Gary Z

Gary Z

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I'm the guy who sat next to you in history class in high school that knew too much about sports. He knew Ray Durham's batting average in 2002, the Packers' record against AFC teams from 1995-1998, and yet came up with a sports acronym involving the quartet of receivers the Denver Broncos had in 1975 to help remember the four reasons behind the Great Depression.

I began my love for sports in third grade, when the morning bowl of Captain Crunch led me and my remote from Nickelodeon to ESPN. My foray into sports first began with my father's first love, the Green Bay Packers. I began my football fanhood as a die hard Packer backer, following Favre's every move. As my love grew, I branched off and found my true calling as a member of the true blue Brew Crew, but, as every fan must be, I change my "sport of focus" with the seasons.

Short List

  • Favorite Athletes

    Aaron Rodgers, Ryan Braun, CC Sabathia, Derrick Turnbow, Luc Mbah a Moute

  • Favorite Sports Teams

    Milwaukee Brewers, Green Bay Packers, Milwaukee Bucks, Minnesota Golden Gophers

  • Favorite Coaches

    Vince Lombardi, Joe Torre, Mike Holmgren, Bill Cowher, Tony La Russa, Mike McCarthy

  • All Time Sports Moment

    Al Harris returning a Matt Hasselbeck pass in the Wild Card round of the NFL Playoffs

  • Most Memorable Game Attended

    2008 NFC Divisional Playoff game and 2004 NFC Wild Card between Seattle and Green Bay

  • Most Unbreakable Sports Record

    Brett Favre's consecutive games started streak

  • Ruth or Mays?

    Babe Ruth, what he did at the time that he did it was absolutely unbelievable

  • Unitas or Montana?

    Joe Montana, but only by a hair

  • Jordan or Russell?

    Michael Jordan, but more for what he did for the sport outside of the court

  • Gretzky or Orr?

    Gretzky, but I sparingly follow hockey

  • Pele or Maradona?

    Pele, simply because he's the only soccer player I am familiar with

  • Federer or Sampras?

    I have always sympathized with Pete Sampras, but I'd take Federer if the two play each other in their prime

  • Tiger or Nicklaus?

    Tiger Woods, despite his recent transgressions, still is golf's greatest

  • Petty or Earnhardt?

    I hate NASCAR

  • Schumacher or Senna?

    I hate racing

  • ACC, Big 12, Big East, Big Ten, Pac-12 or SEC?

    Big 10 has been a conference I respect after growing up following the teams and sports

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  • Jersey Al Bracco posted 1088 days ago

    Jersey Al Bracco

    My Green Bay Packers Mt. Rushmore. Look forward to your comments...

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/127514-mt-rushmore-of-the-green-bay-packers-legends-of-lambeau

    Thanks,

    Al

  • Ryan Faller posted 1193 days ago

    Ryan Faller

    Gary,

    Don't mention it. You did a very fine job. Let me know if you have any questions.

    I appreciate your comments.

  • Zach Kruse posted 1194 days ago

    Zach Kruse

    Hey Gary, this is Zach Kruse, and I am one of the Community Leaders for the Green Bay Packers here on b/r. If you have any questions, or any concerns, let me or one of the other leaders (MJ, Alex, or Aren) know about it and we'll help you out!

    —Again great job on that first Packer article, keep 'em coming for b/r's best Community!