Lists about America's pastime, including rankings of MLB players by every position. 

Play Ball!

Who are the best baseball players right now?&nbsp;&nbsp;From rookies to veterans, the best MLB players&nbsp;consistently prove their talent on the field. From expert pitchers to top short stops to highlight reel catching outfielders&nbsp;these great current&nbsp;Major League Baseball players&nbsp;have made names for themselves by being better than the rest. There&#39;s sure to be plenty of debate around the&nbsp;best current MLB players. Who are the best baseball players right now? Which of the best Major League Baseball&nbsp;players right now do you love?

When it comes to the&nbsp;best current player in the MLB today,&nbsp;Mike Trout and Bryce Harper, <a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-baseball-players-of-all-time" target="_blank">two of the most iconic and celebrated players to ever compete</a>, deserve to be high up in the&nbsp;rankings, but a number of other challengers for the title&mdash;such as the defending champion Freddie Freeman who moved to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the offseason&nbsp;and the reigning NL MVP Shohei Ohtani. Not to mention other MLB stars like Mookie Betts, Jose Altuve,&nbsp;Cody Bellinger, and Jose Abreu.

Vote up the best current baseball players right now in order to move them up the list, or click &quot;rerank&quot; to customize an order of your own.

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Quarterbacks

One of the hottest debates in all of sports is over who is the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-best-quarterbacks-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best quarterback</a> in the NFL right now. It&#39;s an argument that will rage on as long as there are NFL teams. Over the last decade, the question of the best current quarterback in pro football came down to two players: Peyton Manning and Tom Brady. Both of them have dominated the league, but there&#39;s a new breed of quarterbacks who can stake their claim to being the best in the league.

Would you argue with Aaron Rodgers as the best quarterback right now? The Green Bay quarterback is a guy who was won a <a href="http://www.ranker.com/tags/super-bowl?ref=internalCrossLinking_tag">Super Bowl</a> and&nbsp; an MVP, after all. How about Eli Manning or Ben Roethlisberger, both whom have won two Super Bowls. You can even throw Joe Flacco and Matt Ryan into the mix.

This is your chance to weigh in on who is the best quarterback in the NFL right now. The key here is right now. We aren&#39;t interested in the greatest quarterback in NFL history, only the best in the current season. This is the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-ultimate-dream-garage?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Ultimate List</a> of the best quarterbacks in the National Football League right now, so pick who you think is the most worthy contender for that title and vote him up.

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These are the best NFL players to have their numbers retired by the team where they made the biggest impact. Not every player in the NFL gets their jersey retired, it is an honor bestowed upon the best players of a franchise. The Chicago Bears have the most retired jerseys, with 14 numbers never to be worn again. Does that mean a Chicago Bear like Walter Payton will be voted to the top of this list? While all of these football players are great at the game, having your number retired does not automatically get you into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Players on this list that have been elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame are noted.

On a side note, Reggie White is the only player in the NFL to have his number retired by two teams, the Philadelphia&nbsp;Eagles and the Green Bay Packers.

Look below to see all the numbers retired in the NFL 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 NFL players to have had their number retired.

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Best Athletes

When the score is tight and tensions are&nbsp;high, which athletes can rise to the occasion and use the opportunity to show that they have that clutch gene other players don&#39;t? Which quarterbacks, <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/greatest-point-guards-in-nba-history?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword" target="_blank">point guards</a>, and goalies do you want out there when the game is on the line? These clutch athletes, from many different sports, have been making big plays when their teams needed it the most. But who is the most clutch athlete in sports?

These <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/most-clutch-nba-players-today/logblobo?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword" target="_blank">clutch players</a> currently the best in their leagues, with a few that might surprise you. What makes a clutch athlete? It&#39;s those game-winning three-pointers, big defensive plays, and &quot;just when we needed it&quot; goals that earned these athletes a spot ranked here. Is Dirk Nowitzki&nbsp;still clutch? What about Tom Brady? Or do you think younger athletes like Damian Lillard have proved to be the most clutch players?

One thing&#39;s for sure, these athletes have proven to have ice in their veins and are unafraid of putting it all on the line all for the sake of winning a game, set, or match. Vote up the athletes and sports stars&nbsp;you think are most clutch below - or add the guy or girl you&#39;d turn to in the fourth quarter if they aren&#39;t already listed (and be sure to offer some examples to prove they deserve to be considered clutch).

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Breaking down the best NBA players by each position, including point guard, center, and forward.

