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Old 05-01-2020, 09:19 AM   #3
Cobra Mgr
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Good topic. I'm going to narrow my definition of "controversial" to those who seem to have generated strong opinions from both sides of the fence.

1. Jackie Robinson
2. Muhammad Ali
3. OJ Simpson
4. Pete Rose
5. Lance Armstrong
6. Ty Cobb
7. Dennis Rodman
8. Terrell Owens
9. Martina Narvratilova
10. Serena Williams

Honorable mention: Dale Earnhardt, Michael Vick, Tiger Woods, John Daly, Mike Tyson ,Billie Jean King, Nancy Leiberman, Dion Sanders, Floyd Merriwhether, Ray Lewis, Maradona, Johnny Manziel, Michael Jordan

Top 10 Most Controversial Personality (Non-athlete)
1. Don King
2. George Steinbrenner
3. Roger Goodell
4. Marge Schott
5. Al Davis
6. Bobby Knight
7. Jerry Jones
8. Bill Belichek
9. Mark Cuban
10. Adolph Rupp

Honorable Mention: Larry Brown, Paul "Bear" Bryant, Charlie O'Finley, Rick Pitino, Jerry Tarkanian, John Thompson, Earl Weaver, Billy Martin, Lou Pinella, World WIde Wes
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Last edited by Cobra Mgr; 05-01-2020 at 11:15 AM. Reason: Why did I call Earl Weaver "George"?
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