The greatest professional athlete in history?

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Samus Aran said:

I've read up on the story of Jim Thorpe yesterday and I don't really respect him tbh. He was addicted to alcohol.

Having a lot of talent alone doesn't make you the best athlete in history. I have more respect for someone if they have almost no talent, but they get a better result then Jim Thorp with a lot of training.

Yea, Jim Thorp was a complete asshole. But I didn't think personality really mattered for this question.

If respect is a part of it then I would pick someone else.