Do you buy the list of Philadelphia’s greatest athletes which Philly.com had on line yesterday?¬† Some of the results surprised me and I think some of it will surprise you as well. According to the site, Mike Schmidt’s name appeared on 60% of the ballots.
Schmidt wasn’t loved by Philly fans during his years in the Phillies uniform but they seem to warming up to him as the years pass.¬† I don’t see why the fans ever had a problem with him.
Wilt Chamberlain was second on the list and appeared on 49% of the ballots.¬† Chamberlain’s name isn’t as strong with the youngsters, but his records in the NBA seem to be unbreakable.¬† As Sonny Hill always says, “Wilt changed the game”.
Julius “Dr. J” Erving was next up by appearing on 39% of the ballots.
I would have Chamberlain at the top of my list.  What about you?  Who would be at the top of your list?
Greatest Philadelphia Athlete Of All-Time
Mike Schmidt – 60%
Wilt Chamberlain – 49%
Julius Erving – 39%
Steve Carlton – 27%
Bobby Clarke – 24%
Reggie White – 23%
Bernie Parent – 15%
Brian Dawkins – 13%
Chuck Bednarik – 10%
Richie Ashburn – 8%
Allen Iverson – 5%
Randall Cunningham – 3%
Eric Lindros – 2%
Mose Malone – 2%
Donovan McNabb – 2%
Robin Roberts – 1%
Ron Jaworski – 1%
Bill Barber – 0%
It has to be Mike Schmidt. Over 500 hr’s, 2-3 mvp’s, countless gold gloves and got us a ring in ’80. Best 3rd baseball EVER, EVER, EVER to play the game! Philly is a passionate city, were just not always on time. Mike Schmidt Rulz!!!!!!!!!!!!
Damn…I mean, I was as frustrated with McNabb’s tenure here as anybody but the guy needs to be higher on this list, right?
Where’s Ross Lonsberry, Reggie Leach,LArry Bowa, Bill Bergey,WIlbert Montgomery,Harold Carmichael, Tug McGraw,Bob Boone,Larry Christienson,Dick Ruthven,Denny Doyal,Garry Madox,
Simon Nolet,Dave Shultz,Don Saleski,Joe and JImmy Watson,Barry Ashe,Bob Kelly,ORest Kindrachuck,Brian Propp,Steve Kerr,Rick Macleish,Tom Bladon,Bob Dailey,Guy Morris,Stan Walters,
Leon Harris,Wes Hopkins,Andre Waters,Eric Allen,Jerry Sizemore,Tommy MacDonald,Bill Bradley,
Mel Tomm.John Reeves,Ben Hawkins,John Bunting,Bobby Taylor,Billy Cunnigham,Hal Greer,Billy Cunningham,Bobby Jones, Joe Bryant,Darryl Dawkins,Andrew Toney,Maurice Cheeks,Mac Ivaroni,
Charles Barkley,Steve Mix,Doug COllins,Mike Gminski,Leo Rautins,jJOhnny Dawkins,Dave Cash,Von Hayes, Garry Matthews,Lance Parrish,Tim MCCarver,Randly Lerch,Ken Brett,Dave Bell,Mike Lieberthal,Pat Burell,Jonnhy Lemaster,Clyde Simmons,Claude Humprey,Jerome Brown,Mike Pitts,Seth Joyner,Paul Hoage,Irving Fryra,Keith Jackson,Keith Krepfle,Roman Gabriel,
Koy Detmer,Reno Mahe,J McDougle,Freddie Mitchel,Todd Pinskton,brian Westbrook,Chad Lewis,John Spagnola,Tra Thomas, Jon RUnyan,Freed BArnett,Chris Carter,Todd PInskton,Bobbie Hoying….
I still forgot a few..
Rick Tocchet, Peter Zezel,Mark Howe,Pelle Lingbergh, Wayne Stevenson,John Sciarra,Val Sickahimi,
Greg Luzinski,Wayne Twitchell,Dave Cash,Manny Trillo,Lonnie Smith,Gene GArber,Kent Tekulve,
Steve Bedrosian,Greg lewis,Garry Gobb,Barry Gardner, Mike Zordich,Mike Caldwell,Rodney Peete,
Andre Waters, Al Harris,Troy Vincent,Bobby Taylor, Tom VanAsdale….