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Know Your Medal of Honor Recipients:

Private George W. Smith (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on September 12, 1874, at Wichita River, Texas. His citation reads:

While carrying dispatches was attacked by 125 hostile Indians, whom he and his comrades fought throughout the day. Pvt. Smith was mortally wounded during the engagement and died early the next day.

First Lieutenant Henry I. Smith (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on March 15, 1865, at Black River, North Carolina. His citation reads:

Voluntarily and under fire rescued a comrade from death by drowning.

Private James Smith (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions during April 1862, in Georgia. His citation reads:

One of the 19 of 22 men (including 2 civilians) who, by direction of Gen. Mitchell (or Buell), penetrated nearly 200 miles south into enemy territory and captured a railroad train at Big Shanty, Ga., in an attempt to destroy the bridges and tract between Chattanooga and Atlanta.


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Top 2 Hockey Players of All-Time

2   Gordie Howe   Played in the NHL from 1946 - 1971 for the Detroit Red Wings. He played for other teams and other leagues… but the bulk was for the Red Wings in the NHL. 23-time NHL All-Star; 4-time Stanley Cup Champion (1950, 1952, 1954 and 1955); Hockey Hall of Fame (1972); Top 5 in NHL scoring for 20 consecutive seasons; Most games played for a single franchise (1,687 with the Red Wings)   Nicknamed "Mr. Hockey"… He has to be one of the Top 2 Hockey Players of All-Time.

1   Wayne Gretzky   Won the Stanley Cup in 1984, 1985, 1987 and 1988 (all with the Edmonton Oilers); 18-time All-Star; Most 100-or-more assist seasons (11); Most MVP awards (9); Hockey Hall of Fame (1999); #99 retired league-wide by NHL   Only one player could be better than "Mr. Hockey"… and that's "The Great One"

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Know Your Medal of Honor Recipients:

Oiler Frank Elmer Smith (US Navy) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on June 13 and 20-22, 1900, in China. His citation reads:

In action with the relief expedition of the Allied Forces in China during the battles of 13, 20, 21, and 22 June 1900. Throughout this period and in the presence of the enemy, Smith distinguished himself by meritorlous conduct.

Lieutenant Colonel Fred E. Smith (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on September 29, 1918, near Binarville, France. His citation reads:

When communication from the forward regimental post of command to the battalion leading the advance had been interrupted temporarily by the infiltration of small parties of the enemy armed with machineguns, Lt. Col. Smith personally led a party of 2 other officers and 10 soldiers, and went forward to reestablish runner posts and carry ammunition to the front line. The guide became confused and the party strayed to the left flank beyond the outposts of supporting troops, suddenly coming under fire from a group of enemy machineguns only 50 yards away. Shouting to the other members of his party to take cover this officer, in disregard of his danger, drew his pistol and opened fire on the German guncrew. About this time he fell, severely wounded in the side, but regaining his footing, he continued to fire on the enemy until most of the men in his party were out of danger. Refusing first-aid treatment he then made his way in plain view of the enemy to a handgrenade dump and returned under continued heavy machinegun fire for the purpose of making another attack on the enemy emplacements. As he was attempting to ascertain the exact location of the nearest nest, he again fell, mortally wounded.

Private Furman L. Smith (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on May 31, 1944, near Lanuvio, Italy. His citation reads:

For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. In its attack on a strong point, an infantry company was held up by intense enemy fire. The group to which Pvt. Smith belonged was far in the lead when attacked by a force of 80 Germans. The squad leader and 1 other man were seriously wounded and other members of the group withdrew to the company position, but Pvt. Smith refused to leave his wounded comrades. He placed them in the shelter of shell craters and then alone faced a strong enemy counterattack, temporarily checking it by his accurate rifle fire at close range, killing and wounding many of the foe. Against overwhelming odds, he stood his ground until shot down and killed, rifle in hand.


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Top Soccer Player of All-Time

1   Pele   He won the FIFA World Cup 3 times with Brazil (1958, 1962 and 1970). He has a ton of individual awards… click the link to see all of them. Some include "Athlete of the Century" (elected by International Olympic Committee in 1999); FIFA "Player of the Century" (2000); FIFA World Cup All-Time Team (1994); Wold Team of the 20th Century (1998); FIFA World Cup Dream Team (2002)   There are a lot of great soccer players… but none match up to Pele.