1. 02-24-12 05:58 PM #1
    JohnGalt2341
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    Who is your favorite Athlete of all time? And why?

    This is not a thread about who is the best athlete of all time. This is a thread about who is YOUR favorite athlete of all time... and why.

    For me it is Fedor Emelianenko and here's why... First off MMA is my favorite sport and Fedor is one of the greatest MMA fighters that has ever lived. Even as an undersized Heavyweight he was the baddest man on the planet for nearly a decade. But what I really like about him is his demeanor. He's almost the exact opposite of many athletes... especially fighters. He's soft spoken and humble and almost always has something positive to say about his opponents before and after the fight.


    So.... who's your favorite athlete of all time and why? I would prefer no arguing in this thread. If someone says Anna Kournikova because she's hot then so be it.
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  2. 02-24-12 06:01 PM #2
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    Earl Campbell. The man gave so much to the Oilers in such a small time. He's the majority of the reason "Luv Ya Blue" existed.
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  3. 02-24-12 06:05 PM #3
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    Impossible for me to answer.

    Greg Jones (FSU RB/JAX FB), Tiger Woods (he was just the fukkin man, gotta respect it), MJ (ditto) are three that come to mind.
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  4. 02-24-12 06:08 PM #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by JohnGalt2341 View Post
    This is not a thread about who is the best athlete of all time. This is a thread about who is YOUR favorite athlete of all time... and why. For me it is Fedor Emelianenko and here's why... First off MMA is my favorite sport and Fedor is one of the greatest MMA fighters that has ever lived. Even as an undersized Heavyweight he was the baddest man on the planet for nearly a decade. But what I really like about him is his demeanor. He's almost the exact opposite of many athletes... especially fighters. He's soft spoken and humble and almost always has something positive to say about his opponents before and after the fight. So.... who's your favorite athlete of all time and why? I would prefer no arguing in this thread. If someone says Anna Kournikova because she's hot then so be it.

    so you're saying you like him b/c he's not black?

    racist prick
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  5. 02-24-12 06:11 PM #5
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    andres galarraga, since he gave the best head.
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  6. 02-24-12 06:20 PM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by baskets View Post
    so you're saying you like him b/c he's not black? racist prick
    Jon Jones is one of my current favorite athletes. I like him for many of the same reasons why I like Fedor.
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  7. 02-24-12 06:23 PM #7
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    Boog Powell

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  9. 02-24-12 06:25 PM #9
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    On a serious note, Andrew Golota, even though he was such a let down. Went to 3 of his fights and the atmosphere was amazing.
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  10. 02-24-12 06:43 PM #10
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  11. 02-24-12 06:49 PM #11
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    Wayne Gretzky, Sergei Federov, Michael Jordan, Nick Van Exel, Arvydas Sabonis, Mike Tyson, Tim Lincecum, Clayton Kershaw, Aroldis Chapman

    Don't feel like giving the reasons now #lazy =/
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  12. 02-24-12 07:07 PM #12
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  13. 02-24-12 07:14 PM #13
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    Dirk Nowitzki
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    Grew up watching these guys as the faces of Dallas franchises for over a decade each.
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  14. 02-24-12 07:14 PM #14
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    My favorite athlete to watch, hands down was Mike Tyson. I was a young kid when he fought, but I would get fired up for weeks in anticipation.
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    Sweetness...
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  17. 02-24-12 07:53 PM #17
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    Kobe.

    Cuz he the fucken man!
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    Steven Yzerman

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  19. 02-24-12 08:15 PM #19
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    One for each of the big four U.S. sports:

    Magic, Dickerson, Piazza, Luc Robitaille
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    Muhammad Ali---he's the champ and always will be----A great warrior and was always trying to please the fans. This man fought harder and was tougher than any dude that I've ever seen.

    Dan Marino--all Italians love Dan the Man

    Christian Laettner-- I never saw a caucasian that lacked skills in college dominate a predominantly african-american sport while being cocky, stylish, and cool like Laettner. He would dunk in Shaq's face and let out a scream. He was great and African Americans had to respect him.

    Magic, Bird, Ewing, Jeter--I like players that back their shit up
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  21. 02-24-12 08:21 PM #21
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    Troy Aikman.

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  22. 02-24-12 08:25 PM #22
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    was albert pujols...
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  23. 02-24-12 08:29 PM #23
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  24. 02-24-12 08:40 PM #24
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    Quote Originally Posted by broadway6 View Post
    was albert pujols...
    I'm a die-hard Angels fan so hopefully this answer changes to Albert Pujols , but for real, Cael Sanderson and Dan Gable. Both reached the pinnacle of their sport and still maintained a level head, unbelievable work ethic, and a solid set of values. Just let their wrestling speak for itself. Hard to say for most athletes nowadays.
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  25. 02-24-12 08:42 PM #25
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    Walter Payton. Should be everyone's.
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  26. 02-24-12 08:56 PM #26
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    This guy doesnt really think Fedor is the best ever does he? You gotta be kidding
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  27. 02-24-12 09:18 PM #27
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  28. 02-24-12 09:19 PM #28
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    Looked at everyones picks all great for all different reasons.Mine was Rocky Marciano he stayed with the people who owned a nightclub called the Ranch House Mr. Merola owned it. I was maybe 4 he was getting his forehead stitched that night he fought at the old rhode Island auditorium I was with my father .My dad had a dressing room pass I have the Rocks bloody autograph it its dated oct 28 1952, I cant remember if he fought that night I was 4. but he must have unless he was working out with a sparring partner. I got the info from my older brother.
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  29. 02-24-12 09:21 PM #29
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    Quote Originally Posted by Pabinator View Post
    This guy doesnt really think Fedor is the best ever does he? You gotta be kidding
    A couple of things here... first off... I never said that he was the best ever. I said "he's one of the greatest". Read my entire post again before you start running your mouth. Secondly... if Fedor doesn't at least make your top 20 list then you have watched less than 100 MMA fights or have been watching MMA for less than 5 years... probably both. Btw... I'm not the only one that thinks Fedor is one of the greatest MMA fighters that has ever lived.
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  30. 02-24-12 09:32 PM #30
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    Scottie pippen bulls years only. I thought he was tough and underrated. After he left for Houston I saw him as a fraud with no heart. I still YouTube some of his great bulls moments today. He was that good.
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  31. 02-25-12 12:18 AM #31
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  32. 02-25-12 12:21 AM #32
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  33. 02-25-12 12:25 AM #33
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    Ryan Braun because he is an honest and stand up guy. Go Brew Crew!
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  34. 02-25-12 12:38 AM #34
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    yeah--balboa. still can't believe he beat ivan drago--i really thought he was gonna get killed that night
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  35. 02-25-12 01:26 AM #35
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    Randy Moss and Ray Lewis; both are ridiculously talented and unquestionably the best at their position during a large portion of the 2000's.
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