Kenny Rogers performing “The Gambler,” the song that became one of the most enduring narratives in country music history. Released in 1978 as the title track to his album The Gambler, the song marked a defining moment in Kenny Rogers’ career, pushing him fully into crossover superstardom. Written by Don Schlitz, “The Gambler” reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and later won the Grammy Award for Best Male Country Vocal Performance in 1980. Its conversational storytelling style

Kenny Monday collided with Soviet legend Arsen Fadzaev in the 1989 World Championships, just a year after both men won Gold at the 1988 Games. At the time, Fadzaev was already a four time world champion and one of the most feared and respected wrestlers in the world. The Soviet put up a brutal fight, but Monday’s relentless attacks won him the match 6-1, giving Fadzaev his first and only loss at a World Championship. | RUDIS

Kenny Monday made history as the first Black wrestler to win Olympic gold-now he's giving back to the sport that gave him everything. | USA Wrestling