41.   Cornerback Eric Allen, who reinvigorated his career with three interception returns for touchdowns, was the first recipient.

42.   Curtis is the first recipient of the Marquee Award.

43.   Doctors for the first recipient of a self-contained artificial heart say their patient suffered a major setback.

44.   First amnesty recipient returns home.

45.   Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger on Sunday became the first recipient of a prize named after an old friend, former Bavarian state Gov. Franz Josef Strauss.

46.   Hall of Fame coach John Wooden will be the first recipient of the Sports Illustrated Legacy Award for his contributions to college basketball and his impact on the sport.

47.   Gretzky, who will attend the ceremony, will be the first recipient, president Jim Findley said.

48.   He will be the first recipient.

49.   Irish poet Seamus Heaney was first recipient this year, winning the literature prize last Thursday.

50.   Kelly was the first heart transplant recipient known to have climbed Whitney.