NBA Greats

Basketball

Who are the best small forwards of all time? A small forward serves a critical role in any basketball game, whether NCAA or pro, but this list is primarily concerned with the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-current-nba-small-forwards/ranker-nba?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">top small forwards</a> in the NBA. Fans of the game know how important the small forward is: he is often one of the main scorers on the team. The small forward is also versatile, able to fill many roles for a team. Which small forward deserves the title of the best ever? That's for you to decide, with your votes. You can also add any small forwards who are missing from this list, and rerank it any way you want.When it comes to deciding the best small forwards in the NBA, well, arguments might ensue. Everyone has a favorite -- whether it's LeBron James and his incredible size, strength and versatility, Larry Bird and his extraordinary shooting abilities or a modern era shooter with amazing shooting ability like Kevin Durant. Arguments can be made that virtually any one of the players listed here could be the best ever; certainly they are all among the <a href="/crowdranked-list/the-top-nba-players-of-all-time" target="_blank">top NBA players of all time</a>, too.If you're up for more voting, check out these lists of the <a href="/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-power-forwards-in-nba-history" target="_blank">greatest power forwards</a> and the <a href="/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-shooting-guards-in-nba-history" target="_blank">greatest shooting guards</a> in NBA history, too. These are the top 10 small forwards in the NBA.

Rick Barry

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Women in Sports

Female Professionals

The best women's tennis players of all time are multiple Grand Slam champions, Olympic tennis gold medalists and simply the best ladies to ever step on the clay or grass courts around the world. These record holders hail from around the world, leaving aspiring female tennis players in the dust as they dominate at the top tennis tournaments around including the Australian Open, the French Open, the US Open and Wimbledon. That's not to mention that these famous women tennis players are also some of the hottest tennis players of all time too.Few can deny that Steffi Graf is the best female tennis player ever. During her nearly 20-year career, Graf won 22 Grand Slam titles plus was the only tennis player (man or woman) in history to win the Calendar Year Golden Slam by winning all four Grand Slam singles titles and an <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/olympic-gold-medal-winners/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Olympic gold medal</a> in the same year (1988). Additionally, she dominated both the major tennis competitions and the Women's Tennis Association rankings during much of her career despite formidable competition from other top women tennis players.Beyond Graf, the world of women's tennis has seen numerous notable ladies play the game during the years. Top names like Martina Navatilova, Serena Williams, Chris Evert, Monica Seles and Margaret Smith Court all come to mind among the best to ever play the game, as do Billie Jean King, Justine Henin, Maria Sharapova and Kim Clijsters. Each of these ladies have seen a great deal of success throughout the years and easily earn recognition as among the greatest female tennis players ever.While it's arguable whether these women are better than the greatest men's tennis players of all time, one thing is certain. They will go down, and already are recognized, as the best women to ever play the game of tennis. They hold the gold standard for aspiring female tennis players and have set that bar quite high for any who wish to follow in their footsteps.

Venus Williams

The Greatest Women's Tennis Players of All Time

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Soccer: The Beautiful Game

Who is the best soccer player&nbsp;right now? The best current soccer players in the world are leading the&nbsp;charge as some of the most iconic stars in the history of the game.&nbsp;These talented soccer athletes are leading their respective teams to championships with some of the biggest football clubs in the world, winning numerous awards and are fan favorites across&nbsp;the globe. If you were building the ultimate soccer dream team and had your selection of the elite players of today, these guys should be your top picks. Ranking the world&#39;s greatest footballers is no easy task, so cast your votes!

Unsurprisingly, the top current soccer players are also many of the top-paid professionals in the world today. The likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappe, Neymar,&nbsp;and Lionel Messi sit high atop the list and are well paid for their services, earning fees in the hundreds of millions.&nbsp;Then there&#39;s players like Luka Modric, Gareth Bale, and Mohamed Salah, who are all playing the best football of their careers. They are peaking in the sport and see little signs of stopping anytime soon. Whether it&#39;s the best players in the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/the-best-players-in-the-premier-league/ranker-soccer" target="_blank">Premier League</a>, <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-players-in-la-liga-right-now/ranker-soccer?ref=profile_pub" target="_blank">La Liga,</a> <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-ligue-one-players-right-now/ranker-soccer?ref=profile_pub" target="_blank">Ligue 1</a>, <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-serie-a-players-right-now/ranker-soccer?ref=profile_pub" target="_blank">Serie A</a>, the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-bundesliga-players-right-now/ranker-soccer?ref=profile_pub" target="_blank">Bundesliga</a>, <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/the-best-players-in-mls/ranker-soccer" target="_blank">Major League Soccer</a>, or elsewhere around the globe, all the top soccer stars right now are on this list.

