Iconic Sportsmen of All Time

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Across
  1. 2. Phelps Swimming sensation, holds the record for most Olympic gold medals.
  2. 4. NBA point guard, "Showtime" maestro and five-time champion.
  3. 5. Quarterback known for his durability and cannon arm.
  4. 11. Martial arts legend, "The Dragon" of Jeet Kune Do.
  5. 12. Boston Celtics legend, three-time NBA Most Valuable Player.
  6. 14. Dual-threat quarterback, set rushing records in the NFL.
  7. 17. NFL quarterback, broke the all-time passing touchdown record.
  8. 22. Five-time NFL MVP, quarterbacked the Colts and Broncos.
  9. 23. NBA superstar, "King" James with multiple championships.
  10. 26. MLB outfielder, considered the greatest of all time.
  11. 28. WWE superstar who transitioned to Hollywood stardom.
  12. 30. Decathlon legend from the UK, won gold in two Olympics.
  13. 31. NFL running back, eight-time rushing champion.
  14. 33. Gretzky Hockey great, "The Great One" with countless records.
  15. 34. Hockey legend, "Mr. Hockey" with a storied career.
  16. 39. Ruth Baseball legend, "The Sultan of Swat" with 714 home runs.
  17. 45. Dual-sport star, excelled in baseball and American football.
  18. 47. Ethiopian long-distance runner, Olympic gold medalist.
  19. 48. Cricket maestro, "The Don" averaged 99.94 in Test matches.
  20. 50. Basketball prodigy, scored 100 points in a single game.
Down
  1. 1. Artistic gymnast, she defies gravity with flips and twists.
  2. 3. Swiss tennis maestro, holds the record for 20 Grand Slam titles.
  3. 6. Real Madrid legend, the "Blond Arrow" of Argentine soccer.
  4. 7. French football icon, led his team to 1998 World Cup victory.
  5. 8. Ali Boxing legend, "The Greatest" with charisma and skill.
  6. 9. Golf phenom, won 15 major championships.
  7. 10. Broke baseball's color barrier, a symbol for civil rights.
  8. 13. Brazilian soccer phenomenon, known as "The Phenomenon."
  9. 15. Football phenomenon, goal-scoring machine from Portugal.
  10. 16. Sprinter with golden shoes, set records in the 200m and 400m.
  11. 18. Hollywood's wrestling sensation turned blockbuster star.
  12. 19. Montana Quarterback, synonymous with success in the postseason.
  13. 20. Bolt Sprinting sensation, fastest man with multiple Olympic golds.
  14. 21. Quarterback with seven Super Bowl victories, the GOAT.
  15. 24. Jordan NBA icon, "His Airness" with six championships.
  16. 25. Track and field star, won 10 Olympic gold medals.
  17. 27. Skateboarding icon, landed the first documented "900."
  18. 29. Argentine soccer wizard, six-time Ballon d'Or winner.
  19. 32. Jackson Brazilian soccer legend, "The Black Pearl" of the pitch.
  20. 35. Yankees captain, "Mr. November" and five-time World Series champ.
  21. 36. NFL running back, retired at his peak with 15,269 rushing yards.
  22. 37. "Iron" boxer, undisputed heavyweight champion in his prime.
  23. 38. Yankees shortstop, "Captain Clutch" with five World Series titles.
  24. 40. Pole vaulting legend from Ukraine, soared to great heights.
  25. 41. Track and field legend, four gold medals at the 1936 Olympics.
  26. 42. Tennis powerhouse with 23 Grand Slam singles titles.
  27. 43. Dutch football maestro, credited with Total Football philosophy.
  28. 44. Scottish cyclist with six Olympic golds—no downhill for him!
  29. 46. Thorpe Multi-sport athlete, excelled in football, baseball, and track.
  30. 49. NHL defenseman, revolutionized the position with his skills.