Top 10 Greatest Athletes

Superman20 · 06-03-2005, 10:22 AM

Who in your opinion are the 10 greatest athletes?

My picks would be:

10. Joe Montana
9. Tiger Woods
8. Magic Johnson
7. Wayne Gretzky
6. Barry Sanders
5. Dan Marino
4. Bill Russell
3. Babe Ruth
2. Muhammad Ali
1. Michael Jordan

I think it is very difficult to pick between Michael Jordan and Muhammad Ali, Ali was the greatest boxer, but I'd have to pick Jordan as the greatest athlete because there is no other athlete that stands out as clearly as he does as the greatest player in his or her sport.

doih · 06-03-2005, 10:27 AM

hmmm, if we're talking 20th century, Western athletics I would have Jim Brown and Jesse Owens in there instead of Joe Montanna and Barry Sanders.

But there's a whole other world of athletes that don't really get any face time in our houses.

Superman20 · 06-03-2005, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by doih

hmmm, if we're talking 20th century, Western athletics I would have Jim Brown and Jesse Owens in there instead of Joe Montanna and Barry Sanders.

But there's a whole other world of athletes that don't really get any face time in our houses.

i thought jim brown and o.j. simpson, and bo jackson, but barry sanders could do what no one else could, joe montana is there mostly because he was my favorite along with marino growing up, even though i hated his guts when he would play the dolphins

MakeMineMarvel · 06-03-2005, 10:34 AM

10. Wayne Gretsky
9. Jesse Owens
8. Magic Johnson
7. Walter Payton
6. Jim Brown
5. Babe Ruth
4. Bill Russell
3. Jim Thorpe
2. Muhammed Ali
1. Michael Jordan

MakeMineMarvel · 06-03-2005, 10:36 AM

Joe Montana was a great quarterback, but I woudn't necessarily list him or Dan Marino as great athletes.

Equint77 · 06-03-2005, 10:38 AM

no one put in Johnny Unitas?

That man was a machine.... even more so when I learned what he played through.

Probably had the greatest sports quote I've ever heard.

At the end of a game a reporter asked him why he risked throwing a wild pass when it could have been intercepted. His response was... when you know what you're doing.. you don't throw interceptions.

Great man.

Captain_Obvious · 06-03-2005, 10:39 AM

David Beckham!
David Beckham!
David Beckham!

*dreamy*

doih · 06-03-2005, 10:40 AM

You do realize he's gay right?

You spelled it wrong once

Equint77 · 06-03-2005, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Captain_Obvious

David Beckham!
David Bechham!
David Beckham!

*dreamy*

that man goes through more make up in a day than 30 horror movies combined.

Superman20 · 06-03-2005, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by MakeMineMarvel

Joe Montana was a great quarterback, but I woudn't necessarily list him or Dan Marino as great athletes.

Overall athletic ability not really because he doesn't have the speed or agility of some other athletes, but the stats say it all

http://www.danmarino.com/careerstats.htm

Im surprised no one has noticed I didn't mention Lance Armstrong

MakeMineMarvel · 06-03-2005, 10:47 AM

Dan Marino had a great arm. If this is a 10 greatest arms list, he may be right behind Ronnie Coleman or Lee Priest.

doih · 06-03-2005, 10:49 AM

I'm split on the whole Lance Armstrong and steroids thing

MakeMineMarvel · 06-03-2005, 10:52 AM

The guy has been tested more than any other athlete on the planet. He gets accused more than anyone but nobody has any proof.

Captain_Obvious · 06-03-2005, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by doih

You do realize he's gay right?

OMG TAHTS SO M3AN DONT HAET DAVID

Quote:

You spelled it wrong once

THX1111 IL 3DIT1!11 OMG LOL

Superman20 · 06-03-2005, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by MakeMineMarvel

Dan Marino had a great arm. If this is a 10 greatest arms list, he may be right behind Ronnie Coleman or Lee Priest.

yea but he also had the vision, all the tricks in the book, the knowledge of the game, not athletic ability, but then again, he never really needed more than what he had

doih · 06-03-2005, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Captain_Obvious

OMG TAHTS SO M3AN DONT HAET DAVID

THX1111 IL 3DIT1!11 OMG LOL

I try to help

Superman20 · 06-03-2005, 11:07 AM

10 minutes long but worth it

http://s43.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=1...H32PRF00I8O7HC

The Green Goblin · 06-03-2005, 11:17 AM

Bo Jackson belongs on that list.

