Top 5 Most Unfairly Treated Recent Philly Athletes
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) --- 15 seasons in Philadelphia, three all-star games, four gold gloves, one National League MVP, the Phillies' all-time hits record, and a World Series Championship.
Still, Jimmy Rollins has his critics in Philadelphia, promoting the now LA Dodger to say, "I feel like I'm free to be myself without someone on my shoulder."
Rollins' candid comments, spurred Glen Macnow (filling in for Michael Barkann) and Ike Reese to ask fans during Tuesday's 94WIP Mike & Ike Show, which recent Philly athlete was treated most unfairly.
Here is what the fans came up with, in order.
5. Jimmy Rollins
Fans feel Rollins was treated fairly while in Philly, for the most part. Rollins' tendency to lolly-gag to first-base on occasion earned him a polarizing reputation. His double-play partner tagging up from first-base and scoring from second on infield hits, probably didn't help his case.
4. Allen Iverson
Iverson played 11 seasons in Philly (plus another short stint in 2009-10), and became one of the most polarizing athletes in the city. While he is largely loved now, during his tenure with the Sixers, AI's me-first attitude often drew critics. A four-time scoring champ, one-time MVP, and two-time All-Star Game MVP, Iverson's talent on the floor was never questioned.
3. Ryan Howard
Howard has had a roller-coaster like career in Philadelphia. After being stuck in the minors behind Jim Thome early in his career, Howard came into MLB with a bang in 2005 winning NL Rookie Of The Year. He was a home-run champ in 2006 and 2008, an MVP in 2006, and the key offensive piece of the Phillies 2008 World Series Championship team.
Now, a declining Howard---who has fought back from injuries and is making $25 million per season---is the whipping boy on the plunging Phillies.
2. Eric Lindros
Lindros was one of hockey's best players during his tenure with the Flyers from 1992-2000. Despite a Hart Trophy (MVP), multiple All-Star game appearances, numerous clutch goals and milestones, and one Stanley Cup Finals appearances, Lindros failed to win the Cup. No. 88 eventually left Philly surrounding concussion problems and bad relations between his father and Flyers GM Bobby Clarke.
1. Donovan McNabb
"Number Five will always love you!"
McNabb is the Eagles' all-time leader in career wins, pass attempts, pass completions, passing yards, and passing touchdowns. However, the six-time Pro Bowl QB is remembered for five NFC Championship appearances, just one Super Bowl appearance, and most notably, zero Super Bowl victories.
