What would J.R.R. Tolkien's best sport be?

Football, rated 88 at offensive lineman. The lowest is basketball, at 77.

What position would J.R.R. Tolkien play in each sport?

Football: offensive lineman. Basketball: power forward. Hockey: left wing. Soccer: center back. Baseball: designated hitter.

Are these ratings real?

No. Legends Draft is a parody game and the ratings are made up for fun, on a scale of 40 to 99. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by anyone in it.

J.R.R. Tolkien in every sport

What would J.R.R. Tolkien play in every sport? Football: offensive lineman, rated 88. Basketball: power forward, rated 77. Hockey: left wing, rated 77. Soccer: center back, rated 83. Baseball: designated hitter, rated 82. Golf: rated 79. J.R.R. Tolkien's best sport in Legends Draft is football, at 88.

Portrait of J.R.R. Tolkien — Photo: Unknown photo studio commissioned by Tolkien's students 1925/6 (private communication from Catherine McIlwaine, Tolkien Archivist, Bodleian , Public domain

1892-1973

Best sport

Football 88OVR

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J.R.R. Tolkien's position and rating in each sport

Sport	Position	Rating	Best at	Pages
Football	Offensive lineman	88	Smarts (97)	Scouting report Draft
Basketball	Power forward	77	IQ (93)	Scouting report Draft
Hockey	Left wing	77	Physical (86)	Scouting report Draft
Soccer	Center back	83	Defending (87)	Scouting report Draft
Baseball	Designated hitter	82	Eye (89)	Scouting report Draft
Golf	Golfer	79	Course IQ (92)	Scouting report Draft

Ratings are made up for the game, 40 to 99.

What the scouting reports say

Football: offensive lineman, 88
Wrote 'you shall not pass' for a wizard. Says it to every pass rusher.
J.R.R. Tolkien in football
Basketball: power forward, 77
A power forward with a scholar's mind. His IQ is the best on his card, rebounding is next, and athleticism is the weak spot.
Plays like: A cerebral point forward who controls the glass and the offense
J.R.R. Tolkien in basketball
Hockey: left wing, 77
A left winger who wins with toughness and positioning. Physical play leads his card, defense is close behind, and skating is the weak spot.
Plays like: A rugged two way winger who holds his ground at the bridge
J.R.R. Tolkien in hockey
Soccer: center back, 83
A center back who holds the line and wins his duels. Defending leads his card, strength is next, and pace is the soft spot.
Plays like: A sturdy, thoughtful center back who stands his ground
J.R.R. Tolkien in soccer
Baseball: designated hitter, 82
A designated hitter with a scholar's eye and a steady bat. His eye and his contact lead the card, and speed is the soft spot.
Plays like: A scholarly hitter who studies every pitch in detail
J.R.R. Tolkien in baseball
Golf: golfer, 79
A meticulous golfer who maps every hollow and slope. His course IQ leads his card, his nerve is close behind, and driving is the weakness.
Plays like: A meticulous course mapper who knows every hollow and slope
J.R.R. Tolkien in golf

J.R.R. Tolkien in real life

Real life

English writer and philologist (1892–1973)

Lived: 1892 to 1973
From: United Kingdom
Known as: linguist, poet, university teacher, children's writer
Active: 1937 to 1973
Honors: Commander of the Order of the British Empire, Prometheus Award - Hall of Fame, Nebula Award for Best Script, Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel, and 11 more

Facts from Wikidata (CC0).

Questions

What would J.R.R. Tolkien's best sport be?: Football, rated 88 at offensive lineman. The lowest is basketball, at 77.
What position would J.R.R. Tolkien play in each sport?: Football: offensive lineman. Basketball: power forward. Hockey: left wing. Soccer: center back. Baseball: designated hitter.
Are these ratings real?: No. Legends Draft is a parody game and the ratings are made up for fun, on a scale of 40 to 99. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by anyone in it.