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Michael McKnight

Sports

The Slow Descent of Houston McTear, the Greatest Natural Sprinter Ever

He set a world record in the 100-yard dash as a teenager. He was mentored by Muhammad Ali and a man who orchestrated the largest bank embezzlement in U.S. history. He was homeless for part of his adult life before making a comeback at age 34. Throughout it all, Houston McTear was really, really fast.

Michael McKnight Sports Illustrated Aug 2016 35min Permalink

Sports

Learn to Dunk

A 42-year-old man with small hands and a dream.

Michael McKnight Sports Illustrated Jun 2015 Permalink

Sports

The Split

Relief pitcher Donnie Moore is best known for giving up a crucial home run during Game 5 the 1986 ALCS. It’s not what led to his suicide a few years later.

Michael McKnight Sports Illustrated Oct 2014 10min Permalink