All-Pro football, Major League Allstar, world class sprinter, Heisman trophy winner. 6'1 222 and a 4.12 forty.

MakeMineMarvel · 06-03-2005, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Superman20

yea but he also had the vision, all the tricks in the book, the knowledge of the game, not athletic ability, but then again, he never really needed more than what he had

He also had a line that kept him from being touched. I would say Steve Young was a better "athlete" than Marino and Montana.

Bo Jackson was a great athlete but his body didn't hold up, he never put a team on his back and while he had some great stats in the few years he played, because of his short career they won't stand the test of time.

Kipobe · 06-03-2005, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Superman20

Who in your opinion are the 10 greatest athletes?

My picks would be:

10. Joe Montana
9. Tiger Woods
8. Magic Johnson
7. Wayne Gretzky
6. Barry Sanders
5. Dan Marino
4. Bill Russell
3. Babe Ruth
2. Muhammad Ali
1. Michael Jordan

I think it is very difficult to pick between Michael Jordan and Muhammad Ali, Ali was the greatest boxer, but I'd have to pick Jordan as the greatest athlete because there is no other athlete that stands out as clearly as he does as the greatest player in his or her sport.

Not a bad list... but it seems like Woods is in there as a representative... not because he's really top 10 material. All in all, it's not bad.

freelancer · 06-03-2005, 07:56 PM

Something between Muhammed Ali, Tiger Woods and, of course, Secretariat!

batnkevlar · 06-03-2005, 08:02 PM

Are we talking greatest athletes in the world? Or just in America? Cuz if it's America, your athlete lists are probably spot on... but if in the world, there's some athletes you guys didn't list...

George Grieggan...
Richie McCaw...
Lote Taquiri...
Jonah Lomu...
Doug Howlett...
Joe Rockocoko...

*ten brownie points to whoever knows what the hell I'm tlaking about...*

Orko Is King · 06-03-2005, 08:04 PM

Batman

Victor Von Doom · 06-03-2005, 08:08 PM

10. Bo Jackson (I put him at 10- because he got injured and had to suffer some bad seasons)
9. Jim Thorpe (If you don't know who he is, look him up football star, track star, a true athlete)
8. David Bekham (phenomenal)
7. Lance Armstrong
6. Wayne Gretzky
5. Tiger Woods (No golfer has done what he's done, and I doubt any ever will.)
4. Hank Aaron (He did everything that Babe Ruth did, and did it better)
3. Muhammad Ali
2. Bruce Lee (I almost put him at # 1. He's talented and as competitive as Jordan)
1. Michael Jordan (No questions asked)

I almost put Jackie Joyner Kersey on the list.

Unthinkable · 06-03-2005, 08:11 PM

1) Jim Thorpe. That's all I know.

06-03-2005, 10:22 AM	#1
Superman20 Banned User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 2,411	Top 10 Greatest Athletes Who in your opinion are the 10 greatest athletes? My picks would be: 10. Joe Montana 9. Tiger Woods 8. Magic Johnson 7. Wayne Gretzky 6. Barry Sanders 5. Dan Marino 4. Bill Russell 3. Babe Ruth 2. Muhammad Ali 1. Michael Jordan I think it is very difficult to pick between Michael Jordan and Muhammad Ali, Ali was the greatest boxer, but I'd have to pick Jordan as the greatest athlete because there is no other athlete that stands out as clearly as he does as the greatest player in his or her sport.

06-03-2005, 10:27 AM	#2
doih Side-Kick Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 891	Re: Top 10 Greatest Athletes hmmm, if we're talking 20th century, Western athletics I would have Jim Brown and Jesse Owens in there instead of Joe Montanna and Barry Sanders. But there's a whole other world of athletes that don't really get any face time in our houses. __________________ :D

06-03-2005, 10:34 AM	#4
MakeMineMarvel Side-Kick Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The mental projection of my digital self Posts: 2,633	Re: Top 10 Greatest Athletes 10. Wayne Gretsky 9. Jesse Owens 8. Magic Johnson 7. Walter Payton 6. Jim Brown 5. Babe Ruth 4. Bill Russell 3. Jim Thorpe 2. Muhammed Ali 1. Michael Jordan __________________ Member of the Weapon X Tattoo Squad First Child: Ella Elizabeth, born 1/25/06 avatar by Roma

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MakeMineMarvel Side-Kick Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The mental projection of my digital self Posts: 2,633	Re: Top 10 Greatest Athletes Joe Montana was a great quarterback, but I woudn't necessarily list him or Dan Marino as great athletes. __________________ Member of the Weapon X Tattoo Squad First Child: Ella Elizabeth, born 1/25/06 avatar by Roma

