So a few of you know (and take the p1ss because) I am a big follower of US Sports.
Interesting story about a player who had already signed a contract with the Oakland Athletics of the MLB (first round pick) but spent the last season playing quarterback for the Oklahoma Sooners and won the Heisman trophy (awarded to the best college football player in the US) and is entering the NFL draft in 2019.
Can you think of any parrallels in football? I.e. players that have found success in other sports.
The only one I can think of is Bixente Lizarazu who become European champion of Brazilian jujitsu, a pretty obscure one. Over to you!
Multi Talented Athletes
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bo jackson nfl and baseball. really good at both too unlike jordan.
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He facked himself doing both and both careers ended prematurely I think.
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Didn't he only play baseball for a year? Then retired at 35, came back a few years later and then retired at 40.
On the OP this guy wins.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Max_Woosnam
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I remember reading about this guy, forgot all about him for this article!
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This guy deserves more recognition. He has a similar background to me. I lived in Northwich where he played at Vics. I played there when I was younger. I also played for winnington who he played for. I also went to college in Winchester.
I played for Stoke city youth before my injury and I played for Hampshire and Cheshire at tennis when I was younger. Injuries hampered me at 15 but I could of made it in one of those sports I’m sure about that
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Kevin Moran - Man U and played GAA for Dublin.
Niall quinn - Arsenal City and Gaa
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Nicky Byrne - Ex Leeds and Westlife
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comment by Poolmyfinger - E pluribus unum (U12438)
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I live in Oklahoma and Kyler Murray has been a tremendous success at the University of Oklahoma. He has to be the quickest and most amazing football player I have seen come through the ranks at OU - and that says something because Oklahoma is rich with success in the sport.
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You had Baker Mayfield the season before who's turned the Browns around hugely from their 0 and 16 season. Excellent prospect.
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Anfield Rap
JA606 7 a side champion and short mat bowls no. 1 rank.
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AND ITS A TOUCH DOWN
Now lets talk about RAP's OFFENCE-IF game..
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