Who were the most physically gifted athletes in their respective sport?
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MooseMouthMthafuga
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As a AZ Cardinals fan, I'm biased.
I remember we had a D Lineman by the name of Eric Swann.Till this day, STILL the strongest dude I've ever seen on a football field.
He was such a specimen, the Cards chose him #6 overall despite the fact that he didn't play college football.They discovered him in a semi-pro league.He was the first non-collegiate player to be selected in the NFL Draft since 1946.
His career went to shyt because of knee issues, but when he was healthy, he'd rag doll whole offensive lines.They used to have to triple team this dude.He was so physically dominant, it became a detriment to his career.The only way teams could stop him was by doing dirty shyt like trying to take out his knees.He complained about O lineman "going low" on him all the time.It was the only way to stop this guy.
He was the Larry Allen of defensive linemen.
He's so low key, it's crazy! can't even find clips of him on youtube, but I remember watching him as a kid---just blowing O lines up---graphic, violent shyt.
Very strange career.Had he stayed healthy & played for a more "prestigious" team like the Cowboys or Steelers...there's no doubt in my mind he'd be in the running for GOAT D Lineman
I remember we had a D Lineman by the name of Eric Swann.Till this day, STILL the strongest dude I've ever seen on a football field.
He was such a specimen, the Cards chose him #6 overall despite the fact that he didn't play college football.They discovered him in a semi-pro league.He was the first non-collegiate player to be selected in the NFL Draft since 1946.
His career went to shyt because of knee issues, but when he was healthy, he'd rag doll whole offensive lines.They used to have to triple team this dude.He was so physically dominant, it became a detriment to his career.The only way teams could stop him was by doing dirty shyt like trying to take out his knees.He complained about O lineman "going low" on him all the time.It was the only way to stop this guy.
He was the Larry Allen of defensive linemen.
He's so low key, it's crazy! can't even find clips of him on youtube, but I remember watching him as a kid---just blowing O lines up---graphic, violent shyt.
Very strange career.Had he stayed healthy & played for a more "prestigious" team like the Cowboys or Steelers...there's no doubt in my mind he'd be in the running for GOAT D Lineman
Wilt, Shaq, Bron, Barkley, Dream
Vick, Moss, Peppers, LT, Megatron, Gates
JR., ARod, Mays, Bonds
Any guy drafted by multiple leagues...Elway, Dawkins, Prime, Bo etc. Didnt Dawkins get drafted by MLB, NBA, and NFL?
Vick, Moss, Peppers, LT, Megatron, Gates
JR., ARod, Mays, Bonds
Any guy drafted by multiple leagues...Elway, Dawkins, Prime, Bo etc. Didnt Dawkins get drafted by MLB, NBA, and NFL?
Lawrence Taylor
Floyd Mayweather
Micheal vick
Earl campbell
Floyd Mayweather
Micheal vick
Earl campbell
john elway broncos-
was also a credible baseball prospect (1 yr of minor league)
played a long time, stayed on the field no matter what (i think he is most sacked qb ever??)
always looked fluid when running the ball
greg lemond - cycling -
VOx scores off the charts
got SHOT by his brother-in-law, literally bleed out half his blood, nearly died, and still came back at an elite level
ed too tall jones (cowboys)
offered basketball scholarships
minor league contracts for baseball
boxed in golden gloves (and briefly as a pro)
played for a damn long time in NFL
was also a credible baseball prospect (1 yr of minor league)
played a long time, stayed on the field no matter what (i think he is most sacked qb ever??)
always looked fluid when running the ball
greg lemond - cycling -
VOx scores off the charts
got SHOT by his brother-in-law, literally bleed out half his blood, nearly died, and still came back at an elite level
ed too tall jones (cowboys)
offered basketball scholarships
minor league contracts for baseball
boxed in golden gloves (and briefly as a pro)
played for a damn long time in NFL
Wilt, Shaq (LSU and Magic), Lebron
Roy, Tyson
Bo Jackson, Deion (no point in naming other football players)
(no point in naming baseball players not named Bo or Deion)
Roy, Tyson
Bo Jackson, Deion (no point in naming other football players)
(no point in naming baseball players not named Bo or Deion)
BlackAchilles
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Jonah Lomu: Dude was the size of an NFL DE and ran like a WR 
Vernon Davis: 6'3" 254, 4.38 40 yd dash, 35+ inch vert
Vernon Davis: 6'3" 254, 4.38 40 yd dash, 35+ inch vert
I think Ricky Henderson has a point of being mentioned
the cac mamba
Banned
like im pee wee kirklandWilt
Legend in 2 games, fukking hoes and basketball
The Devil's Advocate
Call me Dad
after retiring from basketball.. i heard he started running marathons and shyt.. dude was a freak of nature
i don't care what the hell height advantage you got... the toll on your body to AVERAGE 50 plus... multiple times.. we'll NEVER see that again
there will be 10 michael jordans before we ever see a player with wilt's numbers
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i think i heard that on espn during the olympicsI read that Michael Phelps was physically built to be more aerodynamic in water than everyone else, as in he was deformed in a way that made him move through water faster than the competition. If you consider swimming a sport.
something about his long torso and arms vs his short stocky legs.. if you think about it that's how some fish are built.. little fin pushing a bigger weight up top\