No. While Bird was the superstar, McHale started out as a guy who would do the dirty work. Career stats: 9.2 PPG, 7.4 RPG, 46.6 FG% Same goes for our panel of voters: ESPN/ABC analysts Rebecca Lobo and LaChina Robinson and play-by-play broadcaster Pam Ward; ESPN writers Katie Barnes, Kelly Cohen, Kevin Pelton and Mechelle Voepel; The Undefeated's Sean Hurd; and ESPN senior editor Melanie Jackson. Look no further than his 1983 campaign, when he hauled inseven interceptions for 164 yards and two touchdowns. Career Stats with 49ers: 174 games played, 13 fumbles recovered, 2 safeties. "But I beat the bastards down and left them in the ditch." Then again, Tittle also enjoyed plenty of success in the Bay Area as well. Oscar Robertson* 25.68: 10. Age: 34 Playing on the top line with Poulin and Jenner, Nurse also recorded a goal and an assist in the gold-medal game against the Americans. 3 Michigan next week. For the second time in four nights, a team trailing an NFL game by the score of 16-3 generated a pair of touchdowns with less than 3:30 on the clock to win, 17-16. She tops the list with 60.49; in second is Sue Bird, with 42.06. In 1997, Larry Walker flipped his batting helmet around and switched to the right side of the plate after getting a look at a Johnson pitch. Her win share total is second all time. Jerry West* 27.03: 7. The final list features 10 Canadians, nine Americans, three Finnish players, and one each from Switzerland, Czechia and Japan. Not many running backs in 49ers history have had an impact like Craigs. That would all change. -- Bradford Doolittle, Team(s): Boston Red Sox (1984-96), Toronto Blue Jays (1997-98), New York Yankees (1999-2003, 2007), Houston Astros (2004-06), Stats: 354-184, 3.12 ERA, 4,672 SO, 4,916 2/3 IP, 138.7 bWAR, What he's best known for: Rocket was on a Hall of Fame track in Boston even before signing with Toronto and winning back-to-back Cy Young Awards. There may be several names on this list you dont recognize, and thats because many of the men mentioned havent played in decades. "He plays the game the way the great ones played it -- out of pure hate," famed writer Jim Murray wrote. 1 pick in 2011, Moore entered the league with unthinkable expectations. Which players made the cut? Active players are listed in bold * Indicates member of the Hall of Fame. A surefire future Hall of Famer, Hiirikoski made history this year by playing in her 14th worlds, and she continues to be a workhorse on the Finnish blueline. And his career totals could have been even higher had he not missed three prime seasons to serve in World War II. Archive. The title game is set with No. FIFA World Cup - Best Goals from Every Angle, Draw for the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023, Fansided, Gil Alcaraz IV/FanSided via Niner Noise, Fox Sports and 2022 Fox Media LLC and Fox Sports Interactive Media, LLC. She played her butt off until the final buzzer. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning), LSU linebacker Harold Perkins Jr. (40) knocks the ball away from Arkansas quarterback Cade Fortin (10) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Fayetteville, Ark. He led his league four times, including back-to-back seasons of 56. Today, our rankings conclude with the league's top five superstars. She's an active legend with her own mythology (please see "Masked Bird"), and that's pretty special. To that effect, Craig was the first player to ever accumulate 1,000 rushing and receiving yards in a single season. He slugged .744 in 41 World Series games. Alabama won 30-24. That tenacious play earned him countless Pro Bowl nodsand five All-Pro selections. Its not often a pick of that nature makesfour Pro Bowls and earns three All-Pro designations during his nine-year career. The 10th-ranked Crimson Tide beat No. Highlights: One championship (2014); third all time in blocks; all-time leader in career blocks average; two-time scoring champion; eight-time blocks champion; career dunks leader; two-time Defensive Player of the Year; two-time All-WNBA First Team; six-time all-defensive team, At 6-foot-9 and possessing incredible athleticism, Griner has helped elevate the WNBA, and her presence on the court is both inspiring and intimidating. The true architects of "Showtime" in Los Angeles, this legendary duo helped the Lakers dominate the 1980s by winning five NBA titles and reaching the Finals another three times while together. 8 in TSNs rankings earlier this year, Karvinen has been overtaken by Nieminen as Finlands most dangerous forward. Previous TSN rank: 9 WebComprehensive College Basketball news, scores, standings, fantasy games, rumors, and more Career Stats with 49ers: 12 fumbles recovered, 14 interceptions, 2touchdowns. Maybe the Sugar or Cotton. For 10 seasons, he was a true playmaker for San Francisco, using his instincts and ball skills to create turnovers and make life difficult for opposing passers. There were plenty of stars during the Celtics dynasty from the 1950s and '60s. Two years earlier, he combined a .401 batting average with 42 home runs, an accomplishment no player has ever matched. Primarily a left tackle during his days with San Francisco, Steve Wallace was a true pioneer at the position. Highlights: Rookie of the Year (2009); eighth all time in steals; two-time scoring champion and steals champion; two-time All-WNBA First Team; seven-time all-league defensive team, Despite impressive play during the regular season -- she's eighth in career steals and 15th in career scoring, producing six All-WNBA appearances -- McCoughtry has been at her best in the playoffs. -- David Schoenfield, Is Babe Ruth ranked too high? We've already revealed players Nos. While the stats dont tell the whole story, theres no denying John Brodie was one of the best quarterbacks to ever play for the 49ers. Left Wing, Japan In their first of the four, Barkley and Johnson led the Suns to the 1993 NBA Finals against the Chicago Bulls. She may not have scored another golden goal at the last world championship, but Canadian star Marie-Philip Poulin is still the definitive choice for the best womens hockey player on the planet. Final Thoughts on the All-Time Best Giants Players. The 49ers first draft pick in franchise history, Leo Nomellini turned out to be quite the get for San Francisco. Offensively, she can beat everybody down the floor, catch a tough pass in stride and finish, or hit a 3-pointer. He made receivers afraid to cross the middle of the field, often punishing anyone who dared enter his zone. Michigan QB Devin Gardner, 2013 WebText to 44202 (Msg&Data Rates May Apply). 