As we celebrate the birthday of the Nation, here are the current top 10 people, places, things, and events from the sporting world that have become iconic symbols of America.
10. Wrigley Field
Built in 1914, there is just something timeless about those ivy covered walls.
9. LeBron James
From Akron Ohio, the most famous young star / phenom ever. Only in America do they have Pay-Per-View high school basketball games.
8. Jennie Finch
Definitely the surprise entry into the list, and maybe just an excuse to post her pic, but in an Olympic year is there anyone who looks better in the red, white, and blue. The well-spoken former collegiate star is the most famous softball player of all time. She also has featured on some of the most dominating teams in sports.
7. Dallas Cowboys
Known as America’s Team – they play in football in heart of Texas. While disliked by some the Cowboys remain the NFL's marque franchise.
6. Tom Brady
The star quarterback on the best team, Brady's fable grew even more impressive after leading his team to an 18-0 record.
5. Baseball Cards
Who out there has never opened a pack of Topps? The chase of a rookie card, the trading, an autograph - and what is more pop-culture than a 52 Mantle?
4. The Indy 500 & Daytona 500
Another way sneak 2 events into the list. Both wildly popular spectacles, Daytona might be called the Great America Race, but many racing fans still marvel at the Brickyard on Memorial Day weekend
3. The Halls of Fame
Would you take a vacation to Canton Ohio for any other reason. Would you have ever even heard of Cooperstown. Only in America do we honor the greats - by "enshrining them"
2. Tiger
Everyone knows Tiger Woods - The most marketable athlete in the world. If there was ever an athlete that reflected the nation it's Tiger. While not out spoken Tiger dominates the competition, and stands alone as golf's only superpower
1. The Yankees
The aura of Ruth, Gehrig, DiMaggio, Mantle, Yankee Stadium, and 26 World Series titles. They play in the most famous stadium in America and most famous city in America. The 3rd placed Yankees can show up to Pittsburgh in June during the middle of the week and they even sell out of standing room tickets. Why, because they are the Yankees.
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