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Who do you think are the most famous people and groups in the whole wide world? Vote up the flesh & blood human beings whose names we will chant into the infinite—who, sealed in the collective consciousness, will prove to be immortal.

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When it comes to the most famous athletes&nbsp;in the world right now, a select few names easily top the list. Not only that, but many of these popular players&nbsp;are also some of the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-athletes-of-all-time" target="_blank">best athletes</a> in their respective sport. However, while skill and statistics are surely major factors in ranking athletes by fame, the most famous athlete out doesn&#39;t have to be the very best&mdash;especially not on this list. In short, it&#39;s up to you fans to decide just who takes the title for the most famous athlete, as well as those who follow close behind.&nbsp;

For starters, we all know <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/famous-male-athletes/reference" target="_blank">famous male athletes</a>&nbsp;like Lebron James, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Roger Federer will find themselves high on the list. Then you have <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/famous-female-athletes/reference" target="_blank">top female athletes</a> like Serena Williams and Hope Solo. Keep in mind, though, the sport isn&#39;t necessarily a factor here. Whether you consider natural talent or straight statistics in determining who&#39;s the most famous, that&#39;s your choice. Perhaps it&#39;s who you see on TV the most in 2021, or those with the most endorsements. Whatever it is, give your input as to who makes the list of best athletes today with the most fame in 2021.&nbsp;

Cast your votes for the most famous athletes below, and feel free to add any athletes missing from the list.&nbsp;

Who Is The Most Famous Athlete In The World Right Now?

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Few social events inspire quite as much feeling as sports. Most of the time, of course, these heightened emotions are generated by events that happen on the field, like an unexpected victory, an ill-judged call by a referee, or a tragic defeat.&nbsp;Other times, as with the&nbsp;various <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/sports-controversy-history-moments/tracey-graham">controversies afflicting athletics over the years</a>, these feelings arise from something off the field. However, for every bit of negative publicity surrounding the world of sports, just as many <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/heartwarming-celebrity-stories-2022/elle-tharp">heartwarming stories</a> exist, all of which serve as timely reminders of the goodness of humanity. Vote up your favorites!

Heartwarming Stories About Sports From Off The Field

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2023

Which <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-former-athletes-turned-actors/ranker-film?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">athletes turned actors</a> in 2023? In recent years, it's become commonplace for star athletes to foray into the entertainment sphere to pursue passions for&nbsp;music, animation, art, podcasting, and of course&nbsp;movies, often looking to build their brand recognition by popping up on the silver screen. With so many <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-sports-movies-2022/jason-bancroft">great new sports movies</a> like&nbsp;Hustle,&nbsp;Home Team, and the Oscar-winning&nbsp;King Richard in recent years, film studios&nbsp;love giving star athletes cameos or even letting athletes try their hands at acting. So, which athletes turned actor in 2023? Which 2023 athlete actors do you'll love?In 2023, there are numerous athletes who became actors in movies or television, such as Tom Brady starring in 80 For Brady alongside Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin, in a story about a group of friends with the life-long mission to go to the Super Bowl and meet NFL superstar Tom Brady. Meanwhile, in Creed III, ex-British boxer Tony Bellew reprises his role as "Pretty" Ricky Conlan. Alongside him will appear boxers Canelo Álvarez and Teófimo López in undisclosed roles.&nbsp;Look below for all the 2023 athletes turned actors. Then, check back throughout the year as more sports stars try their hand at acting throughout the year.

Athletes Turned Actors In 2023

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One of the reasons sports are so popular is the heart-pounding action they bring. Whether that be a sack in the final seconds, a game-winning shot, or a knockout punch, it's <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/sporting-blowouts/michael-muir">these moments</a> that keep fans on their toes - the real-time game changers. But because sports are physical and happen live, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/petty-sports-retributions/michael-muir">audiences can get a lot more than they bargained for</a> while they watch.&nbsp;Many athletes have suffered grave injuries while playing sports professionally including collapsing due to heart issues, collisions that had paralytic consequences, and even throats being slashed on the ice rink. In these moments, athletes and fans alike hold their breath waiting for the news of what would happen to the injured.&nbsp;These are the moments that made games stop cold.