1 team received 25 points. No reason to hedge anymore: Alabama is out of the College Football Playoff race. -- David Schoenfield, Team(s): Louisville Colonels (1897-99), Pirates (1900-1917), Stats: .328/.391/.467, 101 HR, 1,732 RBI, 3,420 H, 130.8 bWAR, What he's best known for: "The Flying Dutchman" is generally considered to be the best shortstop who ever lived, though his contemporaries usually said he would have been the best in the game at any position except pitcher. Career stats: 11.5 PPG; 4.9 APG, 3.8 RPG; 46.1 FG% Voters were asked to rank the top 25 players in the game right now, regardless of position, with major hockey tournaments weighing heavily in the determination. Thats just nutsespecially when you consider it wasnt always so easy to rack up ridiculous passing stats like it is today. Zinger Key Points. To be considered, a player had to participate in at least one of the major hockey tournaments since the 2021 world championship. 2022 Olympics: 7-3-11-14. With her 7-foot-1 wingspan and the amount of space she can cover, she alters shots and passes. Career Stats with 49ers: 7fumbles recovered, 47 interceptions, 2 touchdowns, 1 safety, 40 receptions, 690 receiving yards, 4 receiving touchdowns. However, when it comes to team success and winning championships, two are usually better than one. She also has the tendency to show up in big games, scoring both of her teams goals in a 3-2 loss to Canada in the 2021 world championship gold-medal game. While most casual fans wont remember Johnson (possibly because they werent alive when he was playing), its worth knowing his name if youre a 49er faithful. In the NBA draft, the teams obtain the rights to amateur U.S. college basketball It also helped that he had the superb athleticism to track down the ball once he figured out where it was going. You can followJeffat@jeffm401. 10-6. Traded during the 2005 season to Detroit, Smith embraced what Shock coach Bill Laimbeer asked of her: Take over at point guard and get in the best shape of your life. WNBA mock draft: Fever win lottery, all eyes on South Carolina's Boston as No. Left Wing, Japan Age: 21 Previous TSN rank: N/R Her passing is unparalleled, and her ability to read the ice and see plays makes those around her better. He wasnt a pass-rushing superstar, but he never failed to collapse the pocket. 12 Clemson (9-1) and No. Previous TSN rank: 19 Thats why No. After leading the Finns in scoring at last years world championship and being named to the all-star team, Nieminen didnt have the same impact in this years tournament. The 49ers could always depend on Wright to keep his side of the field in check. -- Alden Gonzalez, Stats: .325/.398/.579, 361 HR, 1,537 RBI, 2,214 H, 79.2 bWAR, What he's best known for: After Babe Ruth retired, DiMaggio became the icon of the Yankees. Second only to Lauren Jackson among the best Australian players in WNBA history, Taylor was a draft-day steal at No. NBA top 100 player rankings: Giannis, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant vie for No. -- Mechelle Voepel, Also receiving votes: Swin Cash, Candice Dupree, Chamique Holdsclaw, Taj McWilliams-Franklin, DeLisha Milton-Jones, Deanna Nolan, Ticha Penicheiro, Dawn Staley, Courtney Vandersloot, Teresa Weatherspoon, A'ja Wilson, Ranking the 25 greatest players in WNBA history, Brittney Griner's release met with shock, relief from the Phoenix Mercury, The hectic final chapter to Brittney Griner's time in Russia, Griner returns to U.S., reunites with wife, Cherelle, WNBA to continue support playing overseas, Joy around women's hoops over Griner's release, Griner freed in U.S.-Russia prisoner exchange, '23 WNBA slate has record 40 games per team, Sun hire Taylor as GM, promote Tuck to asst. While Clark definitely made a big impact on this franchise, we must keep in mind that one historic catch does not make a player a superstar. Then again, I doubt anyone could come up with a reason to not immortalize him in Canton. 100-26, Nos. He was also one of the first true examples of the hybrid defensive end/outside linebacker thats so prominent today. He often played offensive talent for the team, earning honors for his work as a blockeron top of his defensive accolades. Swoopes set the mark for everyone else, in every aspect of the game: from defense to offense, to marketing (she was the first to have a signature shoe), to building the league as one of its foundational pieces. Honestly, I dont think many folks would question that assertion, even with how successful some of San Francisco quarterbacks were. They also reached the NBA Finals another time, yet many believe the Lakers could have been even more dominant with the two together. Career stats: 17.3 PPG, 9.1 RPG, 2.4 APG, 47.0 FG% 25. Is Justin Verlander actually a better fantasy option than Jacob deGrom? He began a trend that has stood the test of time. Duncan was in his second season when he won his first title for San Antonio and averaged 23.8 points with 11.5 rebounds. ), G | Phoenix Mercury (2004-present) But if Tina's team lost the last scrimmage or drill, she would insist we run it back. Our countdown returns for its 12th season. Six-time WNBA All-Star (2019, 2018, 2017, 2015, 2014 and 2013)no All-Star game in 2016 and 2020Three-time starterdid not play in 2017 All-Star game due to injury After somewhat fading from the spotlight over the past few years, Kessel reminded the hockey world exactly what shes capable of with the most productive world championship of her career. They could also play, and that began with one of the best backcourt duos in NBA history. (Each panelist submitted a 1-25 ranking; a first-place vote was awarded 25 points, second place was 24 points, and so on. 25-11 and a surprising Nos. And the cherry on top? As part of Canadas top defensive pairing (with Renata Fast), Larocque recorded a team-high 20:55 TOI, including nearly 23 minutes in the gold-medal game. -- Alden Gonzalez, Team(s): Detroit Tigers (1905-26), Philadelphia Athletics (1927-28), Stats: .366/.433/.512, 117 HR, 1,944 RBI, 4,189 H, 151.5 bWAR, What he's best known for: In an era when batting average reigned supreme, Cobb was the greatest of 'em all: He won a record 12 batting titles, hit .400 three times and finished with the highest lifetime average in MLB history. "Baseball isn't statistics; it's Joe DiMaggio rounding second base," one scribe supposedly said. Career Stats with 49ers: 166 games played. