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Online Ralph Damren

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Who rates in your state ??? ....a test
« on: January 23, 2014, 11:16:31 AM »
I'll be off on the "red-eye" tommorrow morn for windy Indy to argue what's hot and what's not for new rules. Thanks, guys for some strong ammo to lobby for ourfavorites. I also poll Maine's other 3 chapter interps, an NCAA white hat, our state football sec. and a former coach/now official for their opinions and their opinions nearly mirror yours. While we all are waiting with baited breath for new rules to argue about, here's the test :  In 2000, Sports Illustrated published a "50 from 50" list --the 50 greatest sports figures of the 20th century from each of the 50 states. Test your memory and post your opinion of whom should be # 1 from your state and let's see how many of you agree with SI's choice. ??? ??? (Note : if you are from Alaska or Kentucky, some of SI's choices were of a 4-legged variety). Have fun.......
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« Reply #1 on: January 23, 2014, 12:27:14 PM »
Texas Tom Landry


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« Reply #2 on: January 23, 2014, 12:28:48 PM »
I lived in Alaska for some time.... Balto is the only one I can think of based on your clue about Alaska.
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Re: Who rates in your state ??? ....a test
« Reply #3 on: January 23, 2014, 12:33:59 PM »
North Carolina - Michael Jordan
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« Reply #4 on: January 23, 2014, 01:25:13 PM »
Quote from: TxSkyBolt on January 23, 2014, 12:27:14 PM
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Sorry, Skybolt, Landry was 15th. Hint : lead Texas athlete is a woman!
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« Reply #5 on: January 23, 2014, 01:29:42 PM »
Assuming it's meant athlete born in the state....

For California I'd bet SI went with Tiger Woods, although I personally am not certain a golfer qualifies.

My personal choice would be Ted Williams with Tom Brady as a close second.

If Kentucky's is not Secretariat then I quit.
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« Reply #6 on: January 23, 2014, 01:36:21 PM »
Quote from: younggun on January 23, 2014, 12:28:48 PM
I lived in Alaska for some time.... Balto is the only one I can think of based on your clue about Alaska.
Sorry, Younggun, # 1 was Trajan  Langdon -"put state on national hoops map". I misslead you, with the hint - several mushers (drivers) not the dogs were on the list. Sorry.
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« Reply #7 on: January 23, 2014, 01:38:58 PM »
Quote from: Bwest on January 23, 2014, 12:33:59 PM
North Carolina - Michael Jordan
Congratts, Bwest, MJ was #1 with "lead-footed" Richard Petty 2nd. Good job! :) aWaRd
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Re: Who rates in your state ??? ....a test
« Reply #8 on: January 23, 2014, 01:43:49 PM »
Quote from: Ralph Damren on January 23, 2014, 11:16:31 AM
I'll be off on the "red-eye" tommorrow morn for windy Indy...
I hope you packed plenty of Under Armour!
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« Reply #9 on: January 23, 2014, 01:51:00 PM »
Quote from: Mike L on January 23, 2014, 01:29:42 PM
Assuming it's meant athlete born in the state....

For California I'd bet SI went with Tiger Woods, although I personally am not certain a golfer qualifies.

My personal choice would be Ted Williams with Tom Brady as a close second.

If Kentucky's is not Secretariat then I quit.
Sorry, Mike L, Tiger was 13th. Teddy Baseball was 5 and (remember this was for last century) Brady had yet to do anything cool. Hint : #1 had 2 baseball brothers. Kentucky's first non-human listing was Man o'War at # 17 - I don't think the movie had came out before the list was made!
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« Reply #10 on: January 23, 2014, 01:51:18 PM »
Ok, for Texas gotta be Babe Zaharias


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« Reply #11 on: January 23, 2014, 01:54:32 PM »
Quote from: Rulesman on January 23, 2014, 01:43:49 PM
I hope you packed plenty of Under Armour!
Being a Mainer, LLBean stuff works well! I beleive you're a 'Bama guy, Rulesman, and #1 there - think of baseball - think of homers.
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« Reply #12 on: January 23, 2014, 01:57:15 PM »
Not sure what "from your state" actually means, so I'll give two answers:

(1)  Paul W. Bryant (born in Arkansas, but gained his fame at Alabama)

(2)  Have several in mind for those born in Alabama:
       (a)  Henry Aaron
       (b)  Jesse Owens
       (c)  Vincent (Bo) Jackson

