I think the greatest all-around athlete ever was Jim Brown. He played lacrosse, basketball and ran track at Syracuse. He played professional football for the Browns.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
Going back in time, the best sportsmen ever have been Olympians.
Charles Barkley, Clyde Drexler and I used to argue for hours about who the best athletes are. I thought football players were better overall.
I don't have one specific person that I think is the most athletic person.
Mike Tyson was one of the most terrific athletes I've ever met.
I think a great athlete transcends eras.
Jackie Robinson, as an athlete and as someone who was trying to make a stand for equality, he was exemplary.
Carl Yastrzemski was the best all-around player. He could run, throw and hit. He had the ability to play a number of different positions. He signed as a shortstop. He could play the outfield, of course, and third base and first, too. He was a tremendous athlete. Mickey Mantle was unbelievable, too.
Overall, I think Michael Jordan is the greatest athlete in any particular sport. He dominated the game for the Chicago Bulls and brought the NBA to its greatest peak of popularity.
My favorite athlete of all time would have to be Jim Thorpe.
I think a lot of Jim Thorpe, the Olympian, and his accomplishments.