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re: Who is your favorite “Great Man” in sports?
Posted on 1/31/25 at 4:45 pm to JerryTheKingBawler
Posted on 1/31/25 at 4:45 pm to JerryTheKingBawler
Roger Staubach
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Posted on 1/31/25 at 5:12 pm to SoFla Tideroller
Stan “The Man” Musial
Incredible player, even better rep for the game of baseball:
From wiki:
Musial was noted for his harmonica playing, which included his rendition of "Take Me Out to the Ball Game". Throughout the 1990s, he frequently played the harmonica at public gatherings, such as the annual Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony and various charity events. He appeared on the television show Hee Haw in 1985, and in 1994 recorded 18 songs that were sold in tandem with a harmonica-playing instruction booklet.
Even though Musial left Donora after high school, he retained close ties to the town throughout the rest of his life. He maintained membership in local social clubs, and regularly sent a local doctor boxes of autographed baseballs, with the town's mayor using some for United Way fundraising.
Musial also gave free meals at the restaurant he owned in St. Louis to any customers who presented valid ID proving they were Donora residents.
During his playing years, Musial believed in racial equality and supported Jackie Robinson's right to play. After learning about the harmful effect of smoking in the 1950s, he refused to endorse tobacco products.
Incredible player, even better rep for the game of baseball:
From wiki:
Musial was noted for his harmonica playing, which included his rendition of "Take Me Out to the Ball Game". Throughout the 1990s, he frequently played the harmonica at public gatherings, such as the annual Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony and various charity events. He appeared on the television show Hee Haw in 1985, and in 1994 recorded 18 songs that were sold in tandem with a harmonica-playing instruction booklet.
Even though Musial left Donora after high school, he retained close ties to the town throughout the rest of his life. He maintained membership in local social clubs, and regularly sent a local doctor boxes of autographed baseballs, with the town's mayor using some for United Way fundraising.
Musial also gave free meals at the restaurant he owned in St. Louis to any customers who presented valid ID proving they were Donora residents.
During his playing years, Musial believed in racial equality and supported Jackie Robinson's right to play. After learning about the harmful effect of smoking in the 1950s, he refused to endorse tobacco products.
Posted on 2/28/25 at 7:16 am to holdmuh keystonelite
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Bo Jackson
A gem from the MLB history vault.
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Posted on 2/28/25 at 7:25 am to JerryTheKingBawler
John Cena. What he’s done with Make A Wish is really awesome.
Ted Williams fought two wars in between being the greatest hitter of his generation.
Ted Williams fought two wars in between being the greatest hitter of his generation.
This post was edited on 2/28/25 at 7:26 am
Posted on 2/28/25 at 7:30 am to JerryTheKingBawler
The real answer is "Jim Thorpe".
Posted on 2/28/25 at 7:47 am to JerryTheKingBawler
Muhammad Ali
How many MEN or ATHLETES in todays world would go to prison for what they believe in? He was a man of conviction. He would have upset a hell of alot of people in todays world. LOL I guess as most of you right wingers would say, He was "WOKE", wayyyy back in the 70's.
How many MEN or ATHLETES in todays world would go to prison for what they believe in? He was a man of conviction. He would have upset a hell of alot of people in todays world. LOL I guess as most of you right wingers would say, He was "WOKE", wayyyy back in the 70's.
Posted on 2/28/25 at 8:26 am to elprez00
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John Cena. What he’s done with Make A Wish is really awesome.
Ted Williams fought two wars in between being the greatest hitter of his generation.
I tried the whole John Cena thing that Shane Gillis jokes about and it works at least 50% of the time. Down syndrome dudes really do freaking love the face wave.
Posted on 2/28/25 at 9:23 am to Rockbrc
“Here stands baseball’s perfect warrior. Here stands baseball’s perfect knight.”
“You know, I had as much ability as Stan, maybe more. Nobody had more power than me, nobody could run any faster than me. But Stan was a better player than me because he’s a better man than me. Because he got everything out of his life and out of his ability that he could and he’ll never have to live with all the regret that I live with.” Mickey Mantle
“You know, I had as much ability as Stan, maybe more. Nobody had more power than me, nobody could run any faster than me. But Stan was a better player than me because he’s a better man than me. Because he got everything out of his life and out of his ability that he could and he’ll never have to live with all the regret that I live with.” Mickey Mantle
Posted on 2/28/25 at 9:33 am to Ghost of Colby
Roger for the win.
Posted on 2/28/25 at 4:28 pm to JerryTheKingBawler
Roberto Clemente
Posted on 2/28/25 at 4:48 pm to JerryTheKingBawler
Wilt Chamberlain because of his black book.
Posted on 2/28/25 at 7:34 pm to ChestRockwell
Muhammad Ali.
Posted on 2/28/25 at 7:43 pm to S
Sean Alexander
Posted on 2/28/25 at 8:00 pm to TT9
Tebow and Shaq.
Posted on 2/28/25 at 8:12 pm to Stadium Rat
F Him. Dodged the draft. Had a relative that got killed in Nam. I'd take a shite on his grave
Posted on 2/28/25 at 8:21 pm to JerryTheKingBawler
How am I the first person to say Pat Tillman?
Posted on 2/28/25 at 8:38 pm to beaverfever
Magic…
Posted on 2/28/25 at 9:16 pm to dukke v
Antonio Cromartie has taken Genesis 1:28 to heart, and I respect a man that follows the scripture.
Posted on 2/28/25 at 10:31 pm to JerryTheKingBawler
Tim Tebow
Roger Staubach
Tony Gwynn
Roger Staubach
Tony Gwynn
Posted on 3/1/25 at 5:26 pm to AtlantaLSUfan
I would second the votes for David Robinson, met him a a young teenager, he was very engaging after a game (we were with some friends that new him from the Navy). He also gave an all time
Great HOF induction speech.
Great HOF induction speech.
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