2008 Woodie Awards
10 more jerseys to ponder and debate
Quarterbacks (Manning and Bradshaw) along with forwards in hockey and soccer among these best jerseys.
Ariy-El Boynton
Issue date: 1/30/08 Section: Sports
10. Pele
Few know him as Edison Arantes do Nascimento, but most people know "King" Pele as one of the world's greatest football player's ever. The International Olympic Committee named this Brazilian as the Athlete of the Century in 1999. He alsostarted a soccer resurgence in the United States when he first played for the New York Cosmos in 1977. Honorable Mention: Andre Dawson (MLB), Phil Rizzuto (New York Yankees) and Walt Frazier (New York Knickerbockers.)
11. Mark Messier
The captain and hero of the 1994 New York Islanders Stanley Cup Championship had a stellar career. Messier was a six-time Stanley Cup champion, 15-time All-Star and two-time Hart Trophy (MVP in the NHL) award winner. Honorable Mention: Carl Hubell (New York baseball Giants), Phil Simms(New York Giants) and Paul Wagner (Pirates.)
12. Terry Bradshaw
The best player ever to put on a Steelers jersey and wear No. 12 is Mr. Bradshaw. Few quarterbacks can boast winning four super bowls in six years. The 1978 NFL MVP passed for a startling 932 yards in the Super Bowl in his career. Member of the 1970's All-Decade, Bradshaw was one of the greats. Honorable Mention: Tom Brady, Wade Boggs (Devil Rays), John Stockton (Utah Jazz) and Roger Steinbach (Dallas Cowboys).
13. Dan Marino
The best professional football player never to win a Super Bowl is "Dan the Man." The best No. 13 was the definition of class at the helm of his team. In one season, the University of Pittsburg alumnus passed for 5,084 yards along with 48 touchdowns. Marino passed for 61,361 yards in his career; he had 60 games with 300 or more yards. He was also the first rookie to start in a Pro Bowl. Honorable mention: Steve Nash (Phoenix Suns), Wilt Chamberlain (Philadelphia 76ers) and Alex Rodriguez (New York Yankees.)
14. Ernie Banks
While Mr. Banks told everyone, "Let's play two," "Mr. Cub" is not the second best athlete to wear no. 14. Banks was the first Cubbie to ever be retired. Not only did he play for the Negro Leagues, but he is also considered the first African-American to manage a baseball team. Banks also won the NL MVP in '58 and '59. Honorable Mention: Dan Foutes (San Diego Chargers), Pete Rose (Cincinnati reds) and Don Huston (Green Bay.)
Few know him as Edison Arantes do Nascimento, but most people know "King" Pele as one of the world's greatest football player's ever. The International Olympic Committee named this Brazilian as the Athlete of the Century in 1999. He alsostarted a soccer resurgence in the United States when he first played for the New York Cosmos in 1977. Honorable Mention: Andre Dawson (MLB), Phil Rizzuto (New York Yankees) and Walt Frazier (New York Knickerbockers.)
11. Mark Messier
The captain and hero of the 1994 New York Islanders Stanley Cup Championship had a stellar career. Messier was a six-time Stanley Cup champion, 15-time All-Star and two-time Hart Trophy (MVP in the NHL) award winner. Honorable Mention: Carl Hubell (New York baseball Giants), Phil Simms(New York Giants) and Paul Wagner (Pirates.)
12. Terry Bradshaw
The best player ever to put on a Steelers jersey and wear No. 12 is Mr. Bradshaw. Few quarterbacks can boast winning four super bowls in six years. The 1978 NFL MVP passed for a startling 932 yards in the Super Bowl in his career. Member of the 1970's All-Decade, Bradshaw was one of the greats. Honorable Mention: Tom Brady, Wade Boggs (Devil Rays), John Stockton (Utah Jazz) and Roger Steinbach (Dallas Cowboys).
13. Dan Marino
The best professional football player never to win a Super Bowl is "Dan the Man." The best No. 13 was the definition of class at the helm of his team. In one season, the University of Pittsburg alumnus passed for 5,084 yards along with 48 touchdowns. Marino passed for 61,361 yards in his career; he had 60 games with 300 or more yards. He was also the first rookie to start in a Pro Bowl. Honorable mention: Steve Nash (Phoenix Suns), Wilt Chamberlain (Philadelphia 76ers) and Alex Rodriguez (New York Yankees.)
14. Ernie Banks
While Mr. Banks told everyone, "Let's play two," "Mr. Cub" is not the second best athlete to wear no. 14. Banks was the first Cubbie to ever be retired. Not only did he play for the Negro Leagues, but he is also considered the first African-American to manage a baseball team. Banks also won the NL MVP in '58 and '59. Honorable Mention: Dan Foutes (San Diego Chargers), Pete Rose (Cincinnati reds) and Don Huston (Green Bay.)
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Eric
posted 2/05/08 @ 8:37 AM CST
Messier played for the New York RANGERS, not the Islanders.
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