Here's a list of the greatest athletes from each state in their glory days. Sixty percent of the states ranked one of the great basketball or football icons as their best hometown hero. Michael Jordan, for example, is the state's best athlete. Kentucky's state boxing hero Muhammad Ali is also listed among the best athletes. Andre Agassi and Tiger Woods are the best sportsmen from Nevada and California.
Bo Jackson
Bo Jackson is the most famous athlete from each state. Bo was a basketball superstar who broke tackles, and ran a 99 yard touchdown in the 1991 NCAA Championship game. Williston High School was awarded two state championships thanks to Bo. As a senior at the University of North Dakota he averaged 27 point per game. His basketball career was seven decades long, and he won 12 NBA titles, one as an athlete, and eleven as a coach.
Scottie Pippen
Pippen was named the Chicago Bulls' best player in the 2008-09 postseason. He averaged 21.0 points per game and 7.0 assists. He averaged 7.7 rebounds per game and 2.4 steals. Pippen, who recorded his first postseason triple-double against Milwaukee Bucks in Game 1, is the only active player to achieve a double-double.
Kirby Puckett
Kirby Puckett was a 12 year veteran of the Minnesota Twins' professional baseball team and is listed as the best athlete for each state. He was the league's leader in hits four more times, and he won six Gold Glove awards. He reached the MVP vote three times and played well in two World Series. His last season was one of his most memorable, and he finished his career high.
Scott Gomez
The NHL has a long track record of producing elite athletes. Alaska is no exception. Alaska has produced at most 12 NHL players throughout its history. Gomez is the closest. Gomez was born in Anchorage and played during the NHL lockouts for the Alaska Aces. The 2000 Calder Memorial Trophy Winner has made his home state proud.
Ricky Sailors
Sailors was a high school athlete who developed his jump shot. He then continued to hone it at college, becoming one of the few players to make a living from the jump shot in the pro ranks. His jump shot still makes a splash in the NBA today, and he is often considered the best athlete from each state. This article will discuss the impact Sailors's legacy has had on basketball.
LeBron James
There are many legends in sports, and LeBron James is one of them. He's considered to be the greatest basketball player, has won four NBA titles, and leads the Cleveland Cavaliers in their quest for their first NBA championship. In addition to winning numerous awards, LeBron has two Olympic medals and is a two-time MVP of the NBA. Let's compare his stats with the other great athletes in America.