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The List: Underrated all-time athletes

By Jeff Merron
Page 2 staff

Wednesday, August 6, 2003

On the field, on the court, they were golden -- the best at what they did, or among the best. And to this day, they remain among the all-time greatest. Yet, for a variety of reasons, the tremendous talent and achievements of these athletes have been largely forgotten. Stan Musial ... Is he too modest? Too nice a guy? Rod Laver ... have we forgotten everyone who played before Borg? Ray Guy ... simply the best ever at what he did, but not Hall-of-Fame worthy? Selecting only 10 underrated players ...

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