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Sunday, December 11, 4:49AM. 25-11 and a surprising Nos. Christy Mathewson. No matter what opposing defenses did, there was simply no slowing Rice. Drexler and Porter made up one of the best backcourts in NBA history. Miami FL dropped out of the top 25 with an embarrassing 45-31 loss to unranked Middle Tennessee. 2022 Olympics: 7-9-5-14 Career Stats with 49ers: 300 tackles, 46.5 sacks, 7 forced fumbles, 2 fumbles recovered, 2 interceptions, 1 pass defended And yet, Aaron was not really a home run hitter. Picking the top 25 players in WNBA history for the 25-year anniversary of the league is an exercise that is equal parts fun and difficult. Highlights: One championship (2019); two-time MVP (2015, 2019); Rookie of the Year (2013); only 50-40-90 season in WNBA history (2019); career leader in free throw percentage; one-time scoring champion; four-time All-WNBA First Team, There's nobody in WNBA history quite like Delle Donne, who combines the size of a post player (6-foot-5) with as accurate shooting as we've ever seen. Instead, he was eventually traded to the Philadelphia Eagles, where his career turned into a string of short stops before ending in his eventual arrival at irrelevance. Jerry West* 27.03: 7. Find out more. -- Alden Gonzalez, Stats: .331/.417/.559, 475 HR, 1,951 RBI, 3,630 H, 128.7 bWAR, Primary position: Left field/right field/first base, What he's best known for: "He could have hit .300 with a fountain pen," cracked Joe Garagiola. As a result, he earned Rookie of the Year honors during his first year as a pro. Its not often a jack-of-all-trades type of defensive end comes around like that. Woodson handled kick and punt return duties for much of his seven seasons in San Francisco. 2022 Olympics: 7-2-11-13. Surprisingly, Young only earned four Pro Bowl trips and four All-Pro nods before his career was over. Nicknamed "King James", he is widely considered one of the greatest players ever and is often compared to Michael Jordan in debates over the greatest Career stats: 20.0 PPG, 8.9 RPG, 2.9 APG, 1.6 BPG, 47.3 FG% Tack on 10 Gold Glove awards and you have what Schmidt became: the greatest Phillie of them all. At the end of the day, Woodson brought outstanding value to the table for San Francisco. Stubblefield had some personal issues after his playing days were over, but were focused on the football here. Alabama, 4-0. The de facto ACC champ: No. Her awareness and strength on the ice continue to make her lethal in front of goal. Thoughtfully ranking the best players in the league is no small feat, and our guys take it very seriously. This debate has been percolating all season among the WNBA fan base, with a wide variety of credible and passionately held opinions. Sure, he had some spectacular catches during his career, but its almost as if 49ers fans remember The Catch and automatically mark Clark as this otherworldly talent. You need players like that on your team. And in that time, she has solidified herself as one of the greatest point guards to ever pick up a basketball. For Davis, it was all about his overwhelming strength and athleticism. WebCREATE A FOLLOWING Tribune Content Agency builds audience Our content engages millions of readers in 75 countries every day Twitter @espnradio. Taurasi hasn't won the most championships, and she hasn't won the most MVPs. While she didnt find the back of the net in the final game of this years worlds, she still finished with 10 points in the tournament, and added a shot block in the dying seconds of the gold-medal game to help preserve Canadas 2-1 win over the U.S. 1 team received 25 points. While the NFL was still figuring out how to throw the football, Brodie was doing big things for the 49ers. We've already revealed players Nos. He may no longer play for the 49ers, but hes still a dependable back even as the tread on his tires wears thin. During that span, the dominant Russell averaged at least 16.6 points in six of those seasons, while the smooth-moving Cousy scored 20 or more per game in two campaigns. Especially with teams focused on slowing Rice, it gave the 49ers No. Career Stats with 49ers: 414tackles, 43.5 sacks, 10 forced fumbles, 5 fumbles recovered, 1 interception, 9 passes defended. Age: 26 She played with tenacity and relentlessness on both ends of the floor and is the first player in WNBA and NBA history to win three MVP awards and three DPOY awards, which speaks to her versatility on all 94 feet of the court. While Thompson was absent from this years womens worlds due to preparations for medical school, she made a huge impact at the Beijing Games. Two of those came with big-man Cowens in tow in 1974 and '76. Previous TSN rank: N/R He hit from an awkward-looking, hunched-over stance, but it worked: He was The Man. 16. Im guessing he truly enjoyed life in the Bay Area. To the Hall of Fame. Though they did not deliver an NBA championship to Mavericks fans, the pair led the club to four straight playoff appearances during that stretch. Of his 303 wins, 293 came after his age-25 season. He was eventually traded away to the Denver Broncos, but still remains a reliable option at tight end with the physical gifts to be a weapon in the passing game. During his heyday, there werent many defensive linemen better than Bryant Young. A trio of NBA players top the highest paid athletes for the 2022-2023 season list. Their five Super Bowl wins and countless Hall of Famers make that very clear. 2022 Olympics: 7-8-3-11 Previous TSN rank: N/R Its been a trying year for Decker, who suffered a serious leg injury in the opening game of the Beijing Olympics and did not play in this years world championship. Before his time with the 49ers was up, he had earned seven trips to the Pro Bowl, four All-Pro honors and an eventual trip to the Hall of Fame. Wallace was a fierce competitor who made life very difficulty for the unfortunate defender lined up across from him. Katie Lou Samuelson is a hot beautiful smiling face of the basketball world. Age: 24 Selected No. NBA top 100 player rankings: Giannis, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant vie for No. Although he only made two Pro Bowls and earned one All-Pro selection, the impact he had on the franchise cannot be understated. Three seasons later, with Kemp putting up 19.6 points and 11.4 boards per game and "The Glove" scoring 19.3 a game while dishing out 7.5 assists and playing his air-tight defense, Seattle reached the NBA Finals before losing to Chicago. 