New York Sports History: The 20 Most Beloved Athletes

    Michael AkelsonCorrespondent IMay 4, 2010

    New York Sports History: The 20 Most Beloved Athletes

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    20. John Starks

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    19. Mike Piazza

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    18. Mike Bossy

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    17. Walt Frazier

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    16. Tom Seaver

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    15. Michael Strahan

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    14. Patrick Ewing

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    13. Paul O'neill

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    12. Don Mattingly

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    11. Reggie Jackson

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    10. Lawrence Taylor

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    9. Yogi Berra

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    8. Mickey Mantle

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    7. Joe DiMaggio

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    6. Willis Reed

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    5. Derek Jeter

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    4. Babe Ruth

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    3. Lou Gehrig

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    2. Joe Namath

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    1. Mark Messier

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