Billy Mills: Pride of a Marine, heart of a warrior by
Billy Mills (Matt Liddi / S&S file photo) WASHINGTON — As the 20th century draws to a close, people are taking the time to reflect on world events in the past 100 years and the people who shaped those occurrences. In the sphere of sports, the discussion inevitably centers on athletes. Who was the greatest baseball player of the century: Ruth? Mantle? Mays? How about the greatest quarterback: Montana? Marino? Unitas? The greatest hockey player: Gretzky? Howe? Orr? But even more than the athletes, the essence of sports’ impact on the human experience is captured in their great moments.