2022 Olympics: 7-6-11-17 Age: 31 Without a path to the Southeastern Conference championship game, the slim chance Alabama had to reach the CFP for the eighth time in its nine-year history is now none. Montana was everything youd want in a quarterback. Career stats: 16.4 PPG, 3.7 RPG, 3.8 APG He led his league in home runs 12 times, often out-homering entire teams, and 13 times in slugging and OPS. The Sixers most recent NBA championship came in 1983. Far from it! You ask how many Barry Bonds hit, and they might have to whip out their smartphone. Left Wing, USA Our ranking of the 100 greatest MLB players of all time comes down to the top 25. After being among the final cuts for the 2018 Olympic roster, Carpenter finished with seven points in Beijing. Smith was one of those well-rounded defensive ends who just found ways to win. She can play any position on the floor, and defines beautiful basketball, with the ability to slash to the basket, dominate at the rim or step back and hit from distance. Or write about sports? In the NBA draft, the teams obtain the rights to amateur U.S. college basketball Highlights: Four championships (2011, 2013, 2015, 2017); third all time in assists; three-time assists champion; three-time All-WNBA First Team, No WNBA player saw action in more wins than Whalen, whose teams went 308-144 (.681) in her career. The hiring of former UCLA coach Jim Mora Jr. didn't inspire a ton of hope for a turnaround at UConn after four wins in three seasons, but that's exactly what has happened. MVP (1993-94), two-time Finals MVP, two-time Defensive Player of the Year, 12-time All-Star, 12-time All-NBA selection, nine-time All-D selection, Hall of Fame Championships 2 (1994, 1995) Previous TSN rank: 22 1. She can play at a level that other people can't match, even when they're at their best. Drexler and Olajuwon failed to win an NCAA title at Houston. She reminds me of Teresa Weatherspoon -- another player who belongs on this list -- in that Brunson probably could have been a more prolific scorer, but that's not what her teams needed from her. Although his time with the team only lasted five seasons, Garcia earned his place in 49er history. 2022 Olympics: 5-0, 1.80, .940 2022 Olympics: 7-3-3-6 George Gervin* 25.09: 11. NBA/ABA. Career stats: 13.0 PPG, 3.8 APG; 37.8 3FG% Well thats why were hereto determine the top 30 players in team history. Tittles time with the 49ers wasnt great. During his 13 seasons in San Francisco, Cross shined as a versatile option along the interior of the offensive line. At the 2021 world championship, she scored two goals against the U.S. in the quarter-final, the first time Japan had ever scored against the Americans. -- Alden Gonzalez, Team(s): New York Mets (1967-77, 1983), Cincinnati Reds (1977-1982), Chicago White Sox (1984-86), Boston Red Sox (1986), Stats: 311-205, 2.86 ERA, 3,640 SO, 4,783 IP, 109.9 bWAR, What he's best known for: The Cy Young-winning ace of the '69 Miracle Mets, Seaver was one of the most beloved athletes in New York sports history. Team(s): New York Giants (1900-16), Cincinnati Reds (1916) Editor's Picks. She was a bruising, strong force who rebounded and finished inside, and also was physical defensively. Our ranking, which puts the players in order, includes 23 of the same players. Imagine what could have been if he hadnt been sucha headcase. Between San Francisco and Dallas, Haley racked up a ridiculous 100.5 career sacks. Apart from the next player on this list, the 49ers may have never hada more disruptive defensive tackle than Young. Im sure 49ers fans were very aware of his presence, though. Make Your Picks. As we know, Shaq and Kobe had their issues when together, but they still won three straight NBA titles from 2000-'02. Christy Mathewson. Email ESPN Radio Shows I dont think many 49ers fans would argue his positioning. All told, he is the only pitcher to combine 300-plus wins, 3,000-plus strikeouts and fewer than 1,000 walks. The No. Still, he belongs near the top of this list due to his 17 years of service and outstanding playmaking abilities under center. Where do Trout, Bonds rank? "I never saw DiMaggio and Mantle play. Highlights: One championship (2016); two-time MVP (2008, 2013); Finals MVP (2016); Rookie of the Year (2008); seventh all time in rebounds, sixth in blocks, seventh in field goal percentage; three-time rebounding champion; Defensive Player of the Year (2020); six-time All-WNBA First Team; two-time all-defensive team, Parker's impact upon entering the league was immediate: she's the only player in WNBA history to sweep MVP and Rookie of the Year honors in the same season. However, it would be impossible to have that discussion without the "Big Train" at the center of it. 1 picks the Pirates could land, Another NL East winter meetings splash! It just so happens the 49ers found one of them during the third round of the 1964 NFL Draft. In the gold-medal game, she played the fourth-most minutes for the Americans with 18:46 TOI and was named to the tournament all-star team. Because he was essentially Robin to Jerry Rices Batman, which isnt an easy role to play no matter who you are. Michigan QB Devin Gardner, 2013 Last month, she also became the first defender to reach 300 points in the SDHL (Swedish Womens Hockey League). After playing overseas and in the short-lived ABL, she headed into the 1999 WNBA draft at age 29 still not well-known as a superstar. 1 -- plus snubs, active players destined to crack the list in the future, and more -- we present our ultimate ranking. The active career leader in that category is Adam Wainwright -- with 27. 