Which soccer players are impressing you right now? Who do you think are the best current football players? Vote for your favorites or re-rank this list of the best current soccer players below. The players in the top 10 can be considered the most popular players in the world. When you&#39;re done, head over and rank the best soccer players of all time too!

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The greatest power forwards in NBA history are listed here on this list of the best power forwards of all time, ranked by loyal NBA fans. The list of top <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-current-nba-power-forwards/ranker-nba?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">NBA power forwards</a> ever rank among the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-top-nba-players-of-all-time">top NBA players ever</a> and includes some of the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/top-10-current-nba-players">best current NBA players</a>.What makes a great power forward? The best power forwards are quick, versatile, hard-working, rebound and shooting machines. They can sink shots from near and far, and they do it all while making their acts of extreme athleticism seem effortless. But when it comes down to choosing the top power forward from a pool that includes Karl Malone, Kevin Garnett, and Tim Duncan, is it even possible to single out one athlete as the greatest power forward in NBA history?Who are the best power forwards in NBA history? What skills do the greatest power forwards have? Are power forwards the best players in the NBA? This greatest power forwards list takes the opinions of NBA fans and attempts to name one man the greatest NBA power forward in history. If your favorite NBA player isn't on the list, make sure to add him so others can vote for him in the quest to pick the best power forward ever.

Pau Gasol

The Greatest Power Forwards in NBA History

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List of the greatest NBA basketball players of all time who never won a championship ring. Though winning a championship is the ultimate goal of any team in any league, often circumstances conspire to keep even the most elite athletes from actually making it to that pinnacle of achievement. Thus, it has become a known and accepted truth that there must be other ways to measure the greatness of a basketball icon other than counting up their actual championship record. A number of lesser players whose names have been all but forgotten to history have collected more rings than legends like Charles Barkley, Patrick Ewing, and Reggie Miller.But what other measurements can be used to evaluate the dominance of a given player, if not by the rings on their fingers? Perhaps participation in NBA All Star competitions? Their central importance to a particular team or city? It'd be hard to argue against the greatness of six-time NBA All Star Shawn Kemp, nor to deny his integral position on the '90s Seattle Sonics. Yet in may ways because of the dominance of Michael Jordan's Bulls dynasty, Kemp was never part of a championship team.&nbsp;Below, vote for your favorite players who never managed to clinch a championship victory. And if you think a key player has been left off the list, add them by making your own re-ranked version. Thanks to your votes, we'll create a list of the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/top-current-nba-players?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best NBA players</a> without a ring.

Allen Iverson

The Best NBA Players With No Championship Rings

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Votable lists that rank the top players to ever play on each team in the National Hockey League.

Best NHL Players by Team

Hockey

The Carolina Hurricanes, based out of Raleigh, North Carolina, settled there in 1997 after a previous life as the New England Whalers from 1972-1979, and then the Hartford (Connecticut) Whalers from 1979-1997. The Canes have three division championships, two conference championships, and one Stanley Cup victory, in 2006.Below are the greatest Carolina Hurricanes of all time. Vote up the best of the best and see where your favorite Canes rank!

Erik Cole

The Greatest Carolina Hurricanes of All Time

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Boxing: The Perfect Sport

Combat Sports

This list of the best boxers of all time is ranked by boxing fans worldwide. The goal is to determine the greatest boxers ever. The list establishes individual rankings of specific boxers and helps answer the question, &quot;<a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-boxers-of-the-20th-century/ranker-sports?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Who is the greatest boxer</a> of all time?&quot; This list includes some real legends of the boxing world.

Who are the best boxers of all time? Anyone can vote on the greatest&nbsp;boxers of all time, which means these boxers are truly fan favorites. From Olympic legends like Sugar Ray Leonard to sports idols like Muhammad Ali, there are numerous choices to examine when contemplating the question of who is the greatest boxer of all time. Vote now to help determine the greatest pound for pound boxers of all time.

