List of famous male athletes, listed by their level of prominence with photos when available. This greatest male athletes list contains the most prominent and top males known for being athletes. There are thousand of males working as athletes in the world, but this list highlights only the most notable ones. Historic athletes have worked hard to become the best that they can be, so if you're a male aspiring to be a athlete then the people below should give you inspiration. The list you're viewing contains people like Kobe Bryant and Derek Jeter. While this isn't a list of all male athletes, it does answer the questions &quot;Who are the most famous male athletes?&quot; and &quot;Who are <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-celebrity-smiles-_men_/christiebuckner?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">the best male</a> athletes?&quot;

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List of the most famous first basemans, with pictures of the players when available. This list of greatest first basemans is listed by popularity, so the most recognizable first basemans are at the top of the list. People often debate over who the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/greatest-first-basemen-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best first baseman</a> of all time is, so use this list to see who you might want to put in the running for that title. The historic first basemans below may be currently active, while others have long retired from the game. Some of these players may be utility players, meaning they didn't always play first baseman during their time in the MLB.This list is made up of a variety of items, including Albert Pujols and Miguel Cabrera. This list answers the questions, "Who are the best first basemans of all time?" and "Who are the greatest MLB first basemans?"

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Famous alumni from Cretin-Derham Hall High School; graduates who have achieved stature in their field. Photos are included in this notable Cretin-Derham Hall High School alumni list. Prominent alums from this institution include celebrities, politicians, business people, and more. This list of distinguished Cretin-Derham Hall High School alumni is loosely ordered by relevance and sortable by column if you need to search by specific criteria. You can also search and filter the list to find a specific person or name. Please note that this directory is not just composed of graduates of this school; you can find any famous people who attended this school for at least a semester here. This list of successful alumni may even include a few celebrities who attended Cretin-Derham Hall High School. Items on this list include Josh Hartnett and Joe Mauer. This list answers the questions “who are the most famous alumni from Cretin-Derham Hall High School?” and “what is a list of big names that went to Cretin-Derham Hall High School?” {#nodes}

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List of the most famous catchers, with pictures of the players when available. This list of greatest catchers is listed by popularity, so the most recognizable catchers are at the top of the list. People often debate over who the best catcher of all time is, so use this list to see who you might want to put in the running for that title. The historic catchers below may be currently active, while others have long retired from the game. Some of these players may be utility players, meaning they didn't always play catcher during their time in the MLB.Examples of items on this list include Mike Piazza and Yogi Berra. This list answers the questions, "Who are the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/top-25-greatest-catcher_s-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best catchers of all time</a>?" and "Who are the greatest MLB catchers?"

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Joe Mauer

Joseph Patrick Mauer (born April 19, 1983), is an American former professional baseball catcher, designated hitter, and first baseman, who spent his entire 15-year Major League Baseball (MLB) career with the Minnesota Twins. Mauer is the only catcher in MLB history to win three batting titles, and the only catcher to ever win a batting title in the American League (AL). He also won three consecutive Gold Glove Awards (2008–2010), and the 2009 AL Most Valuable Player (MVP) Award.

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The greatest&nbsp;athletes of all time: a list of the most dominant, iconic, famous&nbsp;players in the history of&nbsp;sports. This list gathers sports stars from across every professional league, as well as amateur athletes who may have never competed professionally, in one overall list. Though it may be challenging to compare performance in a variety of different competitive arenas requiring different skill sets, this list nevertheless attempts to distinguish the top, highest-performing and most successful athletes ever to play. The sports stars that rise to the top can be considered to be the best athletes of all time.

Aspects to consider in picking a best athlete of all time would include, obviously, that player&#39;s raw talent and born ability. Some individuals seem to prodigally gifted in their sport of choice, and it&#39;s hard to discount the importance of this kind of natural talent. However, it&#39;s also important to evaluate hard work, discipline and a commitment to the game. Some athletes may not have the natural, genetic ability to dunk a basketball or hit a home run, but nonetheless have trained to the point of reaching these goals all the same. (They may not be the greatest athlete of all time at all sports, but they have mastered their activity.)

