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[quote=Anonymous]I'm the one who wrote the long screed earlier.  Embarrassed I did not consider female athletes, but I just don't think you see the longevity.  Mary Lou Retton was huge, but how far and how long did she reach?

Maybe Martina Navratolova?  Not broad commercial success?  But she's made a dent culturally.

It does make you wonder what it takes to transcend sports.  Tihnking about Michael Jordan, who I believe probably does have the biggest reach, famously rejected politics, policy, advocacy of any sort.  what truly successful sportspeople have become political leaders?  Is Tommy Tuberville now suddenly the most influential sports-related person in the US?

Sports accomplishments 
college - national championships, big awards
Olympic/world championships - gold medals
Professional - championships, MVPs, other awards

business accomplishments
marketing/branding - spokesperson role/image/likeness
creating/owning a product/business/brand
developing a successful business outside of sports or not related to on the field success
moving from sports in sports commentary/coaching

cultural accomlishments
broadening from sports to other types of commentary/hosting
cameos/appearances in TV shows or talk shows
movie or television acting / acting unrelated to sports persona

pop culture / social media
dating/marrying famous person
branding/selling/creating

transcending sports
well known for adovcacy of particular issue that moves the needle /creates real change
leader of social movement
politically adjacent
holder of public office

Finally - this isn't even considering international.  David beckham?  Cristiano Ronaldo?  Pele?  [/quote]

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