Conservatives

This list of famous Republican athletes includes some of the most&nbsp;famous athletes in the world, many of whom you would have never imagined had conservative ideals. In general, professional athletes - including NFL, NBA, tennis, soccer, and MLB stars - are extremely disciplined and have had to work hard to achieve their dreams. These ideals readily lend themselves to conservative values and politics. Many athletes you may have assumed were Democrats, like Tom Brady, Brett Favre, and Joe Montana, are actually Republicans.&nbsp;Who are the most famous Republican athletes? This list includes photos and biographical information about each one of these Republican athletes. It is very interesting to see what athletes belong to the conservative Republic party. This list displays the Republican sport stars and conservative athletes who excel in sports and openly share their support for the Republican party.

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Entertainment

List of <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-actors?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">famous film actors</a> and actresses from Sweden, listed by their popularity with photos when available. Sweden has given birth to some great movie <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-film-actors-and-actresses-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">actors and actresses</a> over the years, many of who have gone on to star in comedies, dramas, horror movies and more. These are some of the best Swedish screen actors in the history of the world, so if you're a native of Sweden and an aspiring actor/actress then these are people you should look up to.Film actors include everything from Andy McCoy to Bengt Andersson.This list answers the questions, "Who are the best Swedish actors?" and "Which movies stars are from Sweden?" You can click on the names of these legendary movie stars of Sweden in order to get more information about each one. If you're a film buff use this list of talented Swedish film actors to find some new movies you haven't already seen.

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Hockey

<a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/the-greatest-american-hockey-players-of-all-time/ranker-hockey?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">List of famous hockey players</a> from Sweden, listed alphabetically with photos of the players when available. Sweden has produced some very talented hockey players over the years, including centers, goalies, wings and defensive players. These are some of the best <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/swedish-nhl-players/ranker-hockey?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Swedish hockey players</a> to ever live, so if you're a native of Sweden and are aspiring to play hockey professionally then these people should be your idols. If you're searching for a particular popular hockey player from Sweden then you can use the "search" box to find who you're looking for.Items include everything from Johan A. Andersson to Anders Eldebrink.This list answers the questions, "Who are the greatest Swedish hockey players?" and "Which hockey players are from Sweden?" You can click on the names of these <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/famous-hockey-players-from-switzerland/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">legendary hockey players</a> of Sweden in order to get more information about each one. If you play hockey or just love the sport then use this list of talented Swedish baseball players to find some athletes you haven't heard of before.

Famous Hockey Players from Sweden

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Olympics

<a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/australia-olympic-athletes/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">List of Olympic athletes</a> born in Scandinavia, listed alphabetically with photos when available. These famous Olympians from Scandinavia have achieved some of the highest honors in sports history just by qualifying for the Olympics, as most athletes will never be chosen to represent their countries. These are the most prominent <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/scandinavian-celebrities/celebrity-lists?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">people from Scandinavia</a> who have competed in the Olympics, although not all of them have taken home an Olympic medal. While these popular Scandinavia Olympians were born in Scandinavia, they didn't necessarily compete for their originating country. Examples include Henrik Sedin and Henrik Lundqvist. This list answers the questions, "Which Olympians are from Scandinavia?" and "Which Olympians were born in Scandinavia?"

Olympic Athletes Born in Scandinavia

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List of famous Olympic gold medal winners from every event, with photos of the athletes when available. These historic Olympic gold medal winners are listed by popularity, so the most historic Olympians are at the top of the list. Olympic medalists who have won the gold medal are among an elite group, as many athletes who train their entire lives will never even qualify for the Olympics. The famous Olympic competitors on this list may have either competed in the Summer Olympics or Winter Olympics, but what they all have in common is that they each took home a gold medal. The list you're viewing contains people like Michael Phelps and Kobe Bryant.If you're trying to answer the questions, &quot;Which Olympians have won a gold medal?&quot; and &quot;How many people have won an Olympic gold medal?&quot; then this list has you covered.This list includes notable gold medal winners from almost every Olympics. They didn't all get their own Wheaties boxes, but every person who has ever won a gold medal is impressive enough to be included in this list.

