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Originally Posted by Clint in Wichita

Carl Lewis is right there IMO.

Funny you should mention him, as he throws out a first pitch to make the Queer Eyes giggle in embarassment.

Also, I guess singing the Nat'l Anthem isn't a criteria.

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Originally Posted by Titanman64

Jim Thorpe. Won the Decatholon, the Pentatholon in the same olympics, also was a pro baseball player, and pro football player. There shouldn't even be an argument. He is by far the greatest athlete ever. I don't understand how people overlook this guy.

I recognize him. I know his achievements. I admire him. Still, for reasons already discussed in this thread, I dismiss him as the greatest ever.
Read the thread before questioning people's knowledge and reasoning.

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Originally Posted by Baby Lee

I'll stick with Edson Arantes. ;)

I'd say they are about equal.
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