Six appeal

The stories of their lives - in a half-dozen words

On sports biographies

Aubrey Huff, Orioles designated hitter: Traveled country. Enjoyed TV in hotel.

Brian Billick, former Ravens coach: Thin line - smartest man/unemployed man.

George Steinbrenner, Yankees owner: Cash plugs the biggest of leaks.

Greivis Vasquez, Maryland men's basketball player: Played like Red Bull commercial audition.

Robert Irsay, former Colts owner: What drinking couldn't solve, foolhardiness did.

Ralph Friedgen, Maryland football coach: Must protect this house! Or not.

Steve McNair, Ravens quarterback: Remember the Titans? Better than Ravens.

Andy MacPhail, Orioles president: In Baltimore, exorcism first, then miracle.

Bud Selig, baseball commissioner: Cash flowed with head in sand.

Erik Bedard, former Orioles pitcher: No comment. No comment. No comment.

Ray Lewis, Ravens linebacker: Verdict - guilty (of terrorizing opposing offenses).

Kyle Boller, Ravens quarterback: Big expectations. Big disappointment. Still pretty.

Brenda Frese, Maryland women's basketball coach: Delivered national title, and later twins.

Bill Belichick, Patriots coach: Won games; legacy preserved on video.

Roger Goodell, NFL commissioner: Lifted rug, swept. "It's all good."

Kimmie Meissner, figure skater: Spin, win. Spin, fall. Change coach.

Carmelo Anthony, Denver Nuggets All-Star: Streets taught toughness; basketball showcased it.

Dick Vitale, ESPN announcer: Life of exclamation points. And Duke.

Steve Bisciotti, Ravens owner: Hindsight - fantasy sports, cheaper and easier.

Barbaro, Kentucky Derby winner: Champion who accumulated many gift baskets.

Barry Bonds, former Giants slugger: Hit homers* and bought bigger hats.

Debbie Yow, Maryland athletic director: After coaching, replaced deficit with championships.

Dave Trembley, Orioles manager: Short memory essential to long life.

Johnny Unitas, former Colts quarterback: Sorry, Brady, Manning. Still the Greatest.

Brooks Robinson, former Orioles third baseman: Silver slugger. Golden glove. Platinum legacy.

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