The greatest Memphis athletes of the century: Nos. 1-5
(Kelsey Bowen/The Daily Memphian)
It’s finally the moment to unveil the greatest five Memphis athletes of the century. And these five didn’t leave much doubt. The list includes a Tiger football player, a Tiger basketball player and three Memphis Grizzlies. Only the order is up for debate.
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