The greatest

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Who do you think was the greatest [not favourite] sportsman of the 20th century?

[Moviefan1234]

If by sportsman you mean talent and class combined, then I choose Walter Payton.

[MarkItZero]

Walter

http://i.tsn.com/archives/payton/i/payton2.jpg

[RicochetShaw]

NFL: Gale Sayers
NBA: Michael Jordan or Magic Johnson
NHL: Gretzky
MLB: Mickey Mantle

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A mathematician worked out,going on results in their particular sport, that the greatest sportsman of the 20th century was...

1. Don Bradman [Cricket] Rating 4.4

2. Pele [Soccer] Rating 3.7

3. Ty Cobb [Baseball] Rating 3.6

4. Jack Nicklaus [Golf] Rating 3.5

5. Michael Jordan [Basketball] Rating 3.4

6. Joe Montana [Football] Rating 3.1

[Shakamaker]

Not many of the Schmoes would know about Bradman, ashes, but I do! :)

He was the first and only name to pop into my head when I saw this thread, and anyone who knows what he did must find it difficult to put in anyone else.

But, as this is mostly US Schmoes, who can't be expected to know anything about him, I don't expect him to poll well here.

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Thanks Shakamaker,at least two of us on these boards know about his[Bradmans] almost superhuman feats.

[sleekproductions]

I need to think about this...

[daddiefatsacks]

Wayne Gretzky

[James Logan]

Michael Jordan. No questions asked. He's won everything, both collective and individual awards, he had class, he was spectacular, he dominated the game, and he was even better during the money time. Great impact, greatest athlete of the 20th century, tied perhaps with Muhammad Ali.

[Grebdron]

Jim Thorpe

Jesse Owens

Jackie Robinson

Edwin Moses

Joe Montana

[Clarkey07]

NHL: Wayne Gretzky
NFL: Jerry Rice
NBA: Michael Jordan
MLB: Babe Ruth
Boxing: Muhammed Ali
Soccer: Pele
Rugby: Jonny Wilkinson (I know it's early, but he's on his way to greates)