Famous Olympic Gold Medal Winners

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Athletes

List of popular male athletes from Sweden, listed alphabetically with photos when available. Sweden has a rich history of competing in sports, and these are the famous males that make that competition so exciting. Some of the best Swedish male athletes in the world are listed below, some of who have represented Sweden in the Olympics. You can click on the names of these talented male athletes of Sweden in order to get more information about each one, such as the birthplace of the athlete and when they were born.A list made up of athletes like Stefan Lundin and Daniel Alfredsson. This list answers the questions, "What famous male athletes are from Sweden?" and "Who are the greatest male Swedish athletes?"

Famous Male Athletes from Sweden

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Peter Forsberg

Peter Mattias "Foppa" Forsberg (pronounced [ˈpeːtɛr ²fɔʂːbærj] (listen); born 20 July 1973) is a Swedish retired professional ice hockey player and was for a time assistant general manager of Modo Hockey. Known for his on-ice vision and physical play, Forsberg is considered one of the greatest players of all time. Although his career was shortened by persistent injuries, as of 2014, he stands eighth all-time in career points-per-game and fourth all-time in career assists-per-game in the NHL, only behind Wayne Gretzky, Mario Lemieux and Bobby Orr. In 2017 Forsberg was named one of the '100 Greatest NHL Players' in history.His 19-year professional career includes 13 years in the National Hockey League (NHL), where he won two Stanley Cups with the Colorado Avalanche, as well as several individual honors including the Hart Memorial Trophy in 2003. As of the end of the 2017–18 season, he is the seventh-highest all-time Swedish point scorer in the NHL regular season. Before his short-lived comeback season in 2011, Forsberg never had a negative plus-minus rating, giving him an overall career rating of +238.
Representing Sweden in international play, Forsberg competed in four Winter Olympics, two World Cups and five World Championships, as well as one European Junior Championship and two World Junior Championships, where he holds a scoring record of 31 points in seven games that some say may never be broken. He won four gold medals with Sweden in his career, winning titles at the 1992 and 1998 World Championships and the 1994 and 2006 Winter Olympics. Combined with his two Stanley Cup championships in NHL play, he is a member of the Triple Gold Club and the only Swede who has won each of the three competitions twice. In 2013, he was inducted to the IIHF Hall of Fame, and in 2014, he was elected into the Hockey Hall of Fame.

The Greatest Athletes Ever

Best Athletes

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.

For more sports news and athlete trade rumors, vote on this list of <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/sports-news-blogs/blog-loblaw">sports news sites</a>.

Ingemar Stenmark

The Best Athletes Of All Time

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The Best and Worst of the NHL

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The <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/black-nhl-players/ranker-hockey" target="_blank">best NHL players</a> of all time are undoubtably the most talented and most decorated hockey players ever to take the ice in the National Hockey League. These NHL greats hold countless spots in the NHL record books, a fan favorites and if they haven't already been inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame, they surely will be when they are eligible. Plain and simple, these are hockey gods.Easily earning the title as &quot;The Great One,&quot; Wayne Gretzky is arguably among the very elite hockey players ever. Holding NHL records for everything from lifetime goals to the most goals in a season to the most career assists, points and even short-handed goals, there was little Gretzky didn't dominate during his 20 seasons in the National Hockey League.While Gretzky is &quot;The Great One,&quot; he's far from the only great one. Mr. Hockey himself, Gordie Howe, is right up there with Gretzky with an impressive hockey career that lasted until he was 52 years of age. Along with other NHL legends like Mario Lemieux, Bobby Orr, Mark Messier and Maurice Richard, these hockey greats dominated the league during their time.Many will follow in the footsteps, or skate strides, of these all-time best NHL players but few will ever reach the level of greatness that these talented men have. Who is your all-time favorite NHL star? How would you rank these <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-current-nhl-players?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">top NHL players</a> of all time? Tell us by voting for your favorites below, adding any that are missed or even re-ranking this list of the best NHL players of all time below. Looking for more detailed rankings by position? Check out the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-nhl-defensemen-of-all-time/sportsyeah" target="_blank">best NHL defensemen of all time</a> and the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/top-hockey-goaltenders-of-all-time/angie-marie" target="_blank">best hockey goaltenders of all time</a> rankings too!

