So here we go... a little lively debate for the loyal u2 sports entusiasts here on feedback...
Who are the top 5 athletes of the past 20 years, and why do you chose them? Lemme here 'em... throw out all your options, and in a week I'll post a poll to tally up the final choices. Here's mine...
5.
Joe Montana. Doesn't have the pure numbers that Dan Marino had, but when it came down to it, one of the most clutch players in the history of the NFL. Wasn't the most athletic, didn't have the strongest arm, but when it came down to it, he was plain and simple, a winner.
4.
Tiger Woods. Changed the game of golf on so many levels. Got people interested who never even thought about golf before. Most pro golfers go their entire career without winning a Major. Tiger Woods goes 1 year without winning one, and people wonder what's wrong with him. He's just that damn good.
3.
Barry Bonds. In my opinion, the most under-appreciated athlete of our time. There's always some sort of controversy surrounding him. People think he's a bad guy... largely because he doesn't have a great relationship with the press. He's never been arrested for anything. He's only played for 2 teams in his life. He resigned with San Fran for less money than he would have gotten with, say, the Yankees, because he feels loyal to the franchise where both his father and Godfather, Willie Mays, played for years. People think he's on steroids, but those people also seem to ignore the fact that he hit 46 homeruns in 1993, the same number he hit in 2002. In 2001 he hit 73 homeruns despite the fact that no pitcher gives him anything to hit. Plain and simple... if the pitcher gives him a good pitch, he's hitting it, and he's hitting it hard and far. To close on Bonds... he is currently 4 homeruns shy of Willie Mays... 44 homeruns shy of 700... 58 shy of Babe Ruth... 99 shy of Hank Aaron... 144 shy of 800.
2.
Wayne Gretzky. The greatest hockey player of all time. Dominated his sport for years. Saved the NHL by increasing interest in the United States, especially in southern states with warm climates. Holds the single season as well as career records for goals, assists and points. Only man to tally 200 points in a season.
1.
Michael Jordan. No comments neccesary.
Who are the top 5 athletes of the past 20 years, and why do you chose them? Lemme here 'em... throw out all your options, and in a week I'll post a poll to tally up the final choices. Here's mine...
5.
Joe Montana. Doesn't have the pure numbers that Dan Marino had, but when it came down to it, one of the most clutch players in the history of the NFL. Wasn't the most athletic, didn't have the strongest arm, but when it came down to it, he was plain and simple, a winner.
4.
Tiger Woods. Changed the game of golf on so many levels. Got people interested who never even thought about golf before. Most pro golfers go their entire career without winning a Major. Tiger Woods goes 1 year without winning one, and people wonder what's wrong with him. He's just that damn good.
3.
Barry Bonds. In my opinion, the most under-appreciated athlete of our time. There's always some sort of controversy surrounding him. People think he's a bad guy... largely because he doesn't have a great relationship with the press. He's never been arrested for anything. He's only played for 2 teams in his life. He resigned with San Fran for less money than he would have gotten with, say, the Yankees, because he feels loyal to the franchise where both his father and Godfather, Willie Mays, played for years. People think he's on steroids, but those people also seem to ignore the fact that he hit 46 homeruns in 1993, the same number he hit in 2002. In 2001 he hit 73 homeruns despite the fact that no pitcher gives him anything to hit. Plain and simple... if the pitcher gives him a good pitch, he's hitting it, and he's hitting it hard and far. To close on Bonds... he is currently 4 homeruns shy of Willie Mays... 44 homeruns shy of 700... 58 shy of Babe Ruth... 99 shy of Hank Aaron... 144 shy of 800.
2.
Wayne Gretzky. The greatest hockey player of all time. Dominated his sport for years. Saved the NHL by increasing interest in the United States, especially in southern states with warm climates. Holds the single season as well as career records for goals, assists and points. Only man to tally 200 points in a season.
1.
Michael Jordan. No comments neccesary.
