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Almost every sitcom and kids' show eventually includes a big-sports-moment plot or a stereotypical athletic character. Sometimes it's just for a single episode or a part of a recurring gag, while other times it's the defining characteristic of a cast member. But which made-up athlete was the best made-up athlete? Here's one set of rankings.
Steve Urkel — Family Matters
Urkel was sneaky good at basketball and we'll likely never know how good of an athlete he could have been had he been given a spot on the roster, instead of a position as team manager. The only thing we know for sure is that when everyone else went out with injuries (pictured above) Steve was clutch.
Grandma "Pookie" Gertrude — Hey Arnold!
A lot of people think Gerald was the most athletic character from Hey Arnold!, but Grandma is clearly better. If she can skate and shoot like this at her age, just imagine how great she must have been in her prime.
Nickelodeon Animation Studios