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« Reply #13 on: January 23, 2014, 01:59:30 PM »
Quote from: TxSkyBolt on January 23, 2014, 01:51:18 PM
Ok, for Texas gotta be Babe Zaharias

You nailed it, Skybolt, Sheryl Swoopes (#28) & Mia Hamm (#36) are the only other Texas ladies listed.
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« Reply #14 on: January 23, 2014, 02:00:12 PM »
Quote from: Ralph Damren on January 23, 2014, 01:51:00 PM
Sorry, Mike L, Tiger was 13th. Teddy Baseball was 5 and (remember this was for last century) Brady had yet to do anything cool. Hint : #1 had 2 baseball brothers. Kentucky's first non-human listing was Man o'War at # 17 - I don't think the movie had came out before the list was made!
DiMaggio? Really? I do give him props for Marilyn, but better than Ted? Hmmmmm

Before, during or after the movie, if Secretariat isn't number one in the state of Kentucky much less the country, then the guys at SI are smoking the wrong kind of tobaccy
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Re: Who rates in your state ??? ....a test
« Reply #15 on: January 23, 2014, 02:07:48 PM »
Quote from: bama_stripes on January 23, 2014, 01:57:15 PM
Not sure what "from your state" actually means, so I'll give two answers:

(1)  Paul W. Bryant (born in Arkansas, but gained his fame at Alabama)

(2)  Have several in mind for those born in Alabama:
       (a)  Henry Aaron
       (b)  Jesse Owens
       (c)  Vincent (Bo) Jackson

Safe travels!
Excellent job, 'Bama' . Bear is # 1 in Arkansas with the caption : "Four states could claim him".Aaron was # 1 with Bo Jackson # 3. Jesse Owens was # 1 in another state. Hint: round on both ends and hi in the middle.
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« Reply #16 on: January 23, 2014, 02:23:52 PM »
Since most Arkansans would not claim Bear Bryant, I would have to say Frank Broyles, John Daly and Brooks Robinson, and Dizzy Dean  have to be somewhere in the top five to ten for Arkansas.
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« Reply #17 on: January 23, 2014, 02:26:27 PM »
Don't remember who it was from Maine but best guess is Joan Benoit.
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« Reply #18 on: January 23, 2014, 02:27:35 PM »
Wisconsin - Eric Heiden
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« Reply #19 on: January 23, 2014, 02:28:46 PM »
Quote from: Mike L on January 23, 2014, 02:00:12 PM
DiMaggio? Really? I do give him props for Marilyn, but better than Ted? Hmmmmm

Before, during or after the movie, if Secretariat isn't number one in the state of Kentucky much less the country, then the guys at SI are smoking the wrong kind of tobaccy
I'm with you, Mike, on Teddy Baseball. After Joltin' Joe was said "..56 games..3 times MVP..". After Ted was said :"Best hitter  (and fisherman) ever".Remember, Ted was not a big hit with sportswriters (he spat at them too often) and the list was assembled by....sportswriters. :(
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« Reply #20 on: January 23, 2014, 02:33:50 PM »
Quote from: prab on January 23, 2014, 02:27:35 PM
Wisconsin - Eric Heiden
You nailed it, Prab, with Ernie Nevers (who only scored 40 points in a NFL game) # 2. Eric's sister, Beth, was # 49 and I beleive the only brother / sister combo on any state's list. Good job.
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« Reply #21 on: January 23, 2014, 03:12:58 PM »
Quote from: busman on January 23, 2014, 02:23:52 PM
Since most Arkansans would not claim Bear Bryant, I would have to say Frank Broyles, John Daly and Brooks Robinson, and Dizzy Dean  have to be somewhere in the top five to ten for Arkansas.
Sorry, Busman, the Bear is #1 in Arkansas. Broyles is # 11,  Daly # 18, Brooks # 5 & Dizzy # 6.
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« Reply #22 on: January 23, 2014, 03:15:05 PM »
Quote from: jg-me on January 23, 2014, 02:26:27 PM
Don't remember who it was from Maine but best guess is Joan Benoit.
You nailed it, JG, a woman was also # 2 (the only state that can claim that) can you name her ??? tiphat:
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« Reply #23 on: January 23, 2014, 03:31:17 PM »
Cindy Blodgett comes to mind.
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« Reply #24 on: January 23, 2014, 03:53:29 PM »
WAG...Magic Johnson or my choice (a blast from the past) - Olympic Speed Skating champion Terry McDermott - both born in Michigan
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