Settle bet - most famous US athlete, all time

[Belfast1933]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

I think the discussion has revealed the ambiguity of the original question. Perhaps the OP may wish to clarify it.

Thx Peter - it was a pretty loose discussion so the question was not super well defined.

But I’ll try now:

If we polled all US adults today and asked them “who is the most famous US athlete in history, who would you say it is?”

Or may be better ways to tighten the question… it’s just for fun, but I think the question above is close to the spirit of my casual family bet.

[nebboy]

Biggest sport in the world by far is football ( soccer to you and me.
So I’ll enter into the discussion

Pelé - widely regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of the sport, he was among the most successful and popular sports figures of the 20th century.

[icurnmedic]

US-Ruth
Worldwide-Jordan, think shoes!

[bk400]

If we are talking about who US adults today think is the most famous US athlete in history, I'm going with Michael Jordan.

[timber63401]

Jordan. There is more people under 25 that don't know who Babe Ruth is then you think.

[Casey2296]

Originally Posted by bk400

if we are talking about who us adults today think is the most famous us athlete in history, i'm going with michael jordan.

100%

[David W]

My 22 year old son wants some love for Michael Phelps

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by David W

My 22 year old son wants some love for Michael Phelps

None given.
Jordan. End of discussion.

[Carter08]

Originally Posted by nebboy

Biggest sport in the world by far is football ( soccer to you and me.
So I’ll enter into the discussion

Pelé - widely regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of the sport, he was among the most successful and popular sports figures of the 20th century.

He’s not a US athlete