Robert Griffin III, Chris Paul: Who’s your favorite ‘3’? [Poll]

Three is a magic number. Those of us who grew up on “Schoolhouse Rock� already know that.

Others have had to find out for themselves. Washington Redskins fans learned very quickly Sunday, when rookie quarterback Robert Griffin III completed his first eight passes as a pro, including an 88-yard touchdown to Pierre Garcon.

Overall, RG3 completed 19 of 26 passes for 320 yards and two touchdowns with no interceptions for a passer rating of 139.9. He also gained 42 yards rushing.

Clippers fans learned the power of 3 last season when all-star point guard Chris Paul came aboard and immediately helped the team become a contender in the west. Paul is frequently referred to by the nickname CP3 -- his father and brother both have the initials CP, plus he wears No. 3 on his jersey.

Golf enthusiasts witnessed the magic of 3 back in 1997, when Davis Love III won the PGA Championship. Baseball fans from way back could tell stories about Hall of Famer Mordecai “Three Finger� Brown, a pitcher who really did have only three full digits on his throwing hand.

“Rocky III� was a box-office champ, and “D3: The Mighty Ducks� existed (not sure if anyone actually saw it though). That covers boxing and hockey -- and pretty much wraps up all the sports examples we could think of.

So who (or what) is your favorite 3? Vote in the poll, then leave a comment explaining your vote.

You don’t have to limit your votes to athletics. Feel free to pick any of our choices or write in your own, even “Three Men and a Baby� (although try to resist the urge to pick the pointless sequel “Three Men and a Little Lady� -- you’re better than that).

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