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Equint77 MY NAME IS HOV Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: The place btwn dreams and awake Posts: 22,043	Re: Top 10 Greatest Athletes no one put in Johnny Unitas? That man was a machine.... even more so when I learned what he played through. Probably had the greatest sports quote I've ever heard. At the end of a game a reporter asked him why he risked throwing a wild pass when it could have been intercepted. His response was... when you know what you're doing.. you don't throw interceptions. Great man. __________________ DerKindervolksbeirgarten.com http://derkindervolksbiergarten.com/forum.php A place where mods don't censor you. Where you can talk freely.

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Captain_Obvious Bless Us, Christ Bale Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Abandoned Toy Factory Posts: 28,002	Re: Top 10 Greatest Athletes David Beckham! David Beckham! David Beckham! dreamy __________________ I want my very own David 8. Last edited by Captain_Obvious; 06-03-2005 at 10:53 AM. Reason: 3DIT1!11 OMG LOL

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doih Side-Kick Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 891	Re: Top 10 Greatest Athletes You do realize he's gay right? You spelled it wrong once __________________ :D Last edited by doih; 06-03-2005 at 10:43 AM.

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MakeMineMarvel Side-Kick Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The mental projection of my digital self Posts: 2,633	Re: Top 10 Greatest Athletes Dan Marino had a great arm. If this is a 10 greatest arms list, he may be right behind Ronnie Coleman or Lee Priest. __________________ Member of the Weapon X Tattoo Squad First Child: Ella Elizabeth, born 1/25/06 avatar by Roma

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doih Side-Kick Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 891	Re: Top 10 Greatest Athletes I'm split on the whole Lance Armstrong and steroids thing __________________ :D

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MakeMineMarvel Side-Kick Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The mental projection of my digital self Posts: 2,633	Re: Top 10 Greatest Athletes The guy has been tested more than any other athlete on the planet. He gets accused more than anyone but nobody has any proof. __________________ Member of the Weapon X Tattoo Squad First Child: Ella Elizabeth, born 1/25/06 avatar by Roma

06-03-2005, 11:07 AM	#17
Superman20 Banned User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 2,411	Re: Top 10 Greatest Athletes 10 minutes long but worth it http://s43.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=1...H32PRF00I8O7HC

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The Green Goblin Side-Kick Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 10,988	Re: Top 10 Greatest Athletes Bo Jackson belongs on that list. All-Pro football, Major League Allstar, world class sprinter, Heisman trophy winner. 6'1 222 and a 4.12 forty. Last edited by The Green Goblin; 06-03-2005 at 11:19 AM.

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freelancer Side-Kick Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Portugal Posts: 3,918	Re: Top 10 Greatest Athletes Something between Muhammed Ali, Tiger Woods and, of course, Secretariat! __________________ «How long can any man fight the darkness before he finds it in himself?» - Spider-Man 3 is gonna ROCK!

06-03-2005, 08:02 PM	#22
batnkevlar Side-Kick Join Date: May 2003 Location: Keystone City, CA Posts: 9,157	Re: Top 10 Greatest Athletes Are we talking greatest athletes in the world? Or just in America? Cuz if it's America, your athlete lists are probably spot on... but if in the world, there's some athletes you guys didn't list... George Grieggan... Richie McCaw... Lote Taquiri... Jonah Lomu... Doug Howlett... Joe Rockocoko... ten brownie points to whoever knows what the hell I'm tlaking about... __________________ Girls are like an enigma wrapped in a mystery wrapped in a puzzle wrapped in bacon: confusing yet delicious...

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Victor Von Doom Side-Kick Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Temporarily Incarcerated Posts: 4,515	Re: Top 10 Greatest Athletes 10. Bo Jackson (I put him at 10- because he got injured and had to suffer some bad seasons) 9. Jim Thorpe (If you don't know who he is, look him up football star, track star, a true athlete) 8. David Bekham (phenomenal) 7. Lance Armstrong 6. Wayne Gretzky 5. Tiger Woods (No golfer has done what he's done, and I doubt any ever will.) 4. Hank Aaron (He did everything that Babe Ruth did, and did it better) 3. Muhammad Ali 2. Bruce Lee (I almost put him at # 1. He's talented and as competitive as Jordan) 1. Michael Jordan (No questions asked) I almost put Jackie Joyner Kersey on the list.

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