The Greatest Athlete To Wear #18 is Peyton Manning.

Notable #18’s- in baseball-Johnny Damon sure had an interesting career. He will be remembered most I think as one of the players who helped bring a World Series to the Red Sox. Gene Tenace was a World Series hero for those Swingin’ A’s of the early 1970’s. Bill Virdon was an excellent defensive outfielder for the 1960’s Pirates and then went on to have a long career as a manager. Ted Kluszewski of the 50’s Reds was a slugger remembered for his massive arms. Moises Alou-Felipe’s son had a long and successful career also. Andy Van Slyke was an exciting centerfielder for the Pirates on their last good teams-20 years ago.

In basketball-“Big Red” Dave Cowens was one of the most intense players i’ve ever seen. In hockey Dave Taylor played on the Kings Triple Crown Line with Marcel Dionne and Charlie Simmer. In football Roman Gabriel had a fine career with the Rams and Eagles in the 1960’s-70’s. Charlie Joiner was a Hall of Fame receiver who will be remembered as one of the receivers for Dan Fouts in that Chargers high powered offense of the 80’s.

The Greatest Athlete To Wear #18 is easy- Peyton Manning who had a great career with the Colts and now the Broncos. He did lead the Colts to one Super Bowl championship but most of his success has come in the regular season. Peyton may be the greatest regular season quarterback ever. He still may have a couple seasons left in him to grab another Super Bowl with the Broncos. He has to rank in the top 10 quarterbacks of all-time.