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Jeff Mezydlo

A Chicago native, Jeff Mezydlo has professionally written about sports, entertainment and pop culture for parts of four decades. He was an integral member of award-winning sports sections at The Times of Northwest Indiana (Munster, Ind.) and Champaign (Ill.) News-Gazette, where he covered the NFL, PGA, LPGA, NCAA basketball, football and golf, Olympics and high school athletics. Jeff most recently spent 12 years in the editorial department at STATSPerform, where he also oversaw coverage of the English Premier League. A graduate of Northern Illinois University, Jeff's work has also appeared on such sites at Yahoo!, ESPN, Fox Sports, Sports Illustrated and NBA.com. However, if Jeff could do it again, he'd attend Degrassi Junior High, Ampipe High School and Grand Lakes University

EXPERTISE:

NCAA football, NCAA basketball, PGA/LPGA, international soccer, sports history, rock music, film history

The most memorable MLB All-Star Game home runs

It's special for any Major Leaguer to a homer in an All-Star Game. Some of those home runs are more memorable than others. Here's our list of the 20 best.

The 25 greatest performances in the MLB All-Star Game

Major League Baseball's annual All-Star Game showcases the game's best players at that moment. Those stars will shine even brighter on this grand stage if fans are lucky.

The 25 greatest MLB All-Star Games

Throughout the years, countless memories have been made at Major League Baseball's annual All-Star Game. It might seem impossible to narrow down some of the best games the "Midsummer Classic" has delivered.

20 Rolling Stones album cuts that are worth discovering

With catalog this vast and legendary, the Rolling Stones' overall greatness is endless. However, there are some tunes within the band's musical arsenal that remain underrated, underappreciated or simply forgotten.

20 Led Zeppelin deep cuts to add to your playlist

In truth, Led Zeppelin never dominated the charts, but thanks to classic rock radio and satellite options, its legendary status remains stronger than ever.

The greatest all-time musicians and bands from Indiana

The state of Indiana produced the most legendary music family of all time. However, it didn't stop there. Here's our list of 20 prominent musicians, musical artists or bands to come out of the Hoosier State.

Heavy metal's 25 most legendary guitarists

Trying to narrow down the 25 greatest heavy metal guitarists in the history of the genre wasn't easy. But, we gave it a try, and had fun doing it. Here we go.

The most memorable wrestling feature films and documentaries

Whether real or fake, the sport of wrestling continues to entertain. Especially on the big — or small — screen. Here's 20 notable wrestling movies to enjoy.

Multi-tools: The 22 greatest do-it-all players in MLB history

There have not been many Major League Baseball players who played the field, served as designated hitters, regularly pinch-hit and also pitched during their careers.

The best athlete cameos in film

There are plenty of athletes who have established themselves as multi-versatile entertainers. Especially in Hollywood. Even the briefest moments on the big screen by an athlete can create a lasting impression.

The most memorable Morgan Freeman roles

Trying to narrow Morgan Freeman's 25 best roles (in visual form) can be seriously daunting. Talk about a legendary career. Well, we gave it a shot. Enjoy!

The 25 best episodes of 'The Wonder Years'

More than 30 years ago, The Wonder Years debuted on ABC and enjoyed a solid six-season run. The series remains relevant today (through syndication, streaming and even a reboot). So, let's highlight 25 of the best episodes in the history of one of the most unique and original series of all time.

The 12 films of the Brat Pack, ranked

During the 1980s, and even into the dawn of the 1990s, the Brat Pack was all the rage in Hollywood. A total of 12 films during that time period featured at least two such members of the famed crew, and we rank them here.

The 25 best Canadian MLB players

Hockey might be the national sport of Canada, but the country has produced some great Major League Baseball players, as well. Here's our list of the 25 best Canadian major leaguers.

The 25 greatest 'Survivor' contestants of all time

In its third decade, Survivor  remains must-see reality television for plenty. With iconic host Jeff Probst running the show, Survivor  has produced some of the most memorable personalities in the history of reality TV.

They built this city: The San Francisco Bay Area's most legendary bands

The San Francisco Bay Area has produced some of the most beloved and legendary rock bands of all time. Here's a list our 20 best from the region. Listed in alphabetical order.

The definitive Rolling Stones playlist

Sure, it would seem nearly impossible to select the 30 best songs released by the Rolling Stones during the band's legendary career. Why would one even try?

The most memorable P.E./gym teachers in fiction

Physical education/gym teachers often get put down and are not seen as serious educators, which is far from the truth. However, in the fictional world of film and television, the stereotype is presented more times than not — for better or worse. Here is our list of 20 standout gym teachers.

The most memorable fictional school principals

Being a school principal, at any level or variety, is a daunting job. However, it can be an entertaining profession when it comes to those in the fictional world of television, film or literature.

Athletes who were stars for their hometown pro teams

Playing for your hometown, or home area, professional team is truly something special for any athlete. Achieving both individual and team success makes it even better. Here's our rankings of 25 notable stars to succeed with their hometown teams.

25 memorable athlete-entertainer couples

Celebrity couples come and go, especially those meshing the world of sports and entertainment. And, there are those more memorable than others. Here's our list of such notable couples.

The definitive Madonna playlist

Trying to rate the 25 best songs in Madonna's vastly celebrated and legendary catalog was not easy. But for those just getting into the Material Girl after all these years, we feel it's a good start.

The 20 best swimming pool scenes of all time

Swimming pools have been a popular setting in film and television for just about ever. Sometimes it's the focus of a project, while in other instances it's an important or interesting backdrop.

The 21 most iconic surfing films in cinema history

When it comes to capturing the spirit and danger of surfing on film, either through fictional or real-life accounts, there are plenty that have done it well. Here's our list of the most noteworthy surfing movies.