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All time sporting legend ... who would you choose?
BillieTheBot
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Im really into my sports and have been from a young age. I was wondering who people would choose as there all time sporting legend and why?
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I think most would choose depending on the sport they watch. My all time sporting legend would be Ayrton Senna. Then again others would probably disagree and I say that because I am formula 1 fan.
I'd say Muhammad Ali.
Incredible though.
Consistantly pissed over the opposition (and the French) for so many years despite cancer and persistant drug allegations in a sport that is incredibly draining (emotionally and physically) but which no one really notices.
Biggest sporting legend for me, and certainly the most amazing I have ever seen in the flesh... he was out of this world!
:yes:
I don't know how anyone else could come close TBH
I second you on this. He is indeed the biggest sporting legend for me too.
Magic Johnson?
Paul Lewis?
Cassius Clay?
I've been a Saints fan for as long as I can remember, and for years watched him not only score incredible goals on such a regualr basis, but keep my team in top flight football at the same time. When he could have gone to some of the biggest teams in the world he chose to stay at Saints, that's some loyalty.
My favourite memory has to be the last Premiership game at the Dell .We were level with Arsenal 2-2, and in the dying minutes he was brought on and although suffering injuries managed to score the winner in the last minute of play. I don't think there are many Southampton fans that woudln't count him as their all time sporting legend.
Of course I recognise there are sportsmen and women who've achieved more and done it on a bigger stage, but me for me personally it has to Le God.
She was fantastic managing that. It's a shame that Hoy didn't manage it as well as he did so well and is such a dedicated rider as well.
Also i admire Ali for not only his abilities but also his personality and intelligence.
I concur.
In terms of legend, noone has come close IMO. The amount of 'legendary' stories you hear about Best is unreal.
"I spent a lot of money on booze, birds and fast cars. The rest I just squandered. "
George Best
:thumb:
"Maradona good; Pele better; George Best"
Coming from a fenian too.
ETA: Ha, look what I found :
From wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nadia_Comaneci
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8HAzI63X8Q
so people like Lance Armstrong and Nadia Comaneci and maybe George Best who are sort of only known within their fields would have to come second to people like Pele, Maradona, Michael Jordan and Ali.
Muhammad Ali for me.