At only 5'3", Muggsy was able to duck and weave between player's legs, making him extremely maneuverable on the court. He was also very useful for when the ball rolled under the bleachers.
9. David Beckham
This former Manchester United member hasn't played for a while and it's actually harder to find a picture of him playing soccer than in a suit or in his underwear. BUT THAT FACE! THAT BEAUTIFUL FACE!.
8. Manny Pacquaeouiao
The first and only eight division world champion, Manny Pacquiao has had his fair share of success out of the ring as well. The Filipino native was elected into congress in 2010 and has starred in various shows and media. Namco has also created a game franchise based on Pacquiao, called Pac-Man.
7. Tiger Woods
Golf guy.
6. Jim Thorpe
Jim Thorpe won Olympic gold medals for the 1912 pentathlon and decathlon and played American football (both collegiate and professional). Possibly the most versatile athlete ever (or everyone else at the time just sucked) Thorpe also played professional baseball and basketball. Thorpe died in 1953 doing what he loved; juggling swords.
5. Michael Phelps
Phelps holds the record for most Olympic gold medals (eighteen medals). Is it talent? Steroids? Determination? We here at
4. Roger Federer
Quite possibly the greatest tennis player of all time... But we don't know too much about him and don't care enough to research it. Thumbs up to you Federer. Thumbs up to you.
3. Baby Ruth
This baseball legend is considered to be the greatest baseball player of all time. Babe Ruth played for Boston Red Sox before switching to the New York Yankees. At age 120, Ruth still plays today, defending his title until the end of time.
2. Pele
Frequently the top scorer and quite possibly the best soccer player of all time, Pele has been immortalized as one of the world's best soccer players. Note: The medals above aren't actually for soccer. They were won at the 1962 Kentucky pie eating contest.
1. Michael Jordan
Quite simply the greatest athlete of all time. This former turkey farmer grew up in the quite countryside until a traveling basketball salesman introduce him to the sport that would come to define his life. But what he was really passionate about was shoes. After his success on the courts, his shoes are still sold today.
Honorable Mention:
Vladimir Putin
Not officially a professional athlete, but if you spell his name backwards: "nitup rimidalv" it translates into greatest athlete. Coincidence? I think not.
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