J.Ross: 50 in 50, #’s 30-21

Aug 22, 2018, 12:00 AM | Updated: Jan 4, 2019, 11:33 am

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Here is today’s list of the 50 greatest athletes over the last 50 years.  Today’s numbers include 30 through 21.  Debate and enjoy.

30. Nadia Comaneci

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29. Walter Payton

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28. Annika Sorrenstam

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27. Lawrence Taylor

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26. Mariano Rivera

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25. Steffi Graf

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24. Barry Sanders

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23. Lance Armstrong

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22. Kobe Bryant

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21. Magic Johnson

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For 40-31:

https://sactownsports.com/j-ross-50-50-today-40-31/

For 50-41:

https://sactownsports.com/jross-50-50-greatest-athletes-last-50-years/

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