TAS 2 Posted June 16, 2006 John McEnroe. Absolutely loved to watch him play tennis. He was a genius with a racket and the best ever IMO. My fav. tennis player as well, but was not even the best in his era. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Evil number 0 Posted June 16, 2006 Jesse Owens. Anyone could stick it to the man, but Owens stuck it to Hitler. You're old Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zmanzzzz 1 Posted June 16, 2006 lance anna kornakova Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pt_mck 7 Posted June 16, 2006 #9 Maurice "Rocket" Richard If you combined the speed of Pavel Bure plus the toughness of Jerome Iginla you would have Richard Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thePIMPmaster 0 Posted June 17, 2006 Probably have to be Bobby Orr, even though I was never able to watch him. Boston has had a lot of great athletes over the years. Williams, Bird etc. But I don't think even they could compare to him. Very underrated in that he never gets talked about as one of the greatest athletes ever. It's too bad he didn't play longer. There may not have been anyone, in any sport, better in their prime. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pimptastic69 0 Posted June 17, 2006 The immortal words of Bob Casey: "Now batting third, the center fielder, number 34, Kirbyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy Puckett." (crowd goes wild) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barnaby Wilde 0 Posted June 17, 2006 LT 2nd: Wayne Gretzky Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CAMJAY77 1 Posted June 17, 2006 Jack Nicklaus Richard Petty Mike Schmidt Damn, i'm old If I have to just pick one, it's Nicklaus Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TerrySilver 0 Posted June 17, 2006 the little kid with autism that once made a shot for his HS basketball team. :alsonotreally: actually its randall cunningham. he was the man when i was growing up. saw a couple dudes say john riggins, so i had a quick story about him. about 2 years ago my ex dragged me to see an off broadway play of "a midsummer's night dream" (i know, ghey). anywho, this play honestly took place in what seemed to be a small parish rec room with only about 75 people there to watch. who was the lead actor you ask? yup, THE john riggins. now thats something i just didnt expect to ever see: a badass like john riggins doing shakespeare. wasnt rockin' the mohawk though i'll say this though, he was pretty good though playing his part Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vikings4ever 496 Posted June 17, 2006 The immortal words of Bob Casey: "Now batting third, the center fielder, number 34, Kirbyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy Puckett." (crowd goes wild) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerryskids 5,206 Posted June 17, 2006 Don't know that I can pick one. I was an A's fan during my youth, first was prolly Reggie Jackson. Now that I'm more mature, I'd say... Amanda Beard (bikini shot, you make the SFW call...) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BoredStiff 0 Posted June 17, 2006 Steve Deberg. That man made medocrity look ingenious. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TylerRoseFan 16 Posted June 17, 2006 The Tyler Rose The Ryan Express Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mayhem39 3 Posted June 18, 2006 My fav. tennis player as well, but was not even the best in his era. Who was better?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thornton Melon 544 Posted June 18, 2006 Dr. J Sweetness Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BoredStiff 0 Posted June 18, 2006 Probably have to be Bobby Orr...there may not have been anyone, in any sport, better in their prime. Try #99 in his own sport. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D_House 0 Posted June 18, 2006 Jesse Owens. Anyone could stick it to the man, but Owens stuck it to Hitler. "When I came back to my native country, after all the stories about Hitler, I couldn't ride in the front of the bus," Owens said. "I had to go to the back door. I couldn't live where I wanted. I wasn't invited to shake hands with Hitler, but I wasn't invited to the White House to shake hands with the President, either." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thePIMPmaster 0 Posted June 18, 2006 Try #99 in his own sport. That's debatable. Gretzky had a better overall career, but for those few years where Orr was in his prime, many think he was better than Gretzky. But they were different positions, so it's tough to compare. In 70-71, he was +124. That is ridiculously insane. People who don't know whockey won't know what that means, but for the people who do, they know how unreal that number is. Probably one of the most underrated statistics in all of sports. I wasn't fortunate enough to watch him, so I can't really say who was more dominant. But you can certainly make a case that Orr was more dominant. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TerrySilver 0 Posted June 18, 2006 That's debatable. But you can certainly make a case that Orr was more dominant. no, no you really can't. hth Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thePIMPmaster 0 Posted June 18, 2006 no, no you really can't. hth Yes, you can. Very easily, actually. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TerrySilver 0 Posted June 18, 2006 Yes, you can. Very easily, actually. no, you really cant. wayne gretsky was the best player ever, and in his prime, he was the most dominant as well. quit being silly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Saturday Night Beaver 2 Posted June 18, 2006 Wayne Gretzky Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thePIMPmaster 0 Posted June 18, 2006 no, you really cant. wayne gretsky was the best player ever, and in his prime, he was the most dominant as well. quit being silly. I'm not sure how seriously I can take you, considering you can't even spell his name correctly. I never said for fact that Orr was more dominant, just that a case could be made for arguments sake. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TerrySilver 0 Posted June 19, 2006 I'm not sure how seriously I can take you, considering you can't even spell his name correctly. I never said for fact that Orr was more dominant, just that a case could be made for arguments sake. i didnt know the spelling police were making their rounds tonight. but you're right, since i made a minor mispelling, i must not have any idea what i'm talking about. yeah, that makes total logical sense orr was a great player, probaly the 2nd best player ever, but he's no gret(s)ky. and i honestly dont think an arguement can be made about it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thePIMPmaster 0 Posted June 19, 2006 i didnt know the spelling police were making their rounds tonight. but you're right, since i made a minor mispelling, i must not have any idea what i'm talking about. yeah, that makes total logical sense orr was a great player, probaly the 2nd best player ever, but he's no gret(s)ky. and i honestly dont think an arguement can be made about it Why? What's your arguement, that he had more points? You're not completely wrong, though. I think Gretzky was the best ever. But in my opinion, Orr is right up there. If you want to disagree, fine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TerrySilver 0 Posted June 19, 2006 You're not completely wrong, though. I think Gretzky was the best ever. But in my opinion, Orr is right up there. If you want to disagree, fine. how is this comment i just stated disagreeing with you? "orr was a great player, probaly the 2nd best player ever" isn't this exactly what you are saying? now you are really starting to confuse me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thePIMPmaster 0 Posted June 19, 2006 how is this comment i just stated disagreeing with you? "orr was a great player, probaly the 2nd best player ever" isn't this exactly what you are saying? now you are really starting to confuse me No, I'm saying an argument can be made that he was even better. You're saying that argument can't be made. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lionsjunkie 1 Posted June 26, 2006 Tough call being such a sports junkie: MLB....Kirk Gibson NHL....Doug Gilmour & Wendel Clark NFL....Barry Sanders NBA....Pistons Bad Boy team of late 80's Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GuidingLight 3 Posted June 26, 2006 Eddie Murray -the baseball player -3000/500 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ellisonb11 0 Posted June 26, 2006 always been a braves fan....smoltz and maddux were fun to watch in the glory days.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
