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The inspiring underdog story of Golden State Warriors guard Pat Spencer, who went from top college lacrosse player to the NBA in seven years.

Basketball

"We loved it, he loved it, but it just wasn't his dream."

The inspiring underdog story of Chicago Cubs pitcher Riley Martin, who went from Division 2 non-prospect who was one semester away from pharmacy school to MLB rookie standout. The inspiring underdog story of Chicago Cubs pitcher Riley Martin, who went from Division 2 non-prospect who was one semester away from pharmacy school to MLB rookie standout.

Baseball

"I was thinking, I’m probably not gonna get drafted. This is probably my last season of baseball…I was like, ‘This is my last chance...

The inspiring underdog story of Nae'Qwan Tomlin, who didn't play a second of high school basketball, attended 4 colleges in 4 years, and went undrafted on his way to the NBA playoffs. The inspiring underdog story of Nae'Qwan Tomlin, who didn't play a second of high school basketball, attended 4 colleges in 4 years, and went undrafted on his way to the NBA playoffs.

Basketball

Meet the NBA player who never played a single second of high school basketball.

The inspiring underdog story of Dennis Rodman, who didn't play organized basketball until college, and went on to become a 5-time NBA champion. The inspiring underdog story of Dennis Rodman, who didn't play organized basketball until college, and went on to become a 5-time NBA champion.

Basketball

"You know, I could have been anywhere in the world. I could have been dead. I could have been a drug dealer. I could...

An illustration of Tony Conigliaro with his black eye after a life-threatening injury that he didn't let stop him from mounting the best comeback in MLB history An illustration of Tony Conigliaro with his black eye after a life-threatening injury that he didn't let stop him from mounting the best comeback in MLB history

Baseball

A life-altering pitch nearly killed him. But he refused to let it end his career.

The inspiring underdog story of Kirby Puckett, who started as a 5'8" assembly line worker for Ford Motor Company and later became a MLB superstar who landed in Cooperstown. The inspiring underdog story of Kirby Puckett, who started as a 5'8" assembly line worker for Ford Motor Company and later became a MLB superstar who landed in Cooperstown.

Baseball

Kirby Puckett had no business becoming an MLB superstar. But he did it anyway.