... , since Jordan's basketball exploits are truly astonishing. But one may question some of LaFeber 's encomiums. Cassius Clay/Muhammad Ali matched Jordan's global fame. And for athletic prowess, the argument for Babe Ruth's number- one ranking endures. In the 1920s and early 1930s, all American athletic talent was channeled into professional baseball. There was nothing comparable, no basketball, negligible pro football, really no ... mass popular sport--and no television. Ruth dominated on both offense and defense, early on not only as the best pitcher but as the greatest hitter. Unique. L...

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... an increased emphasis on athletics. The "roaring twenties" as the period became known was the era of the cinema and sport and movie stars. Many famous actors and athletes including Babe Ruth, Jack Dempsey and Charlie Chaplin left their mark during this period as people began to idolise the accomplishments of their heroes. Following the war, people lightened up and spent much ... ...

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