Top of Utah 20: Top Twenty Sports Icons with Utah Ties

Whether it’s due to the fact that they lead their respective team to success, gave back to the community, or were just a hometown product, we all have a personal favorite athlete from the great state of Utah. This list not only focuses on the most talented or successful players, but on all around influence and notoriety they brought to the state. They may not all have been born and raised here, but they all brought a unique sense of pride to Utah through sports due to their actions on and off the field. Honorable mentions – Alex Smith, Carlos Boozer, Dick Motta, Glen Hubbard, Prince Fielder, Rickey Henderson.