One Sport Wasn't Enough
Bo Jackson: 1985 Heisman Trophy winner. MLB All-Star in 1989. NFL Pro Bowler in 1990.
Deion Sanders: Pro Football Hall of Fame. 186 stolen bases in MLB. The only athlete to play in a Super Bowl and a World Series.
Brian Jordan: Played three seasons in the NFL. MLB All-Star in 1999.
Willie Gault: Ran the second leg for the U.S. in the world-record setting 4 x 100 meter relay at the 1983 World Championships. Bears' leading receiver on their 1985 -86 Super Bowl winning team.
Ron Brown: Gold medal in the 4 x 100 meter relay at the 1984 Olympics. First Team All-Pro for the Rams in 1985.
Danny Ainge: Played three seasons in MLB. NBA All-Star in 1988.
Dave Winfield: Drafted by four teams in three different sports: baseball, basketball, and football. 12-time All-Star in MLB and Hall of Famer.
Tom Glavine: Drafted by the L.A. Kings in the 4th round. 10-time All-Star in MLB and Hall of Famer.
Tony Gwynn: Holds San Diego State basketball records for career assists and single-season assists, and is seventh in career steals. 15-time All-Star in MLB and a Hall of Famer.
Former pitcher Rick Rhoden is a pro golfer who has qualified for the US Senior Open. Speedster Kenny Lofton made the Final Four with Arizona.
ReplyDeleteKirk Gibson can fall into the category as well John Elway,Jay Schroeder, Rick Leach they all could've been both baseball & footballers
ReplyDeleteSurprised no one has mentioned DJ Dozier.
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