Finally, it can be a challenge to compare an athlete who competed in a solo competition with a member of a well known sports organization or club. How do you look at the achievements of, say, a boxer like Muhammad Ali alongside an athlete like Michael Jordan, who had to not only perform to his own best abilities but work as a cohesive unit along with other members of his team? These are the questions that must be answered when compiling a list of the world&#39;s greatest all-time athletes.

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This greatest baseball players list represents the combined lists of baseball fans everywhere. Anyone can make their own list of the best ballplayers ever to play the game, making this crowdranking a true consensus on who&#39;s the best baseball player of all time.

So who is the greatest baseball player of all time? There are plenty of amazing <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/top-50-current-best-baseball-players?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">top MLB players</a>&nbsp;to choose from. Are you a New York Yankees fan? Then you&#39;ll really like this list with Babe Ruth, Mickey Mantle, Joe DiMaggio and more repping your team. The same goes for fans of Ted Williams, Willie Mays, Bob Gibson, Stan Musial, Barry Bonds and everyone else who should be considered among the greatest baseball players of all time.&nbsp;

Hank Aaron

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The best hitters in baseball history are those who hold the all-time hitting records in Major League Baseball, change the game as we know it, and are amongst the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-baseball-players-of-all-time" target="_blank">greatest baseball players of all time</a>. These sluggers dominated during their respective eras and captivated audiences at the same time. If you were to pick a top hitter for your all-time top baseball fantasy team, you'd be silly not to select these best baseball hitters as soon as possible.Pete Rose, Ty Cobb, Hank Aaron and Stan Musial all hold the top spots among the MLB all time hits, with Rose leading the pack at 4,256 over his career. Rose finished his career in 1986 and his record has withstood&nbsp;the time since.But the best hitters cannot be defined by the number of career hits alone. On that stat,&nbsp;Babe Ruth, arguably the best baseball hitter of all time, would rank in the 40s. Ruth&nbsp;holds top numbers for his home runs, slugging percentage, runs batted in and on-base&nbsp;percentage&nbsp;stats. Lou Gehrig is another who'd fall into that category with his major league records for the most grand slams -&nbsp;a figure since topped by a great modern slugger, Alex Rodriguez.So we're left with a conundrum. Do we deem those great players from yesteryear, like Willie Mays, Ted Williams and Shoeless Joe Jackson&nbsp;the best baseball hitters of all time? Do we give some love to&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-current-baseball-players/alecdom" target="_blank">current top baseball players</a>&nbsp;like Barry Bonds, Albert Pujols and Derek Jeter? Tell us how you feel by voting for the best hitters in baseball history below!

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After Johnny Bench and Yogi Berra (obvious greats), it's all opinion as to who the best catchers of all time are! A catcher has to have insane defensive prowess and focus to be considered great. Not surprisingly, several of the famous baseball catchers listed here are also among the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-baseball-players-of-all-time" target="_blank">greatest baseball players ever</a>&nbsp;in the MLB. The best baseball catchers on this list are from different teams, but all have impressive stats that back up their legacy.&nbsp;Who are the greatest catchers of all time? This list includes some of the most talented, legendary catchers in Major League Baseball history. From Yogi Berra to Thurman Munson, the players listed here were exemplary in their abilities. Vote for the MLB catchers you think are the best, vote down any you don't think deserve a spot and certainly, if any great catchers are missing, add them. You can also rerank this list your way.What makes a great catcher? It's more than just defensive prowess. A catcher's responsibilities are many. They've got to be able to work well with any and all <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/list-of-famous-baseball-starting-pitchers-who-play-professionally/reference" target="_blank">starting pitchers</a>, calling a good game for them so they can concentrate on getting batters out. Offensively, the greatest catchers of all time were able to contribute to their team's wins with the bat: They could hit. Typically, the MLB's best catchers might not have the speed that some of the outfielders do, but they've often got the power.Need proof? Just look at some of the names listed here. Yes, Bench, Fisk and certainly Mike Piazza all qualify, having had hundreds of home runs during their esteemed MLB careers.

