Updated: Dec 14, 2005, 6:32 PM

Vote: Greatest Performances


Who's #1? That's for you to decide!

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ESPN Classic's ''Who's #1?: Greatest Performances'' will air on Monday, Jan. 9 at 9 p.m. ET. "Who's #1?" gives you the Top 20 on topics such as people, games, moments and much more. They have their rankings but the show isn't complete without your input.

On January 9, ''Who's #1?'' will be looking at the greatest performances of all time. Legendary names like Muhammad Ali, Magic Johnson, Jack Nicklaus, Bob Beamon, Don Larsen, Wilt Chamberlain, Jesse Owens, Nadia Comaneci and Ted Williams are among those on the list, but which of these performances is #1 on your list?

Below are the 20 athletes who appear in the show. To see how they rank, you'll have to watch! Until then, cast your vote for the greatest performances.

Simply check the boxes next to your top five and click "Submit".

Cast your vote for the Greatest Performances of all-time (pick your top five):

  • Red Grange -- 402 yards of total offense and 6 TD vs Michigan on Oct. 18, 1924
     
  • Gertrude Ederle -- Becomes first woman to swim English Channel on Aug. 6, 1926
     
  • Jesse Owens -- Sets/ties 4 world records at Big Ten meet on May 25, 1935
     
  • Johnny Vander Meer -- Tosses 2nd straight no-hitter on June 15, 1938
     
  • Ted Williams -- Goes 6-for-8 in doubleheader to finish with .406 BA on Sept. 28, 1941
      
  • Ben Hogan -- Wins U.S. Open 16 months after major car accident on June 11, 1950
     
  • Roger Bannister -- Runs first sub-4-minute mile on May 6, 1954
     
  • Don Larsen -- Throws only perfect game in World Series history on Oct. 8, 1956
     
  • Wilt Chamberlain -- Scores 100 points vs Knicks on March 2, 1962
     
  • Bob Beamon -- Sets long jump record with 29 feet, 2 1/2 inches on Oct. 18, 1968
     
  • Secretariat -- Wins Belmont by 31 lengths securing Triple Crown on June 9, 1973
     
  • Muhammad Ali -- Beats Joe Frazier in the 'Thrilla in Manila' on Oct. 1, 1975
     
  • Nadia Comaneci -- Scores first perfect 10 in Olympics gymnastics history in 1976
     
  • Reggie Jackson -- 3 HR in Game 6 of World Series on Oct. 18, 1977
     
  • Magic Johnson -- 42 pts, 15 reb, 7 ast as rookie vs 76ers on May 16, 1980
     
  • Bjorn Borg -- Wins Wimbledon in 5 sets vs John McEnroe on July 5, 1980
     
  • Kellen Winslow -- 13 catches, field-goal block vs Dolphins on Jan. 2, 1982
     
  • Jack Nicklaus -- Becomes oldest Masters champion at age 46 on April 13, 1986
     
  • Buster Douglas -- Knocks out Mike Tyson in February of 1990
     
  • Tiger Woods -- Becomes youngest Masters champion at age 21 on April 13, 1997
     

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