4 TCU (10-0) stayed unbeaten, with a twist. Previous TSN rank: 13 Obviously 49ers fans know how great he was during his days in the Bay, but football folks seem to overlook how awesome he has been throughout his career. Texas A&M (3-7) is now one of the most disappointing teams in recent history, going from preseason No. Previous TSN rank: N/R Kelly said after the game that Perkins was sick with the flu and vomiting before kickoff. Previous TSN rank: 17 At 5-foot-11, she also had the physicality and mindset to be one of the league's best defenders, guarding interior and perimeter players equally well. Prior to Cam Newtons arrival to the league, Young held most of the quarterback rushing records. Maddux dominated the 1990s with pinpoint control, unrivaled savvy and a devastating arsenal of pitches, all of which traveled slowly but moved forcefully. Defence, Canada Career stats: 18.4 PPG, 5.9 RPG, 3.3 APG, 1.7 SPG, 45.3 FG% "Matty was master of them all," reads his Hall of Fame plaque. The 6-foot-9 Reed was the star of the show, averaging at least 20 points in five of his 10 seasons with the Knicks. The numbers he compiled are staggering. 2021 Worlds: 14-6-10-16 Again, not completely surprising when you have two prolific offensive players who also have decent-sized egos. Previous TSN rank: 15 The 10th-ranked Crimson Tide beat No. Right Wing, Canada 2022 Worlds: 7-5-5-10. Injury limited her to 14 regular-season games in 2009, but she was the Mercury's super-sub off the bench in the playoffs. And Philadelphia fans can thank Dr. J. and Moses for making that possible. She also missed several games at the Beijing Olympics after suffering an injury in the opener against Switzerland. 2022 Worlds: 7-1-5-6. Against Arkansas on Saturday, Perkins was even better with four sacks and two forced fumbles. WNBA; MMA; Fantasy; the Giants compiled a 73-25-4 record and won their division six times, winning the NFL Championship in 1956. All rights reserved. MLB free agency grades: Wait, the Mets gave Brandon Nimmo how much!? Fast continues to pick up heavy minutes as part of Canadas top defensive pair. -- David Schoenfield, Team(s): Philadelphia Phillies (1972-1989), Stats: .267/.380/.527, 548 HR, 1,595 RBI, 2,234 H, 106.9 bWAR, What he's best known for: Schmidt was an ideal third baseman. While her name may not have been among the scoring leaders at the worlds, she made her impact when it mattered most, scoring both of Canadas goals in the 2-1 win over the Americans in the gold-medal game. One thing to keep in mind: Without a conference affiliation, UConn is not guaranteed a bowl bid. In 2000, he registered a 291 ERA plus -- an adjusted stat accounting for ballparks and era, with the average being 100 -- that stands as the best since at least 1893. Playing with Heise and Kessel at this years worlds, she recorded nine points, including seven primary assists (fifth most in the tournament). And in 2014, a starter again, Taylor averaged 11.4 points, 5.1 rebounds, 4.9 assists and 1.8 steals in the playoffs. 2021 Worlds: 7-0-4-4 It's hard to say there is a consensus about who should own the title of "best pitcher ever." LSU freshman Harold Perkins caught the attention of the nation last week when the linebacker helped the Tigers upset Alabama, chasing down Young all over the field. Emailed daily. Saban seemed particularly happy with his team after beating the Rebels. -- Mechelle Voepel, F/G | Houston Comets (1997-2007); Seattle Storm (2008); Tulsa Shock (2011) Just to have the fans have pride in this program once again, its a great feeling.. At many points throughout her career, Becky was told she was too short or too slow. All rights reserved. How do the San Francisco 49ers greatest players of all time rank? Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Highlights: One championship (2005); MVP (1999); Finals MVP (2005); Defensive Player of the Year (1999); two-time rebounding champion; two-time All-WNBA First Team; two-time all-defensive team. Age: 28 Unfortunately, they were unable to bring a championship to Portland but did take the Trail Blazers to the Finals in 1990 and 1992. Previous TSN rank: T2 Georgia, 4-0. Despite losing her linemates at this years worlds, she still finished as the top Canadian scorer with 11 points and was the lone representative from Canada on the tournament all-star team. No. Yes, she has been the league's scoring champ multiple times, but she has also been in the top five nine times. Basically, practice didn't end until she said it ended and her team finished with a victory. -- David Schoenfield, Stats: 417-279, 2.17 ERA, 3,509 SO, 5,914 1/3 innings, 164.8 bWAR, What he's best known for: Johnson contemporary Ping Bodie said of Johnson's stuff, "You can't hit what you can't see." The majority of his time was spent at cornerback, though, a position in which he was nearly unbeatable. Defence, Finland She was one of the first who could do that in a lock-down way. The Knights beat No. Once healthy, it will be interesting to see if they can find that championship form again. She was named MVP of the Beijing Games after leading all scorers with nine goals in seven games. Career stats: 20.2 PPG, 6.9 RPG, 1.8 APG, 1.6 BPG, 93.9 FT% The 2020 agreement was also a big step forward in terms of WNBA players salary potential. Davis time in San Francisco ended ugly, as age quickly took a toll on his effectiveness. Aaron's 2,297 RBIs remain the career record, one that is probably safe for a long time to come. Look no further than the 89.5 sacks he racked up during his lengthy career with the 49ers. Team(s): New York Giants (1900-16), Cincinnati Reds (1916) Editor's Picks. Career stats: 21.0 PPG, 3.3 RPG, 4.9 APG, 45.9 FG% Bob Pettit* 26.36: 9. There were days when Van Chancellor would say practice was over. -- Katie Barnes, F | Houston Comets (1997-2008); Los Angeles Sparks (2009-11); Seattle Storm (2012-13) Anything that came his way, he caught it. 2022 Worlds: 7-1-3-4. 