Who was the last "coolest man in America"?

Fee Republic ^ | 1/29/2011 | Krankor

[Krankor]

There was a time, maybe thirty or forty years ago, before cable TV and cell phones, where one man could be so impressive in his accomplishments and force of personality, he would almost universally be recognized as the coolest man in America. His field could range from medicine, science, sports, politics or entertainment. Since the advent of the internet, though, this is no longer possible. Who, in your opinion, was the last "coolest man in America"?

[Tax-chick]

You can get a poster at Walmart.

[Donald Rumsfeld Fan]

How about his former Boss Donald Rumsfeld he was bad****

[ReverendJames]

Just playing with you. Yep, Elvis was HOT, Sinatra, cool. I have an LP of his from the 60’s. I sometimes play it on a dark winter night when it’s raining. Got the lights down low and the wood stove going. I live up in the mountains where it’s peaceful.

[Figment]

Ted Williams

Great baseball player and good conservative to be sure. Cool? NO. He was a Redsox and asshole and nutty to boot

[Tijeras_Slim]

Ted was pretty cool until they unplugged his cryo unit.

[Daffynition]

Hands down. No contest.

[truth_seeker]

Buffalo Bill Cody

(in his era one of the most widely known people on the planet-international performer, innovator, personality, etc.)

[SevenofNine]

HEY did you know ole Rummy going have memiors release very soon I got my copy pre order LOL!

[Daffynition]

I changed my mind.... based on his unmatched accomplishments.

[roostercogburn]

Derek Jeter is pretty cool.
Russel Crowe.

[DWC]

Sean connery or lee marvin.

[Daffynition]

>>I’ll give you a clue. He’s still alive although no longer looked on with such reverence.<<

[dfwgator]

Burt Reynolds

You can't be cool if you went to FSU.

[DaveTesla]

January 20, 1981 ;<)

[Daffynition]

When I think of him... I think of pantyhose.>

[truth_seeker]

“After much thought, Joe DiMaggio, the Yankee Clipper, was the coolest guy ever”

Or Ted Williams

Or Babe Ruth

[Daffynition]

Samuel Colt if those are the criteria.

[2nd Bn, 11th Mar]

Steve McQueen defined cool.

[truth_seeker]

Rafer Johnson

[Bodleian_Girl]

Well, I still refer to the cool factor. Joe Namath had it.