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One City, Four Sports, Pro "Mt. Rushmore"

Re: One City, Four Sports, Pro "Mt. Rushmore"

I’d put Nolan Ryan in Houston. I think about Pudge before Ryan when I think of the Rangers.

And yes, Ventura repeatedly irritated Ryan’s fists with his head when Ryan was a Ranger.
 
Re: One City, Four Sports, Pro "Mt. Rushmore"

Hammer said:
To me, the Red Sox are very clear cut. The conversation starts and ends with Ted Williams. I'm sorry, but Yastrzemski does not match up with Williams, and no one else can hold a candle to Yaz, let alone Williams.

With the Celtics, you have Russell and Bird, and everyone else is in line behind those two.
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Cousy. Havlicek

Philly, BBall. Dr J was great but Wilt
 
Re: One City, Four Sports, Pro "Mt. Rushmore"

Hammer said:
To me, the Red Sox are very clear cut. The conversation starts and ends with Ted Williams. I'm sorry, but Yastrzemski does not match up with Williams, and no one else can hold a candle to Yaz, let alone Williams.

With the Celtics, you have Russell and Bird, and everyone else is in line behind those two.
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Yaz was my boyhood hero, but no way he is ahead of Williams.
 
Re: One City, Four Sports, Pro "Mt. Rushmore"

dxmnkd316 said:
Kirby (anything else is absurd)
Herb
Garnett (ditto here)
Bud Grant (The KFAN bobos will probably go with Tarkenton; in realitywe deserve just a pair of uprights)
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The Kirby vs. Killebrew vs. Carew debate is quite interesting. Killer hit a ton of home runs; Carew might be the best second basemen in the history of the game, but only played slightly over half of his career with the Twins; and Kirby is my childhood hero, and led the franchise to its only World Series titles since moving to Minnesota. I would probably go with Puckett, but I don't think you can go wrong with any of those three.

As for Herb...I'm not sure where you are going with this one. His brief stint with the North Stars was god awful. I would go with Neil Broten or Dino...with Broten likely getting the edge.

I agree with Kevin Garnett. I would have no issues with George Mikan either...he did bring the city 5 championships...but that franchise left.

I like the Bud Grant pick. He is the most identifiable person with the Vikings' best run of success. If we had to go with a player, I would probably go with Alan Page. The dude is one of only 2 defensive players to ever win the MVP (the other being LT in '86).

So my Mt. Rushmore would be:
Kirby Puckett
Neil Broten
Kevin Garnett
Bud Grant
 
Re: One City, Four Sports, Pro "Mt. Rushmore"

Fighting Sioux 23 said:
The Kirby vs. Killebrew vs. Carew debate is quite interesting. Killer hit a ton of home runs; Carew might be the best second basemen in the history of the game, but only played slightly over half of his career with the Twins; and Kirby is my childhood hero, and led the franchise to its only World Series titles since moving to Minnesota. I would probably go with Puckett, but I don't think you can go wrong with any of those three.

As for Herb...I'm not sure where you are going with this one. His brief stint with the North Stars was god awful. I would go with Neil Broten or Dino...with Broten likely getting the edge.

I agree with Kevin Garnett. I would have no issues with George Mikan either...he did bring the city 5 championships...but that franchise left.

I like the Bud Grant pick. He is the most identifiable person with the Vikings' best run of success. If we had to go with a player, I would probably go with Alan Page. The dude is one of only 2 defensive players to ever win the MVP (the other being LT in '86).

So my Mt. Rushmore would be:
Kirby Puckett
Neil Broten
Kevin Garnett
Bud Grant
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Works for me. If we're not gonna go with Ron Vander Kelen.
 
Re: One City, Four Sports, Pro "Mt. Rushmore"

Fighting Sioux 23 said:
The Kirby vs. Killebrew vs. Carew debate is quite interesting. Killer hit a ton of home runs; Carew might be the best second basemen in the history of the game, but only played slightly over half of his career with the Twins; and Kirby is my childhood hero, and led the franchise to its only World Series titles since moving to Minnesota. I would probably go with Puckett, but I don't think you can go wrong with any of those three.

As for Herb...I'm not sure where you are going with this one. His brief stint with the North Stars was god awful. I would go with Neil Broten or Dino...with Broten likely getting the edge.

I agree with Kevin Garnett. I would have no issues with George Mikan either...he did bring the city 5 championships...but that franchise left.

I like the Bud Grant pick. He is the most identifiable person with the Vikings' best run of success. If we had to go with a player, I would probably go with Alan Page. The dude is one of only 2 defensive players to ever win the MVP (the other being LT in '86).

So my Mt. Rushmore would be:
Kirby Puckett
Neil Broten
Kevin Garnett
Bud Grant
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The original criteria was pick someone noteworthy. Herb is the most noteworthy in my opinion. Certainly Mayasich. If the criteria was best professional player, I would probably take Herb off. But I’ll stick with it.
 
Re: One City, Four Sports, Pro "Mt. Rushmore"

I’d also throw Nagurski out there. I am very unsure of whether he would be a candidate for Chicago or Minnesota.

Looking back at the thread title, I suppose it was professional. More interesting would be to open it up to all levels.
 
Re: One City, Four Sports, Pro "Mt. Rushmore"

dxmnkd316 said:
The original criteria was pick someone noteworthy. Herb is the most noteworthy in my opinion. Certainly Mayasich. If the criteria was best professional player, I would probably take Herb off. But I’ll stick with it.
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Well, if the person only had to have minor connections with the professional teams...then there are far more noteworthy Vikings than Bud Grant...Brett Favre being the most obvious.

Mike Modano is far more noteworthy than any other North Star...even Herb Brooks.

Kevin Garnett probably still takes it for the T-Wolves.

And I think the debate is still between Kirby/Killebrew/Carew for the Twinkies...although you would probably have to throw Paul Molitor, Steve Carlton, and Jim Thome in the mix.
 
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dxmnkd316 said:
Now you’re just being flippant and sour.
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With which selection?

Brett Favre is more noteworthy than Bud Grant. I don't really even think that's questionable.
Mike Modano is more noteworthy than Herb Brooks. Modano is probably the greatest American born player in the history of the sport.
I agreed with Kevin Garnett.
I believe there is a debate between Puckett/Killebrew/Carew/Molitor/Carlton/Thome. I would probably still side with Puckett...given the influence he had on my life...but I think there is room for debate.
 
Re: One City, Four Sports, Pro "Mt. Rushmore"

dxmnkd316 said:
I’d also throw Nagurski out there. I am very unsure of whether he would be a candidate for Chicago or Minnesota.

Looking back at the thread title, I suppose it was professional. More interesting would be to open it up to all levels.
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I can't justify putting Nagurski over Walter Payton, so that should rule out Chicago. I'll defer to others on Minnesota.

burd said:
Yaz was my boyhood hero, but no way he is ahead of Williams.
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Bingo. I started watching baseball right at the tail end of Yaz's career.
 
Re: One City, Four Sports, Pro "Mt. Rushmore"

Fighting Sioux 23 said:
With which selection?

Brett Favre is more noteworthy than Bud Grant. I don't really even think that's questionable.
Mike Modano is more noteworthy than Herb Brooks. Modano is probably the greatest American born player in the history of the sport.
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I disagree on Favre 100%. Favre lasted one season in MN and even my kids know about Bud Grant - one of which could care less about the NFL while the other is a huge fan and has a decent historical perspective for someone all of 14.

Modano > Herb if we're talking pro hockey but Broten would give him a serious run because he had a legit NHL career that started in MN, and you also can't under-estimate the, "He's one of us" factor.
 
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