South Jersey reveals Nos. 100-51 in greatest athletes ranking
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 9:01 AM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, South Jersey is recognizing its top 250 athletes. The Courier-Post sports staff has unveiled the athletes ranked from 100 to 51, showcasing notable figures such as Billy Melchionni and Whitey Witt. This initiative involves extensive research and discussions among sports historians and community members. The complete list will be revealed in reverse order, continuing until the top athlete is named.
- •Billy Melchionni ranked 100th, notable for his NBA career
- •Whitey Witt, who played with Babe Ruth, ranks 99th
- •Barney Shultz, a key reliever for the Cardinals, is 98th
- •Orlando Caceres, two-time state champion, is at 97
- •Blaine Neal, gold-medal closer in 2008, is ranked 96th
- 9:01 AMYahoo Sports — Ranking South Jersey's Top 250 greatest athletes, see Nos. 100-51
"South Jersey has produced some of the greatest athletes the United States has ever seen. For the country's 250th anniversary we picked the 250 best
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