9. Forrest Gump: KR, Alabama. Gump became an All-American kick returner under Paul "Bear" Bryant at Alabama during the 1961 season. His natural ability to run and not get tired gave the Crimson Tide an extra weapon.
8. Darnell Jefferson: TB, ESU. Jefferson became a starter the last game his freshman season at ESU and he did not dissappoint. Jefferson scored 2 TD's and had a 70 yard punt return in the final minute to propel an outmanned Timberwolves squad over Georgia Tech, giving fans a hint of what was to come.
7. Johnny Lawrence: Cobra Kai. A two-time All-Valley karate champion, Lawrence ran the Cobra Kai by the dojo's motto: "Strike First, Strike Hard, no mercy, sir!" Clearly affected by his dojo instructors order to sweep the leg, Lawrence was upset by Daniel LaRusso in his quest for a third consecutive championship.
6. Scott Howard: G, Beavers. After Scott Howard became a werewolf, he became one of the top HS guards in basketball movie history leading the Beavers to an unprecidented 1 point victory over the Dragons in the championship game, which included an 82-4 point run led by Howard.
5. Dean Youngblood: F, Hamilton Mustangs. After scoring 92 goals for the Stanton Flyers, Youngblood was offered a roster spot with the Mustangs for the playoffs. After scoring the winning goal in the clinching game against Toronto, Youngblood added a goal and an assist in game 1 vs. the Thunder Bay Bombers and scored a hat trick in the clinching game along with defeating Bomber thug Carl Racki in a no-holds bar fight after the victory.
4. Adam Banks: C, Hawks & Ducks. Coach Jack Reilly said that Banks "may go all the way." A natural scorer and playmaker, Banks was shifted from the Hawks to the Ducks midway through the hockey season. Banks then led the Ducks to the Pee Wee state championship.
3. Jimmy Chitwood: G, Hickory Huskers. After a season of going 15-10 with all of their boys coming back but one, Chitwood sat out the beginning of the next season after the death of the Huskers coach. However, Chitwood rejoined the team at the midway point of the year as the Huskers went undefeated after his return. Chitwood scored the winning baskets in the final 3 playoff games against Terhune, Linton, & Southbend Central laying his claim of the best G in basketball movie history.
2. Rocky Balboa: Heavyweight Champion. After a knockaround career boxing at the neighborhood Church, Balboa got his title shot in 1976 against the heavyweight champion of the world, Apollo Creed. After nearly stunning the world by losing by a decision, Balboa defeated Creed in the 15th round of their rematch, giving him the title. After 10 title defenses, Balboa was defeated in two rounds by Clubber Lang. However, after regaining the "eye of the tiger," Balboa regained his title from Lang and defeated Russian champion Ivan Drago to finish his career as one of the most hard nosed athletes in movie history.
1. Roy Hobbs: RF, New York Knights. After a near-fatal shooting, Roy Hobbs emerged from the Hebrew Oilers, a semi-pro team, and captivated the baseball world. His natural ability was evident as he struck out "The Whammer" on three pitches, but it wasn't until 16 years later that he was known by all. As Hobbs said, "when I walk down the street, they'll say 'there goes Roy Hobbs.....the best there ever was to play this game'."
