Your last comment on Largent, that at the time of his retirement, he was the all-time leader in every major career receiving category, carries a lot of weight with me. His consecutive games with a reception were also a big deal at the time. Maybe that indicates how much the NFL has changed, that it wasn't quite a given that a receiver would catch a pass in a game. White receiver or no, Largent was doing big-boy work -- an averge of 16 yards a reception over his career, and he was over that every year from '77-'81.
Spencer Haywood was a great athlete and very deserving of his spot on this list for his on court accomplishments. However, his most important contribution to sports was his legal battle to play in the NBA. In many ways it broke the iron fist of sports owners and opened the door to modern free agency. All professional athletes owe him a big thank you!
Amen. It's especially prevalent given the economic disadvantage he and other Black athletes have historically faced. I had NO idea about the court case until Brian wrote that up.
TOP ONE HUNDO IS BACK! Big names up in hur! LatsgoSeaaaaattle! Also, "Amazingly, Kemp only averaged over 20 points per game once and it was in Cleveland." O.o
Your last comment on Largent, that at the time of his retirement, he was the all-time leader in every major career receiving category, carries a lot of weight with me. His consecutive games with a reception were also a big deal at the time. Maybe that indicates how much the NFL has changed, that it wasn't quite a given that a receiver would catch a pass in a game. White receiver or no, Largent was doing big-boy work -- an averge of 16 yards a reception over his career, and he was over that every year from '77-'81.
Largent was before my time. But he is revered in Seattle. Thanks for your comment. Appreciate the perspective!
Spencer Haywood was a great athlete and very deserving of his spot on this list for his on court accomplishments. However, his most important contribution to sports was his legal battle to play in the NBA. In many ways it broke the iron fist of sports owners and opened the door to modern free agency. All professional athletes owe him a big thank you!
Amen. It's especially prevalent given the economic disadvantage he and other Black athletes have historically faced. I had NO idea about the court case until Brian wrote that up.
TOP ONE HUNDO IS BACK! Big names up in hur! LatsgoSeaaaaattle! Also, "Amazingly, Kemp only averaged over 20 points per game once and it was in Cleveland." O.o
Our Ohio-native!
In my mind Kemp needs to be ranked better than 19...but then when you break it down it doesn't make sense. Oh what should have been!