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Only 310 days until the London Olympics begin!  The countdown continues for the thousands of patrons and athletes across the globe who anxiously await the arrival of the Summer Games.  At Sports Traveler we are also getting excited for what looks to be a very special Olympics.  Soon we will see increasingly more news stories on high profile competitors like Michael Phelps, Usain Bolt, and the U.S. Men's Basketball team.

For the past several years I've been on my own version of a Legends of Music Concert Tour. My goal: to see as many living legendary entertainers as I can while they are still performing. Now I am ready to start my Legends of Sports Tour. I want to see the best players play their game before they retire and become a permanent part of ESPN Classic programming.

So today I have assembled my Top 5 List for my personal Legends of Sports Tour:

1. Brett Favre. Even as a life-long Chicago resident and Bears fan I can't resist watching this guy play. Maybe you've found yourself like me, becoming fascinated with whether or not he will get up every time he gets knocked down. One Super Bowl ring doesn't seem to be enough for him. I think we all admire his drive and passion for the game but his career can't go on forever.

2. Shaquille O'Neal. I can still remember when Shaq came into the NBA in 1992 - geez that was 18 years ago already! Back then I couldn't stand him. Remember Hack-a-Shaq? That was when