Take a look at Julius and Lawrence they were FAR from "specialists" granted LT couldn't box worth a damn but he was extremely athletic. Julius could be playing in the NBA if he wanted.

Bob Gibson, Mickey Mantle and Jim Brown are other examples of great American athletes. Bob played with the Harlem Globetrotters and was one of the most intimidating pitchers (hurlers for you cricket fans) ever to play.

Mickey ran from the batter's box to first base in 3.9 seconds and was "the greatest football player Oklahoma ever produced".

Jim Brown, all american in football and lacrosse, greatest running back in NFL history and was offered tons of money to fight Ali