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These are the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/top-10-current-nba-players?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best NBA players</a> to&nbsp;have their&nbsp;numbers retired by the team where they made the biggest impact. Not every player in the NBA gets their number&nbsp;retired, it is an honor bestowed upon the best players of a franchise. The <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/retired-boston-celtics-numbers/ranker-sports" target="_blank">Boston Celtics have the most retired jerseys</a>, with 24 numbers never to be worn again by a Celtics player. Does that mean that Larry Bird will make it to the top of the list? While all of these basketball players are great at the game, having your number retired does not automatically get you into the Basketball Hall of Fame. Players on this list of <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/retired-atlanta-hawks-numbers/ranker-sports?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">NBA retired numbers</a>&nbsp;that have been elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame are noted. There are also no numbers in the NBA that have been retired league-wide,&nbsp;unlike the MLB and NHL. That being said, this list does have the greatest basketball players of all time.

Look below to see all the numbers retired in the NBA&nbsp;and&nbsp;if your favorite player has had their number retired. Then vote up the players that you think played the game the best. Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant obviously come to mind but did you know that Kobe Bryant had both his numbers, 8 and 24, retired by the Los Angeles&nbsp;Lakers in his honor? This list does not have current players because they are still using their numbers and it does not have numbers&nbsp;that were retired for coaches, managers, or owners. This list is for players only and will determine the best NBA players to have had their number retired.

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The Best NBA Players To Have Their Numbers Retired

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

What's Your Number?

The best players to wear 69 as their jersey numbers are sprinkled across all major sports. It has been a popular jersey number for decades with successful&nbsp;athletes across the board, whether they are jokesters, newbies, or NFL linemen. Top MLB players with number 69 jerseys include Bronson Arroyo and Jordy Mercer, who are among the few in baseball to take on a tricky number.&nbsp;Many football stars have had success with the number as well with Jared Allen and Keith Sims thriving with the number 69 in the NFL. Hockey isn't too far behind with quite a few top stars rocking the number in NHL history, but surprisingly, no basketball player in NBA history has ever worn the #69.So check out the list of famous athletes who wore 69 and help decide who deserves to rank the highest for wearing this iconic jersey number. Vote up your favorite athletes to wear the number 69.

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The Best Athletes Who Wore 69

List of the greatest St. Louis Blues players of all time. Nobody has the blues when these Blues&nbsp;are skating. When Brendan Shanahan or David Backes put on their skates, the crowds would go wild. Hockey fans have united and voted on the list below to rank the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-current-nhl-players?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best hockey players</a> to ever play for the St. Louis Blues as the best of the best, whether <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-blues-goalies-ever/ranker-hockey" target="_blank">top Blues goalies</a> or goalscorers. You can see current NHL stars play at St. Louis Blues games at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis, Missouri.

Members of the Central Division of the Western Conference, the team was named after a song called &quot;Saint Louis Blues,&quot; by W.C. Handy. Founded in 1967, the Blues are the oldest existing team in the entire league to never win the Stanley Cup. However, they do have some impressive records, like making the playoffs every single year from 1980 to 2004, the third longest streak in the history of pro sports in North America.

Vote up the best St. Louis Blues hockey players below and see where your favorites rank!

Brian Sutter

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These are the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/top-50-current-best-baseball-players?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best MLB players</a> to have their numbers retired by the team where they made the biggest impact. Not every player in the MLB gets their number retired, it is an honor bestowed upon the best players of a franchise. The Yankees have the most retired jerseys, with 22 numbers never to be worn again by a Yankees player. Does that mean that Babe Ruth&nbsp;or another Yankee&nbsp;will make it to the top of the list? While all of these baseball players are great at the game, having your number retired does not automatically get you into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Players on this list that have been elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame are noted. The one MLB retired number that is effective league-wide is Jackie Robinson&rsquo;s number 42. Every player, manager, and coach wears the number 42 on Jackie Robinson Day, April 15. 
 
Look below to see all the numbers retired in the MLB 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 MLB players to have had their number retired.

The Best MLB Players To Have Their Numbers Retired

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Breaking down the best NFL players by their position, including quarterbacks, wide receivers, and linebackers.

