Updated Oct 17, 2024 - News
Vote for Miami's greatest athlete of all time
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We're crowning Miami's greatest athlete of all time — as voted by you, our readers.
Why it matters: The 305 has been home to some of the world's top athletes across every major sport — and our local heroes have given us countless moments we will never forget.
- Remember when Lebron James said he was "taking [his] talents to South Beach" or the iconic photo of the 1972 Dolphins carrying coach Don Shula off the field after their "Perfect Season"?
- Or what about Miami's short-lived WNBA team, the Miami Sol, who launched the career of Ruth Riley Hunter?
Flashback: Miami-area sports teams have won a total of eight championships all-time.
- The 1972 Miami Dolphins, who achieved the NFL's first and only undefeated season, gave us our first taste of champagne.
- The Larry Csonka-led team won back-to-back championships in the '72 and 1973 seasons.
- The Florida Panthers narrowly avoided a historic collapse to win their first Stanley Cup championship earlier this year.
How it works: We set up a March Madness-style bracket with 16 of Miami's most influential pro athletes.
- We compiled this highly unscientific and subjective list using reader suggestions and our own personal opinions.
- A heavy emphasis was placed on career statistics, championship pedigree and fan love.
Yes, but: We know the Panthers are in Broward. We're fudging the lines a bit.
- Deal with it!
What's next: Voting began Tuesday. We'll name the winner next week.