Monthly Archives: January 2019

H2H 2: Randy Moss vs. Terrell Owens – Who was Better?

The 2018 Pro Football Hall of Fame class featured arguably the two best wide receivers of the 2000s, and perhaps two of the most colorful characters as well, in Randy Moss and Terrell Owens.  On one hand, the duo terrorized opposing defensive backs with their unmatched combinations of size and speed and by the time their playing careers were over, Moss and Owens were near the top of most major receiving categories (behind only the great Jerry Rice).  Yet at the same time, due to their brash and mercurial personalities, they at times clashed with coaches and teammates alike, and were often in the headlines for reasons other than their receiving prowess. Thus, it only seems fitting that the two wide receivers would be inducted into Canton together, leading to the question:

Who was better – Randy Moss or Terrell Owens?

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H2H 1: Larry Bird vs. Magic Johnson – Who was Better?

The 1980s NBA landscape was dominated by its two flagship teams, the Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers, who combined for eight championships over the course of the decade.  While each team was loaded with All-Stars and future Hall of Famers, the rivalry was defined by two of the most iconic players in NBA history – Larry Bird of the Celtics and Earvin “Magic” Johnson of the Lakers.  As linchpins for their respective franchises, their careers have been inexorably intertwined in history and their personal rivalry is highlighted by many of their stark differences (white vs. black, East Coast vs. West Coast, shooter/scorer vs. playmaker, grit vs. flash, etc.).  Though it has been more than 25 years since the two players last set foot on a basketball court together, not as rivals, but as teammates on the legendary 1992 Olympic Dream Team, the question continues to be asked and debated today:

Who was better – Larry Bird or Magic Johnson?

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H2H 0: Hello World

Larry Bird or Magic Johnson, Sidney Crosby or Alex Ovechkin, Roger Federer or Serena Williams, Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi, the list goes on and on – whether it be at the bar, on the couch, or around the watercolor, sports fans seem to endlessly debate the age-old question of who was/is better.  One of the beauties of sports and what makes these discussions/arguments fascinating and timeless is that everyone has their opinion and there (usually) is no right or wrong answer.

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