The Best NFL Positions

The greatest NFL punters of all time are those best at the punting position yet get some of the least recognition of all football player positions. These talented punters hold numerous NFL punting records, are the best to ever punt in the history of professional football and have made big plays when their team needed it the most yet not a one of these stars have found their way into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.Ray Guy is a great example of a player who should be in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Guy topped 44,000 punting yards over his career between 1,000 punts Jeff Feagles, who punted for an all-time best 1,713 punts over 12 seasons to lead all others in NFL history with 71,211 yards.Moving into modern punting leaders, Shane Lechler, Nick Harris, Brian Moorman, Thomas Morstead and Bryan Anger are all among the elite. They also happen to make up the yards per punt all-time leaders with Anger at the top with an average of 47.8 yards per punt so far in his young career.Who's the best punter in NFL? So even though these men with the golden feet may never get the recognition that other stars get, they are still the best to ever do what they did and for that they should be respected. Vote for the punters you think are the all time best below, add any not listed or re-rank this list of the best NFL punters ever. When you're done, go vote for the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/top-25-greatest-linebackers-of-all-time" target="_blank">best NFL linebackers ever</a> and the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/top-25-greatest-tight-ends-of-all-time" target="_blank">greatest NFL tight ends of all time</a>.

Pat McAfee

The Greatest NFL Punters of All Time

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When it comes to the top NBA players of all time, there&#39;s plenty of speculation and room for debate, though many may not think so. Though Michael Jordan is easily considered the greatest player ever, some may say players like Kobe&nbsp;Bryant, LeBron James, or Kevin Durant give him a run for his money. Who are the best NBA players? This list includes the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/top-current-nba-players?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best basketball players</a> in NBA history, along with the top basketball players today.

Anyone can vote on the best NBA players here, which means these players are truly fan favorites. NBA fans can even add their own rankings to this list. Whether they have a famous jumper that just won&#39;t quit or ball-handling skills that leave their opponents spinning, these top 100 NBA players rule the hoop and the hardwood, and this list is a celebration of those skills. This list should answer who is the top 100, top 10, and best NBA player ever.&nbsp;

If you&#39;ve ever asked, &quot;Who&#39;s the greatest basketball player of all time?&quot;,&nbsp;look no further. Ranked by votes from thousands of fans, this list features the all time&nbsp;NBA GOATs, including Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Magic Johnson, Julius Erving, Wilt Chamberlain, and Larry Bird. Vote up the best basketball player ever, and those who follow close behind. Then head over and vote on <a href="/list/best-nba-players-2010s/ranker-nba" target="_blank">the best NBA players of the 2010s</a>.

Bill Russell

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Whether you call it soccer or football, this extensive&nbsp;list of the greatest soccer players of all time is ranked by&nbsp;fans worldwide. 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> ever? The goal is to determine the greatest footballers to ever play the game. The list establishes individual rankings of specific soccer players and helps answer the question, &quot;Who is the best soccer player in the world?&quot; This list includes some of the most <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/notable-footballer_s)/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">famous soccer players</a> in the world, but fame doesn&#39;t necessarily determine talent.

Though many more people are exposed to <a href="/list/best-current-soccer-players/ranker-sports" target="_blank">top soccer players</a> during major international events like the Olympics or the World Cup (or even UEFA&#39;s European tournaments), there are numerous soccer/football leagues around the world made up of thousands of professional athletes. Any of these good soccer players are eligible for the list, even if they are mainly well known in certain regions or nations. In America, other than that nation&#39;s own Major League Soccer league, the English Premier League and its athletes are most likely to be popular, recognizable, and familiar.

Vote up the world&#39;s best soccer players in the world who deserve to be in the top 10 in football history.

Ronaldinho

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The Greatest Athletes Ever

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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Who are the best quarterbacks of all time? That is a question that experts have been tackling since the NFL first started in the 1920s. Defining who the best quarterback of all time&nbsp;isn&#39;t easy since every fan has a different criteria that defines who is the best NFL quarterback. If you like championships, then famous quarterbacks like Joe Montana, Johnny Unitas, Tom Brady, Terry Bradshaw, Peyton Manning,&nbsp;and Bart Starr are clearly top 10 QBs. If you like gaudy numbers then you&#39;re more likely to be a fan of Dan Marino&nbsp;and Brett Favre as top ten choices.

The top quarterbacks of all time are known for their excellent skills and leadership on the field. The quarterback position is the most important in football. The position entails being a coach on the field who can call and adjust plays on a whim and being able to dissect the defensive coverage by taking a peek at what they&#39;re showing, all while having the ability to avoid the oncoming pass rush and make accurate throws. Sounds easy right? These gentlemen, who are considered the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-quarterbacks-in-the-nfl-right-now?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best NFL quarterbacks</a>&nbsp;of all time, have the rare ability to do all of these things in a matter of seconds.

