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This is part of my continued railing against ESPN for ranking Bobby Orr
only at #31 on their "Greatest Athletes of the 20th Century". Comments
are welcome...
Although I agree that Orr should be
a lower (higher?)
rating than #31, I have to take
issue with a couple of
your points. As much as I loved
Willie Mays...he was
no Joe Dimaggio. Compare
championships for starters.
Then, again, forget team
numbers...DiMag was an icon.
He not only transcended
baseball, but American folklore,
too boot. Joe D is right up there
with apple pie. Same on
you for suggesting otherwise.
Now, on an other point, how can you
*not* even *mention*
Mohammed Ali in your top ten
!?!?!? This man is the most
recognizable athlete (next to Pele)
world-wide that ever
existed. To ignore him in
your, or any, top 10 is folly...
-bill (guardian of the greats)