11 Mississippi, but all that did was clinch the SEC West for No. The routes he ran were simply outstanding, often leaving defenders wondering what just happened. The No. 6 to failing to reach bowl eligibility. The 49ers interior wreckingball wreaked havoc on opposing offenses for 14 years, and helped San Francisco field some of their best defenses in franchise history. The top ten highest-paid women in 2019 were all tennis players when a decade ago the top-ten list included NASCAR, ESPN doubled their rights fee to show WNBA games, paying $25 million a year. His rookie season was a rocky one, but it only took until his second year to entrench himself as the 49ers starting quarterback. The Commodores snapped a 26-game SEC losing streak, scoring a late touchdown to knock off Kentucky. Still, he was a prominent playmaker for three of the 49ers Super Bowl teams, earning him a spot on this list. A couple of PED-tainted superstars. Morris broke the schools all-time rushing record for both yards in a season (1,703) and career (4,392) during his time at Michigan. She could impose her will and her physicality on a game. Plus, watch live games, clips and highlights for your favorite teams! She did things that allowed Seimone Augustus to conserve some defensive energy because she was so important offensively. The only thing keeping Stewart from being higher on the list now is years of experience. Songs were written in his tribute. WebAll-Time Points Per Game Leaders. John Taylor is one of those guys who often gets overlooked. Playing on the top line with Poulin and Jenner, Nurse also recorded a goal and an assist in the gold-medal game against the Americans. She was also named the tournaments Best Defender (the first time a Czech player has been part of the IIHFs directorate awards) and earned a spot on the tournament all-star team. To this day, Mets fans of a certain age still cry in disbelief that the club traded him away. Although hes yet to be enshrined in the Hall of Fame, theres no denying Craig was one of the best, most unique running backs the league has ever seen. I believe it was his overwhelming success in the Big Apple that led to his enshrinement in Canton. Alabama, 4-0. Through the years, it became difficult to separate fact from fiction. WebFind live NCAA Men's Basketball scores, player & team news, videos, rumors, stats, standings, team schedules & odds on FOX Sports. Key links: Full rankings | Snubs | Debating our selections, Doolittle: The difficult case of Oscar Charleston. When you're talking about the GOAT, there are some areas that can't be ignored: the defensive end of the floor, championships and a player's impact when it comes to on-court history. When Aaron died just over a year ago, he was even more lauded for his presence off the field. When Pondexter was at her best, she was one of the most electric players, fiercest competitors and dominant scorers in the league who delivered some incredible postseason runs. Right Wing, USA 25. Asked if he went up to the plate trying to hit home runs, Mantle said, "Sure, every time." As of early May, James and Davis have not played a full season together. Morris broke the schools all-time rushing record for both yards in a season (1,703) and career (4,392) during his time at Michigan. Despite her young age, she became a regular in Canadas top four on defence, as well as on the power play, and picked up tournament all-star honours. Well that was Eric Wrighthe was one of the true shutdown cornerbacks of the 1980s. She missed most of Finlands first two games after being suspended for a hit from behind in the opener against Canada and ended up finishing the tournament with just four points in six games. F | Seattle Storm (2001-12) All of those abilities helped pave the way for his Hall of Fame induction in 2000. Her contributions to the league, both on and off the court, are immense. 2022 Worlds: 7-7-11-18. St. Clairs efforts with the 49ers eventually earned him a trip to the Hall of Fame in 1990. In the end, though, I didnt put him higher because his career felt incomplete. He already has won three MVP trophies and finished in the top five of MVP balloting for nine straight years, a streak that ended last season because of injury. A championship would complete McCoughtry's rsum. SIs annual NBA Top 100 is one of the most ambitious projects our NBA crew undertakes. Dana Stubblefield, DE. 25. Here's a ranking of the NBA's top teammate duos throughout league history. Oregon Coach Dan Lanning will face questions about not just his decision to go on fourth down deep in his own territory with the game tied late, but also for not using a timeout to get banged up quarterback Bo Nix on the field for the pivotal play. Email ESPN Radio Shows After winning the Patty Kazmaier Award earlier in the year, Heise led the worlds in scoring with 18 points in seven games, also picking up MVP honours. Her ability to switch with Poulin and her effectiveness in the faceoff circle has been a huge asset for Canada. She creates space with her poise and patience on the puck and has an innate ability to generate offence. He would add two more Cy Young Awards after 1969, and when elected to the Hall of Fame in 1992, he received 98.8% of the vote -- the highest ever at the time. Copyright 2000-2022 Sports Reference LLC. 1 overall, to three Finals appearances in four years without another All-WNBA contributor as a teammate. Coop, who was 34 when she joined the WNBA, came in with a refined game because she had been playing overseas for so many years. Andy Behrens, Dalton Del Don, Matt Harmon, Liz Loza, Scott Pianowski. Highlights: Two championships (2006, 2008); Finals MVP (2008); third all time in 3-pointers made, eighth all time in scoring; one-time scoring champion; two-time All-WNBA First Team; one-time all-defensive team, After winning two ABL titles in Columbus, where she previously had starred at Ohio State, Smith was allocated to the new Minnesota WNBA franchise in 1999. However, the pair did bring the city one of the NBA variety during the 1994-95 season. David Thompson, one of the top 10 college players ever, a three-time consensus All-American, played for State and put the program on the national map under Norm Sloan. She plays valuable shutdown minutes and her ability to read the game makes her difficult to beat 1-on-1. Email ESPN Radio Shows Unfortunately, his knack for being a self-center diva ended up limiting his career because teams simply didnt want to deal with his antics. -- Kevin Pelton, G | Phoenix Mercury (2006-09); New York Liberty (2010-14); Chicago Sky (2015-17); Los Angeles Sparks/Indiana Fever (2018) Realistically, there may never be a safety who strikes fear in opponents the way he did during his 10 years in San Francisco. In March 1994, Leslie's USC team lost in the Elite Eight, ending her college career without a trip to the Final Four. If Wagner were a young player today, he would be an odd sight. Left Wing, USA Join our linker program. WebPlay ESPN fantasy football for free. Six-time WNBA All-Star (2019, 2018, 2017, 2015, 2014 and 2013)no All-Star game in 2016 and 2020Three-time starterdid not play in 2017 All-Star game due to injury This pair makes the list for its potential going forward however long they are playing together in Los Angeles, that is, which, at