The 5 Best Athletes In Sports History
Considering that just about none of us were alive at the turn of the 20th century, it’s hard to write this article without at least a trace of bias.
After all, we weren’t there to see most of the athletes of the’00s so it’s hard to completely realize what they meant to society at the time. What you should know is that many of the men from the past paved the way for the big stars we enjoy today.
With that said, I’m going to do my best to list five of the athletes who I believe had profound impacts on the world and within their sport. Feel free to chime in with your comments if you disagree with these. Here goes.
The oldest of the bunch here is Ty Cobb. He came before Babe Ruth and played a major role in making baseball the biggest sport in the country at the time. If not for Cobb, Babe Ruth might not have enjoyed the big stage.
Next, we’ll rewind by about 40 years and recognize the impact that Muhammad Ali had on the entire world. While boxing isn’t as big today as it was back then, it’s partly due to the fact that no boxer today possesses the blend of talent and character that Muhammad Ali had.
Pele. He did for soccer what Michael Jordan did for basketball and Babe Ruth did for baseball. Probably the greatest soccer player to ever don a uniform, this Brazilian legend will live on forever.
Coming in second is Babe Ruth. How often do you hear someone’s name mentioned as often as the Babe’s, when they haven’t done anything in over 70 years? This is all due to the fact that he was the most recognizable baseball figure to ever live.
In the basketball world, everyone wants to be like Mike. Many of us were fortunate enough to see him in action, and Jordan was the kind of athlete whose talent is witnessed once in a lifetime.
More about the author: A major sports fan, he also writes about bathroom light fixtures and bathroom ceiling lights.
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