Huddersfield were held to a draw by the much-improved Crewe who had not conceded a

Huddersfield were held to a draw by the much-improved Crewe, who had not conceded a goal for 467 minutes until Chris Beech breached their defence. However, the division's leading scorers could not add to the total and Colin Little's 63rd-minute header ensured a share of the spoils. Ian Moore may have suffered in the Boxing Day traffic but he found a way through for Stockport, his goals snatching victory over Wolves. A great competitor who put a strong emphasis on fitness, Ring was highly skilled and could play in numerous positions.. He won the 350 and 500cc titles from 1958 to 1960 before moving on to Formula One where, driving for Ferrari, he won the title in 1964.99 Jim ThorpeAthleticsAn American Indian originally named Wa-Tho-Huck (Bright Path), he won the Olympic decathlon and pentathlon in 1912, setting world records in both. Stripped of the medals a year later because he had earned 15 dollars a week playing baseball.100 Christy RingHurlingArguably the greatest hero in Irish sporting history, Ring towered over his sport in the 1940s and 1950s and was the first player to win eight all-Ireland medals. He was the first man to beat a minute for 100m with 58.6 in 1922.98 John SurteesMotorcycling/racingThis Kent-born racer was the only man to become world champion on both two wheels and four. Received maximum marks from all 12 judges at 1973 Europeans.97 Johnny WeismullerSwimmingBefore becoming world- famous on screen as Tarzan, this Hungarian-born American set a string of world records and won three golds at the 1924 Olympics, adding two more four years later.

Although overtaken by a younger generation, he remains an ambassador for the sport.96 Irina RodninaIce skatingRecognised as the greatest pairs skater in history, she won three Olympic golds and 10 world titles, the first four of which came alongside Aleksey Ulanov, and the next six with husband, Aleksandr Zaitsev. Composure and generally flawless technique brought him world titles in 1981, 1983, 1984, 1987 and 1989. In the 1936 Olympic final he scored six goals in an 8-1 win over Germany. He learned the game from British Army officers in Allahabad.95 Steve DavisSnookerAchieved domination in the game to rank with his namesake, Joe.

Despite the controversy of his life he was an outstanding boxer.93 Eric HeidenSpeed skatingMade a unique clean sweep of all five speed skating gold medals at the 1980 Winter Olympics, setting Olympic records at each distance. After retiring in 1987, he employed his hugely powerful legs in another career as a professional cyclist.94 Dhyan ChandHockeyHockey's greatest ever player led India to the Olympic titles in 1928, 1932 and 1936 Supremely gifted, Chand was a prolific goalscorer. Became highest- paid player when he moved to St Helens in 1985.92 Jack JohnsonBoxingBlack heavyweight who was hated by white America because of his arrogant manner. He was forced to win the heavyweight title in Australia after bigotry prevented him fighting in his native land. Became the first player to hold all the major championships, winning the world, World Grand Prix, World Cup and All-England titles.91 Mal MeningaRugby leagueThis barrel-chested policeman from Queensland was a great attacking centre who made a record 39 appearances for Australia between 1982 and 1992 Top scorer in the 1982 tour of Britain with 118 points.

A farmer's son, famously determined.78 Jim ClarkMotor racingWorld Formula One champion in 1964 and 1965, he beat Fangio's record with 25 grand prix wins in his career before dying in a crash in 1968 while testing at Hockenheim. The son of a Scottish sheep farmer, he was one of the great natural drivers.90 Susie SusantiBadmintonGraceful, athletic and supremely talented, the Indonesian is widely regarded as the best woman badminton player of all time. Last of the top seeds to race, he made up crucial time in the late stages of his run. Already has two world titles to his name.77 Franz KlammerSkiingFulfilled his position as clear favourite for the Olympic downhill title in 1976, withstanding enormous pressure of expectation from his native Austrians.