1. 07-07-13 11:35 AM #1
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    Where does Jimmy Johnson's dominance of his sport, compare to others?

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  2. 07-07-13 11:37 AM #2
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    Ranks just under Joey Chestnuts 7 straight Nathan Hog Dog titles
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  3. 07-07-13 11:42 AM #3
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    Woods, Federer, Jack?
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  4. 07-07-13 12:14 PM #4
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    wouldn't say he's that dominant hasn't won championship for couple of yrs he does content nearly every race but not all of them
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  5. 07-07-13 12:16 PM #5
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    Does not compare to the greats. He's the most successful NASCAR driver right now but this is not some all-time great run here.

    This is nothing close to what Woods and Federer did in their primes.
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  6. 07-07-13 12:25 PM #6
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    I'd say he's right up there with Michael Jordan! Jordan has got 6 rings, Jimmy has 5 Nascar Championships and is right at the top of the standings for a 6th! Greatest basketball player of all time, and the greatest Nascar Champion of all time! Not too many athletes can say they won 6 of anything, except Michael Phelps the 22 gold medal winner of multiple Olympics, that dude is in a category all his own!
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  7. 07-07-13 12:25 PM #7
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    Jimmy Johnson won a few super bowls with the cowboys... How bout dem cowboys?
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  8. 07-07-13 12:35 PM #8
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    Quote Originally Posted by broadway6 View Post
    Jimmy Johnson won a few super bowls with the cowboys... How bout dem cowboys?
    Yeah have to agree, Terry Bradshaw and the Pittsburgh Steelers won 4 super bowl rings with Chuck Noll! Nobody has topped that in the NFL!Pretty wild that there was a Jimmy Johnson winning coach and a Jimmy Johnson champion driver! I guess if your name is Jimmy Johnson, you're destined for greatness!
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  9. 07-07-13 12:41 PM #9
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    I'd say him, Serena, Tiger an Lebron are on the same level. One of them ain't like the others.
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    Quote Originally Posted by mikejamm View Post
    Yeah have to agree, Terry Bradshaw and the Pittsburgh Steelers won 4 super bowl rings with Chuck Noll! Nobody has topped that in the NFL!Pretty wild that there was a Jimmy Johnson winning coach and a Jimmy Johnson champion driver! I guess if your name is Jimmy Johnson, you're destined for greatness!
    Well, the driver is Jimmie Johnson.
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    Quote Originally Posted by yisman View Post
    Well, the driver is Jimmie Johnson.
    I stand corrected.Maybe it has something to do with being and having a Johnson!
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  12. 07-07-13 02:07 PM #12
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    Dominance of their sport in terms of number of championships, I would say Jimmie Johnson (5) is comparable to Richard Petty (7) and Dale Earnhardt (7).
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    Quote Originally Posted by GP View Post
    Dominance of their sport in terms of number of championships, I would say Jimmie Johnson (5) is comparable to Richard Petty (7) and Dale Earnhardt (7).
    Jeff Gordon (4)

    hes closer to him, than he is them
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  14. 07-07-13 02:37 PM #14
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    JJ did something The King and Sr. never did, win 5 in a row. R. Petty and Earnhardt both won 4 in 5 years. Up until JJ, only Cale Yarborough had won 3 straight. Gordon definitely in the coversation. however, i don't think Johnson is done winning championships. Gordon on the other hand...
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  15. 07-07-13 02:49 PM #15
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    Granted if there was no Chase, then Gordon would have 2 more (6) and JJ would have 3 less (2). so I see your point WVGambler.
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  16. 07-08-13 03:10 PM #16
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    Quote Originally Posted by yisman View Post
    Well, the driver is Jimmie Johnson.
    OP is clearly an idiot
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  17. 07-08-13 03:27 PM #17
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    Winning 5 in a row with the same team doesn't rate as highly as winning 5 over a period with different cars and people . One of the reasons Schumacher's 7 F1 titles does not give him automatic #1 spot in best of all time lists.

    I agree he's competing with Gordon, and guys like Pearson, on the next best level of champions after Earnhardt and The King.
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    Quote Originally Posted by yisman View Post
    Well, the driver is Jimmie Johnson.
    Lol
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  19. 07-08-13 03:34 PM #19
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    Quote Originally Posted by yisman View Post
    Well, the driver is Jimmie Johnson.
    The driver's parents either couldn't spell or were being a bit cool I think.
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