SportsCenturySeason 42003 · 34 episodesEpisodes1Lyle Alzado2Ball Four3John Wooden4New York Yankees, Part TwoA nation of American baseball fans have grown to hate the Yankees. Their dreams were realized when the team went from dynasty to dumpster between 1965 and 1972. Then came George Steinbrenner, a native Clevelander who, despite turmoil and controversy, returned the Yankees to glory–twice.5Roberto Clemente6Dennis Rodman7Pelé8Jerry's CowboysJerry Jones took over the Dallas Cowboys in 1989 to restore the glory of ""America's Team."" It worked, as the Cowboys went on to win three Super Bowls in four years. But when it was over, it was really over. The 'Boys were suddenly back where they started, and worse.9Mark Gastineau10Barry SandersFor all the accolades he earned–the 1988 Heisman Trophy, a 2,000-yard rushing season in the NFL–Barry Sanders was a lone man who did not seek the spotlight.11Latrell SprewellFor one incident with the Golden State Warriors, Latrell Sprewell became the most hated and reviled player in the eyes of the NBA, or so the legend would have it.12Al Davis13Terry Bradshaw14Seabiscuit151981 AFC Playoff: Dolphins vs. Chargers16Bart StarrFrom a lifetime of tragic turns, Bart Starr emerged with visions that will endure forever. Five NFL Championships in seven years and victories in the first two Super Bowls made him the Packers' model quarterback.17Tom LandryAs the coach of ""America's Team,"" Tom Landry stood for all the old American values. These were carried out with efficiency as the Dallas Cowboys won their way to 20 straight winning seasons.18Bears' 46 Defense19Jeff Gordon20Mark McGwire21Disciples of Jackie Robinson22Steve Carlton23Villanova vs. Georgetown24Rick Pitino25Phil JacksonHe has been despised by every fan of every NBA team that has never won the World Championship or died trying. To be sure, Phil Jackson does not have as much an in-your-face attitude as the men he coaches. But after a triad of threepeats, is Jackson finally up Shaq's creek without a paddle?26Sammy Sosa27Don King28Steffi Graf29Kevin GarnettOne of the young stars in the NBA was drafted at a young age. Kevin Garnett has become without question the biggest attraction on the Minnesota Timberwolves.30Dennis Eckersley31Pedro MartÃnez32Mia Hamm33Andy Roddick34Sam HuffSeason 1Season 2Season 3Season 5
