Guest Redhawk Report post Posted May 7, 2004 I'll just do a few for now... NFL 49ers = Joe Montana Ravens = Ray Lewis Colts = Johnny Unitas Bears = Dick Butkus NBA Celtics = Larry Bird Pistons = Isiah Thomas Bulls = Michael Jordan Nuggets = Alex English MLB Mariners = Ken Griffey Jr. Giants = Barry Bonds Blue Jays = Joe Carter College b-bal UMass = Marcus Camby UCLA = Kareem Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Goodear Report post Posted May 7, 2004 I know you said players, but I can't think Bears and not think Ditka in the next sentence and the same deal with Bobby Knight and Indiana. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HarleyQuinn 0 Report post Posted May 7, 2004 Chicago White Sox = Frank Thomas Chicago Cubs = Sammy Sosa Houston Astros = Jeff Bagwell Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slayer 0 Report post Posted May 7, 2004 Cincinnati Reds = Pete Rose (for better or worse) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
treble 0 Report post Posted May 7, 2004 Steve Yzerman with the Red Wings, Mario Lemieux with the Penguins, Joe Sakic with the Avalance/Nordiques, and Ray Bourque with the Bruins. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheDevilAndGodAreRagingInsideMe 0 Report post Posted May 7, 2004 Give me a team, and these name comes immediatly to mind. Some of them are just "don't asks" however, like they were attached when I was a kid. MLB Yankees - Babe Ruth Red Sox - Roger Clemens Blue Jays - Joe Carter Devil Rays - N/A Orioles - Cal Ripken Jr Indians - Jim Thome White Sox - Frank Thomas Twins - Chuck Knoblauch Royals - Kevin Appier Tigers - Cecil Fielder Mariners - Ken Griffey Jr Angels - Chili Davis A's - Rickey Henderson Rangers - Juan Gonzalez Braves - Greg Maddux Expos - Vlad Guerrero Mets - Daryl Strawberry Marlins - Jeff Conine Phillies - Curt Schilling Brewers - Robin Yount Reds - Deion Sanders Astros - Craig Biggio Cubs - Ryne Sandberg Cardinals - Brian Jordan Pirates - Andy Van Slyke Giants - Barry Bonds Dodgers - Mike Piazza Rockies - Dante Bichette Padres - Kevin Brown Diamondbacks - Randy Johnson Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nl5xsk1 0 Report post Posted May 7, 2004 You young whippersnappers are showing your age ... How can you think "Astros" and not think Nolan Ryan? Or Cubs and not think "Mr. Cub" Ernie Banks? (hell, I'd put Ryne Sandburg as more associated with the Cubs than Sosa). And a team like the Celtics are like the Yankees or Canadians: too many great players have worn the uniform for one, and only one, to be associated with them. The only ones that I can think of right now are the new, expansion teams: Hornets = Larry Johnson Heat = Alonzo Mourning Lighting = Vincent Lecavalier (although St Louis might replace him in a year or so) Wild = Marian Gaborik Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ced 0 Report post Posted May 7, 2004 NBA Orlando Magic = Tracy McGrady Philadelphia 76ers = Allen Iverson Chicago Bulls = Luc Longley Minnesota Timberwolves = Kevin Garnett NHL Colorado Avalanche = Patrick Roy MLB Baltimore Orioles = Cal Ripken Jr. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted May 7, 2004 Franchise Players in my eye. The players marked with a * are close calls. NY Yankees - Babe Ruth Red Sox - Ted Williams Blue Jays - Carlos Delgado* Orioles - Cal Ripkin Devil Rays - Fred McGriff Twins - Harmon Killebrew White Sox - Frank Thomas Tigers - Ty Cobb Indians - Tris Speaker* Royals - George Brett Athletics - Rickey Henderson Mariners - Edgar Martinez Rangers - Rafael Palmeiro Angels - Tim Salmon* Phillies - Mike Schmidt Braves - Hank Aaron Marlins - Gary Sheffield Expos - Tim Raines Mets - Tom Seaver Reds - Pete Rose Pirates - Honus Wagner Cardinals - Stan Musial Astros - Craig Biggio* Cubs - Billy Williams* Brewers - Robin Yount Dodgers - Duke Snider Padres - Tony Gwynn Giants - Willie Mays D'backs - Luis Gonzalez Rockies - Larry Walker Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Vitamin X Report post Posted May 7, 2004 Packers - Brett Favre/Vince Lombardi (if we can count coaches here) Lakers - Magic Johnson Avs - Patrick Roy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C Dubya 04 0 Report post Posted May 7, 2004 Curt Schilling with the Phillies, Allen Iverson with the Sixers?? There were sports before the 90's. Phillies - Schmidt Sixers - Dr. J Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ripper 0 Report post Posted May 7, 2004 Patrick Ewing IS the New York Knicks. I know some older chaps will say a Willis Reed or a Walt Fraizer, but Ewing=Knicks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
