Philosophies of Life

22 of the Greatest Athletes of All Time

Muhammad Ali called himself the “Greatest of All Time” and few would argue the point. When Ali passed in 2016, many began using “GOAT” as shorthand for those who not only excelled in their sport, but transcended it, becoming part of the popular culture. Ali and the other 21 athletes who signed this sheet all fit the category and make this perhaps the GOAT for autograph collections.

Wayne Gretzky

Michael Jordan

Hank Aaron

Michael Phelps

Willie Mays

Stan Musial

Gordie Howe
#9 Mr. Hockey

Jerry Rice

Dick Butkus

Bobby Hull

Jim Brown

Barry Sanders

Joe Montana

Gale Sayers

Magic Johnson

Arnold Palmer

Mario Lemieux

Bobby Orr

Bill Russell

Jack Nicklaus

Muhammad Ali

Larry Bird