Name These Comeback Kids

From near-fatal accidents to troubled childhoods, can you guess which athletes overcame tough times to become acclaimed sport's stars?

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1. This Detroit Tigers comeback kid suffered a heart attack in 1971.
2. This New Orleans Saints star set a record for the longest field goal in 1970, despite being born without fingers on his right hand, or toes on his right foot.
3. In the 1972 Munich Olympic games, this long distance runner fell down during the 10,000-meter race. Not only did he get up and win the race, he set an Olympic record!
4. Talk about a rough childhood! This football player alternated between foster care and homelessness from the age of seven. Today, he's a standout tackle for the Baltimore Ravens.
5. Lance Armstrong was diagnosed with testicular cancer and given less than a 50% chance of survival. He most definitely survived and went on to win this many consecutive Tour de France titles.
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