Gabby Hartnett

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Who are the greatest first basemen of all time? From the incomparable talents of Lou Gehrig to the stunning abilities of modern-era players like Albert Pujols, this list includes some of the best Major League Baseball first basemen, and really, some of the <a href="/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-baseball-players-of-all-time" target="_blank">greatest baseball players</a> to ever play the game. Who is your top choice? Be sure to vote, and you can also rerank this list in any order you want. 

The outstanding first basemen listed here all have similar abilties: They are versatile, incredibly quick and, quite often these days, the first baseman is also a wicked power hitter. Not surprisingly, several of the players on this list could easily be considered among the <a href="/crowdranked-list/best-hitters-in-baseball-history" target="_blank">best hitters in baseball history</a>, too. This list is full of excellent, talented first bag guys with great power numbers.

If you're a huge baseball fanatic, you might enjoy these lists of the <a href="/crowdranked-list/greatest-third-basemen-of-all-time" target="_blank">greatest third basemen of all time</a>, the <a href="/crowdranked-list/all-time-best-shortstops" target="_blank">all-time best shortstops</a> and the <a href="/crowdranked-list/greatest-pitchers-of-all-time" target="_blank">greatest pitchers of all time</a>, too.

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Who is the best left handed baseball player ever? This list includes players in the Hall of Fame as well as those who have not yet been inducted but are truly great. It also includes players from all eras of baseball. They are great hitters and great position players in all facets of the game. This list has been ranked by baseball fans with the best major league <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/left-handed-baseball-players/left-handed?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">left handed baseball players</a> of all time.Major League Baseball is America’s pastime and from its pastoral beginnings, through to its professional urban setting today, it has always captured our imagination and our hearts. Baseball is a game many Americans played as kids, and for that reason it always holds a special place in the American zeitgeist. Opening day each spring is something many baseball fans count down to all year long. The best left handed baseball players of all time on this list include players such as Ichiro, Ken Griffey Junior, Babe Ruth, and Ted Williams. The best left handers ever in Major League Baseball are all supremely talented at hitting to get on base, hitting for home runs, and at their positions as well. Through their careers, these best left handed players helped their teams jockey for post-season position and win games. Vote up the best left handed players of all time or add a south paw you thought was the greatest if he isn't already on the list.

Ted Williams

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The greatest left-handed athletes of all time are some of the greatest men and women to ever play baseball, basketball, football, hockey, tennis, and many other sports. These talented athletes dominated their respective sports all while being in a minority, as a left-handed person. These athletes are not by any means all of the left-handed athletes but simply the best of the left-handed sports players ever. But which athlete is best? Tell us which left-handed athlete you think was the best ever by voting, re-ranking, and adding your favorites below!While all sports will see their share of left-handed athletes, the hand orientation will affect some athletes more than others. Being left handed is something you might not notice for hockey players, such as Terry Sawchuk and Phil Esposito, basketball players, like Larry Bird and Bill Russell, or soccer players, like the great Pele, who often use both hands – or feet – regularly while playing the sport. For other sports, it's clearer when athletes use their dominant hands. Baseball has, what might, be the highest percentage of left-handed athletes of all major sports, and they are easy to spot when one takes the mound or lines up to hit. Babe Ruth is perhaps the best left-handed athlete ever but is joined by many other legendary baseball lefties, such as Ty Cobb, Shoeless Joe Jackson, and Barry Bonds. Tennis, boxing, and golf are other sports that allow southpaws shine. It's easy to spot <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/left-handed-tennis-players/left-handed">left-handed tennis players</a> like Monica Seles and John McEnroe, boxers like Oscar de la Hoya, and golfers like the great Phil Mickelson. <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/famous-left-handed-people/left-handed">Left-handed people</a> may make up only around 10% of the population but they're some of the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-athletes-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">top athletes of all time</a>. We'll never know if Deion Sanders would have seen the success he did had he been right handed or if Rafael Nadal would have ever become the King of Clay as a righty, but these talented athletes all persevered through their disadvantages to become legends, and we have nothing but respect for them for that.&nbsp;Who are some of the greatest left handed athletes? Take a look here and you'll see for yourself.

