The Mount Rushmore of Sports

Lately on ESPN I've noticed that they're starting to debate who would be on the "Mount Rushmore of Sports" in every state. Sure, you could say it's another corny way to fill programming. But I actually think it's pretty interesting.

Who would you put on your state's Mount Rushmore of sports? Better yet, of the teams of which you're a fan, how would you construct that Mount?

Since I'm writing this post, I'll start. Feel free to comment on mine, but I'd like to see yours. Tell us which teams or state you're choosing from first. And remember, there are four dead presidents on the mount. You can only choose four athletes or coaches to make your mount.

My Teams: Chicago Cubs, Chicago Bears, Chicago Bulls, Chicago Blackhawks, Syracuse Orange, Illinois Fighting Illini

My Mount Rushmore: (All these players played in my lifetime)

1. Michael Jordan--Greatest basketball player of all-time, arguably the greatest athlete of all-time, certainly the greatest Bull of all time.
2. Greg Maddux--He didn't play that much of his career with the Cubs, and won just one of his four Cy Youngs in Cubbie blue. But until his retirement this year he was the active leader in wins with 355, and is a first ballot hall of famer.
3. Walter Payton--Until Emmitt Smith, he was the NFL's all-time leading rusher. He helped lead the Bears to their only Super Bowl victory (January 26, 1986 in a 46-10 win over New England).
4. Ryne Sandberg--A hall of fame second baseman that hit the second most home runs among 2nd basemen all time (when he retired he was first). Of course, they didn't win a championship with him there, but they won the division twice, which is good for the Cubs.

Let us know what you think. Post away.