Bet that number changes all of the time. But here is SI's top 50 of all time
Below is the top ten.

1. Billy Mills, Pine Ridge
Won 10,000-meter track title in then Olympic-record 28:24.4 at 1964 Games; in 1965 set world record for six miles (27:11.6).

2 Frank Leahy, Winner
Notre Dame football coach from 1941 to '43 and '46 to '53 had six undefeated seasons and won five national championships.

3 Garney Henley, Hayti
Was Canadian Football League All-Star nine straight years (from 1963 to '71) as a defensive back; moved to flanker in '72 and won league MVP award.

4 Marlene Hagge, Eureka
In 1950 was one of 11 charter members of the LPGA; won 25 tour events from 1952 to '72.

5 Casey Tibbs, Fort Pierre
Won Rodeo Cowboys Association world title as a teen and was nine-time world champion all-around cowboy.

6 Jack Manders, Milbank
Bears' three-time All-Pro halfback scored two TDs, intercepted a pass and recovered a fumble in loss to Redskins in 1937 title game.

7 Randy Lewis, Rapid City
Won a gold medal at 136 1/2 pounds in freestyle wrestling at the 1984 Olympics.

8 Dave Collins, Rapid City
Sixteen-year major league outfielder excelled in 1980, batting .303 with 79 stolen bases and 94 runs for Reds.

9 George Amundson, Aberdeen
In 1969 set national high school discus record with throw of 211' 4"; running back for three seasons in NFL.

10 Earl Sande, Groton
Was the nation's leading jockey in 1921, '23 and '27; in '30 rode Gallant Fox to the Triple Crown.
ell High played second base for world-champion A's from 1972 to '74.
Source(s):
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/magazine/features/si50/states/south_dakota...


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