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Best athlete in Philadelphia sports history? Detroit Lions RB D'Andre Swift has The Answer

D'Andre Swift leads the Detroit Lions and all NFL running backs with 42 catches through seven games. The Philadelphia native plays his hometown Eagles at Ford Field on Sunday. He stopped to answer five questions for the Free Press this week.

Since you're a Philly guy, let's start there. Who is the best athlete in Philadelphia sports history and why?

In sports history? Allen Iverson.

Why?

Oh, man, that's 'The Answer.' Everything he was able to do, the impact he had on the city. He was a great player all the way around.