| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| ALI | "Sports Illustrated" Athlete of the Century |
| PELE | Legendary athlete on the 6-23-75 cover of Sports Illustrated |
| ALI | Sports Illustrated named him Sportsman of the Century |
| ALI | Sportsman of the Century, per Sports Illustrated in 1999 |
| ALI | Sports Illustrated named him Sportsman of the Century in 1999 |
| ALI | "Sports Illustrated"'s Athlete of the Century |
| ALI | Sports Illustrated's athlete of the century |
| THORPE | ABC Sports' "Greatest Athlete of the 20th Century" |
