SI's greatest players to wear the #'s 00-99

[RealRam]

Well then, to get back to the Rams players (IMO this thread could remain in the Rams Talk forum but...), how about a 'Worthy of Consideration' for the great Elroy Hirsch with number 40?

[GreatestShow99]

Gibson, Seaver and Carlton were all better than pedro. Pedro has had an excellent career, but hardly at the level of a gibson, seaver, carlton, clemens or maddux.

Odd discussion on a rams related thread.

ramming speed to all

general counsel

The slowest time of the year, general. Cut us some slack.

[rams_fan81]

You guys are talking about number 45 how about the only man to win the Hiesman trophy twice, Archie Griffin.

[RealRam]

I'm not a hockey fan, but it's without a doubt Wayne Gretzky.

Absolutely! Right on, Smizz.

Can't think of a more worthy name to don number 99 than 'The Great One'.

[Bud Light Guy]

I can't believe John Elway is on there over Mickey Mantle.

[Bud Light Guy]

You guys are talking about number 45 how about the only man to win the Hiesman trophy twice, Archie Griffin.

This has to do with pro sports, not college regardless of how great someone was in college.

[RealRam]

Another Rams number that I think is definitely worthy of consideration is 71: Joe Scibelli, OL.

Iron man Scibelli played 15 straight seasons, three more than Alex 'Tippi Toes' Karras, the Lions DT elected by SI. My man Joe was very underrated but, talk about being reliable! Pro Bowl 1968. Same player value than SI's Charles Mann, at least.


...Oh, you want another Ram to be considered among the Greatest Athletes by the Numbers?

I give you Charlie Cowan, No. 73, a steady tackle of steel that also played 15 with the Rams. Pro Bowl 1967, 68, 69. I certainly think he deserves a 'Worthy of Consideration' merit as well, equal or above SI's Joe Klecko.

[RealRam]

This has to do with pro sports, not college regardless of how great someone was in college.

Sorry Rams_fan81. :\

To your credit though, that rule /condition (Pros) wasn't stated. Good name though, Archie Griffin.

[sprtsmac]

Gibson, Seaver and Carlton were all better than pedro. Pedro has had an excellent career, but hardly at the level of a gibson, seaver, carlton, clemens or maddux.

Odd discussion on a rams related thread.

ramming speed to all

general counsel

Actually, if you look at Pedro's career stats he is on the same level as these greats. Plus he had a run with Boston that many consider the greatest run by a pitcher since Koufax with the Dodgers.

[Milan]

I agree with most of them, and as far as #99, anybody but Warren Sapp. Personally, I would recommend Charlie Sheen(Major League).

I heard about this guy named Wayne Gretzky...apparently he was pretty good.

[RealRam]

For No. 65, I agree with SI but only in this part of their statement:

Bethea heads a number that's light on stars...

That's true. But, how about Tom Mack? :r

This memorable Rams guard is also in the HOF, played 13 straight seasons, eleven of which he made Pro Bowl, that's three more than the Oiler's Elvin Bethea.

BTW, I didn't see a 'Worthy of Consideration' name for this number, the more reason Tom Mack should be there! I still think Mack takes the Greatest 65 with Bethea as runner up. And that's an unbiased opinion.


PS: Mr. BLGuy, can you perhaps lobby to bring this thread back to the Rams Talk forum?

[Bar-bq]

Why is Jason Sehorn not on this list?