another no-hitter pitch but it occurred during his playing years with The Cubs.<br><br>8. Ray Washburn-His no-hitter pitch occurred in 1968 during their match with the San Fransisco Giants. He pitched for one World Series and three National League Championships.<br><br>9. Ted Breitenstein- He threw a no-hitter in 1891 during their match against the Louisville Colonel and 1898 against the Pittsburgh Pirates. He pitched for one New League Era Championships and was named 2-time winner of a National League Leader for pitching a complete game.<bio>Freddie Brister is a huge fan of Major League Baseball and the St. Louis Cardinals. His love for the game of Baseball started with an older brother throwing the baseball around in the backyard with cousins and neighborhood friends. He later played in high school, college and coached high school sports for 25 years, before retiring to write for Sports Fan Treasures. Check out his <a href="http://www.sportsfantreasures.com/mlb-st-louis-cardinals.htm">St. Louis Cardinals Merchandise</a></bio>]]></content:encoded>
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