ri Alban Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 Who'd you have as the greatest sports person of all time. I'll go with Michael Jordan, after watch the last dance. Fecking incredible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konrad von Carstein Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 Wayne Gretzky, Mario Lemuix Lev Yashin, Maradona, Pele Joe Montana All the above come with a ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Des Lynam Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 Just now, Smithee said: ****ing Robbo I would. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konrad von Carstein Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 Just now, Smithee said: ****ing Robbo End thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Pupkin Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 (edited) Kyle Larson... Any racecar, any race, I’d back him to win.. Edited October 28, 2021 by Rupert Pupkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 11 minutes ago, Des Lynam said: I would. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 Maradona ' Mohammad Ali Monica Seles Nadal Bolt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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whodanny Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 34 minutes ago, Smithee said: ****ing Robbo Correct ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Japan Jambo Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 44 minutes ago, Smithee said: ****ing Robbo +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Sharpie Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 Theres only one King, King Wullie Bauld. C'mon the Herts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auldbenches Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 3 minutes ago, Sharpie said: Theres only one King, King Wullie Bauld. C'mon the Herts. Were you fortunate enough to have seen Bauld play for us? I'd love to have seen him play. I looked in wikipedia not long ago and can't believe his goal scoring record. Sadly also noticed that he passed away at only 49. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herbert. Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 Robbo or Rudi. No one else comes close to these 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greedy Jambo Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 Sports personality counts for shit when half them don't even have a personality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greedy Jambo Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 Boxer Tyson Fury created controversy ahead of the awards by rejecting his nomination and instructing his legal team to force the BBC to exclude him from the shortlist.[59] Despite his protestations, Fury remained on the shortlist for the trophy which was won for the second time by Lewis Hamilton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malinga the Swinga Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 Hard to compare over different sports, times and sexes but the only non Hearts star I have ever queued, and it was for several hours, to meet and shake hands with was Mohammed Ali. Transcended sport and politics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffros Furios Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 Gary Locke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ked Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 Mohammed Ali. More than just a sporting hero. Class principled and inspirational to all even though he was for his people first and foremost. On a par with any black civil rights leaders of the time. Oh and a tough machine in the ring . Obviously Robbo is a living hero but I'm sure even the man would give a nod to Ali Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 Ali, Zidane and..... ****ing Robbo. And, not necessarily in that order.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 2 minutes ago, Ked said: Mohammed Ali. More than just a sporting hero. Class principled and inspirational to all even though he was for his people first and foremost. On a par with any black civil rights leaders of the time. Oh and a tough machine in the ring . Obviously Robbo is a living hero but I'm sure even the man would give a nod to Ali Robbo would give a nod to Jim Hamilton, to be honest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Footballfirst Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 2 minutes ago, Ked said: Mohammed Ali. More than just a sporting hero. Class principled and inspirational to all even though he was for his people first and foremost. On a par with any black civil rights leaders of the time. Oh and a tough machine in the ring . Obviously Robbo is a living hero but I'm sure even the man would give a nod to Ali It's "Muhammad Ali" btw. Yes. He was arguably the most recognisable sports person across the globe when he was at his peak. Others who who may have fallen into that category are Pele, Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods, Michael Schumacher and Usain Bolt. I don't think that the superstars of the NBA, NHL, NFL and MLB have had that reach, despite being some of the highest earning sportsmen of all time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maple Leaf Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 33 minutes ago, Auldbenches said: Were you fortunate enough to have seen Bauld play for us? I'd love to have seen him play. I looked in wikipedia not long ago and can't believe his goal scoring record. Sadly also noticed that he passed away at only 49. Willie Bauld lived in a modest house on Slateford Road near the foot of Craiglackhart Ave. He was at home alone when he choked to death. Tragic end for a young man. The Hearts Nation was devastated by the news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 Eddy Merckx. Name a classic cycling event and he won it, several times. World champion x 3 Tour de France x 5 Giro D’Italia x 5 La Vuelta And all the spring classics and monuments And the world record on the track just to run it in. He could win any kind of race and his overall number of victories will never be broken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticJambo Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 No idea really but Don Bradman's 80 innings test career ave. of 99.94 is almost unbelievable. The mental fortitude required to perform for that length of time must be almost unparalleled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 1 minute ago, ArcticJambo said: No idea really but Don Bradman's 80 innings test career ave. of 99.94 is almost unbelievable. The mental fortitude required to perform for that length of time must be almost unparalleled. It’s almost laughable when anyone else is put forward as the greatest cricketer ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victorian Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 12 minutes ago, Maple Leaf said: Willie Bauld lived in a modest house on Slateford Road near the foot of Craiglackhart Ave. He was at home alone when he choked to death. Tragic end for a young man. The Hearts Nation was devastated by the news. Right opposite the wee stand of shops beside where the snooker club used to be. It's been suggested that his team-mates were regular visitors to the house, having been sent up to 'encourage' him out of bed, every so often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 37 minutes ago, Ked said: Mohammed Ali. More than just a sporting hero. Class principled and inspirational to all even though he was for his people first and foremost. On a par with any black civil rights leaders of the time. Oh and a tough machine in the ring . Obviously Robbo is a living hero but I'm sure even the man would give a nod to Ali Yes that’s why I admire Ali , not only for his sporting achievements but as a good decent principled human being . A great man . just as I admire Monica Seles for not only het outstanding grand slam record ( 8 by the time she was 19) but also how she handled the stabbing and get dignity about it and lack of bitterness . