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South Jersey sports history ranks top athletes from 50 to 26

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Last updated Aug 3, 2026

South Jersey sports history ranks top athletes from 50 to 26

Summary

The Courier-Post sports staff has unveiled athletes ranked 50 to 26 in the top 250 South Jersey athletes in history during the celebration of the country's 250th anniversary. This list highlights contributions from athletes like Kelsi Worrell Dahlia, gold medal swimmer from the 2016 Olympics, and Dan Earl, a basketball standout. Athletes from various sports, such as football, basketball, and track and field, are recognized for their significant achievements. The complete list will be revealed over the coming weeks, with the athletes ranked from 1 to 25 to be announced later.

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By the Numbers

•Kelsi Worrell Dahlia won gold in the 4x100 medley relay at the 2016 Olympics.
•Dan Earl helped Shawnee win the 1992 NJSIAA Tournament of Champions.
•Marquese Bell was a standout three-sport athlete at Bridgeton before joining the NFL.
•Flipper Anderson set an NFL record for receiving yards in a single game.
•Jason Thompson was the 12th pick in the 2008 NBA Draft.

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9:01 AMYahoo Sports — Ranking South Jersey's Top 250 greatest athletes, see Nos. 50-26

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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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