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As a city, Chicago has helped shape the landscape of sports. Championship wins, Hall of Fame talent and all-time legends of their crafts have assembled in the "Windy City."

Picking and choosing 15 of the best athletes to ever represent Chicago meant we had to go all the way back to the beginning. Defining greatness came down to a formula of championship rings, stats, talent and generational impact.

It's important to remember that this list is not in ranked order. With that in mind, it's time to unveil the 15 greatest players in Chicago sports history.