RANKED: The 8 Greatest Left-Handed Athletes in History

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James Harden: James Harden, depicted in the images captured by Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports, is renowned as one of the premier shooting guards in basketball.

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Monica Seles: Monica Seles, as portrayed in the images by Bob Martin/Getty Images, achieved remarkable success at a young age in the world of tennis. Seles clinched victory at the French Open in 1990 when she was just 16 years old.

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Oscar De La Hoya: Oscar De La Hoya, depicted in the images by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images, showcased remarkable talent in the boxing ring, earning him the moniker "The Golden Boy." His prowess was such that he could seamlessly convert a left-handed jab into a devastating hook in the blink of an eye.

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Ken Griffey Jr.: Ken Griffey Jr., hailed as one of the premier left-handed power hitters in baseball history, holds a prestigious position on Major League Baseball's all-time home run list, ranking sixth with an impressive total of 630 homers.

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David Robinson: David Robinson, known as "The Admiral," was a dominant force in the NBA at 7-foot-1. Despite his imposing size, Robinson possessed a smooth left-handed jumper and jump-hook that made him nearly unstoppable.

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Brian Lara: Brian Lara may not be widely recognized by the average sports fan, but cricket enthusiasts hail him as one of the greatest players of all time. The former Trinidadian international star was a feared left-handed batter, despite bowling with his right hand.

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Tony Gwynn: Tony Gwynn, depicted in the images captured by Owen C. Shaw/Getty Images, was a remarkable left-handed hitter throughout his entire 20-year career, all of which he spent with the San Diego Padres.

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Stan Musial: Stan Musial, as depicted in the images captured by Bettmann/Getty Images, shares a remarkable similarity with Tony Gwynn in that he spent his entire 22-season MLB career with the same team – the St. Louis Cardinals. Known for his incredible consistency at the plate.