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This list of athletes whose careers ended too soon includes dozens of promising athletes who for one reason or another were forced to leave the sports they loved well before they should have. Their stories are often tragic and leave their family members, teammates, opponents and fans wondering what could have happened had their careers continued. Sadly, we'll never know the answer to that one as these athletes all left their respective sports prematurely.Some of the greatest players to ever compete in sports like football, basketball, hockey and baseball were forced into retirement due to an injury. Even others were taken not only from professional sports but also from this life following a tragic incident which caused their death. Be it an injury or a complete loss of life, all of these athletes had plenty left to give but a catastrophic event changed all that.For many of these players, retiring at the top of their game was their decision after repeated injuries made it difficult to compete at a top level. Legendary Boston Bruins <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/hockey-players-missing-teeth/brandon-oliver?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">hockey player Bobby</a> Orr, NBA star Yao Ming and Super Bowl-winning quarterback Troy Aikman are just a few who fall into that category. Others suffered a one-time injury, sometimes on national television during a big game, that gave them no choice but to retire. Joe Theismann, a legendary National Football League quarterback, fell into that category following what is perhaps <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/memorable-oscar-moments/ranker-film?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">the most memorable</a> hit in league history. While those players retired and often remained in the sport in a broadcasting role, others were not so lucky. Sadly, this list also includes athletes who died suddenly during their professional athletic careers. Those stories are heartbreaking, such as the up-and-coming Los Angeles Angels pitcher Nick Adenhart who was killed by a drunk driver and NFL-player turned U.S. Army soldier Pat Tillman who was killed serving his country. As hard as it is to find something positive from these career-ending tragedies, each of them have raised awareness about ways that incidents like this can be prevented in the future. I can't think of any better way to honor these fine athletes than making the world a brighter place.

Derrick Thomas

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This list of Swedish NHL players includes Hall of Fame names (and soon to be HoFers) like Mats Sundin, Daniel Alfredsson, Nicklas Lidstrom, Peter Forsberg, and Fredrik Olausson as well as some of the game's biggest NHL stars like Henrik Sedin, Daniel Sedin, Henrik Zetterberg, Johan Hederberg, Henrik Lundqvist, and Johan Franzen.&nbsp;The Swedish Hockey League (SHL) is an excellent breeding ground for future NHL stars. Forsberg spent 13 years in the NHL, winning two Stanley Cup titles as center for the Colorado Avalanche. Forsberg is one of nine elite Sweden-born stars with a membership to the Triple Gold Club, an honor reserved for hockey players who have won gold medals in the Olympics and the World Championships, as well as the Stanley Cup.Other Swedish&nbsp;players&nbsp;in&nbsp;the&nbsp;NHL include retried right wing Daniel Alfredsson, D-man Fredrik Olausson, and twin brothers Henrik Sedin and Daniel Sedin.Who are the best Swedish NHL players of all-time? Vote on this list of famous Swedish <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/notable-ice-hockey_s)/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">ice hockey players</a>&nbsp;below, giving the individuals you think are the best Swedish hockey players your support. If you see anyone missing from the list, feel free to add them so that other hockey fans and Ranker maniacs can vote for who you've added!

