Red Mosquito

Would y'all say that Randy Moss reinvented the WR position, in what kind of plays were made and how to defend it? Sure, you have your classic vertical threats like Swann & Stallworth, and of course guys like Rice & Irvin, but Moss was a revelation. I remember his rookie season. My brothers and I were upset the Pack were losing, but we couldn't help but marvel at the guy.

Keith Hernandez. Best first baseman ever and a damn good broadcaster for my NY Metropolitans.

vegman wrote:Keith Hernandez. Best first baseman ever and a damn good broadcaster for my NY Metropolitans.

I'm Keith Hernandez.

super mario or magic johnson

durdencommatyler wrote:Joe Montana.

Clutch. (Arguably) the best player at the (absolutely) most important position playing (IMHO) the best sport on the planet.

this

there was a nice little article in SI about him a few weeks ago.

baseball - rickey henderson
football - dan marino

i got bugs wrote:baseball - rickey henderson

Bobby Orr without a doubt. One of my favorite childhood memories is seeing Bobby Orr playing for Team Canada in the finals of the 1976 Canada Cup, standing next to my dad in the Montreal Forum.

By sport....
Gary Carter, Montreal Expos - loved how hard he played and how much fun he had.
Larry Bird, Boston Celtics - so much ability with so little athleticism.
Alonzo Highsmith, Houston Oilers - mostly because I played with him for a few seasons before university. it's fun cheering on someone you've played with.
Shane Thompson, Team Canada (rugby) - mostly because I played with him for a bunch seasons and we have great stories. it's fun getting drunk with someone you've played with.

Brian Dawkins

My first favorite athlete was Larry Bird, and Varis gave some good reasons for it.

The one after that is fairly obvious, though.

Green Habit wrote:My first favorite athlete was Larry Bird, and Varis gave some good reasons for it.

The one after that is fairly obvious, though.

tebow?

dkfan9 wrote:

Green Habit wrote:My first favorite athlete was Larry Bird, and Varis gave some good reasons for it.

The one after that is fairly obvious, though.

tebow?

Ask 4/5 where #15 ranks on his list.

Dan Marino

dkfan9 wrote:

durdencommatyler wrote:Joe Montana.

Clutch. (Arguably) the best player at the (absolutely) most important position playing (IMHO) the best sport on the planet.

this

there was a nice little article in SI about him a few weeks ago.

I have a football, a helmet, and a plate signed by Joe Montana. I love that guy. I mean, as an athlete. I hear he's actually a dick. But whatever. He's the best.

durdencommatyler wrote:I have a football, a helmet, and a plate signed by Joe Montana. I love that guy. I mean, as an athlete. I hear he's actually a dick. But whatever. He's the best.

When my wife worked in the pharmaceutical industry, she put on dinner programs where he was the guest speaker. She confirms that he's a huge asshole.

Mariano Rivera

Harry Lime wrote:The man has the sexiest swing I've ever seen.

I would be happy to counter with my favourite athlete of all time, John Olerud.

When I was a little kid I loved Mark Bavaro.

Even though I've always been a Bears fan, Dan Marino was my favorite football player.

Ray Allen