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Himbo · 10-06-2004, 10:34 AM

"The only sport you CAN"T play 15-20 years is Football, for obvious
reasons. Hell, Mario Lemieux (NHL) has been playing since 1984, and he had freakin CANCER.
Many pitchers play baseball 20-30 seasons. Nolan Ryan played from '68-94. Gordie Howe played Hockey
till he was 50, Gretsky played from '77-99 (and he was definately top player for more than 5-7 years.)
Lance Armstrong, in Tour de France terms, has been the top player for 6 years.
You're arguement is quickly falling apart at the seams (at least your first part, and most of the second). "

Mario Lemieux - off and on. You can't put him the the same category as Norton, Forsberg and Iginla. He was good for 5 - 7 years. He's no longer a top player.

Gretzky - no longer a top player after 5 - 7 years. After 3 years in Los Angeles he was no longer the best, mario took his spot.

Nolan - he wasn't the best player in the sport ater 7 years. A case can be made against him.

All I'm saying is simply this . . you are not consider an athlete in my book if you can remain the best player in your sport after 7 years. Your body breaks down and younger stronger players take your place. If you can stay on top for 20 years as the BESt player in the game don't call yourself an athelete, imo.

10-06-2004, 10:34 AM	#11 (permalink)
Himbo Tilted Location: Canada	"The only sport you CAN"T play 15-20 years is Football, for obvious reasons. Hell, Mario Lemieux (NHL) has been playing since 1984, and he had freakin CANCER. Many pitchers play baseball 20-30 seasons. Nolan Ryan played from '68-94. Gordie Howe played Hockey till he was 50, Gretsky played from '77-99 (and he was definately top player for more than 5-7 years.) Lance Armstrong, in Tour de France terms, has been the top player for 6 years. You're arguement is quickly falling apart at the seams (at least your first part, and most of the second). " Mario Lemieux - off and on. You can't put him the the same category as Norton, Forsberg and Iginla. He was good for 5 - 7 years. He's no longer a top player. Gretzky - no longer a top player after 5 - 7 years. After 3 years in Los Angeles he was no longer the best, mario took his spot. Nolan - he wasn't the best player in the sport ater 7 years. A case can be made against him. All I'm saying is simply this . . you are not consider an athlete in my book if you can remain the best player in your sport after 7 years. Your body breaks down and younger stronger players take your place. If you can stay on top for 20 years as the BESt player in the game don't call yourself an athelete, imo. Last edited by Himbo; 10-06-2004 at 11:04 AM..