Peggy Fleming remains the best-known and universally respected American figure skater in history. After an outstanding amateur career capped by her winning the 1968 Olympic Ladies' Figure Skating gold medal in Grenoble, France, Fleming embarked on a career as a professional skater, signing first with the Ice Follies and then pioneering as a solo act on television specials when the professional skating field was largely limited to ice shows. Corporate endorsements were minute compared to the enormous financial rewards available to most competitors today, but Fleming broke new ground here, too, becoming the spokesperson for over 30 sponsors in her career. In 1981, she became an anchor of ABC Television's figure skating coverage, usually paired with Dick Button, two-time men's Olympic champion and skating entrepreneur. With grace and ability, Fleming has maintained a presence in the world of figure skating for over 30 years. Known for her poise...