All the sports with a Black GOAT (list of GOATS)

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Sports enthusiasts have debated various candidates for GOAT status across professional sports leagues, which started almost two centuries ago, but we will not attempt to resolve these analytical disputes today.

Basketball

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Michael Jordan

Undisputed for most fans. 6x NBA Champ, 5x MVP, global icon.

American Football

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Jerry Rice (WR)

Football fans consider Jerry Rice to be the greatest player in history, making 3 Super Bowl victories besides amazing statistical achievements.

Track & Field

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Usain Bolt

Fastest man alive. 3x Olympic triple gold medalist (100m, 200m, 4x100m).

Boxing

Muhammad Ali

Not just the greatest heavyweight, but one of the most culturally iconic athletes ever.

Tennis

Serena Williams

23 Grand Slams. Power, dominance, and longevity. Greatest female tennis player for many.

Baseball

Willie Mays or Barry Bonds (controversial)

Mays stands out in historical assessments for his complete greatness as an athlete. Though Bonds maintains record-breaking statistics, there remain suspicions about his steroid use.

Formula One

Lewis Hamilton

He shares the title of championship leader (7) and leads in total wins and poles and other performance categories.

MMA

Jon Jones

One DQ does not affect his undefeated status, as he has maintained dominance throughout more than ten years.

Golf

Tiger Woods

His achievements transformed every aspect of the game through fifteen major victories alongside eighty-two PGA wins, which made him into an iconic force.

Public surveys from The Undefeated and SurveyMonkey indicate these athletes to be among the greatest African American sports figures ever recorded. Their accomplishments transcend normal athletic performance.

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