I am a pro athlete. I give everything I have and leave it all on the diamond / court / field / rink. My name is _____.
I will start the list:
- Dick Butkus – one of the most intense football players of all time. He appeared to play hard on every single play and looked so intense. Hated to lose.
- Derek Jeter – wants to play every inning of every game. Understands what it means to be the face of the NY Yankees. Makes everyone around him better!
- Dirk Nowitzk – I am sure lots of people are surprised by my choice but he really is a taller version of Larry Bird. He looks like he LOVES to play basketball. Always trying to get better. Very intense, quiet player who is the ultimate professional. He is a very special player.
There are the first three.
- Who makes your list?
- What do you think of my choices?
I look forward to reading your comments.
Patti Schluesselheim says:
The KC Chiefs. They have proven that when you work together as a team and you are a “family” (not just teammates) miracles can happen. After a pitiful 2-14 season with it’s share of heartbreaks and tragedies and with only a few personnel changes (not the least of which was Alex Smith and Andy Reid), the Chiefs have pulled off what NO ONE (not even those of us who bleed Red and Gold) thought was possible.
So, rather than selecting a single player, such as Dexter McCluster or Jamaal Charles or even Alex Smith, I select the entire roster of the Chiefs. Even if they don’t go to or win the Superbowl, they have already proven to the true fans what they are made of and Andy Reid will have a statue in KC before this is over, I have no doubt 🙂
Bill Priest says:
Pete Rose. Loved the flying head first steals into 3rd base. Charlie Hustle was all out.
Mike Fisher says:
Michael Phelps – You would need to alter your statement so it now reads: I am an athlete. I give everything I have and leave it all in the pool. My name is ________. Michael Phelps is without question the most decorated Olympian of all time with 22 medals (18 gold medals – double the second highest record holders). I must admit that as a competitive age group swimmer growing up, I am biased towards a sport that uses every muscle in the body and is one of the healthiest activities for the body, heart, and joints. Swimming only seems to get modest attention every four years during the summer Olympics. Personally, I believe Michael Phelps has helped increase the awareness, health, and benefits of swimming across the globe. Take your mark. . . Go!
Howard Burack says:
Here are my 3
Dustin Pedroia Boston Red Sox- always into the game. Truly the glue of that team
Doug Gilmour- Toronto Maple Leafs- heart & soul with or without the puck.
Jack Lambert- Pittsburgh Steelers- always around the ball. Just a beast
Ed Sugar says:
This is easy. Here is just a short list that comes to mind
Warren Spahn
Bob Gibson
Don Drysdale
Jackie Robinson
George Brett
Jerry West
Larry Bird
Oscar Robertson
Jim Otto
Ronnie Lott
Carlton Fisk
Gordie Howe
Jimmy Connors
but numero uno in my book, the legend we know as Bo Jackson. Just watch the recent ESPN “30 on 30” documentary on his short but spectacular career and you will understand why he was my #1 choice.
Joe Baldi says:
WOW, I’m amazed that no one so far has mentioned Lawrence Taylor or Cal Ripken. Were there 2 guys who left it more on the field everyday?
Some other choices
Wayne Gretsky, Chuck Bednarik,Nolan Ryan,Michael Jordan,Jim Brown, Bob Gibson, Mark Messier