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maple Leaf Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 9 minutes ago, Victorian said: Right opposite the wee stand of shops beside where the snooker club used to be. It's been suggested that his team-mates were regular visitors to the house, having been sent up to 'encourage' him out of bed, every so often. A little-known historical fact, which you might be hearing for the first time, is that Duncan Currie once lived in a house which became one of those wee shops you're referring to. That was in 1914. Duncan Currie was a Hearts player who joined McCrae's Battalion and was killed at The Somme. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victorian Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 1 minute ago, Maple Leaf said: A little-known historical fact, which you might be hearing for the first time, is that Duncan Currie once lived in a house which became one of those wee shops you're referring to. That was in 1914. Duncan Currie was a Hearts player who joined McCrae's Battalion and was killed at The Somme. A historical wee Hearts enclave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 29 minutes ago, Maple Leaf said: Willie Bauld lived in a modest house on Slateford Road near the foot of Craiglackhart Ave. He was at home alone when he choked to death. Tragic end for a young man. The Hearts Nation was devastated by the news. My dad often spoke of Willie Bauld being his favourite Hearts player . I thought he had died of cancer ? I didn’t know that . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jb102 Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 Willie Wood MBE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 32 minutes ago, Maple Leaf said: Willie Bauld lived in a modest house on Slateford Road near the foot of Craiglackhart Ave. He was at home alone when he choked to death. Tragic end for a young man. The Hearts Nation was devastated by the news. Never knew that, knew him better from his visits to his parents in Bingham above the shops there. Knew his brother Rab also whom worked in the Newcraighall Colliery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu_HMFC Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 1 hour ago, Sir Craig Gordon said: Tiger Woods +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 1 minute ago, Sharpie said: Never knew that, knew him better from his visits to his parents in Bingham above the shops there. Knew his brother Rab also whom worked in the Newcraighall Colliery. Yes he was born in Newcraighall I think . His niece was in my class at school . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 1 hour ago, Auldbenches said: Were you fortunate enough to have seen Bauld play for us? I'd love to have seen him play. I looked in wikipedia not long ago and can't believe his goal scoring record. Sadly also noticed that he passed away at only 49. Just now, Sharpie said: Never knew that, knew him better from his visits to his parents in Bingham above the shops there. Knew his brother Rab also whom worked in the Newcraighall Colliery. 1 hour ago, Auldbenches said: Were you fortunate enough to have seen Bauld play for us? I'd love to have seen him play. I looked in wikipedia not long ago and can't believe his goal scoring record. Sadly also noticed that he passed away at only 49. Yes I was lucky my main Hearts following days were in the Conn, Bauld Wardhaugh hey days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victorian Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 The name lives on. His son, Willie, and ex-golf pro has a son, Willie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Camazzola Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 I wouldn't like to class someone from a team game as the greatest sportspersons. Likewise, I don't think it's comparable to put a tennis player's achievements up against a boxer. It can often be difficult to claim a greatest within a sport across various generations. However, as a follower of golf for many a year, no other player comes close to Tiger! His achievements over 2000 and 2001 will likely never be matched. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ked Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 44 minutes ago, Footballfirst said: It's "Muhammad Ali" btw. Yes. He was arguably the most recognisable sports person across the globe when he was at his peak. Others who who may have fallen into that category are Pele, Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods, Michael Schumacher and Usain Bolt. I don't think that the superstars of the NBA, NHL, NFL and MLB have had that reach, despite being some of the highest earning sportsmen of all time. Oooops. Yes all those were top sportsmen but none imo had the aura of Muhammad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ked Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 52 minutes ago, Morgan said: Robbo would give a nod to Jim Hamilton, to be honest. Aye maybe but not in the sense I meant it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ked Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 16 minutes ago, JamesM48 said: Yes that’s why I admire Ali , not only for his sporting achievements but as a good decent principled human being . A great man . just as I admire Monica Seles for not only het outstanding grand slam record ( 8 by the time she was 19) but also how she handled the stabbing and get dignity about it and lack of bitterness . Its surprising he wasnt assassinated. He was hated . Had the world before him but stuck to his beliefs which anyone looking at now would agree were spot on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 6 minutes ago, Ked said: Its surprising he wasnt assassinated. He was hated . Had the world before him but stuck to his beliefs which anyone looking at now would agree were spot on. I think although he was political he maybe crossed the cultural divide and was popular with many white peoples unlike Malcolm X with whom he was a good friend ? Yes he was ahead of his time re black pride and identity . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maple Leaf Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 13 minutes ago, Sharpie said: Yes I was lucky. my main Hearts following days were in the Conn, Bauld Wardhaugh hey days. Mine too. This is my chance to brag one more time ... I was there when Wille Bauld played his first game for Hearts, which was the first appearance of the Terrible Trio. It was in 1948 or 1949, and The King scored a hat-trick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Gin Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 Another vote here for Tiger Woods Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Costanza Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 (edited) Michael Johnson is my favourite athlete of all time but I don't think you could even consider him the GOAT in athletics. Daley Thompson was incredible across a range of disciplines so does that count more in his favour? He certainly had the best sports game on the ZX Spectrum so that's a clincher for me. Edited October 28, 2021 by Costanza Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyJudyJudy Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 3 minutes ago, Maple Leaf said: Mine too. This is my chance to brag one more time ... I was there when Wille Bauld played his first game for Hearts, which was the first appearance of the Terrible Trio. It was in 1948 or 1949, and The King scored a hat-trick. Amazing ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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