the moment, has Lakers fans excited and believing this could lead to plenty of success. She possesses one of the best transitional games in the sport, and her skating ability makes her a threat on the blueline. But few were as or more consistent than these two. 1 team received 25 points. The production and awards dont necessarily reflect what youd expect from a tight end picked No. The next USA superstar emerged at this years world championship. Let's see somebody break that record. Obviously he was no stranger to creating turnovers either, evidenced by the above stats. After first turning heads at the 2021 world championship on the Fill Da Spoon line with veterans Mlodie Daoust and Natalie Spooner, Fillier put up 11 points in her first Olympic Games, including a hat-trick in the quarter-final against Sweden. Frazier, meanwhile, was the showman. Kobe Bryant* 24.99: 13. He grew up in the far south suburbs of Chicago, 20 minutes from the Mascot Hall of Fame in Whiting, Ind. 25. Olney: Which current stars are destined to join the list? His two best years, 1999 and 2000, came at the height of one of the highest-scoring eras in history. 25 spot. Age: 22 It amazes me how little respect Jeff Garcia gets for all he did in San Francisco. Had it not been for his ego, Owens may have stuck around in San Francisco longer than he did. 100-26, Nos. 2022 Worlds: 7-0-4-4. She finished with three goals, five points, and 20 shots in the tournament. This is everything we wanted to bring this program back to, quarterback Zion Turner said. Career Stats with 49ers: 300 tackles, 46.5 sacks, 7 forced fumbles, 2 fumbles recovered, 2 interceptions, 1 pass defended Email ESPN Radio Shows Defence, Canada Just look at his 2009 campaign, when he nearly broke the 1,000-yard mark and scored a whopping 13 receiving touchdowns. For the first time, the She has 40 assists in her career at the worlds, nine back of Hayley Wickenheiser for most all-time. One of the first true dual-threat running backs, he helped the 49ers usher in an era in which runners were integral parts of the passing game. Payton ended up winning a championship with Miami in 2006, but he and big-man Kemp enjoyed some solid success in Seattle during the 1990s. She led the Fever to the playoffs for 12 consecutive seasons; even without a lottery pick, the Fever were in the hunt every year. Taurasi has the highest offensive win share total, by orders of magnitude. As the No. Its true that all of Y.A. Karl Malone* 25.02: 12. Which players made the cut? Were building a program, and building a programs hard," Lea said. David Thompson, one of the top 10 college players ever, a three-time consensus All-American, played for State and put the program on the national map under Norm Sloan. Credit Bird, by the way, with making it a point to help elevate McHale's game, especially on the offensive end, without compromising his own. Age: 19 2022 Olympics: 5-0-0-0 In 1993, his wild pitch over the head of John Kruk had Kruk faking heart palpitations as the dugout erupted in laughter; after that, Kruk wouldn't go near the plate, striking out. Allen Iverson* 26.66: 8. Still, it all started with the 10 years he spent with the 49ers. Age: 31 Today, our rankings conclude with the league's top five superstars. Who's MJ? Kelly said. However, he spent only eight of his 13 NFL seasons with the 49ers, spending the other five with the Dallas Cowboys. The U.S. has relied heavily on Stecklein, the oldest and most experienced blueliner on the roster. Her most recent came 16 years later in 2020. WebFind live NCAA Men's Basketball scores, player & team news, videos, rumors, stats, standings, team schedules & odds on FOX Sports. Should Willie Mays be ahead of him? Six-time WNBA All-Star (2019, 2018, 2017, 2015, 2014 and 2013)no All-Star game in 2016 and 2020Three-time starterdid not play in 2017 All-Star game due to injury In 2019, Delle Donne submitted the first 50-40-90 campaign in league history, making 43% of her 3s and missing just three of 117 free throws. His book, "The Science of Hitting," came out in 1970 and is still referenced frequently today, preaching modern-day concepts such as swinging with a slight uppercut, letting the hips lead and focusing on the parts of the strike zone where hitters can do the most damage. Email ESPN Radio Shows It was all in good fun, but also an indication of how fearsome Johnson looked to anyone who stepped into the batter's box against him. WebFind the latest sports news and articles on the NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, NCAA college football, NCAA college basketball and more at ABC News. Copyright 2022 YB Media, LLC. For much of her career, she wasn't statistically dominant, but it's important to remember that she was part of those Minnesota teams that won four championships in seven years. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Twitter @espnradio. Some discredit him a bit due to his status as a journeyman in the final few seasons of his career. She set screens to get Sylvia Fowles open looks. The next two seasons were just as impressive, as he earned a Pro Bowl nod in each and a first-team All-Pro selection in one. Despite her young age, she reads the ice well and knows when to join on offence. It didn't matter how much we schemed for her. A trio of NBA players top the highest paid athletes for the 2022-2023 season list. Twitter @espnradio. He was a nightmare for opposing passers throughout his career, causing headaches for offensive coordinators on a weekly basis. Career stats: 18.7 PPG, 5.0 RPG, 3.0 APG, 2.0 SPG She wasn't coming out of the game. This may be a little high for Smith, especially considering he spent half of his career with the Cincinnati Bengals. Money. 10-6. Career Stats with 49ers: 15 interceptions, 29.4 yards per kick return, 5 kick return touchdowns, 9 yards per punt return, 2 punt return touchdowns. Babe Ruth put it this way: "Cobb is a p---k. But he sure can hit. We've already revealed players Nos. -- Bradford Doolittle, Team(s): Oakland Athletics (1979-84, 1989-93, 1994-95, 1998), New York Yankees (1985-89), Toronto Blue Jays (1993), San Diego Padres (1996-97, 2001), Anaheim Angels (1997), New York Mets (1999-2000), Seattle Mariners (2000), Boston Red Sox (2002), Los Angeles Dodgers (2003), Stats: .279/.401/.419, 297 HR, 3,055 H, 1,406 SB, 111.2 bWAR, What he's best known for: He was loud, brash, defiant, cocky and electric. 