posty 2,296 Posted June 7, 2016 Great, who are your other 3? I haven't finalized it yet on who the other three would be to team up with Gretzky... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Voltaire 4,556 Posted June 7, 2016 Idiots. Jim Thorpe goes in the Washington position and then go through your lists to figure out who the next three are. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tanatastic 2,061 Posted June 7, 2016 Idiots. Jim Thorpe goes in the Washington position and then go through your lists to figure out who the next three are. Meh, had to google him. He goes in the Otto Graham memorial gift shop, adjacent to the monument. Won gold medals in 1912 and played some pro ball, nothin to write home about and not vs black people. He was however, voted top athelete of the twentieth century by abc sports. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WhiteWonder 2,171 Posted June 7, 2016 All Time Ted Williams Michael Jordan Joe Montana Jack Nicklaus Wayne Gretzky (idk why im including hockey) Pele (idk why im including soccer) My Personal Tino Martinez Kevin Garnett Wayne Chrebet (slightly edging out Namath) Phil Mickelson (slightly edging out Norman) Teemu Selane Landon Donovan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JTB 52 Posted June 7, 2016 I haven't finalized it yet on who the other three would be to team up with Gretzky... Christ this isn't focking graded. Put yourself out there for funs sake. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the newb 23 Posted June 7, 2016 Jordan Nicklaus Emmitt Kershaw Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 12,629 Posted June 7, 2016 Greg Louganis Bruce Jenner Butterbean Evel Knievel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BufordT 371 Posted June 7, 2016 Don Mattingly Larry Bird Joe Montana Thurman Munson Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sho Nuff 719 Posted June 7, 2016 Roger Staubach ~ Tom Landry ~ Emmitt Smith ~ Tony Romo Dallas Cowboys / NFL No other sports hold a candle to the NFL and why would I add anybody but Cowboys? Romo...holy fock how quickly can you lose even something like this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cruzer 1,992 Posted June 7, 2016 Idiots. Jim Thorpe goes in the Washington position and then go through your lists to figure out who the next three are. Everyone's an idiot for not having a guy who died before most were even born here? I'm 46 and he passed 16 years before I was born so I damn sure never saw him... Yet we should all have him on "our" personal Rushmore... Moron calling anyone an idiot, priceless. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Guy 1,400 Posted June 7, 2016 Evel Knievel We grew up thinking he was really good at what he did, but seeing him again in the last few years, he wasn't very good at all. Sure he was brave & crazy.....but he pretty much sucked compared to today's average cyclist. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Guy 1,400 Posted June 7, 2016 Romo...holy fock how quickly can you lose even something like this. Romo rocks!......that's my boy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
penultimatestraw 473 Posted June 7, 2016 "normal" sports stars that I've seen play: Rice, Jordan, Federer, Phelps "alternative" athletes that are just as dominant: Kelley Slater, Killian Jornet, Alex Honnold, Lance Armstrong (even considering PEDs) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rholio 339 Posted June 7, 2016 Pele Ruth Marciano Thorpe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reality 2,710 Posted June 7, 2016 Jerry Rice Michael Jordan Don Mattingly Calbert Chaeney (IU - Big 10 leader in points version) Don and Cal are from my hometown. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CantTouchThis 23 Posted June 7, 2016 I'm going to stick to Ali/Jordan/Pele/Gretzky. I think you can put Ruth in for either Ali or Gretzky. I think MJ and Pele are the two must-haves from a world sports perspective. My personal/Detroit Rushmore would be either Cobb/Sanders/Howe/Louis or Cobb/Howe/Thomas/Louis....something like that. It's tough to put Sanders on there without a championship, but it's tough growing in the 90s to not put Sanders or Yzerman/Lidstrom on there. I think Howe and Cobb are must-haves. Louis would be one but he was born and spent his first 12 years in Alabama, which I actually didn't know until looking it up. He is thought of as a Detroit legend IN Detroit though. Miguel Cabrera will be on there, and I think he'll be a must-have if he ever wins a ring. You can argue 2 pennants is just as good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vuduchile 1,941 Posted June 7, 2016 Ali Ruth Jordan Thorpe Dismiss Thorpe all you want, but do a little research first. 1912 Olympic Gold Medalist in the Pentathlon and the Decathlon. Won 4 of the Pentathlon events and outscored the Decathlon silver medalist by 700+ points. His Olympic achievements alone qualify him for this conversation. 2 time All American Football Player playing RB, K, P and Defender. Led his team to victories over perennial powerhouses Harvard and West Point in the early 1900's. Played 6 years in the major leagues, hitting over .300 just once. ( his final season) 5 years of professional football with the Canton Bulldogs helping to pioneer the sport and bring it to the national stage. Led his team to league championships in 1916, 17 and 19. His Canton team was one of the original 14 pro teams in a league that was eventually renamed the NFL. He continued to play pro ball wih several teams through 1928. He is the greatest all around athlete the world has ever known. Bo who? Deion who? And Bruce's Wheaties boxes should all be recalled and re-issued with Thorpe's photo instead. