The best athlete to wear number 33 is Tony Dorsett. The Pennsylvania native and Heisman trophy winner in 1976 was the 1st draft pick by the Dallas Cowboys in 1977. He went on to be one of the best running backs in NFL History. He led the Cowboys in rushing yards and touchdowns in is rookie season, despite not starting until the 10th game of the season. He was a four time pro-bowler, playing in two Super Bowls and five NFC championship games. Tony rushed for 12, 739 yards in his career. Tony set a record for a touchdown from scrimmage with a 99-yard scoot against the Vikings during a Monday night game. (photo courtesy of allposters.com)
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Very solid perspective. I think that among the "33's" Dorsett was one of the most impressive. It also helps that I am a Cowboy fan and that someone recognizes excellence.
ReplyDeletePatrick Roy was the best goalie in the history of the NHL. I think that stumps Dorsett being simply a great back. My vote would have been for Roy, even though I liked Dorsett and I am a Cowboys fan.
ReplyDeleteKareem Abdul-Jabbar should have taken this easily. All-time scoring leader; 6 time champion; 6 time MVP. TD was great but I'm not sure he'd even be the 6th best running back to ever play in the NFL.
ReplyDeleteNo love for the greatest goalie in the History of the NHL, Patrick Roy?
ReplyDeleteLARRY BIRD....NO QUESTION ABOUT IT
ReplyDeletei knew this would be debated... but tony dorsett? .... larry legend or kareem are the obveous choices... but the poll makers hate baseketball
ReplyDeletePatrick Roy was great. The Birdman was grand! Kareem, 6 world championships! 20 years in the league as a player! And,"OH MAN< THAT SKYHOOK!!!!!"
ReplyDeleteI'm going to have to go with the Indiana farm kid on this one!!
ReplyDeleteYep, this one needs to be changed to either Roy or Bird or even Abdul-Jabar...They all eclipse Dorsett in accomplishment and athleticism.
ReplyDeleteAnother great number - Bird, Kareem, Roy, Dorsett, Probably in that order.
ReplyDeletethat's because basketball sucks!
ReplyDeleteThe Freakin Hick from French Lick
ReplyDeleteBird, Kareem, even Ewing over Dorsett. This is by far and away the worst one on here. What were they thinking?
ReplyDeleteDefinitely Bird or Kareem. TD was only the 3rd or 4th best back in the NFL when he was playing, and doesn't even make the top 20 now.
ReplyDeleteThe great LARRY BIRD jersey 33!!!!
ReplyDeleteWow! If it's not a Yankee or a Cowboy it's rare...Choose with your head, not your heart.
ReplyDeleteLarry Bird for sure! ! !
If ya ain't got an MVP award ya don't belong above others that do! Kareem-6, Parick Roy-3, Bird-3, and let's not forget Larry Walker-1. The original T.D.-0. Dorsett is great not legandary. He is #4 at best in this group. No I don't think Walker is up there either, just proving a point.
ReplyDeleteit should definitely be either bird, roy, or kareem. at least they were the best on their respective teams. On TD's Cowboys, their linemen could have been the best players on that team. they had randy white, ed "too tall" jones, and jim jeffcoat. they even had danny white (QB) and d.pearson (WR). i don't think he was the MVP for the team. he's not Emmitt Smith, who is the best running back in Dallas Cowboy History.
ReplyDeleteKareem, Bird, Roy. Dorsett? Get real.
ReplyDeleteKareem over Bird easily. Lew Alcindor won 3 NCAA titles and his freshmen team beat the defending NCAA champion -UCLA varsity. Dunking was outlawed by the NCAA because of Alcindor.
ReplyDeleteCareer wise, Kareem's Lakers were the team of the 1980s to the second best Celtics. Kareem had Magic, but Bird had McHale and Parish (both teams were stacked. Kareem also won a championship with the Bucks. And if we get into stats, no question it's Kareem.
A a Cowboy fan I love TD, but he is not in the same class as Kareem.
Roy, Bird, or Kareem
ReplyDeleteJust as impressive a list as 32
I think I'd have to go with Patrick Roy on this one, I mean he probably hasn't heard about this anyways with all of those rings in his ears and all.
ReplyDeleteDorsett isn't even the best NFL athlete to wear 33.
ReplyDeleteMaybe stats were researched; but not history.
Sammy Baugh, QB #33 - originated the position we still watch today.
And back in the day, when men played both ways, he held NFL season records for pass yards, interceptions, and punting. One of 3 (I believe) to ever win the little known (now impossible to accomplish) NFL Triple Crown - to have an offensive, defensive, and special teams record in the same season. Also, he still holds NFL record for CAREER average punt distance (51.4 yards) - which has stood for nearly 60 years!
If we are going to compare football #33's to the basketball #33's at least make it close.
ESPN says Abdul-Jabbar and Bird are better athletes but I think its debatable.
Dorsett didnt even make the list... Nice try cowboys fans (sorry had to say it).
http://espn.go.com/sportscentury/athletes.html
honus wagner
ReplyDeletehonus wagner good choice
ReplyDeleteLew Alcindor and his pal Kareem Abdul Jabbar were the best number 33s and perhaps the basketball players ever.
ReplyDeleteScottie Pippen should be in the conversation.
ReplyDeletegreats:baugh, kareem, bird./ very, very good: pippen, roger craig, dorsett. (dorsetts claim to fame a 99 yard td against a vikings team that had the game in hand-watch the replay, he only had to avoid two defenders.)
ReplyDeletehow did kareem not win this?
ReplyDeletebird was a great player, he could beat you by himself, someone have to get the ball to kareem. both were unstoppable in their zone, i just prefer birds killer instinct over kareems grace in this case. i loved watching roy, but not even close to celtics lakers
ReplyDeletedorsett might be top 5 ...
Let's not forget Eddie Murray. 500 HR's 3000 hits and RBI machine
ReplyDeletePatrick Ewing! HELLO.
ReplyDeleteAL BUNDY, Polk High, 4 touchdowns in a single game!
ReplyDeleteBut seriously Larry Bird and Patick Roy are great players who have worn number 33.
Patrick Roy, KAREEM, Larry Bird, then MAYBE Dorsett
ReplyDeleteCliff Lee deserves to be on the list
ReplyDeleteRoger Craig, the first 1,000 yards rusher and receiver
ReplyDeleteI'm a Cowboy fan and I loved watching him paly. He was great and he was exciting but I would have to agree the Kareem and Bird should be ahead of Tony on this list. I don't follow Hocky.
ReplyDeleteDudes, It is Bird without question homies.
ReplyDeleteCeltics
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About as legendary a jersey as it gets.
And good call on Patrick Roy.
I used to love Dorsett and he was a great player but no; not compared to Bird, Roy and Kareem.