As the new century began, several groups came up with the idea of selecting the greatest sports person of the 20 century. These groups included the British Broadcasting Company (BBC), Sports Illustrated (SI), and the world Sports Award Organization. Interestingly, all three named the same person as the Sportsman of the Century One man who was among the athletes appearing at the top of these three groups' lists was golf legend Jack Nicklaus. Certainly, no one would doubt that he was the greatest golfer of the century. His sixth Masters win in 1986 at the age of forty-six amazed golf fans all around the world. Nicklaus is also known for his charity work to help children in need.
The second sports legend appearing on all three lists, but not winning the top honor, was Pele.This soccer star led Brazil's World cup team to victory in 1958 when he was only seventeen years old. He is the only soccer player in the world to receive three World Cup winning medals. Over his career, Pele personally scored more than 1000 goals. In addition to his soccer fame, Pele is also known for working to try and improve life for poor people in Brazil and around the world.
As the new century began, several groups came up with the idea of selecting the greatest sports person of the 20 century. These groups included the British Broadcasting Company (BBC), Sports Illustrated (SI), and the world Sports Award Organization. Interestingly, all three named the same person as the Sportsman of the Century One man who was among the athletes appearing at the top of these three groups' lists was golf legend Jack Nicklaus. Certainly, no one would doubt that he was the greatest golfer of the century. His sixth Masters win in 1986 at the age of forty-six amazed golf fans all around the world. Nicklaus is also known for his charity work to help children in need.The second sports legend appearing on all three lists, but not winning the top honor, was Pele.This soccer star led Brazil's World cup team to victory in 1958 when he was only seventeen years old. He is the only soccer player in the world to receive three World Cup winning medals. Over his career, Pele personally scored more than 1000 goals. In addition to his soccer fame, Pele is also known for working to try and improve life for poor people in Brazil and around the world.
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