Greatest athlete of all time from each state - Tennessee

[YankeeVol]

Tennessee – Reggie White – NFL

The late, great Reggie White was born and raised in Chattanooga ad played college ball at the University of Tennessee. Ranked second all-time with 198 sacks in his career, White was a menace on the field and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2006.

The Greatest Athlete Of All-Time From Each Of The 50 States

 

[YankeeVol]

SI has Wilma Rudolph #1 and Reggie #3

The 50 Greatest Sports Figures From Tennessee

 

[MyBloodRunnethOrange]

My favorite Vol of all time

 

[onevol74]

I would have picked Doug Atkins.

 

[jhen713]

I dont know who it named from Georgia...but if its not me, its wrong.

 

[Biopsyman]

Andrew Jackson.. Anybody you can wear a wool suit in the swamp of Louisiana is a great athlete

 

[StarRaider]

Davy Crockett, Limestone TN

 

[VolGirl1126]

I loved Reggie with all my heart, but I would vote for Wilma.

 

[Manning Up]

This list is crap. No doubt tennis players are high level athletes (when they aren't standing around whining at the officials), but to list them over football, basketball, and track athletes is insane.

 

[G8R8U2]

The OBC could've gone pro in a few different sports... every time he picked up a ball, he eventually mastered the sport. My old man used to play pickup basketball games with him at UF, and sometimes even with some of the UF players, and he was always one of the best players on the court at any given time... left a lasting impression on him.

 

[99gator]

This list is crap. No doubt tennis players are high level athletes (when they aren't standing around whining at the officials), but to list them over football, basketball, and track athletes is insane.

If Serena Williams had been born in Tennessee, she would have a very good argument to be #1 on this list.

 

[volfannbama]

This list is crap. No doubt tennis players are high level athletes (when they aren't standing around whining at the officials), but to list them over football, basketball, and track athletes is insane.

So all football, basketball and track athletes should be listed above the first tennessee players? Lol

Tennis players are individual performers with nowhere to hid. Serenas level of dominance is insane. She is and should be considered amoung the best athletes of all time

 

[SalVolinus]

So all football, basketball and track athletes should be listed above the first tennessee players? Lol

Tennis players are individual performers with nowhere to hid. Serenas level of dominance is insane. She is and should be considered amoung the best athletes of all time

For a woman.

 

[volfannbama]

For a woman.

Bullcrap, athlete period, why try to diminish her accomplishments just because she is a women?

 

[NorCalVol67]

My favorite Vol of all time

Same.

 

[NorCalVol67]

I loved Reggie with all my heart, but I would vote for Wilma.

Her life is so remarkable and inspirational.

 

[GreyWolf1129]

Alvin York. Won a battle against the German Army, 132-1.

 

[GreyWolf1129]

If Serena Williams had been born in Tennessee, she would have a very good argument to be #1 on this list.

Greatness is more than just athletic skill. Character is a key ingredient. This is where Reggie White sets himself apart from others, as did Wilma Rudolph. Including Serena, regardless of where she's from.

 

[VolGirl1126]

For a woman.

What a ridiculous statement!

 

[UTwick]

From the state of TN and not just UT, I would also say Wilma Rufoph. Also, overcame effects of polio to become the fastest woman (in her time).

 

[UTwick]

Rudolph, sorry.

 

[GreyWolf1129]

From the state of TN and not just UT, I would also say Wilma Rufoph. Also, overcame effects of polio to become the fastest woman (in her time).

I edited my previous post to include Wilma. She belongs in the debate.

 

[PrattvilleVol]

Tony Delk has a solid resume.

 

[Mccage]

Steve Spurrier

 

[Orangeredblooded]

Bullcrap, athlete period, why try to diminish her accomplishments just because she is a women?

Ok, I like you again for that.