5 BIG SPORT FIGURES OF THE 1960S

JERRY LUCAS (NBA)

• In 1962 he was drafted by the Cincinnati Royals
• Being 6'8 he was one of the best rebounders

BOB PETTIT (NBA)

• Ranked top 10 during the late 1950s to 1960s with the Milwaukee Hawks

BILLIE JEAN KING (TENNIS)

• She won 12 grand slam titles and 16 double titles
• In 1963 she won the fed cup as a captian

WILMA RUDOLPH

• She broke one worlds records at the 1962 track and field games giving her a big title

JIM BROWN

• He ran a single world record for touchdowns
• He played from 1957-1965 for the Cleveland browns