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Originally Posted by Omoplata Dont get me wrong Im all for contribution, I love to read and reply to a great topic like this but the idea of posting a good thread just for rep seems weak. Anyway, I'd throw in Thorpe, Ali and Bo Jackson as a top 4. Maybe MJ to close out a top 5. |
You know, if Bo had a longer, injury free career he would easily be up there. I think he's already one of the best running backs to ever play. Maybe the best overall athlete to play that position.
Imagine someone like him at his peak trying his hand at MMA. Different time different era but man he was such a beast.
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07-13-2007, 08:12 PM
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Originally Posted by tallica Bo Jackson! I'm a Raiders fan and I didn't even think of him, nice! Have to throw Barry Sanders name in there somewhere too. | Oh Bo is classic when it comes to this topic. Football, Baseball and Track star. Amazing, could have been known as the greatest ever if not for the hip injury.
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07-13-2007, 08:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Omoplata Oh Bo is classic when it comes to this topic. Football, Baseball and Track star. Amazing, could have been known as the greatest ever if not for the hip injury. | Ya that injury was brutal. I remember watching that game too.
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07-13-2007, 08:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Metalhead Who's number 1 then? | I say Ali, but many many many will say Sugar Ray Robinson
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07-13-2007, 11:32 PM
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immediatly i said MJ when i saw this thread.s he is no. 1 in my book.
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07-13-2007, 11:43 PM
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Absolutely Bo Jackson
I'm old enough to remember him in his prime.
The dude was on his way to Hall of Fame careers in both sports.
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When I think best athlete I have to go with multi sport guys: 1) Jim Brown 2) Jim Thorpe 3) Bo Jackson. Those guys not only played multiple sports but excelled at them. Close out a top 5: 4) Ali - He is still the most recognizable face and name in the world. 5) Michael Jordan - Transended his sport and became a pop culture Icon.
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07-14-2007, 08:13 AM
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alexander karelin the man dominated olympic wrestling for like 12 years only to be dethroned by the university of nebraskas own Rulon Gardner. God bless the USA.
Nebraska's in the House
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07-14-2007, 08:59 AM
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Did anyone mention Herschel Walker? He played in the NFL, was part of the U.S. Olympic Bobsled team in 1992, almost made it as a sprinter. He also holds a 6th degree black belt in tae kwon do. (Source: Wikipedia)
So as far as greatest athlete he's got my vote. Hard to narrow this down though cause most people are looking at the greatest in just one sport, not across the board.
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Originally Posted by Metalhead Who's number 1 then? | mayweather said frazier was #1 and ali 2, that coming from the best boxer today, i personally think sugar ray robinson is the best
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