In honor of tonight’s revenge game for New England Patriots running backDanny Woodhead, arguably one of the best feel-good stories of this year’s NFL season, I present to you the 5 Greatest Woodies of All Time. SorryRon Jeremy, you or your pals aren’t eligible for this award.
5. Kerry Wood, pitcher
Wood burst on the scene for the Chicago Cubs in 1998. It took him no time at all to start his domination, throwing a20-strikeout 1-hitterin just his 5th major league start. He went on to have 200+ strikeouts in 4 of his first 5 seasons. Wood might be a little higher on this list, butarm troubleshave derailed his career, at least as a starter. Hecontinues to draw interestthough having reinvented himself as an effective, yet injury-prone reliever.
Played by 1982 Cy Young winner Pete Vuckovich in the moveMajor League, Heywood was a big time Indians killer until Ricky Vaughn manned up and blew three straight fast balls by him and the Indians won the pennant. One of my favorite movies of all time (and another post entirely).
3. Charles Woodson, defensive back
In 1997 Woodson became the first defensive Heisman Trophy winner, though he did make some appearances at wide receiver as well. He led Michigan to the national championship which led to me declaringMichigan’s fight songas the greatest ever.
2. Lynette Woodard, basketball star
Woodard became the first ever female Harlem Globetrotter. She was also a Kansas Jayhawk making her my second favorite Jayhawk female athlete. My favorite? Former setterMolly LaMere.
“That’s what I love about these high school girls, man. I get older, they stay the same age.”
What agreat movie. Does it get any better than that?
Honorable mention:
- Woodrow Wilson, president
- Jeff Woodson, roommate
- Woody, toy cowboy
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