Börje Salming

The Best Swedish NHL Players

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Politics

Conservative celebrities - this list of Republican celebrities has over 400 celebrities who are Republicans. What celebrities are Republicans, you ask? Celebs from all walks of fame are down with the GOP: conservative stars, athletes, musicians, writers, other famous conservatives - even Republican artists. While people normally think that Hollywood is very liberal, this list shows that there are plenty of conservative republicans in the entertainment industry. Basically all Republican celebrity supporters. This <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/actors-republican-actor-and-conservative-actors-list/famous-conservatives?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">right wing celebrities</a> list includes photos and bio info. Celebrity conservatives are listed alphabetical by first name and you can sort by any column. You might also want to check out <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/famous-libertarians/mrporcupine" rel="nofollow">Famous Libertarians</a>.

This list includes both conservative celebs who have declared themselves to be full-fledged Republicans, as well as celebrities who have at one point publicly supported a Republican candidate or candidates. Most of the info on right wing celebrities is courtesy of http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Dwain/Republican_Celebrities_Page. 
This list is made up from all the famous republicans who make up the entertainment industry. So, if you&#39;re wondering who the Republican actors are, as well as any other&nbsp;type of celebrity, you can find them below.

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How many celebrities named Peter can you think of? The famous Peters and Petes below have many different professions, including notable actors named Peter, famous athletes named Peter, and even political figures named Peter. This list has every famous Peter, from legendary musician Peter Frampton to pro tennis player Pete Sampras.

Peter Gabriel, one of the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/most-famous-singers-right-now/celebrity-lists?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">most famous singers</a> named Peter,&nbsp;became a household name as the lead singer of the progressive rock band Genesis. He is also a prominent human rights activist, earning the Man of Peace Award in 2006.

Another of the famous people with the first name Peter is Peter Jackson. He is a filmmaker best known for directing the critically and commercially successful <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/lotr-movie-details-that-fans-loved/mrennie?ref=browse_list&amp;l=1" target="_blank">Lord of the Rings</a> movie franchise based off J.R.R. Tolkien&#39;s fantasy novels. Jackson became the third-highest-grossing film director of all time, his films having made $6.5 billion total.

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Best NHL Players by Team

The Philly Flyers were the first expansion team to win the Stanley Cup, once it was no longer just a league of the Original Six. Winners in 1973 and 1974, the Philadelphia Flyers still have it in them. Some of the greatest in team history, whether <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-flyers-goalies-ever/ranker-hockey" target="_blank">top Flyers goalies</a> or goalscorers,&nbsp;are also some of the most recognizable faces in the league. Many Flyers have taken home individual honors, even when the team as a whole has faltered.

If you want hall of fame players, the Flyers have them. Does the name Bobby Clarke ring a bell? He&#39;s famous for playing dirty on the ice, but with great success. In addition to Clarke, players like Bill Barber, Eric Lindros, and Mark Howe are further proof of the great players in history who have scored for the Flyers. Of course, Bernie Parent is regarded as the Flyers&#39;s best goalie of all time, though Ron Hextall also gave him a run for his money. 
 
Who are some of the greatest Philadelphia Flyers of all time? That&#39;s not an easy question, especially when you consider who has played for the team. But it&#39;s up to you decide who are the best players to have ever played for the Flyers. Are these guys the&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/15-great-nhl-players">greatest hockey players of all time</a>&nbsp;or even the&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-current-nhl-players">best players today</a>? That&#39;s up to you to decide but for now, take a look and vote up and down your favorite Flyers of all time.

Kimmo Timonen

The Best Philadelphia Flyers of All Time

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When the Colorado Avalanche joined the NHL in 1995, they did it in a big way. After moving from Quebec, where they were the Nordiques, they made the play-offs an insane nine times in ten years, and turned two of those playoff seasons into Stanley Cup wins. Two Stanley Cups is impressive on its own, but a 90% playoff showing is unheard of. The Avalanche were in fact the first ever team to win the Stanley Cup after a relocation (before 95 they were the Quebec Nordiques).To commemorate this impressive team, below are the greatest Colorado Avalanche players of all time. Vote up the best of the best and see where your favorites rank!