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Who are the most famous WWE wrestlers? While the days of &quot;Stone Cold&quot; Steve Austin and &quot;Macho Man&quot; Randy Savage are gone, there are still plenty of current WWE wrestlers&nbsp;worth watching&mdash;to say the least. Sure, nothing can beat those golden years when it was still WWF and Dwayne &quot;The Rock&quot; Johnson was cookin&#39; and doin&#39; his thing, but the world of wrestling continues to bring it. From the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-high-fliers-in-wrestling-history/ranker-wrestling" target="_blank">top highflyers</a> to the ultimate big men, the top WWE wrestlers&nbsp;today bring new moves,&nbsp;revisit the classics, and put on a great show&nbsp;nonetheless&mdash;lest we forget the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-finishers-in-wrestling" target="_blank">always-anticipated finisher moves</a>.

Comprising much of the Raw and Smackdown bills, including tag teams within each promotion, the most popular WWE wrestlers right now are some of the toughest, scariest, and ruthless <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-wwe-superstars-of-all-time/ranker-wrestling" target="_blank">superstars of the ring</a>. And while no one&#39;s forgot NXT and the Cruiserweight class, this <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/wwe_s-greatest-superstars-of-the-21st-century?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">WWE wrestlers list</a> only features the best wrestlers who&#39;ve proven themselves beyond development brands and special classes. So, who do you think is the best wrestler in the WWE right now?

Check out the list of current WWE wrestlers and cast your votes for who you think top the rest.&nbsp;

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Left-handed pitchers have long been the downfall of a many a batter in baseball. Whether batters struggle to locate the ball before it leaves the pitcher&#39;s hand&nbsp;or those curveballs coming from the opposite side are just too tough to hit, lefties often dominate from the mound. Moreover, the best left-handed pitchers in baseball right now are some of the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-current-mlb-pitchers/ranker-baseball" target="_blank">top pitchers in the game</a>, period. From starting aces to lights-out closers, these southpaws are serious forces to be reckoned with&ndash;and they prove it pitch after pitch.

When you think of the best current left-handed pitchers, you think Clayton Kershaw, Chris Sale, and Arodlis Chapman. Sure, there are plenty of other dominate lefties on the mound right now, but these three have been running things for years. Nevertheless, fellow left handers like David Price, Madison Bumgarner, and Hyun-jin Ryu&nbsp;are all equally as feared by batters&mdash;and many of these guys could go down as the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/greatest-left-handed-pitchers-of-all-time/ranker-baseball" target="_blank">greatest left-handed&nbsp;pitchers ever</a>. Of all these aces, however, who do you think is the best lefty pitcher currently playing in the MLB? Could they join the ranks of <a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/greatest-pitchers-of-all-time" target="_blank">best pitchers of all time</a>?

Check out the list of current left-handed MLB pitchers below and vote up the hurlers you think are at the top of their class. You can also add other lefties to the list if you think they deserve it.

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The coolest players in the NFL currently are not necessarily the biggest stars. Many of these players could be considered among <a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-quarterbacks-in-the-nfl-right-now" target="_blank">the best quarterbacks</a> or <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-current-nfl-wide-receiver/ranker-sports" target="_blank">the best wide receivers</a> in football right now, but more important to their coolness factor is their off-field image.Players like Cam Newton and Odell Beckham Jr. have proved themselves on the field, but they have been huge personalities away from the game, with major social media followings, television spots, and other media appearances. Rob Gronkowski, Aaron Rodgers, and other players like them have crossed over in their appeal from just football fans to the culture at large.But who is the coolest football player right now? Who has a swagger and the confidence that can't be denied? Vote below for the NFL players who define cool. Then head over and vote on <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/coolest-current-nba-players-ranked/ranker-nba" target="_blank">the coolest NBA players in the game right now</a>, the guys who could challenge these players in the cool department.

The Coolest Players in the NFL Right Now, Ranked

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The 2022-2023 NFL Season

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<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/retired-nfl-players-2023/patrick-alexander">CHECK OUT NFL PLAYERS RETIRING IN 2023!</a>All the NFL players who retire&nbsp;in 2022 will leave&nbsp;a&nbsp;legacy that lives on. The average career length for NFL players is 3.3 years, according to the NFL Players Association. Many&nbsp;of the players who will appear on this list will have played&nbsp;much longer than the average. In this time, they have played through countless injuries and made an impact on the game. Look to this list regularly to see&nbsp;the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-football-players-ever/ranker-nfl?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best NFL players</a>&nbsp;who retired in 2022, either because it was their time or because injuries cut a promising career short.The biggest NFL retirements of 2022 came in the form of two legendary quarterbacks who dueled in the AFC for over a decade, Tom Brady and Ben Roethlisberger. These two combined played in 12 Super Bowls over a 17-year span. As we all know, Brady is the GOAT quarterback, but the two-time champion Roethlisberger is right up near the top of<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-best-quarterbacks-of-all-time"> the best quarterbacks of all time.</a>&nbsp;Brady later became the latest of&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/nfl-players-unretired/patrick-alexander">NFL players to un-retire </a>when he announced his return to the game after only 40 days on the sidelines!Such short careers ensure prominent players retire from the NFL every year. Look to this list for a running record of football players retiring in 2022.&nbsp;Almost&nbsp;all of the 32 NFL teams&nbsp;say their goodbyes to a veteran or two each year.&nbsp;Vote up the recently retired NFL players who had the most impact on the game during their careers, and check back throughout the year to see who else retires.&nbsp;

