Comments on: Attention Sports Fans: I Am Really Growing Fond Of Quiet Superstars

By: Will Morris

Will Morris — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 01:19:34 +0000

I have no particular reason to be a fan of Ichiro Suzuki but I am really fascinated by what he has done in just 9 years with the Mariners. His records surpass or match up with the all time greats who played for many more years. He will probably be 1st on each of the following lists before he retires.

* Most Hits in a single season 262. The previous record was set by George Sisler in 1920. He is also 10th on the list with 242.

* 5 seasons with over 215 hits. Paul Waner is 1st with 7. Honus Wagner also has 5.

* 9 seasons with over 200 hits. Pete Rose is 1st with 10 and Ty Cobb also has 9. All 9 of his are consecutive.

* 4 consecutive batting titles. Ty Cobb and Rogers Hornsby only had 3 consecutive titles.

* 6 seasons leading the league in hits. Ty Cobb has 8. Pete Rose and Tony Gwynn have 7. Stan Musial 6.

By: Merrill Dubrow

Merrill Dubrow — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 17:26:39 +0000

Lynn,

Very good choices for sure. The Jets have had a very “quiet” year with the exception of the trash talk before and in the New England game. They have surprised lots of people (including me) and teams this year!

Who knows – the next stop for them might be the Super Bowl!

Merrill

By: Merrill Dubrow

Merrill Dubrow — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 17:24:57 +0000

Tom,

Great addition to the list! I always liked Kermaine Dye. Thanks.

Merrill

By: Lynn Stalone

Lynn Stalone — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 17:18:54 +0000

You’ve got my vote on that. How about Darren Sproles?? He’s been a huge asset to the Chargers this year, but you don’t see/hear him out there talking smack. Or kicking the challenge flag…

The entire Jets team gets the nod for being quiet and humble, in my opinion. Class act all the way around.

By: Tom Mularz

Tom Mularz — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 17:10:10 +0000

Jermaine Dye certainly qualifies.

His reward?……. a likely bus ticket to the North side!

- Tom

By: Eric Brall

Eric Brall — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 17:05:13 +0000

I’ve got to go with Larry Fitzgerald. He never makes the news for anything negative at all, always seems like a legitimate good guy, and MY favorite – he doesn’t celebrate like an idiot when he scores touchdowns. High fives a few teammates, tosses the ball to the ref, and jogs off the field. Everyone here in phoenix loves him, and it’s not JUST because he can catch a football.

He doesn’t have the career credentials of the guys mentioned above yet, but..he will soon enough. He already has some league records (especially since the 2009 playoffs, and people forget he’s only 26 years old.

By: Gwen

Gwen — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 15:44:47 +0000

Dirk Nowitzki is definitely on my list…and, tonight, he should hit the 20,000 point milestone. He will be the 34th player in NBA history to do so.

There is also something about Jason Kidd, who despite being very well known, has a quiet confidence about him.