Settle bet - most famous US athlete, all time

[Huysmans]

Originally Posted by Belfast1933

I had a spirited discussion with my adult kids tonight and I’d love to hear from this group…

Who do you think is the most famous US athlete of all time? The most energy in our discussion included Jordan, Ruth, Ali and Serena Williams.

Who ya got??

I think most here aren't paying attention to the actual question.
It's "Most famous US athlete, all time". It's not the most famous NOW.
So there is only one answer, it's clearly Babe Ruth.
There may be others more famous now or somewhat previously, but the fact that he has been the most famous icon for what is by far the longest time, he is without doubt the most famous "ALL-TIME".
Ali, Jordan, and others win for most famous "SHORT-TIME" or "NOW".

[D. Bergin]

Originally Posted by Huysmans

I think most here aren't paying attention to the actual question.
It's "Most famous US athlete, all time". It's not the most famous NOW.
So there is only one answer, it's clearly Babe Ruth.
There may be others more famous now or somewhat previously, but the fact that he has been the most famous icon for what is by far the longest time, he is without doubt the most famous "ALL-TIME".
Ali, Jordan, and others win for most famous "SHORT-TIME" or "NOW".

What? It's a seniority question now?

Babe Ruth's got tenure over everybody else. That's a way to never lose your place in history I guess.

I don't know. I don't think so. I think that's a possible "interpretation" of the question...but certainly not in the spirit of how it was presented.

[Huysmans]

Originally Posted by D. Bergin

What? It's a seniority question now?

Babe Ruth's got tenure over everybody else. That's a way to never lose your place in history I guess.

I don't know. I don't think so. I think that's a possible "interpretation" of the question...but certainly not in the spirit of how it was presented.

What has the "spirit" of the question have to do with anything? That's how you interpret it.
Let's stick to the ACTUAL terminology used for the question.