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The Best of 2022

Who are the highest paid athletes in 2022? The athletes who make the most money are typically the best players in their particular sport. To get to the level of earning millions of dollars, athletes must train relentlessly, compete at the highest level to win lots of games, and generally possess freakish athletic ability. The athletes who earn the most money are true international superstars who live impossibly luxurious lives on and off the field. Who is the highest paid athlete in the world right now?&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/highest-paid-soccer-players/patrick-alexander">International soccer stars</a> Lionel Messi, Neymar, and Cristiano Ronaldo earn the most money out of anyone, making the footballing trio among the highest paid athletes of all time. Meanwhile QB Josh Allen and QB Kirk Cousins are among <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/highest-paid-nfl-players/patrick-alexander">the highest paid NFL players</a>. Steph Curry and James Harden are top of <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/highest-paid-nba-players/patrick-alexander">the highest paid NBA players</a>. Other well-paid athletes are MLB pitcher&nbsp;Max Scherzer, Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton, and tennis star&nbsp;Novak Djokovic.&nbsp;Check out all the best paid athletes below and come back when new sports stars get fat contracts to see how their salaries stack up!

The Highest Paid Athletes Of 2022

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Who are the best kickers in the NFL right now? While they may not be the ones throwing touchdown passes or defending the line, the best kickers in the NFL do plenty for their teams—and they can sometimes be unsung heroes. From sending a punt to the other end of the field to coming in and making a much-needed field goal, and even getting that extra point after a touchdown, NFL kickers have an important role on the team. Of all the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/list-of-famous-football-placekickers/reference">placekickers in football</a>, however, who is the best kicker in the NFL right now? Which kickers do you love?Without a doubt, the top NFL kickers include&nbsp;the likes of Justin Tucker, Harrison Butker, Wil Lutz, and Greg Zuerlein—not to mention the ever-accurate Mason Crosby. In fact, some of these players may even be considered the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/top-10-greatest-nfl-kicker_s-of-all-time">best kickers of all time</a>. Regardless,&nbsp;these current NFL kickers&nbsp;withstand some serious pressure and nail it one kick after the other—often coming in when their teams needs them most.&nbsp;Who's your choice for the best kickers in the NFL today? Check out the list below and vote up the guys you think are at the top of their class. For more football, check out the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-linebackers-in-nfl-right-now/ranker-nfl">best linebackers in the league right now</a>.&nbsp;

Who Is The Best Kicker In The NFL Right Now?

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The 2022-2023 NBA Season

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Who will be the the 2022-23 NBA MVP? Every year, the NBA MVP race gets more contentious with versatile big men, long range shooters, and all-around superstars. Who do you think will win NBA Most Valuable Player of the 2022-23 season?While Vegas NBA MVP odds show Luka Dončić as the favorite, previous winners Giannis Antetokounmpo, LeBron James, and Nikola Jokic are close behind. Other MVP candidates include Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry, and Jayson Tatum, who led the Boston Celtics to the NBA Finals last year.Make your 2023 NBA MVP predictions by voting the player most likely to win the award.&nbsp;

Who Will Win The 2023 NBA MVP Award?

