Georgia has produced many talented athletes across various sports over the years. Here are a few notable athletes from Georgia:
Jackie Robinson - This legendary baseball player was born in Cairo, Georgia. He broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball in 1947, becoming the first African American to play in the league.
Herschel Walker - This former running back from Wrightsville, Georgia played for the Georgia Bulldogs in college and had a successful career in the NFL.
Dominique Wilkins - Born in Paris, France, Wilkins grew up in Washington, Georgia. He played for the Atlanta Hawks in the NBA and is considered one of the greatest dunkers in basketball history.
Bubba Watson - This professional golfer from Bagdad, Florida lives in Scottsdale, Georgia, and is a two-time Masters Tournament winner.
Mary Lou Retton - This gymnast was born in Fairmont, West Virginia, but trained at the University of Georgia under legendary coach Bela Karolyi and won the gold medal in the all-around competition at the 1984 Olympics.
Chamique Holdsclaw - This former professional basketball player from Astoria, New York played college basketball for the University of Tennessee and then played in the WNBA for several teams, including the Atlanta Dream.
Evander Holyfield - This former heavyweight boxing champion was born in Atmore, Alabama, but grew up in Atlanta, Georgia. He won multiple world titles throughout his career.
These are just a few examples of the talented athletes to come from Georgia.
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