Vote for whoever you think should get the title of best quarterbacks in NFL history. If you see someone who is missing, feel free to add them to this ultimate list of the best NFL quarterbacks of all time.&nbsp;

Ken Stabler

The Best Quarterbacks Of All Time

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This list of the greatest male tennis players of the Open Era includes some of the most iconic names in men's tennis. Who are the best male singles tennis players since the game became open (professionals included) in 1968? Some might argue that Roger Federer is, without question, one of the best - if not *the* best men's tennis player of all time. Disagree? That's totally fine, just cast your votes as you see fit and, if you want, you can also re-rank this list in any order you like.

Any list of great male tennis players of the Open Era should include many of the players on this list of the <a href="/crowdranked-list/greatest-mens-tennis-players-of-all-time" target="_blank">greatest men's tennis players of all time</a>. And debates can certainly get interesting. Nadal vs. Federer is a pretty epic debate, for example. Sure, Nadal may rule the clay courts, but where does he stack up in the bigger picture, especially against the likes of Pete Sampras, Jimmy Connors, John McEnroe and Bjorn Borg?

Does Novak Djokovic deserve to be listed here? He's arguably one of the <a href="/list/the-top-current-men-and-_39_s-tennis-players/ranker-sports" target="_blank">top current men's tennis players</a>. Andy Murray? Same situation. It's hard to know for sure where these younger players will rank in the annals of tennis history, but it's sure hard to argue they aren't some of the best. 

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Patrick Rafter

The Greatest Male Tennis Players of the Open Era

Greatest Male Tennis Players of the Open Era

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Who are the greatest men&#39;s tennis players of all time? When you&#39;re talking about the best players over a period of decades in any sport, the list is probably going to be long, and highly debatable. This list includes some of the greatest male tennis players to ever step on the court. And yes, they include those who played pre-1968, though many listed here are among the <a href="/list/greatest-male-tennis-players-of-the-open-era/siege" target="_blank">greatest male tennis players of the open era (post-&#39;68)</a>. Vote for the best, vote down any players you don&#39;t think deserve a spot up top and of course, feel free to rerank this list however you want. Any list of outstanding male tennis players should include names like Roger Federer, John McEnroe, Rafael Nadal and Bj&Atilde;&para;rn Borg&mdash;as these guys are easily the top tennis players. Debate about who gets the number one spot might get heated, but all of us probably agree that the names listed here should be considered among the best, and in some cases, some of the <a href="/crowdranked-list/best-athletes-of-all-time" target="_blank">greatest athletes of all time</a>, regardless of sport. Now that you&#39;ve perused this list of the greatest men&#39;s tennis players ever, why not vote for the ladies on this list of the <a href="/crowdranked-list/top-10-greatest-women_s-tennis-player_s-of-all-time" target="_blank">greatest women&#39;s tennis players of all time</a>, too?

The Greatest Men's Tennis Players of All Time

Best Men's Tennis Players of All Time

Who are the best wing players in the NBA today? This list includes some of the <a href="/crowdranked-list/the-top-nba-players-of-all-time" target="_blank">top NBA players of all time</a>. These wings have incredible talent at their position on the court, and they&#39;re always a huge threat. The thing about being a great NBA wing player is this: A player has to be amazingly versatile. They must be a great shooter and a great passer. They have to get the whole picture at all times, anticipating the best options, often in crunch time situations.

For this reason, several notable names on this list of great wing players are also among the <a href="/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-offensive-players-in-nba-history-" target="_blank">greatest offensive players in NBA history</a>. They are, quite honestly, often human highlight reels like Kevin Durant, LeBron James, and Kawhi Leonard.&nbsp;

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Andre Iguodala

The Best Current Wing Players in the NBA

The Best NBA Wing Players Right Now, Ranked By Fans

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Who are the best closers in baseball history? The players on this list shut down late innings with both class and style. Many of them are/were considered the best in the bullpen -- and among the <a href="/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-baseball-players-of-all-time" target="_blank">greatest baseball players of all time</a>, for that matter. Some are still playing, but others have officially retired from Major League Baseball. Enjoy this list of the top closing pitchers, vote for the closers you think are the greatest to ever hit the mound, and feel free to re-rank this list in any order you see fit.

The best relief pitchers ever in baseball have one thing in common: They get the job done. When a closer takes the mound, it's crunch time. Often, the closer has the awesome responsibility of helping his team hold a narrow lead. One run could change the outcome, and the relief pitcher has to make sure no one hits him. There is a reason why closers are the highest paid relief players on the team, after all.

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