Something to read while hoping Ben Wallace gets traded.I was the slowest guy on my track team in high school and so I feel especially qualified to write this.
10. Curtis Conway
WR, Bears
Though
the Bears selected the former USC receiver in the first round ahead of
Jerome Bettis, it is hard to accurately judge Conway's career. Conway
stayed in the NFL for a long time, and his prime was wasted with the
likes of Erik Kramer, Steve Walsh, and Rick Mirer throwing him the ball.
9. Juan Pierre
CF, Cubs
Pierre
has been one of baseball’s premier base stealers for a long time, and
proved to be just that during his lone season as a Cub, swiping 58
bases. If only Pierre had better plate disciple, he may just be one of baseball's best leadoff men.
8. Dee Brown
PG, Illinois
Arguably the most beloved Illini player in recent memory, Brown came to Champaign
as a highly regarded recruit and lived up to the hype. While he doesn’t
have much of a pro career, Brown will always be remembered as the heart
and sole of the Illinois team that went in the Final Four in 2005.
7. Jerry Azumah CB/KR, Bears
Before
there was Hester, another #23 who could return kicks pretty well too.
While a neck injury cut short his football career, it certainly hasn't
diminished Zoom's ability to spot the best dressed Bears player after
every game.
6. Tony Amonte
F, Blackhawks
One
of the few stars the Blackhawks had during 90’s, Amonte was known as
one of the NHL’s fastest skaters. If only he had more help, maybe
Amonte would have revered in Chicago.
5. Tim Raines
LF, White Sox
Few
players could swipe bases and drive in runs like Raines, who was a key
cog on the 94’ White Sox, a team that some believe could have won the
World Series if not for the strike. While Rock experienced his best
years in Montreal, he made the most of his five seasons as the Sox leadoff man.
4. Danieal Manning
FS, Bears
He
may spell his name like a girl and have the football intuition of a box
of rocks, but Manning sure can run. It’s the reason the Bears made him
their top overall pick in the 2006 draft. One would think Manning could
be quite the kick returner, but the Bears kind of have that position
covered.
3. Willie Gault
WR, Bears
His
world class speed may be only slightly more famous than his insistence
on always running out of bounds to avoid a hit, but Gault was a pivotal
playmaker on the 85’ Bears.
2. Scott Podsednik
LF, White Sox
It
may not make sense to sabermatricians, but this speedy, slap-hitting
left fielder was one of the biggest reasons the White Sox were world
champions in 2005. After not hitting a home run in the entire regular
season, Scotty Pods belted two dingers in the playoffs, including a
walk-off shot to end game two of the World Series.
1. Devin Hester KR, Bears
Honestly,
who else could we put in this spot? Hester has impacted every game he’s
played in with the Bears, from taking back a punt against the Packers
in his NFL debut to returning the opening kickoff of the Super Bowl.
Now if they could only teach him how to successfully run a fly pattern.
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Frail guys who weigh 150 lbs frighten you?
Guys that have tattoos all over their neck and arms do. And for a couple other reasons I won't get into.
That was mean I'm sorry. I'm kinda havin a rough day here...
It
may not make sense to sabermatricians, but this speedy, slap-hitting
left fielder was one of the biggest reasons the White Sox were world
champions in 2005. After not hitting a home run in the entire regular
season, Scotty Pods belted two dingers in the playoffs, including a
walk-off shot to end game two of the World Series.
bulls get drew gooden, larry hughes, and shannon brown for joe smith and ben wallace.