Just thought i'd throw this in here... 2 NBA players made it in Askmen.com's top 49 list of most influential men for 2008 Kobe Bryant at # 18 and LeBron James at #20 (other athletes on the list: Brett Favre, Rafael Nadal # 30, Cristiano Ronaldo #8, Phelps #3) http://uk.askmen.com/specials/2008_top_49/michael-phelps-3.html
Phelps influential?!? Not in the least unless you are planning to buy Rosetta Stone. Most notable of 2008..absolutely