Athletes in Movies
Ian Laperriere, Matt Carle, Scott Hartnell and JVR have a cameo in this Rom-com released in 2012
This is 40
This Jewish pitcher played 15 years from 2000-2015, 14 of which in the NL, making one All-star appearance in 2009 with the Rockies
Jason Marquis
In the first of their 4 super bowl losses, the Bills had a chance to win with a 47 year field goal with 8 second left, but this kicker missed the kick wide right giving the Giants the super bowl
Scott Norwood
Temple
Mark Macon
This Cardinals player set the record for the most RBIs in a single postseason in 2011, with 21
David Freese
Tom Brady makes one of his only movie cameos in this 2015 sequel, where the main characters sneak into his bedroom to attempt to steal his sperm
Ted 2
This is the active leader in wins among mens Jewish college basketball coaches
Bruce Pearl
This player was on base for both Edgar Rentaria in 1997 and Luis Gonzalez in 2001 when they walked off to win the world series
Craig Counsell
Green Bay
Tony Bennett
The record for the longest playoff shutout streak since 1930 is held by this Ducks goaltender, set in 2005-06, and he would later play for the Flyers, with much less playoff success
Ilya Bryzgalov
In the 1998 rom-com There's Something About Mary, this NFL quarterback makes a cameo as Cameron Diaz's ex boyfriend, in what's regarded as one of the worst athlete acting performances
Brett Favre
This Jewish C/PF played from 1981-1999 having his best season for Denver in 87-88 averaging 13.9 pts and 8.2 rebounds, but his father had much more NBA success
Danny Schayes
This former Phillie grounded out to third for the last out in the 2016 world series, giving the Cubs their first world series win in over 100 years
Michael Martinez
These two Nova players are the only two in the top 250 scorers of all time, one at 217 and another at 239
Kerry Kittles, Scottie Reynolds
With 57 points yesterday, Donovan Mitchell became 3rd all time for most points in the playoffs behind these two players, one who scored 63 in 1986 and one who scored 61 in 1962
Michael Jordan, Elgin Baylor
This wrestler stars in the Princess Bride
Andre the Giant
This Jewish pitcher only appeared in 7 games, but has had a successful coaching career starting in 1998 and is still going, although he was only manager once, for the Devil Rays in their first 4 seasons (1998-2001)
Larry Rothchild
"Blocked by James!" In game 7 of the 2016 NBA finals, Lebron makes one of the most iconic defensive plays in NBA history, blocking this player's layup in an 89-89 game with 1:45 left. The only field goal made the rest of the game would be the Kyrie game winning 3
Andre Iguodala
Michigan St
Shawn Respert
This is the only player to throw 5 interceptions in the super bowl
Rich Gannon
Space Jam has become one of the most iconic basketball movies, which included these 5 players getting their talent zapped and starting for the Monstars
Charles Barkley, Muggsy Bogues, Shawn Bradley, Patrick Ewing, Larry Johnson
This Jewish one time all pro DE/DT played from 1971-1985 with the Broncos, Browns and Raiders, but sadly passed away in 1992 resulting from heavy steroid usage
Lyle Alzado
In maybe the most controversial goal in NHL history, this hall of famer scored a goal to win the cup in triple overtime in game 6 with his foot in the crease, which was illegal at the time, giving the Stars the Stanley Cup victory over the Sabres
Brett Hull
UCLA
Don Maclean
In 1992, this Pirate set the record for average in a single postseason (minimum 15 Abs), hitting .727, even though he was a career .244 hitter who had a -0.6 WAR over his career from 1987-1994
Lloyd Mcclendon