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SUXBNME 1,325 Posted June 7, 2016 Jordan Jordan Jordan Tyson Watching a Tyson fight in his prime was like no other event in my 41 year sports history. Watching Jordan's dominate career iras like no other in my sports history I could get behind this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 12,629 Posted June 7, 2016 We grew up thinking he was really good at what he did, but seeing him again in the last few years, he wasn't very good at all. Sure he was brave & crazy.....but he pretty much sucked compared to today's average cyclist. Great analysis. Would like your take on Butterbean. Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SUXBNME 1,325 Posted June 7, 2016 Least profitable tourist attraction ever. A who's who of who? (Save for Hawk) Who said anything about tourist attractions? Also, who said anything about profit? edjr changed the game on us again? Damn him all to fock Fine. Also, also, I'll drop Dias and plug in either Shaun White or Shaun Palmer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Guy 1,400 Posted June 7, 2016 Great analysis. Would like your take on Butterbean. Thanks ha ha.....no don't know much about him Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BunnysBastatrds 1,913 Posted June 7, 2016 Drew Bree's Jordan Gretzky Norman My favorites Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RaiderHaters Revenge 3,578 Posted June 7, 2016 makes me wonder, was Mount Rushmore always intended to stop at 4? I mean couldn't we put a 5th person up there if by chance they do something monumental? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 12,629 Posted June 7, 2016 makes me wonder, was Mount Rushmore always intended to stop at 4? I mean couldn't we put a 5th person up there if by chance they do something monumental? Noooooo thanks. You know who would be going up there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RaiderHaters Revenge 3,578 Posted June 7, 2016 god no Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CantTouchThis 23 Posted June 7, 2016 makes me wonder, was Mount Rushmore always intended to stop at 4? I mean couldn't we put a 5th person up there if by chance they do something monumental? No. Shut up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,561 Posted June 7, 2016 Idiots. Jim Thorpe goes in the Washington position and then go through your lists to figure out who the next three are. who? Big in China is he? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,296 Posted June 7, 2016 Wayne Gretzky Babe Ruth Michael Jordan Jim Thorpe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cruzer 1,992 Posted June 7, 2016 Ali Ruth Jordan Thorpe Dismiss Thorpe all you want, but do a little research first. 1912 Olympic Gold Medalist in the Pentathlon and the Decathlon. Won 4 of the Pentathlon events and outscored the Decathlon silver medalist by 700+ points. His Olympic achievements alone qualify him for this conversation. 2 time All American Football Player playing RB, K, P and Defender. Led his team to victories over perennial powerhouses Harvard and West Point in the early 1900's. Played 6 years in the major leagues, hitting over .300 just once. ( his final season) 5 years of professional football with the Canton Bulldogs helping to pioneer the sport and bring it to the national stage. Led his team to league championships in 1916, 17 and 19. His Canton team was one of the original 14 pro teams in a league that was eventually renamed the NFL. He continued to play pro ball wih several teams through 1928. He is the greatest all around athlete the world has ever known. As a matter fact, I did do a little research... I can appreciate and respect Thorpe for his achievements - no doubt. But there are some things to consider. * Yes, he was an Olympic champion - and you can only play against who've you got.... But if you were to place his results from the 1912 games into the field of Jenner's 1976 games - Thorpe finishes middle, to lower middle of the pack. In some of the events, he's damn near the bottom. * Yes, he was a pioneer in the sport of football. But he played back when there were barely 14 teams or so. And of course, he played against all whites... Say what you will - the game wasn't the same w/out blacks in the sport. * And as I always ask myself about Rushmore candidates - what did he transcend? What is it Thorpe did that impacted the landscape of an existing sport today? Did he create a culture? Did he initiate a movement? Is his legacy still talked about and compared to today? .......... I do say this with all due respect to the man - he would be the only person in the history of a Rushmore mountain that people would have to ask or Google who that is.. And when they found out, they'd still have to ask who that was. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DankNuggs 305 Posted June 7, 2016 Oil Can Boyd Dwight Gooden Dock Ellis Lawrence Taylor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,561 Posted June 7, 2016 Oil Can Boyd Dwight Gooden Dock Ellis Lawrence Taylor #coketeam Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 12,629 Posted June 7, 2016 Oil Can Boyd Dwight Gooden Dock Ellis Lawrence Taylor No Irving Fryar? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DankNuggs 305 Posted June 7, 2016 No Irving Fryar? very good point, i will bring your comment back to the election committee and report back Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TD Ryan2 314 Posted June 7, 2016 No Irving Fryar? Lenny Dykstra? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 12,629 Posted June 7, 2016 OJ Rae Carruth Andre Caldwell Arron Hernandez Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TD Ryan2 314 Posted June 7, 2016 OJ Rae Carruth Andre Caldwell Arron Hernandez Ray Lewis? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 12,629 Posted June 7, 2016 Ray Lewis? Ok. Caldwell out, Lewis in 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,561 Posted June 7, 2016 OJ Rae Carruth Andre Caldwell Arron Hernandez OJ did his murdering 20 years after retiring. The rest of the bozos did it while still playing or pretty damn close to it. You can't fix stupid Darrell Russell? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
