One of the most powerful baseball sluggers in his day, Sammy Sosa had an interesting career. He went from rags to being beloved by America, to his fall from grace.      Sosa was born in San Pedro de Marcoris, Dominican Republic, on November 12, 1968. When Sosa was seven years old, his father died and in order to support his family, Sosa had to … Continue reading Sports Icon of the week: Sammy Sosa