Martina Navratilova

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The most likely 2013 MLB All-Stars are those <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-players-in-mlb-today/baum263" target="_blank">best players in the MLB today</a> from the National League and the American League projected to have the best chance of playing in the 2013 MLB All-Star Game. The annual event in 2013 will be played on July 16 at Citi Field, home of the New York Mets, in New York City. Unlike other professional sports all-star games, the MLB All-Star Game is meaningful to the league season as the winner of the game earns home field advantage at the following World Series. It also varies as the players who participate in the event are selected by various groups of people. Fans vote for the starting fielders, MLB managers select the pitchers and the reserve players are voted on by both the fans and the managers. While who will play in the 2013 MLB All-Star Game will greatly depend on how the best players in professional baseball perform during the 2013 MLB season, there are a few who will likely make the game, save for an injury or total collapse. Top players like Jose Bautista, Josh Hamilton, Miguel Cabrera and Edwin Encarnacion are likely to see success in 2013, as they did in 2012, just as Justin Verlander, Matt Kemp and Joey Votto are.No one can truly predict the exact 2013 MLB All-Star Game rosters but it's not impossible to think that some of these players might later be remembered as among the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-baseball-players-of-all-time" target="_blank">greatest baseball players of all time</a>. Who do you think will play in the 2013 MLB All-Star Game? Vote below!

Yadier Molina

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The MLB team with the worst record gets the first overall draft pick. You would think that would mean striking gold but <a target="_blank" href="http://www.beyondtheboxscore.com/2016/1/11/10746158/mlb-draft-first-overall-pick-value-hall-of-fame-star-player">history has shown otherwise</a>. Since the MLB draft first started in 1965, there have been more busts than jackpots. In fact, Ken Griffey Jr. became just the first overall pick to be inducted into the Hall of Fame when he was enshrined in 2015. That means for every Chipper Jones, there is a Steve Chilcott, who was drafted first by the Mets in 1966, and never played a single game at the Major League level. However, there are still plenty of MLB picks that go on to have productive careers in the Bigs. Here are the best #1 baseball draft picks. Although Griffey is the only player currently on this list in Cooperstown, that doesn’t mean that there won’t be others. Chipper Jones is certain to make the cut when he is eligible in 2018. And although Alex Rodriguez is statistically the best overall player on this list, baseball has yet to figure out what to do with players who are inextricably linked to performing enhancing drugs. Guys like Adrian Gonzalez, Joe Mauer, and David Price may or may not finish their careers with the prestigious numbers needed to get into the Hall, but all three have had excellent careers, with plenty of time left to prove their mettle. There may be no player on this list of best first round draft picks with more raw talent than Darryl Strawberry, if not for his off the field issues, his solid career could have been one of the best ever. There are a couple of guys on this list that are just getting their feet wet in the Majors but are already on the right road to Cooperstown. Bryce Harper and Stephen Strasburg are as good as any offensive player and pitcher currently in the game, and could lead the Washington Nationals all the way to the World Series. However, it takes more just talent to be labelled one of the best ever, they both need to find a way to avoid injury, and stay productive for at least another ten years. Vote up for the players who you think are the best <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/worst-first-round-mlb-draft-picks-ever/cehudspeth?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">MLB draft picks</a>.

