The 25 Best Virtual Athletes In Video Games

In order to be the man, you have to beat these men.

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One of the problems in sports video games is that it’s hard to determine the generic characters from the elite. While some may kick ass on the field in real-life, they may not be as effective in the virtual world of competition. In honor of our favorites, we've compiled a list to celebrate those who gave us the most challenge in the pixilated realm. Here are The 25 Best Virtual Athletes In Video Games who tested our gaming skills and forced us to use the most hardcore strategies like a bootlegged Nick Saban to beat.

25. Tim Wakefield

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24. Hoy Quarlow

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23. Muhammad Ali

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22. Randy Moss

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21. Eric Koston

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20. Zack Greinke

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19. King

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18. Cristiano Ronaldo

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17. Cheetah

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16. Mitch Richmond

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15. Dominik Hasek

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14. Manny Ramirez

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13. Michael Jordan ('96)

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12. Lawrence Taylor

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11. Donkey Kong

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10. Pablo Sanchez

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9. Jon Dowd

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8. Tiger Woods

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7. Shaq

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6. Jeremy Roenick

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5. Michael Vick

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4. Bill Elliott

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3. Mike Tyson/Mr. Dream

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2. "Bo"

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1. Bo Jackson

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