Arby's(R) Asks America: ''Who's the Greatest Natural Athlete of All-Time?''.ATLANTA -- Consumers to Vote for their Favorite Natural Athlete at www.arbyschickennaturals.com Who is America's greatest natural athlete of all-time? That's the question That's the Question is an American quiz game show on GSN, hosted by game show veteran and former Entertainment Tonight reporter, Bob Goen, which premiered in October 2006. Arby's is asking consumers with its new natural athletes poll. The online poll at www.arbyschickennaturals.com was created to celebrate the launch of the fast food industry's first full menu line of natural chicken - Arby's Chicken Naturals(TM). Arby's teamed up with the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association The National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association, or NSSA, is an American organization of sports media members. It constitutes the American chapter of the International Sports Press Association (AIPS). (NSSA NSSA Not So Stubby Area (OSPF routing) NSSA National Storm Shelter Association NSSA National Security Space Architect NSSA National Space Society of Australia NSSA National Scholastic Surfing Association ) to create a list of America's greatest natural athletes of all-time. NSSA members were asked to identify their top natural athlete picks based on the individual's true natural athletic ability. There were no guidelines regarding the gender, era or sport for the athlete submissions. Finalists include: Muhammad Ali Muhammad Ali, pasha of Egypt Muhammad Ali, 1769?–1849, pasha of Egypt after 1805. He was a common soldier who rose to leadership by his military skill and political acumen. , Lance Armstrong Lance Armstrong (born Lance Edward Gunderson on September 18, 1971) is a retired American professional road racing cyclist. He won the Tour de France—cycling's most prestigious race—seven consecutive times, from 1999 to 2005. , Jim Brown
James Nathaniel Brown (born February 17, 1936) is an American former professional football player who has also made his mark as an actor and social activist. , Wilt Chamberlain Wilton Norman "Wilt" Chamberlain (August 21, 1936–October 12, 1999), nicknamed Wilt the Stilt and The Big Dipper, was an American professional National Basketball Association (NBA) basketball player for the Philadelphia / San Francisco Warriors, the , Babe Didrickson-Zaharis, Bo Jackson Vincent Edward "Bo" Jackson (born November 30, 1962 in Bessemer, Alabama) is an American athlete and a former multi-sport professional. Jackson played at the highest level of sports in the United States in both American football and baseball. , Michael Jordan, Jesse Owens, Deion Sanders and Jim Thorpe. Consumers can learn more about each athlete's accomplishments and vote for America's greatest natural athlete of all-time by visiting www.arbyschickennaturals.com and clicking on the "Natural Athletes" tab. Consumers can vote today through May 1, 2006. The winner will be announced on May 2, 2006. "These athletes, as selected by NSSA members, represent the finest natural athletic achievement and ability in the history of sports," said Debbie Pike, chief marketing officer, Arby's Restaurant Group, Inc. "The Greatest Natural Athlete poll is a wonderful way to recognize that natural is better. We believe these athletes do just that." More than 125 athletes were identified by NSSA members from more than 600 total votes. Arby's Chicken Naturals is a line of menu offerings that starts with 100 percent all natural chicken breast that is not altered or injected with added water, salt or phosphates. The result is better tasting, higher quality chicken. Arby's is the first national quick service restaurant chain to offer a complete product line made with natural chicken, including salads, sandwiches, wraps and chicken tenders. About Arby's Restaurant Group, Inc. Arby's Restaurant Group, Inc. is an Atlanta-based company that is the franchisor of the Arby's restaurant system, which consists of more than 3,500 restaurants worldwide, and is owner and operator of more than 1,000 restaurants located in the United States. Founded in 1964, Arby's quick service restaurants specialize in offering slow roasted and freshly sliced roast beef sandwiches as well as its Market Fresh(R) deli-style sandwiches, wraps and salads with the convenience of a drive-thru. Arby's offers guests a unique, better tasting alternative to traditional fast food with its one-of-a-kind menu items including the Beef 'n Cheddar, Curly Fries and Jamocha shakes. Arby's Restaurant Group also owns and operates the T.J. Cinnamons(R) brand and is a subsidiary of Triarc Companies, Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange : TRY, TRYB). To learn more about Arby's unique tastes and franchising opportunities, please visit www.arbys.com. National Association of Sportscasters and Sportswriters The National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association (NSSA) was formed in 1959. Its purpose is to recognize the sportscasters and sportswriters of the United States for their leadership, devotion, contributions in developing character, integrity, sportsmanship, and physical fitness among both youth and adults. The NSSA is unique in that it is the only national organization which brings together the two crafts of sportscasting and sportswriting. The NSSA's mission is to recognize the best sportscaster and sportswriter sports·writ·er n. A person who writes about sports, especially for a newspaper or magazine. sports in each state and on the national level. The NSSA Hall of Fame Honorees are peer-selected and judged. The NSSA is headquartered in Salisbury, N.C., and has more than 1,000 dues-paying members. For more information, visit www.nssahalloffame.com. |
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