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2023 NBA MVP Award Predictions, Ranked by Fans

2023 Sports

The MLB has some of the biggest, best, and brightest stars in the history of the sport all playing the game right now, and fans of the best 2023 MLB players are living the life of luxury getting to see some of the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-baseball-players-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best baseball players of all time</a> all going head to head every single day. 2023 Major League Baseball Players and their respective positions are stacked with talent and promise, as fans are able to see some of the most explosive pitchers, talented outfielders, and show-stopping short stops night in and night out. With record-shattering performances, legends being made every day, and some of the greatest individual seasons of all time coming in 2022, fans can expect even better in 2023. The 2023 season is bringing some of the best MLB players to ever play the game, and with so much talent throughout the league, that of course garners the question, who is the best major league baseball player of 2023?Baseball players like Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani are redefining what it means to be a baseball player, breaking molds and records left and right and changing the game as we know it, while players like Manny Machado and Freddie Freeman are perfecting the game it has been played for over one hundred years. Then we have the young up-and-comers like Fernando Tatis Jr. and Juan Soto looking to firmly establish themselves as the best in the game, and of course the grizzled vets like Justin Verlander and Bryce Harper showing the MLB world they still have what it takes to be the best players in all of baseball. Not to mention stars on the defending champion Houston Astros like Jose Altuve, Alex Bregman, and Kyle Tucker.Vote up the best Major League Baseball Player of 2023, and be sure to check out <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-baseball-players-of-all-time">The Greatest Baseball Players of All Time</a> and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-mlb-ballparks">The Best MLB Parks</a> to load up on all the history that the MLB has to offer

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"You can't help getting older, but you don't have to get old." -George Burns

Age Is Just a Number

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With the life expectancy (at least in the United States) currently at 81 for women, and 76 for men, sometimes you just don't realize how far back our senior citizens were born. They were born in the 30s and 40s are still alive and kickin'. You hear it's a famous person's birthday and your first thought is, &quot;Oh, wait they're still alive?&quot; This is especially true for old athletes, who aren't seen on the playing field or in the announcer's box anymore.With the wear and tear and the physical strain athletes constantly put on their bodies while in their prime, it's difficult to know how long they'll be around as they get older. For example, the life expectancy for a professional football player is much lower than average, and a boxer's is even worse. But some of these athletes are still alive, despite their age and their physically taxing career choice.Cast your votes below for the old athletes you had no idea were still alive.

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Football is a tough game of big, ego-driven men clashing on the field and off, so it makes sense that a number of players would find themselves among fans and peers most hated people in the NFL. When you're trying to win games, it doesn't necessarily help to be liked, and many of these players have found success despite being the dirtiest and meanest players in the NFL.While some players receive hate from fans for their poor play on the field, like Ezekiel Elliott or Kirk Cousins, others have serious off-the-field issues that have made them the kind of players fans love to hate, like Deshaun Watson and Tyreek Hill. Then, there are the dirty players like Ndamukong Suh, guys you just don't want to play against.So check out this list of the most hated players in the NFL, and vote up the players you can't stand, whether on the field or off it. Then head over and check out some of football's&nbsp;nice guys among the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/most-likable-current-nfl-players/ranker-nfl">NFL's&nbsp;most likable players</a>.

The Most Hated Players In The NFL Right Now

The 20 Most Hated NFL Players Today, Ranked By Football Fans

Who are the best Asian NFL players of all time? Over the years, the NFL has seen Asian and Asian-American NFL players rise through the ranks to become some of the best athletes to ever play the game. Historically underrepresented, NFL players of Asian descent have accounted for only 2% of all NFL players ever. So who is the best Asian NFL player of all time? Which Asian players in the NFL do you love?&nbsp;When it comes to Asian football players NFL legend Hines Ward must be near the top. Born in Korea, Ward was a 2x Super Bowl Champion and the only Asian Super Bowl MVP ever. Other great Asian NFL players like Tedy Bruschi and Scott Fujita were integral parts of Super Bowl winning teams as well. Then there's recent Asian NFL players like Kyler Murray, Younghoe Koo, and Patrick Chung who have grown the popularity of the sport tremendously.Vote up the best Asian football players of all time, and help decide <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-current-soccer-players/ranker-soccer?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">who is the best football player</a> of Asian descent in history.

The Best Asian NFL Players Of All Time

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Who is the coolest NBA player right now? All the coolest players in the NBA carry themselves with a swagger that can&#39;t be contained. They are confident and talented enought to back up that confidence. They are never shy in the biggest moments on the court, and they can handle the heat off the court. These&nbsp;are the players kids try to imitate on the playground while wearing their jerseys and carrying backpacks with their names on them. They make great guests on <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-current-late-night-shows/ranker-tv?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">late night shows</a> and sometimes even appear in movies and TV shows. So, who is the coolest player in the NBA?

The coolest basketball players in the game right now are champions like LeBron James (who starred in Space Jam 2)&nbsp;and Subway-spokesman&nbsp;Stephen Curry.&nbsp;MVPs like James Harden and Russell Westbrook carry themselves with a certain level of swagger, and&nbsp;up-and-coming stars like Ja Morant&nbsp;and Luka Doncic, who are&nbsp;among <a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/top-10-current-nba-players" target="_blank">the best players in basketball right now</a>, are certainly very cool too.

