TheFuture Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 CurrentMLB-David OrtizNBA-Blake GriffinNFL-Colin KaepernickNHL-Sidney CrosbyAll-TimeMLB-Ken Griffey, Jr.NBA-Allen IversonNFL-Ray LewisNHL-Jeremy Roenick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infrared41 Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 Cool topic idea. At my age, this could be a pretty long list. I'm not as concerned about "favorite" teams as I used to be. My list mostly consists of players from my days as a more "hardcore" fan. In other words, the mid 70's thru the late 90's. NFL: Joe MontanaKeena TurnerRoger CraigJerry RiceRonnie LottTerry BradshawJohn StallworthDrew PearsonJan StenerudWilbur MarshallEarl CampbellNBA: Julius ErvingArtis GilmoreGeorge GervinDavid RobinsonLebron JamesMLB:Reggie JacksonDavid OrtizBernie WilliamsTony PerezJoe CarterWill ClarkNHL: Mark Messier - when he was with the Oilers.Mike ModanoDominic HasekBilly SmithWendell ClarkDoug Weight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harmening Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 Ronnie Lott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy B Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 Frank Thomas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infrared41 Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 Ronnie LottHow in the hell did I forget to put him on my list? Lott is one of my all-time favorite players period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raysfan12 Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 MLB:Kevin Millar: Millar has a great sense of humor and is a great motivator during his time in Beantown ("Cowboy Up" in 2003 and "Idiots" in 2004 during their championship season). He's the only player who's played for the Red Sox I like because he's too good to be hated.Josh Hamilton: Even though he was drafted by the Rays organization, he has never played a game with them due to drug troubles. When he 28 home runs in the 2008 Home Run Derby and his comeback for drug abuse made me huge fan of him ever since. I've always wondered would've been if he didn't get in drug trouble and actually played for the Rays; maybe the Rays would've become competitive in the early 2000's instead of 2008 and the duo of him and Carl Crawford would've been something.Chipper Jones: He's one of my all-time favorite players because he shows class whenever he plays and is an amazing switch hitter. He always showed the heart, grit, and leadership of a big-leaguer. He isn't an Atlanta Brave in my mind, he is the Atlanta Braves. He is a no-doubt first ballot HOF in my mind.NFL:Mike Alstott: I know he doesn't get the respect he deserves, but he is just a constant in the Buccaneers organization and has been through the good (2002 Super Bowl) and bad (1996). In an era of free agency, it's hard to see players play for only one team and I commend him for doing that.Brett Favre: One of my favorite NFL players because he commands respect every time he hits the field and for his durability. When I think about the Packers, I always think about Brett's arm. His durability though made me a fan of Brett because he is like the Cal Ripken Jr. (who's one of my favorite MLB players as well) of the NFL. I hope Green Bay retires his number one day (they probably won't) because he's a legend.NBA: Tim Duncan, Tony Parker, and Manu Ginobili: It's a shame these three are overlooked by the media and casual fans alike because I love the way they play basketball. Unlike Lebron and others showboating for SportsCenter highlights, these three play the game like it was meant to be by playing team basketball. That's why San Antonio has been so consistent the last 15 years, you can pencil them in. They play with class and IMHO, the best trio in NBA history right up with the 90's Bulls (PIppen, Jordan, and Rodman).NHL:Martin Brodeur: Simply one of the best goalies in NHL history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigers6884 Posted June 1, 2014 Author Share Posted June 1, 2014 Since everybody's making list, here's mine: NHL:Mario Lemieux- Dude was a beast and had great hands for a big guy. The fact that he overcame cancer just paints a picture for you of tough he was.Teemu Selanne- He was one of the cooler guys in the NHL. It'll be sad to not have him playing next season, because he was one most skilled and exciting players in league history.NFL: Joe Montana- Joe Cool, as he was affectionately referred to by fans, seemed to be as much of a good guy as he was a clutch player.NBA:Bill Russell- He was a great leader to his team, as evident by his 11 Championship rings.MLB:Randy Johnson- (Reasons previously listed)Ted Williams- It makes me sad that I was never able to see him play (I was born WAY after he retired). He was the greatest hitter in MLB history (Miguel Cabrera is a very close second), and it would've been great to learn how to achieve his level of excellence by watching his hitting techniques. He has to go down as the greatest baseball player to never win a World Series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oddball Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 Baseball - Dale Murphy, Nolan Ryan, Braves Starting staff of the 90's (Glavine, Maddox, Smoltz)Basketball - Spud Webb, Dominique WilkinsFootball - Barry Sanders, Dan MarinoHockey - Teemu, Patrick Roy, Ray Borque, Cam Neely, Al Iafrate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GraysonColtsBoy Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 MLB:Randy Johnson;favorite team,RedsNBA:LeBron;Pacers Magic;PacersNFL:Victor Cruz;ColtsNHL Wayne Grentzy;Red Wings "So look at yourself. Are you somebody to see good in your world or somebody to oppose the other person or party?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiddySicks Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 NHL Wayne GrentzyYeah he was my favorite as well. On 11/19/2012 at 7:23 PM, oldschoolvikings said: She’s still half convinced “Chris Creamer” is a porn site.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sportstar1212 Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 CurrentNHL: Steven StamkosMLB: Justin VerlanderNFL: Johnny ManzielNBA: Blake GriffinSoccer (favorite teams Milan, Arsenal, and Bayern): Lionel MessiFormerNHL: Wayne GretzkyMLB: Ken Griffey Jr.NFL: Jerry RiceNBA: Michael JordanSoccer: Pele Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayMac Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 CurrentNHL: Steven StamkosMLB: Justin VerlanderNFL: Johnny ManzielNBA: Blake GriffinSoccer (favorite teams Milan, Arsenal, and Bayern): Lionel MessiFormerNHL: Wayne GretzkyMLB: Ken Griffey Jr.NFL: Jerry RiceNBA: Michael JordanSoccer: PeleManziel hasn't even played one preseason game yet. He is already your favorite NFL player?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmic Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 CurrentNHL: Steven StamkosMLB: Justin VerlanderNFL: Johnny ManzielNBA: Blake GriffinSoccer (favorite teams Milan, Arsenal, and Bayern): Lionel MessiFormerNHL: Wayne GretzkyMLB: Ken Griffey Jr.NFL: Jerry RiceNBA: Michael JordanSoccer: PeleManziel hasn't even played one preseason game yet. He is already your favorite NFL player??No (good) reason to hate him yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wonderbread Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 CurrentNHL: Steven StamkosMLB: Justin VerlanderNFL: Johnny ManzielNBA: Blake GriffinSoccer (favorite teams Milan, Arsenal, and Bayern): Lionel MessiFormerNHL: Wayne GretzkyMLB: Ken Griffey Jr.NFL: Jerry RiceNBA: Michael JordanSoccer: PeleManziel hasn't even played one preseason game yet. He is already your favorite NFL player?? No (good) reason to hate him yet.There are plenty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichiganPackers Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 College football- Brady Quinn, Jeff SamardzijaNFL- Peyton Manning*, Reggie Wayne*, Ray Lewis, Warren Sapp, Derrick Brooks, Jerry Rice, Richard ShermanNBA- Larry Bird (too young to ever watch him, but all the highlights I've ever watched make me wish I did)*Colts are my 2nd favorite team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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