Armstrong Posted July 12, 2002 Salaamu Alaikum, For me has to be Muhammad Ali took boxing a boring sport where men bash each other to a political level and made in an art form. I liked his self-confidence and his eagerness to seek the truth and not merely accept the status quo. The interview with parkinson in the uk was the best one ever he made parkinson, one of the best interviewers look like an amateur. Take it away akhiyaarta. W/Salaam, Mujahid over and out ! ------------- "Cassius Clay is a slave name, My name is Muhammed Ali." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Motor Cycle Cruiser Posted July 12, 2002 It's gotta be the man who broke the color barriers in the American sport seen. Jackie Robinson Find out why he is the greatest athlete of the 20th century Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PlayMaker Posted July 12, 2002 It's Mohammed Ali! they don't call him the greatest for nothing...he is the greatest ever.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Motor Cycle Cruiser Posted July 12, 2002 If it wasn't for Jackie where would Mohamed Ali be today, probably no where, . No doubt Jackie has paved the way for Ali, Jordan, Woods. Ali is great but Jackie is the greatest. This is a quote from the article in the above link. It reiterates my point. Many of today's athletes say they have heard of Robinson, but admit they don't know anything about him. Others admit they've never even heard of him -- but they would do well to learn, because if it wasn't for Robinson, we wouldn't have ever heard of them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PlayMaker Posted July 12, 2002 Sure jackie robinson, hank aaron and lots of african-american had a racial problem just to play the game, but if those Old-time players were playing today's players they would've been average players not great players.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Motor Cycle Cruiser Posted July 13, 2002 Aplus, In that case and using your unsubstantiated measurement one can also say that Ali would be an average fighter too in today's standards and when compared to other recent boxers. Keep in mind, to a certain degree, it's not what Ali did in the ring is what kept him famous for so long, certainly what he did outside the ring has a lot to do with his celebrity status. Being very vocal against the US army and refusing to be drafted in an era where the civil rights struggle was at its peak and those always-catchy one-liners is what kept in the minds of fans. lool Do NOT get me wrong I am knocking on Ali, he is great but Jackie is the greatest. This is just my opinion. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ariadne Posted July 13, 2002 the first african american athletes were pioneers who paved the way for the newer ones but for me mohamed ali is the greatest Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PlayMaker Posted July 17, 2002 Hey MMC: There is exception for ali...He would beat any of today's boxer's in his primetime.. anyway here is my list for the greatest athlets, I am sure ESPN classic won't agree with! 1)Mohamed Ali (the greatest) 2)Michael Jordan 3)Jackie Robinson 4)Jim Thorpe 5)Jim Brown.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StarGazer Posted July 18, 2002 I agree with MCC, Jackie Robinson definitely a huge impact on the sport world and opened the gate for other great athletes such as Mohamad Ali. Personally, I'd vote for Hakeem Alajowon (s/p). I like his humble attitude. Later. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bachelor Posted August 16, 2002 My vote will go to Micheal Jordan. What a wonderful athlet and the way he carry himself is just sensational. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Missy Posted August 26, 2002 My vote goes to Pele....best footballer in the world. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
