Top 25 Aging Athletes that Continue(d) To Dominate

25. Jaime Moyer

SEATTLE - APRIL 22: Pitcher Jaime Moyer #50 of the Seattle Mariners on the mound during the game against the Oakland Athletics on April 22, 2004 at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington. The A's won 8-2. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

24. Rickey Henderson

7 Oct 01: San Diego Padres outfielder Rickey Henderson #24 awaits the pitch that he would double on for his 3000th hit versus the Colorado Rockies in their game at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California. The Rockies won 14-5. DIGITAL IMAGE Mandator

23. Mark Messier

TORONTO, ON - NOVEMBER 11: Mark Messier skates for the Expansion Legends team during the Legends Classic Game on November 11, 2007 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

22. Mario Lemieux

PITTSBURGH - SEPTEMBER 27: Mario Lemieux #66 of the Pittsburgh Penguins skates with the puck against the Columbus Blue Jackets during a preseason NHL game at Mellon Arena on September 27, 2005 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo By Gregory Shamus/Getty I

21. Wayne Gretzky

DENVER - JANUARY 2: Managing Partner, Alternate Governor and Head Coach Wayne Gretzky of the Phoenix Coyotes looks on from the bench during the game against the Colorado Avalanche at the Pepsi Center on January 02, 2008 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Stev

20. John Stockton & Karl Malone

SACRAMENTO, CA - APRIL 30: (Left to Right) Karl Malone #32 stands next to John Stockton #12 of the Utah Jazz before Game five of the Western Conference Quarterfinals against the Sacramento Kings during the 2003 NBA Playoffs at Arco Arena on April 30, 200

19. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

1988-1989: Center Kareem Abdul-Jabbar of the Los Angeles Lakers looks to shoot the ball during a game at the Great Western Forum in Inglewood, California. Mandatory Credit: Mike Powell /Allsport

18. Paolo Maldini

MILAN, ITALY - JANUARY 28: AC Milandefender Paolo Maldini warms up prior AC Milan v Genoa CFC held at San Siro Stadium on January 28, 2009 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images)

17. Al MacInnis

ST. LOUIS - OCTOBER 15: Defenseman Al MacInnis #2 of the St. Louis Blues plays the puck behind the net against the Carolina Hurricanes during their NHL game on October 15, 2002 at the Savvis Center in St. Louis, Missouri. The Blues beat the Hurricanes 2-

16. Randy Couture

LAS VEGAS - FEBRUARY 22: UFC fighter Randy Couture attends the 'Heatherette' party hosted by celebrity designers Richie Rich and Traver Rains, at Light nightclub, Bellagio Hotel, February 22, 2006 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Farina/Getty Image

15. Scott Stevens

BRONX, NY - JUNE 13: Defenseman Scott Stevens #4 of the New Jersey Devils poses for a picture with the Stanley Cup before the interleague game between the New York Yankees and the St. Louis Cardinals at Yankee Stadium on June 13, 2003 in the Bronx, New Y

14. Dominik Hasek

DETROIT - DECEMBER 7: Dominic Hasek #39 of the Detroit Red Wings waits for a shot in a game against the Minnesota Wild on December 7, 2007 at the Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, Michigan. The Red Wings defeated the Wild 5-0. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Im

13. Bernard Hopkins

LAS VEGAS - APRIL 19: (L-R) Bernard Hopkins throws a left at the body of Joe Calzaghe of Wales during their light heavyweight bout at Thomas & Mack Center on April 19, 2008 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

12. Morten Andersen

ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 30: Kicker Morten Andersen #5 of the Atlanta Falcons warms up before play against the Houston Texans at the Georgia Dome on September 30, 2007 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Falcons won 26-16. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

11. Martina Navratilova

TOKYO - MARCH 15: Martina Navratilova waves to the audience after playing against Steffi Graf during the Dream Match 2008 at Ariake Colosseum on March 15, 2008 in Tokyo, Japan. Dream Match 2008 is an exhibition where 3 tennis players, Steffi Graf, Kimiko

10. Chris Chelios

MONTREAL- SEPTEMBER 30: Chris Chelios #24 of the Detroit Red Wings skates during the game against the Montreal Canadiens at the Bell Centre on September 30, 2008 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Canadiens defeated the Red Wings 2-1 in a shootout. (Phot

9. Richard Petty

RICHMOND, VA - MAY 04: Former NASCAR Champion Richard Petty watches practice for the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series Jim Stewart 400 at Richmond International Raceway on May 4, 2007 in Richmond, Virginia. (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images for NASCAR)

8. Jack Nicklaus

AUGUSTA, GA - APRIL 09: Jack Nicklaus watches a shot during the Par 3 Contest held prior to the start of the 2008 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 9, 2008 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)

7. Jeannie Longo-Ciprelli

VARESE, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 24: Jeannie Longo-Ciprelli of France in action in the Elite Women's Time Trial during the 2008 UCI Road World Championships on September 24, 2008 in Varese, Italy. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)

6. Phil Niekro

ANAHEIM, CA - JULY: Phil Niekro of the Cleveland Indians looks on during practice prior to a game against the California Angels in July of 1986 at Anaheim Stadium in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

5. George Blanda

LOS ANGELES - DECEMBER 6: Hall of Famer and former Raiders quarterback, George Blanda, attends the game between the Buffalo Bills and the Los Angeles Raiders at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on December 6, 1987 in Los Angeles, California. The Raider

4. Jacques Plante

3. Nolan Ryan

1992: Pitcher Nolan Ryan of the Texas Rangers winds up for the pitch during spring training. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Daniel /Allsport

2. George Foreman

11 Apr 1992: George Foreman makes a right puch during a fight against Alex Stewart. Mandatory Credit: Holly Stein /Allsport

1. Gordie Howe

17 Jan 1997: All-time record setter Gordie Howe enjoys the acclaim of the crowd during practice with the Heroes of Hockey team at the San Jose Arena in San Jose, California. Mandatory Credit: Rick Stewart /Allsport