treble 0 Report post Posted May 7, 2004 It's weird seeing people associate Roy with the Avs, I still think of him as a Canadien and I'd put him behind Sakic and Forsberg in terms of players I associate with Colorado. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest FrigidSoul Report post Posted May 7, 2004 How about Carl Yaztremski and the Red Sox? I mean, he does have the record for most games played with one team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheOriginalOrangeGoblin 0 Report post Posted May 7, 2004 Detroit Red Wings = Steve Yzerman Pittsburgh Penguins = Mario Lemieux New Jersey Devils = Martin Brodeur Montreal Canadiens = Maurice Richard San Antonio Spurs = David Robinson Boston Celtics = Larry Bird Chicago Bulls = Michael Jordan Houston Rockets = Hakeem Olajuwan San Franciso 49'ers = Joe Montana(barely above Rice) Pittsburgh Steelers = Terry Bradshaw New York Giants = Lawrence Taylor Denver Broncos = John Elway Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kurt Angle Mark 0 Report post Posted May 7, 2004 Spurs- Tim Duncan Spurs- David Robinson Pacers- Reggie Miller Jazz- John Stockton Rockets- Hakeem Olajuwon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted May 7, 2004 Curt Schilling with the Phillies, Allen Iverson with the Sixers?? There were sports before the 90's. Phillies - Schmidt Sixers - Dr. J You can make an argument for AI. Unlike Erving, Iverson has played his entire career in Philly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C Dubya 04 0 Report post Posted May 7, 2004 Curt Schilling with the Phillies, Allen Iverson with the Sixers?? There were sports before the 90's. Phillies - Schmidt Sixers - Dr. J You can make an argument for AI. Unlike Erving, Iverson has played his entire career in Philly. Until after this summer (hopefully). It's like the old question and answer, "Have you lived here all your life?" "Not yet." I think that this question has gone a little astray too. There are some teams that don't really have an answer IMO. Like the Lakers, Yankees, Red Sox, Celtics, etc. If a team has a wide range of great players from several different eras, it's hard to say that you associate a single player with that team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Redhawk Report post Posted May 7, 2004 NFL Cardinals = no one Falcons = no one Ravens = Ray Lewis Bills = Jim Kelly Panthers = Kerry Collins Bears = Butkus Bengals = Boomer Browns = Jim Brown Cowboys = Emmitt Broncos = Elway Lions = Barry Sanders Packers = Lombardi Oilers = Moon Titans = McNair Colts = no one Jaguars = Brunell Chiefs = Derrick Thomas Raiders = no one Rams = no one Dolphins = Marino Vikings = Randy Moss Pats = Bledsoe Saints = Sam Mills Giants = LT Jets = Namath Eagles = Randall Cunningham Steelers = Mean Joe Chargers = Seau 49ers = Montana Seahawks = no one Buc = Warren Sapp Reskins = no one Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
razazteca 0 Report post Posted May 7, 2004 You young whippersnappers are showing your age ... Hornets = Larry Johnson Heat = Alonzo Mourning Hornets = Larry Johnson, Alonzo Mourning, Mugsey Bouges! Heat = Rony Sciakely Magic = Pat Williams, the man has 20 something adapted kids! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OldSchoolWrestling 0 Report post Posted May 7, 2004 Cubs - Billy Williams* Was Ernie Banks a close second? And would Harry Carey be third? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the max 0 Report post Posted May 7, 2004 NHL: Boston Bruins: Bobby Orr New York Islanders: Denis Potvin Edmonton Oilers: Wayne Gretzky Tamp Bay Lightning: Vinny LeCavalier Philadelphia Flyers: Bobby Clarke Colorado Avalanche: Joe Sakic Pittsburgh Penguins: Mario Lemieux Hartford Whalers franchise: Ron Francis That's all I can think of off the top of my head. NBA: Boston Celtics: Larry Bird. I was lucky enough to have him playing during my childhood, so I have a lot of great memories about that kind of basketball, MLB: Boston Red Sox: Ted Williams. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Czech Republic 0 Report post Posted May 7, 2004 Cubs - Billy Williams* Was Ernie Banks a close second? And would Harry Carey be third? Harry Caray is remembered for being a total goof towards the end of his run, but the real voice of the Chicago Cubs was Jack Brickhouse. Most famous Chicago Cubs: Jack Brickhouse (WGN announcer) Billy Williams Ernie Banks Ron Santo Lee Elia (hahaha) Ryne Sandberg Sammy Sosa Bears: Butkus, Sayers, Piccolo, Payton, The Fridge, Singletary, Ditka, McMahon, to name a FEW Bulls: Jordan, Pippen Hawks: Bobby Hull, Stan Mikita Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tawren 0 Report post Posted May 8, 2004 NHL: Tampa Bay: Vincent Lecavalier Boston: Bobby Orr Philadelphia: Eric Lindros (sadly) Toronto: Dave Keon Ottawa: Daniel Alfredson New Jersey: Martin Brodeur Montreal: Maurice Richard Islanders: Denis Potvin Buffalo: Dominik Hasek Atlanta: Ilya Kovalchuk Carolina/Hartford: Ron Francis Florida: John Vanbiesbrouck Rangers: Mark Messier Washington: Peter Bondra Pittsburgh: Mario Lemieux Detroit: Gordie Howe San Jose: Mike Ricci Vancouver: Trevor Linden Colorado/Quebec: Joe Sakic Dallas/Minnesota: Neal Broten Calgary: Theoren Fleury St. Louis: Bret Hull Nashville: Thomas Vokoun Edmonton: Wayne Gretzky Minnesota: Richard Park (just because of his Game 7 2003 opening round goal) Los Angeles: Wayne Gretzky (can't think of any others) Anaheim: Paul Kariya Phoenix/Winnipeg: Bobby Hull Columbus: Rick Nash Chicago: Tony Amonte Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanadianChris 0 Report post Posted May 8, 2004 Philadelphia: Eric Lindros (sadly) Most old-time Flyers fans would say Bobby Clarke (hock PTOOEY) or Bernie Parent. Chicago: Tony Amonte I don't think he'd even be in my top 5. Bobby Hull, Stan Mikita, Denis Savard and Jeremy Roenick all come to mind before Amonte. Toronto: Dave Keon Either Darryl Sittler or Frank Mahovlich. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sass 0 Report post Posted May 8, 2004 Los Angeles Dodgers: Sandy Koufax Oakland Raiders: Howie Long Los Angeles Lakers: Magic Johnson Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KingPK 0 Report post Posted May 8, 2004 Bledsoe associated with the Pats? Maybe 4 years ago, but not now. People probably are still sending Mo Lewis thank you notes for that hit (not because they wanted Drew hurt, of course). For me: Celtics: Basketball Jesus (aka to the mortals, Larry Bird) Red Sox: Ted Williams Patriots: Tom Brady, although you could also say Belichick (if you want to bend the rules a bit), or John Hannah (the Patriots' only NFL Hall of Famer, I believe). Bruins: Either Bobby Orr, Cam Neely, or Ray Bourque, I can't decide. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Czech Republic 0 Report post Posted May 8, 2004 TONY AMONTE??? The Chicago Black Hawks/Blackhawks had Bobby Hull, Stan Mikita, Keith Magnuson, Stu "I put my picture above my locker so when I forget my name I can still dress myself" Grimson, Glenn Hall, Denis Savard, Chris Chelios, Ed Belfour, Jeremy Roenick, and the guy that you feel is representative of the organization is Tony Amonte? By the way, for the Wings...Steve Yzerman of course, but what about Bob Probert? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sass 0 Report post Posted May 8, 2004 For the NFL, these are the guys who I associate teams with (snaking Redhawk's listing): Cardinals - Jim Hart Falcons - Steve Bartkowski Ravens - Ray Lewis Bills - Jim Kelly Panthers - Kerry Collins Bears - Walter Payton Bengals - Ken Anderson Browns - Bernie Kozar Cowboys - Tony Dorsett Broncos - John Elway Lions - Barry Sanders Packers - Bart Starr Oilers - Warren Moon Titans - Steve McNair Colts - Johnny Unitas Jaguars - Mark Brunell Chiefs - Otis Taylor Raiders - Howie Long Rams - Eric Dickerson Dolphins - Dan Marino Vikings - Fran Tarkenton Pats - Steve Grogan Saints - Archie Manning Giants - Lawrence Taylor Jets - Joe Namath Eagles - Ron Jaworski Steelers - Terry Bradshaw Chargers - Dan Fouts 49ers - Joe Montana Seahawks - Shaun Alexander Buc - John Lynch Reskins - Joe Thesiman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vern Gagne 0 Report post Posted May 8, 2004 Anaheim-Wally Joyner Arizona-Randy Johnson Atlanta-Henry Aaron Baltimore-Cal Ripken Boston-Ted Williams Chicago Cubs-Sammy Sosa Chicago Whie Sox-Frank Thomas Cincinnati-Pete Rose Cleveland-Albert Belle Colorado-Larry Walker Detroit-Al Kaline Florida-Mike Lowell Houston-Jeff Bagwell Kansas City-George Brett Los Angeles-Mike Piazza Montreal-Vladmir Guerrero Milwaukee-Robin Yount Minnesota-Kirby Puckett New York Mets-Darryle Strawberry New York Yankees-Babe Ruth Oakland-Reggie Jackson Philadelphia-Mike Schmidt Pittsburgh-Roberto Clemente St.Louis-Stan Musial San Diego-Tony Gwynn San Fran.-Willy Mays Seattle-Ken Griffey, Jr Tampa Bay-Rocco Baldelli...I guess Texas-Pudge Rodriquez Toronto-Joe Carter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
