Find the Sports Legend Anagram Quiz

Answer: John Elway

When he retired in 1998, John Elway had the most victories by any starting quarterback. He played his entire career with the Denver Broncos and then went on to become the Executive Vice-President of Football Operations for the team. He led his team to five Super Bowls of which they won two.

Although he was the first player chosen in the 1983 draft, the Baltimore Colts traded him immediately to Denver where he went on to a long, record-setting career.

Answer: Eddie Arcaro

A member of the Horse Racing Hall of Fame, Eddie Arcaro was the first and only jockey to have won the Triple Crown twice in the 20th century. He is considered to be one of the greatest jockeys of all time. He rode some of the finest horses of his time, including Citation, Whirlaway, and Sword Dancer. When he retired, he had 4,779 career wins to his credit.

Answer: Earl Anthony

Many bowling aficionados consider Earl Anthony to be the greatest bowler of all time. This left-handed bowler helped increase the popularity of bowling during his career, which lasted from 1963-1997. Known as a quiet, conservative humble man, his competition feared him and nicknamed him "The Doomsday Stroking Machine".

He was named the bowler of the year for six years by the Professional Bowlers Association.

Answer: Pete Rose

One of the 20th century's greatest baseball players, the switch-hitting Pete Rose retired as the all-time Major League leader in hits, outs, at bats, and games played. In spite of all his records, it is possible that Pete Rose will never be in the Baseball Hall of Fame.

In August of 1989, amidst allegations of illegal gambling on baseball, Rose agreed to "permanent ineligibility" from baseball. The Baseball Hall of Fame will not allow anyone to be inducted who has the status of "permanent ineligibility".

Answer: Payne Stewart

One of the most unique golfers of his time, Payne Stewart was known for his natty attire, which included knickers, plus fours, and ivy caps. While his style of clothing may have been flamboyant, he style of play was a combination of aggression and smoothness.

He is a member of the World Golf Hall of Fame and winner of the Byron Nelson Award. This icon of golf was killed in an aircraft accident while flying from Orlando, Florida to Dallas, Texas to play the Tour Championship. The plane he was on suffered decompression, killing all those aboard, while the plane continued to fly on autopilot for hundreds miles before running out of gas and crashing into a field in South Dakota.

Answer: Kurt Busch

Kurt Busch has won over 24 Cup races in his NASCAR career. His brother Kyle and his father Tom are/were both NASCAR drivers. He is an aggressive driver with a history of being verbally rude and abusive to other drivers, the media, and even his own team.

He has been involved in many accidents and near misses with other drivers, which is just a natural part of NASCAR. But there are some who wonder if his aggression does not earn him more of these interactions than the average driver.

Answer: Usain Bolt

Nicknamed "Lightning Bolt, Jamaican track star Usain Bolt, is definitely one the fastest runners ever to compete in the Olympics. He has broken many records, while running with a grace that belies just how fast he is actually moving. Among his many awards are six Olympic gold medals and eight gold medals at the World Championships.

Answer: Olga Korbut

Olga Korbut was a Soviet gymnast who won a total of four gold and two silver Olympic Medals. An unusually supple gymnast, she was the first female to ever perform a backward release move on the uneven bars in competition. Her best events were thought to be the bars and the balance beam. She is well-known for her innovative moves and her athleticism.

Answer: Don Shula

Don Shula is believed by many to be one of the greatest coaches of all times, in any sport. He was the head coach of the Detroit Lions (1960-1962) and the Baltimore Colts (1963-1969), before moving on the Miami. He led his team to two Super Bowl championships, while winning their division 14 times.

He also led his team to the first perfect season. In 1972, the Dolphins won every game that they played including the Super Bowl. Don Shula was named NFL Coach of the Year on four separate occasions.

Answer: Pele

Edson Arantes do Nascimento, more commonly known as Pele, is considered by many to be the best soccer player of all time. He was elected "Athlete of the Century" by the International Olympic Committee in 1999. With a career that lasted from 1956-1977, there was a period when Pele was the highest paid athlete in any sport. After retirement, Pele went on to be a UN ambassador for ecology and the environment.