Warhead36 Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 Meh, not going to vote. Flavor of the month. It changes from month to month and season to season with "current" athletes. I'd say John Riggins is the most popular athlete of all time in DC. Age demographic plays a huge role. I never saw Riggo play, so I can't say he's my all time favorite. Mine would probably be Ovie, but could easily be Wall or Harper in a few years time. I will say we are in a bit of a Golden Age when it comes to star power here in D.C. Lots of big names. I remember the late 90s/early 2000s when I think our biggest star was....Peter Bondra? LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinfan2k Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 Joe Jackson Gibbs is the most popular athelte in DC history. Not even close Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ixcuincle Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 http://www.washingtonpost.com/express/wp/2015/05/21/who-are-d-c-s-10-most-popular-athletes/ 1. Bryce Harper (49 out of 50 points) 2. John Wall (29 out of 50) 3. Alex Ovechkin (25 out of 50) 4. Paul Pierce (19 out of 50) 5. Robert Griffin III (18 out of 50) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticksboi05 Posted May 22, 2015 Author Share Posted May 22, 2015 Random but I don't think I've ever seen stevemcqueen even acknowledge the Capitals existence once. Ever. Even GACOLB does occasionally and he's the biggest Wiz fan here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Springfield Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 Definitely Ovechkin. Harper is coming on strong though. The fact that there are three Wizards and only one National on the poll is kind of a disservice though. Beal and Pierce don't deserve to be on the list IMO. Might as well include a guy like Tom Wilson. Joe Jackson Gibbs is the most popular athelte in DC history. Not even close What sport did he play? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PokerPacker Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 Definitely Ovechkin. Harper is coming on strong though. The fact that there are three Wizards and only one National on the poll is kind of a disservice though. Beal and Pierce don't deserve to be on the list IMO. Might as well include a guy like Tom Wilson. What sport did he play? I've never even heard of Beal or Pierce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Springfield Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 I've never even heard of Beal or Pierce. Beal is the Backstrom of the Wizards. Not the superstar but the definite second best player. Pierce is an old superstar who made his name somewhere else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticksboi05 Posted May 22, 2015 Author Share Posted May 22, 2015 I've never even heard of Beal or Pierce. Beal I get but Paul Pierce. Guy's been one of the biggest names in the NBA since the 90s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticksboi05 Posted May 22, 2015 Author Share Posted May 22, 2015 Joe Jackson Gibbs is the most popular athelte in DC history. Not even close Over George Allen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattFancy Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 After yesterday, it's RG3. I saw tweets from ESPN, NFL Network, USA Today and all the local news talking about him having a baby. RG3 wins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRAVEONTHEWARPATH93 Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 Over George Allen? Are you serious? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhead36 Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 After yesterday, it's RG3. I saw tweets from ESPN, NFL Network, USA Today and all the local news talking about him having a baby. RG3 wins. I don't think that necessarily makes him the most popular athlete in the area, but he is a presence on social media and polarizing enough that any reporting of him will generate interest. The people who are picking RG3 are the same ones who will be complaining about how terrible he is when it's October and we're 2-5 and he's throwing for 120 yards and 2 INTs again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinfan2k Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 Over George Allen? Def. I think GA is only popular among the old crowd but everyone knows Joe Gibbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
China Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 Joe Jackson Gibbs is the most popular athelte in DC history. Not even close Athlete? I know he was good at racquetball, but I consider him a coach, not an athlete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinfan2k Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 Athlete? I know he was good at racquetball, but I consider him a coach, not an athlete. well yeah but i had to stretch it. This thread should be listed as best DC sports figure vs athlete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRAVEONTHEWARPATH93 Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 Def. I think GA is only popular among the old crowd but everyone knows Joe Gibbs. GA didn't win anything It's not close Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinfan2k Posted May 22, 2015 Share Posted May 22, 2015 GA didn't win anything It's not close oh i know, not sure why Sticks brought him up. We only know him for the over the hill gang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticksboi05 Posted May 23, 2015 Author Share Posted May 23, 2015 GA didn't win anything It's not close I was being sarcastic. Joe Gibbs is not an athlete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PleaseBlitz Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 "Popular" i went with Harper. "Best" would have been Ovi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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