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Old 03-31-2006, 12:59 AM   #29
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Re: Athletes who tried to become enterainers

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Originally Posted by MrCinatit
Bob Uecker
Was great in Mr. Belvedere, as well as many beer commercials.


Does Chuck Norris count?

Drake Hogestyn of Days of Our Lives played minor league ball with the Yankees until an injury ended his playing career.

Tony Danza was a boxer.

Buster Crabbe won gold in the 400 metre freestyle at the 1932 Olympics.

Rick Fox has appeared in a handful of films.

Bob Hope started out as an amateur boxer. He also played some golf.

Ray "Boom Boom" Mancini and Jake LaMotta have also done some film work.

Who could forget Cam Neely as Sea Bass?

And last, but not least, Fred "The Hammer" Williamson.
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