Gary Payton VS. Jerome Bettis Take Your Pick For Best "Going Out In A Blaze Of Glory Story"?

Question

No players anywhere in sports lore can feel more "validated" than these two. Both at the end of "highlight reel" careers accomplished the ultimate dream of their respective sport Both struggling and desperately looking for the elusive dream before their fading flames snuffed out. In spite of all the parallels, I feel Gary Payton is more "justified" than any other. I felt Gary Payton's pain in L.A . I saw Gary Payton's doubt when his stats dropped and his age went up. I could see Gary Payton on the brink of defeat before mustering up the courage to give it one more try. Gary Payton's story is a great one in sports. It shows that determination and focus pays off no matter where you are. Not taking anything away from Jerome Bettis but Gary Payton was just a stronger dynamic story to me. Jerome Bettis already had a ring, so no major loss to leave without another one. Payton was missing that crowning achievement of every star athlete until this momentous win for him in Miami, solidified him

Answer 1

Both players went out in a blaze of glory however the sports world rooted more for the "Bus".

Answer 2

I'd have to say jerome bettis because he stayed with the same team and after gp left the sonics the glove became the mitten bouncing around from team to team trying to win a ring. And your comment about bettis is wrong in his first superbowl apperance he lost.

Answer 3

The Bus because he was more of a major player for his team and because he went out in style winning the Super Bowl in his home town.

Answer 4

the bus, gp embarrassed himself since leaving the sonics. he should have retired with dignity after his first horrible season

Answer 5

i say that payton guy, cuz he sounds like a super-dunker. lol