Ravens Insider: READER POLL: Who is on Mount Rushmore of visiting athletes in Baltimore?

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Lionel Messi, the FIFA World Cup Champion and legendary soccer star, will make an appearance in Baltimore when Inter Miami faces D.C. United at M&T Bank Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

Messi, 38, is entering the twilight of his historic career, but remains one of the most popular athletes in the world — just ask his 511 million Instagram followers. His presence in Baltimore has already triggered increased security and will likely generate plenty of buzz inside M&T Bank Stadium in what is slated as a home game for D.C. United.

The arrival of Messi in Baltimore spurred a discussion within The Baltimore Sun newsroom: Who are the greatest athletes to visit this city? What sports legends made surprise appearances?

We’ve compiled a list of athletes, some among the greatest in their sports’ histories, but we want to hear from you.

Who should comprise the Mount Rushmore of athletes to compete in Baltimore, outside of those who played for the city’s two professional teams? If there’s a name you want added, select “other” and list your entry in the comments.

We want to know your thoughts.

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The Baltimore Sun reader poll is an unscientific survey in which website users volunteer their opinions on the subject of the poll.

To read the results of previous reader polls, click here.

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