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Some <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-best-quarterbacks-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword" target="_blank">famous NFL quarterbacks</a> named Joe include Joe Montana and Joe Namath. Of the famous Josephs, you&rsquo;ll likely recognize <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/the-dark-knight-plot-holes/zack-howe?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">The Dark Knight</a> Rises and 500 Days of Summer star Joseph Gordon-Levitt. Joe Biden is another of the well-known famous men named Joe. He is running for the 2020 Democratic presidential bid.&nbsp;

There are many famous athletes named Joe on this list of famous Joes. Joe DiMaggio, Joey Votto, and Joe Carter are just a few of the famous athletes named Joe who happen to play baseball. Meanwhile, Joe DeLamielleure, Joe Fortunato, and Joe Greene are some of the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/notable-footballer_s)/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">famous football players</a> named Joe that you will see on this list.&nbsp;There are also actors named Joey, such as The Act&rsquo;s Joey King. Joe Walsh and Joe Jonas are singers with the first name Joe. Other singers named Joe include Joey Fatone and Joey Ramone.&nbsp;

Did we forget any famous people named Joey? Simply add them to the list below. Then vote up the famous Joeys that you believe to be the most popular and well-known.&nbsp;

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This is a list of the greatest Minnesota Twins in the history of the team. With roots in cities like Kansas City (where the franchise started as the Blues in 1894) and Washington, D.C. (the Senators from 1901-1960), the Minnesota Twins have resided in the Northern Midwest since 1961. Since the franchise's move to Minnesota, the Twins have been one of the most successful small-to-mid market franchises in baseball. The Twins currently have four players inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Minnesota has traditionally drafted well and acquired talent through shrewd trades, all while taking into account its tight budget.One of the best and most popular Minnesota Twins of all time is Kirby Puckett. Before his career was cut short by an eye injury during spring training in 1996, Puckett was a 10-time All Star, six time Gold Glove winner and won the American League batting title in 1989. But more importantly, Puckett has one of the most important, if not THE biggest hit in franchise history. Puckett blasted a game winning home run in the bottom of the 11th inning in Game 6 of the 1991 World Series that kept the Twins alive in the series and they eventually defeated the Atlanta Braves in 7. Puckett was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2001 and his number was retired in 1997.This is a list of the greatest Minnesota Twins of all time. If you see someone who should be on this list, feel free to add him. Vote and rerank this list as you deem fit.

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Whether you&#39;re working on&nbsp;your fantasy baseball roster&nbsp;or&nbsp;simply staying updated with the 2020 MLB rankings, this list of the best MLB first basemen&nbsp;currently playing will prove to be quite&nbsp;useful. Baseball&nbsp;fans, cast your votes for the players best at covering first base, having quick reflexes, and specializing in defense.&nbsp;Who are the best current first basemen in major league baseball today?

All-Star and Gold Glove Award winner Paul Goldschmidt&nbsp;definitely ranks in the&nbsp;top 10&nbsp;first basemen, along with Cincinnati Reds&#39;&nbsp;Joey Votto and Atlanta Braves&#39;s Freddie Freeman. Other good MLB first basemen right now include Anthony Rizzo, Cody Bellinger, Jose Abreu, and Brandon Belt.&nbsp;

Vote for who you think are the best MLB first basemen currently playing in the league today, and feel free to add any players who are missing from the list.&nbsp;

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The&nbsp;athletes who wore Lucky Number 7 as their jersey number include a combination of players across various sports who achieved&nbsp;various levels of success. John Elway, Ben Roethlisberger, and Michael Vick are among the top&nbsp;NFL names who wore #7 while delivering incredible results at the quarterback position.The NBA has had players find success with the jersey 7 thanks to Carmelo Anthony, Pete Maravich, and Kyle Lowry.&nbsp;Some of the MLB players to wear 7 across their careers include Mickey Mantle, Barry Bonds, and Joe Mauer. The NHL&nbsp;is represented by famous players&nbsp;like Ray Borque and&nbsp;Paul Coffey.&nbsp;So check out the list of athletes who wore 7 and help decide who deserves to rank the highest for wearing this iconic jersey number. Vote up your favorite athletes to wear the number 7, then head over and check out some other iconic jersey numbers, including the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-athletes-who-wore-25/ranker-sports" target="_blank">best players to wear No. 25</a>.

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