Many of the best-known names in U.S. athletics hail proudly from Alabama, a place long known for generating sports greats in a wide range of fields. From the Olympics to the World Series, you'll often find competitors who got their start in Alabama. To learn more about modern Alabama athletes who reached the heights of competitive sports, browse the Year of Alabama Sports Ambassadors list on the left. To read about stellar figures from Alabama's history, click on the Legends tab at the top of the screen.