20 Notre Dame, which has beaten both the Tigers and Tar Heels. Moore would become a face of the WNBA, one of the most prolific all-around players in the league and the star of a Minnesota Lynx franchise that won four of its six WNBA Finals appearances in a seven-year span. Thats what happens when you take a look at a team thats been playing since 1946. 24 Washington, the first of two Pac-12 upsets Saturday night. The North Carolina men's basketball team dropped to No. Create or join a fantasy football league, draft players, track rankings, watch highlights, get pick advice, and more! But theres no doubt she remains a threat on the ice. To top it all off, Woodson was a strong contributor at cornerback for the 49ers. The 49ers have had some outstanding defensive backs, and Hanks absolutely deserves a spot among the biggest names on that list. Perhaps one of the more underrated aspects of their game was the physical play they brought to the court. She was the player I least enjoyed going up against during my WNBA career. So which player is the GOAT of the WNBA? 18 and Duke fell to No. -- Bradford Doolittle, Team(s): Chicago Cubs (1986-92, 2004-06), Atlanta Braves (1993-2003), Los Angeles Dodgers (2006, 2008), San Diego Padres (2007-08), Stats: 355-227, 3.16 ERA, 3,371 SO, 5,008 1/3 IP, What he's best known for: Few things in baseball are more hypnotizing than a GIF of Maddux's two-seamer. Second-year Vanderbilt coach Clark Lea inherited the streak and won a total of five games in his first two seasons. WebComprehensive College Basketball news, scores, standings, fantasy games, rumors, and more While the current Milwaukee Bucks have the look of an NBA champion, we harken back to the early days of the franchise. Consistent production was key for Perry, who was second on the all-time rushing list when he hung up his cleats. Assigned to her hometown team in Los Angeles, Leslie was a fearsome defender, a go-to scorer and as talented a center as women's hoops has seen. After starting just 19 games in her first five seasons, she energized New York and then became the face of the franchise in San Antonio, making four total WNBA Finals appearances. She helped lead Canada to a gold medal in Beijing, recording 17 points in seven games, including two goals in the gold-medal game. How should we rank players such as four-time champion Cynthia Cooper, who was 34 when the league began in 1997 and played only a few seasons, against someone like Breanna Stewart, who at 27 already has two titles and grew up with the WNBA as a goal? Absolutely not. 2022 Olympics: 7-3-5-8 -- Mechelle Voepel, C | Phoenix Mercury (2013-present) (AP Photo/Michael Clubb), The 10th-ranked Crimson Tide beat No. Previous TSN rank: N/R The above stats tell the story of a guy who flew all over the field making big plays and punishing guys who were brave enough to come within arms distance. Put simply, Gore is about as tough as they come. From No.100 to No. 11 in 2001, where Jackson was No. It truly was a long and illustrious career for Randy Cross, a second-round pick of the 49ers back in 1976. All that said, Wagner might be best known today for his rare baseball card that recently sold for more than $6 million. Suffice it say, the man had little trouble making a lasting impact for the 49ers. CNN's Kylie Atwood reports on video of her flight returning to the US. As soon as 2024, and no later than 2026, a 12-team format could be in place. In 2007, she was second on the team in scoring and rebounding, and first in steals and field goal percentage. They were not afraid to mix it up on both ends of the floor. An incredible rebounder and one of the most dominating players inside, Charles is impossible to box out or outmuscle on the glass. 50-26, Supplemental Privacy Policy for Singapore. Her career player efficiency rating is third all time, and she holds the record for the top two seasons ever. 13 Utah goes to Oregon next Saturday, both games having lost some juice. She was an SOB (said with affection). Earlier this month, the WNBA released its "The W25," as voted on by a panel of media and women's basketball pioneers/advocates. The youngest player on the list, Harvey was on the wrong end of some questionable coaching decisions during the Beijing Games, where she averaged just 3:18 of ice time. Highlights: Two championships (2018, 2020); MVP (2018); two-time Finals MVP (2018, 2020); Rookie of the Year (2016); Commissioner's Cup champion (2021); Commissioner's Cup MVP (2021); two-time All-WNBA First Team; two-time all-defensive team. He won a Triple Crown in 1956 and won three MVP awards -- and frankly could have won a few more (he led the AL nine times in offensive WAR). WebPlay ESPN fantasy football for free. SIs annual NBA Top 100 is one of the most ambitious projects our NBA crew undertakes. What obstacles do Stephanie White and the WNBA's five new head coaches face? The baseball we watch today is Babe Ruth's game. Previous TSN rank: 6 The last time Alabama entered the home stretch of a season truly eliminated from the national championship race was 2010. Catchings was the consummate basketball player and professional. Although she had a fairly quiet world championship this year with four points, Nurse was an absolute force at the Beijing Games. We were focusing on how to limit Houston's "C" Action (what the Comets called their wing pick-and-roll). Previous TSN rank: 4 He obviously had a reliable pair of hands, was a great athlete, and always found ways to make himself a dependable target for his quarterbacks. A trio of NBA players top the highest paid athletes for the 2022-2023 season list. Hornsby boasts the third-highest career batting average, behind only Ty Cobb and Oscar Charleston. WebComprehensive College Basketball news, scores, standings, fantasy games, rumors, and more Team(s): New York Giants (1900-16), Cincinnati Reds (1916) Editor's Picks. Her skating and speed are among her greatest assets. Throughout the history of the NFL, truly elite linebackers have been very hard to come by. In Beijing, she recorded eight points, good for second most on the team, including a power-play goal in the gold-medal game. No reason to hedge anymore: Alabama is out of the College Football Playoff race. 9 UCLA lost as a 20-point favorite to an Arizona team that had not beaten a ranked team since 2018. 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