Adam Foote

The Greatest Colorado Avalanche Players of All Time

Greatest Colorado Avalanche Players of All Time 

List of the greatest Nashville Predators of all time. The Nashville Predators were founded in 1998 in the&nbsp;Central Division of the NHL's Western Conference. The 2013-2014 saw great players like Shea Weber and Mike Fisher, but all through the Predators's history, there have been some truly amazing hockey players out on the rink.The Nashville Predators are encouraged by the love and support of their mascot, Gnash and play at the Bridgestone Arena. Fans often throw catfish onto the ice after a goal, a nod to the octopus throwing tradition of one of the NHL's original teams, the Detroit Red Wings. The players on this list are the best of the best who have ever skated for the Predators, including Scott Hartnell and others.The Nashville Predators have yet to win a Stanley Cup, but these players are truly great. Vote up the best Predators below and see where your favorites rank!

Scott Walker

The Greatest Nashville Predators of All Time

Greatest Nashville Predators of All Time 

These are the best NHL players to have their numbers retired by the team where they made the biggest impact. Not every player in the NHL gets their number retired, it is an honor bestowed upon the best players of a franchise. Both the Maples Leafs and Canadiens have the most retired jerseys, with 18 numbers never to be worn again by players on those teams. Wayne Gretzky&rsquo;s number 99 is retired league-wide. Does that mean he will be voted to the top of this list? While all of these hockey players are great at the game, having your number retired does not automatically get you into the Hockey Hall of Fame. Players on this list that have been elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame are noted.

Look below to see all the numbers retired in the NHL and if your favorite player has had their number retired. Then vote up the players that you think played the game the best. This list does not have current players because they are still using their numbers and it does not have numbers that were retired for coaches, managers, or owners. This list is for players only and will determine the best NHL players to have had their number retired.

The Best NHL Players To Have Their Numbers Retired

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This is a list of the greatest Olympic athletes from Sweden, with photos when available. These are the best Swedish Olympians of all time who have had the honor of representing their country at the prestigious Olympic games. Swedish athletes from every era all have their place in the Olympic history books, but which Swedish Olympian is the best of them all?You can decide who the greatest Olympic competitor from Sweden is by how many medals they took back to their country, but that isn't the only factor that comes into play when considering who the best really is. Bj&ouml;rn Lind and Elin Holml&ouml;v are a great starting point for your to rank your favorites on this listAmerica, Russia and Great Britain have the most Olympic medals out of every country that has been represented in the Olympics, but it doesn't mean that Olympic competitors from other nations don't deserve accolades as well. Vote for your favorite Sweden Olympic athletes on this list, and downvote the ones that you don't think had a huge impact on Sweden. If you enjoyed this <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-olympic-athletes-from-united-states-of-america/voteable?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">list of Olympic athletes</a> from Sweden, head on over and check out this list of the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-olympic-athletes-from-russia/voteable" target="_blank">best Olympic athletes from Russia</a>.

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Ranking the greatest athletes from every sport to ever don those magic jersey numbers.

What's Your Number?

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The best players to wear 21 on their jersey have helped make it one of the most beloved numbers in sports. There is great variety across the board with players of all sports, from the NHL to soccer leagues,&nbsp;rocking the number. Deion Sanders even showed that one of the few successful and beloved two-sport professional athletes could find success with the number in the NFL and MLB.Some <a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/top-10-current-nba-players?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">top NBA players</a> with number 21 on their jerseys include basketball&nbsp;legends like Tim Duncan and Kevin Garnett, along with rising superstars Jimmy Butler and Joel Embiid. Historic baseball players with number 21 jerseys include stars&nbsp;Roger Clemens, Roberto Clemente, and Sammy Sosa. Football and hockey players also found success with the jersey number 21 as their choice.&nbsp;So check out the list of famous athletes who wore 21 and help decide who deserves to rank the highest for wearing this iconic jersey number. Vote up your favorite athletes to wear the number 21, 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-23/ranker-sports" target="_blank">best players to wear No. 23</a>.

Peter Forsberg

Peter Forsberg is listed on