So, who are the coolest players in basketball right now? Which of these players defines cool in the NBA? Vote for the players you think have that &quot;it&quot; factor.

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Who is the best wide receiver in the NFL right now?&nbsp;In order to be one of the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-wide-receivers-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best wide receivers</a> in the National Football League, pass catchers must learn their routes, lose their defenders, and most importantly, not drop the ball. Also known as the fastest and most agile players in the league, these are the best wide receivers in the NFL right now. But, who are the best current wide receivers of all?&nbsp;When fans discuss the best wide receivers in football, players like the Cooper Kupp and&nbsp;Stefon Diggs are usually in the mix. In recent years, stars like Michael Thomas, Tyreek Hill, DeAndre Hopkins and Mike Evans have all made a name for themselves with their stellar play on the field. Then there's young wide receivers like Justin Jefferson, Terry McLaurin, and Ja'Marr Chase who are lighting NFL DBs on fire.Vote for who you think are the best current NFL wide receivers. Even if the player is a rookie or a veteran, just vote up the WRs who are currently playing well in the league and help decide who is the overall WR1 in all of football.

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Soccer: The Beautiful Game

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Who are the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-current-soccer-players/ranker-sports?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best soccer players</a> of the &lsquo;90s? Soccer is an beloved world sport with international stars such as Ronaldo, Zinedine Zidane, and Paolo Maldini. Even if you don&rsquo;t follow the sport, you may have heard of these top soccer players of the &lsquo;90s. But who do you think is the best soccer player between the years of 1990 to 2000?

If you enjoy watching soccer, then you definitely need to check out highlight reels and replays of some of these famous footballers. Even though some of them may be off the field now, the players on this list represent the best of that era. In fact, some of them could probably still beat active roster players on the field right now.

Who do you think is the best soccer player from that era? Vote up the ones you think deserve that top distinction or add player you think should be in contention for being among&nbsp;the top soccer players of the &lsquo;90s.

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Small forward is arguably the most challenging positions in all of basketball. Requiring the speed of a shooting guard with the power of a power forward, it requires brains and brawn in order to become one of the greats. If&nbsp;you're looking for the best 80s small forwards, this list is perfect for you! Take a look at this list of the top 1980s <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-current-nba-small-forwards/ranker-nba?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">NBA small forwards</a> and vote for the ones you like! Don't think someone should be on this best NBA SFs 1980s list? Vote them down!One can't talk about the best SFs of the 80s and 90s without bringing up the legend, Larry Bird. but there are plenty of others as well! Clyde Drexler is considered to be one of the greatest NBA small forwards of the 1980s, as is the estimable Detlef Schrempf. With this list of NBA small forwards from the 80s, you really can't go wrong.So take a look at this list of 1980s small forwards and vote for your favorites! Then take a look at some of our other lists across the decades and see how your favorites stack up!&nbsp;

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Baltimore Ravens

This is a list of the best Baltimore Ravens of all time. After they left Cleveland after the 1995 season, the Baltimore Ravens were given a fresh start and were considered a new franchise. The Ravens first draft in 1996 brought two of the best players in team history to Baltimore. Ray Lewis and Jonathan Ogden were drafted by the Ravens in the first round of that year's draft and are two of the greatest Ravens ever. Ogden is in the Hall of Fame and Lewis is considered one of <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/top-25-greatest-linebackers-of-all-time">the best linebackers all time</a> who will be joining Ogden in Canton in the near future. The duo were the anchors on the Ravens Super Bowl winning team in the 2000 season. Though the Ravens offense wasn't the best, they had one of <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/top-10-nfl-defenses-of-all-time/frankiej44">the best defenses in NFL history</a>.Baltimore's defense is usually one of the toughest in the NFL. Many of the top Ravens are on the defensive side of the ball. Ed Reed, Haloti Ngata, Terrell Suggs and Peter Boulware have won multiple awards for their defensive prowess. Joe Flacco is easily the franchise's best quarterback. Flacco led the team to a Super Bowl victory over San Francisco in 2013 and was named the MVP of that game. Along with Flacco, Ray Rice and Jamal Lewis are two of the greatest offensive players in Ravens history.This list of the best Baltimore Ravens players of all time. If you think someone should be on this list and isn't, please feel free to include him on this. Vote or rerank the list according to how you think the greatest Baltimore Ravens should be.