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When Actors Become Athletes...
Professional athletes are entertainers, so it's not that uncommon for them to make the leap into acting. Just look at Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Bob Uecker, Alex Karras, O.J. Simpson, Ray Allen, and Howie Long.
However it's not often movie stars turn into professional athletes.
Recently, my buddy Mike gave me this 1997 Upper Deck MLS card of Andrew Shue:
Who's Andrew Shue? Well... some of you may remember him Elisabeth Shue's little brother:
While other might know remember him as Billy Campbell on Melrose Place:
It was during his final years on Melrose that Andrew decided to play professional soccer on the side for the Los Angeles Galaxy. In fact, he actually had one assist in five games as a reserve midfielder.
Actually, Shue isn't the only entertainer to test their skills against pro athletes. Check these guys out...
Four years ago, Crystal signed a one day, minor league contract with the New York Yankees and played in an exhibition game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. He struck out in his only at-bat, but at least he had a "marvelous" time.
Okay... it's your turn to write.
Happy Thursday everyone and sayonara!
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However it's not often movie stars turn into professional athletes.
Recently, my buddy Mike gave me this 1997 Upper Deck MLS card of Andrew Shue:
Actually, Shue isn't the only entertainer to test their skills against pro athletes. Check these guys out...
Tom Selleck: 1992 Upper Deck #SP4 w/Frank Thomas
While doing research for his movie, Mr. Baseball... Mr. Selleck pinch hit for Rob Deer during a 1991 Spring Training game.
Bruce Hornsby: 1991 Pro Set SuperStars MusiCards #51
In 1997, Hornsby donned a California Angels jersey and pinch ran for Kevin Bass during a Spring Training game against the Seattle Mariners.
Garth Brooks: 1991 OSU Collegiate Collection #87
Garth hasn't played in just one Spring Training game. He's played in a bunch of games for multiple teams: San Diego Padres (1998 & 1999), New York Mets (2000), and the Kansas City Royals (2004). At one point in 2004, he had a career batting average of .047 (2 for 42), which isn't too shabby for a country western singer.
Billy Crystal: 2008 TriStar PROJections #400
Four years ago, Crystal signed a one day, minor league contract with the New York Yankees and played in an exhibition game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. He struck out in his only at-bat, but at least he had a "marvelous" time.
Okay... it's your turn to write.
Who's your favorite athlete turned actor... or actor turned athlete?
Happy Thursday everyone and sayonara!
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