Who is/was better at their sport?

Question

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Answer 1

gretzky

he redefined his sport.  turned it from bruising physical play to speed and finesse.  defense to offense.  a much more enjoyable game.

Answer 2

Dale Earnhardt

Answer 3

Ruth: couldn't get to second base, hit into the most double plays.

Gretzky: wasn't really physical, Ok defense.

Jordan: Changes to rules in defense in the NBA made him a GOD.

Favre: Longevity made him great.

Ali: Probally the best boxer of all time the only other would be Sugar Ray Robinson

Earnhardt: I don't know much about racing.

I would have to go with a Tiger Woods for golf or Lawrence Taylor in football.