Pink Floyd Veteran Posted August 8, 2005 Veteran Share Posted August 8, 2005 Hello all, as the title, who was or who is the greatest sportman in any sports? can be someone from football, basketball, baseball, soccer, tennis, biking, golf, etc my pick is Michael Jordan. he dominated his sport like no one else I remember at his rookie year, I was in highschool I still have a giant poster somewhere of him when he has been called Air Jordan because of his 10/10 dunk at the slamdunk contest in 1988 (not sure of the date) how about you guys? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/355759-who-was-the-greatest-all-sports/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Dick Montage Subscriber² Posted August 8, 2005 Subscriber² Share Posted August 8, 2005 "my pick is Michael Jordan. he dominated his sport like no one else" - um, ALI! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/355759-who-was-the-greatest-all-sports/#findComment-586345457 Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndianPimp99 Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 While the question is a valid question it has some basic hang-ups. Are we compaing how Babe Ruth fared against baseball players and how MJ fared against basketball or are we talking how someone would fare in other sports? Lance Armstrongs body is amazing. His resting heart rate is 32!! But he said himself he would stink at ball sports because he has not hand-eye coordination. Now Dave Winfield was drafted out of college by the Minnesota Vikings despite never playing college football, The Padres which he took and the Atlanta Hawks. He was athletic enough to play three different sports competitively and so good at baseball that he never played in the minors and had a HOF career. Bo Jackson was so good at football AND baseball that I've read numerous articles claiming he would've been a sure-fire HOF in either if he just picked one and probably border-line HOF in both had he stayed healthy. Personally I think nobody dominated their sport at their time more than MJ or Ruth, however I do think putting MJ in any era would yield more consistent results than putting Ruth in others. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/355759-who-was-the-greatest-all-sports/#findComment-586345445 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freakz Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 Bradman Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/355759-who-was-the-greatest-all-sports/#findComment-586345467 Share on other sites More sharing options...
icecaveman Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 I would say some gladiator :) jk Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/355759-who-was-the-greatest-all-sports/#findComment-586345474 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HilariousNinja Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 Well there was a show on this a while back on Sky One and the result was Muhammed Ali (Pretty Sure). I would have to agree. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/355759-who-was-the-greatest-all-sports/#findComment-586345489 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matrix XII Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 You know I'd have to say Wayne Gretzky Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/355759-who-was-the-greatest-all-sports/#findComment-586346604 Share on other sites More sharing options...
quigley0 Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 hard to argue against Gretzky, but, the Babe is up there. Babe Ruth was an all-star pitcher, before he became the sultan of swat. that is like grezky being an allstar goalie, and then deciding the become the greatest scorer ever. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/355759-who-was-the-greatest-all-sports/#findComment-586346939 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearded Kirklander Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 Lance Armstrong is right up there among the very top, imo. Dude won 7 tours in a ROW. Ain't never been done. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/355759-who-was-the-greatest-all-sports/#findComment-586346964 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamacazy Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 what about lefty id say he is just under the babe :p Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/355759-who-was-the-greatest-all-sports/#findComment-586361589 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Floyd Veteran Posted August 11, 2005 Author Veteran Share Posted August 11, 2005 Lance Armstrong is right up there among the very top, imo. Dude won 7 tours in a ROW. Ain't never been done. 586346964[/snapback] yeah I have to agree but also I think he has a very good phamacian ;) MJ stats Honors: Six-time NBA champion (1991-93, 1996-98); MVP (1988, '91, '92, '96, '98); 10-time All-NBA First Team (1987-93, 1996-98); All-NBA Second Team (1985); Defensive Player of the Year (1988); Nine-time All-Defensive First Team (1988-93, 1996-98); Rookie of the Year (1985); 14-time All-Star; All-Star MVP (1988, '96, '98); One of 50 Greatest Players in NBA History ('96); Olympic gold medalist (1984, '92). source nba.com Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/355759-who-was-the-greatest-all-sports/#findComment-586362323 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Symbiotic Hat Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 I'm going with Lance. Or maybe anyone who can win an Ironman, cause that is just CRAZY! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/355759-who-was-the-greatest-all-sports/#findComment-586362330 Share on other sites More sharing options...
raskren Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 Lance. Imagine running a marathon every day for a month. That is the Tour de France. Now imagine winning it seven times. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/355759-who-was-the-greatest-all-sports/#findComment-586362344 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mx Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 Ali Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/355759-who-was-the-greatest-all-sports/#findComment-586362338 Share on other sites More sharing options...
quick Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 You know I'd have to say Wayne Gretzky 586346604[/snapback] Gretzky here as well. I am big fan of Lance Armstrong too, but i wouldn't put him at the top because its alot of his team that helps him out, plus the drug implications, which i don't believe are true. He is simply amazing though, no doubt about that... Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/355759-who-was-the-greatest-all-sports/#findComment-586362365 Share on other sites More sharing options...
illicit Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 Lance Armstrong is right up there among the very top, imo. Dude won 7 tours in a ROW. Ain't never been done. 586346964[/snapback] That's who I would say. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/355759-who-was-the-greatest-all-sports/#findComment-586362369 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koolslacker Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 I think Pete Sampras is the best tennis player of all time. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/355759-who-was-the-greatest-all-sports/#findComment-586362380 Share on other sites More sharing options...
costanza007 Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 Ok the whole winning the Tour 7 times is a great feat, but Miguel Indurain did it 5 times in a row, so its not that unimaginable of an accomplishment. Maybe the best ever would be someone who excelled at several sports, like Jim Thorpe. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/355759-who-was-the-greatest-all-sports/#findComment-586362387 Share on other sites More sharing options...
morebaker Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 Tiger dominates, but i would vote for gretzky. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/355759-who-was-the-greatest-all-sports/#findComment-586362396 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sacrifist Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 Me Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/355759-who-was-the-greatest-all-sports/#findComment-586362401 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincent Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 Now if the title of this thread asked: "who was the greatest at their sport?" Then i can give an answer but i think it needs to be changed a bit, there is simply too many great athletes past and present to say who is the greatest at sports. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/355759-who-was-the-greatest-all-sports/#findComment-586362507 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle 899 mckay Posted August 11, 2005 Share Posted August 11, 2005 babe,jordan,and gretzky all up there Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/355759-who-was-the-greatest-all-sports/#findComment-586362538 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranasrule Posted August 13, 2005 Share Posted August 13, 2005 JORDAN and ALI Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/355759-who-was-the-greatest-all-sports/#findComment-586372658 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snipe Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 Jordan was supposed to be the best athlete of all time - until he tried baseball so I don't buy it. I go with Bo Jackson. Even though he had a short career, he was the man. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/355759-who-was-the-greatest-all-sports/#findComment-586377931 Share on other sites More sharing options...
H5N Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 I'd say Don Bradman in cricket. :) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/355759-who-was-the-greatest-all-sports/#findComment-586381062 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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