There are countless others who have played at a lower level in one sport and at the highest level in another. And that's the theme of this post. Specifically, I wanted to look at a portion of my Frankenset dedicated to players whose main sport was not baseball. Guys who figured much more prominently in another sport. I thought it would be fun to show you nine cards, each with the player's name obscured, to see how many you can guess. Michael Jordan isn't on this list, so you'll have to work a little harder. They will start easy and get harder as you go. There is a hint below each image. Answers at the end of this post.
#9 - University of Florida, Quarterback, 2006-2009; Humanitarian
#8 - General Manager of the Boston Celtics; Friend of Sir Charles
#7 - University of Texas, Running Back, 1995 - 1998; Plant Aficionado
#6 - General Manager of the San Francisco 49ers; Super Bowl winner 2003
#5 - Florida State, Quarterback, 1997 - 2000; Old Man on Campus
#4 - Quarterback (Cowboys 2002-2003, Rhein Fire 2003, Chicago Bears 2004)
#3 - Michigan Quarterback 1998 - 2000; Tom Brady's Clipboard Holder
#2 - UConn Basketball 1989 - 1993; Claims to know Michael Jordan
#1 - NFL Running Back (Minnesota Vikings 1987 - 1990, Detroit Lions 1991)
OK, let's see how you did.
#9 - University of Florida, Quarterback, 2006-2009; Humanitarian
Tim Tebow
Main sport: Football
- 3 seasons in the NFL
- 2 time national champion
- Heisman Trophy winner (2007)
- Last stat line: AAA Syracuse Mets (2019): 77 games, .163 BA, 4 HR, 19 RBI, .495 OPS
#8 - General Manager of the Boston Celtics; Friend of Sir Charles
Danny Ainge
Main sport: Basketball
- 15 seasons in the NBA
- 2 time NBA champion
- 1 time All-Star
- Last stat line: MLB, Toronto Blue Jays (1981): 86 games, .187 BA, 0 HR, 14 RBI, .486 OPS
#7 - University of Texas, Running Back, 1995 - 1998; Plant Aficionado
Ricky Williams
Main sport: Football
- 11 seasons in the NFL
- Heisman Trophy winner (1998)
- Last stat line: A-, Batavia Muckdogs (1998): 13 games, .283 BA, 0 HR, 3 RBI, .592 OPS
- Most famous teammate at Batavia: Carlos Silva
#6 - General Manager of the San Francisco 49ers; Super Bowl winner 2003
John Lynch
Main sport: Football (Safety)
- 15 seasons in the NFL
- 9 Pro Bowl selections
- Last stat line: A, Kane County Cougars (1993): 2 games, 9 innings pitched, 1 win 0 losses, 3.00 ERA
- Most famous teammate at Kane County: 16-year-old Edgar Renteria
#5 - Florida State, Quarterback, 1997 - 2000; Old Man on Campus
Chris Weinke
Main sport: Football
- 5 seasons in the NFL
- National champion (1999)
- Heisman Trophy winner (2000)
- Last stat line: AAA Syracuse Chiefs (1996): 51 games, .186 BA, 3 HR, 18 RBI, .579 OPS (also appeared in AA during the 1996 season)
- Most famous teammate at Syracuse: Shannon Stewart
#4 - Quarterback (Cowboys 2002-2003, Rhein Fire 2003, Chicago Bears 2004)
Chad Hutchinson
Main sport: Football
- 3 seasons in the NFL
- Last stat line: MLB, St. Louis Cardinals (2001): 3 games, 4 innings pitched, 0 wins, 0 losses, 24.75 ERA (AAA stats from 2001: 27 games, 97.2 innings pitched, 4 wins, 9 losses, 7.92 ERA)
#3 - Michigan Quarterback 1998 - 2000; Tom Brady's Clipboard Holder
Drew Henson
Main sport: Football
- 2 seasons in the NFL
- Last stat line: MLB, New York Yankees (2003): 5 games, .125 BA, 0 HR, 0 RBI, .250 OPS (AAA stats from 2003: 133 games, .234 BA, 14 HR, 78 RBI, .703 OPS)
#2 - UConn Basketball 1989 - 1993; Claims to know Michael Jordan
Scott Burrell
Main sport: Basketball
- 9 seasons in the NBA
- Won NBA Championship in 1998 with Chicago Bulls
- Averaged 6.9 points per game in his career
- Last stat line: A, Myrtle Beach Hurricanes (1991): 5 games, 27 innings pitched, 1 win, 0 losses, 2.00 ERA (Also played A- ball in 1991)
- Famous teammate at Myrtle Beach: Carlos Delgado
#1 - NFL Running Back (Minnesota Vikings 1987 - 1990, Detroit Lions 1991)
D.J. Dozier
Main sport: Football
- 5 seasons in the NFL
- 1986 National Champion - Penn State
- Major league stat line: New York Mets (1992): 25 games, .191 BA, 0 HR, 2 RBI, .498 OPS (Also played in 1993 at AAA)
As always, thanks to baseball-reference.com.
Ainge went to my high schools cross town rival in Eugene, Oregon so have watched him for many years.
ReplyDeleteThat was great, I only got 4. The other names wouldn't come to me.
ReplyDeleteOutside of Ainge, Henson and Tebow, I didn't know any of them (but I should've got Dozier). But that has to do with how old I am. When I think two-sport stars who aren't Bo or Deion, I always go with Ainge, John Elway, Tom Glavine, Ron Reed and Kenny Lofton.
ReplyDeleteThat was fun! I got Tebow, Ainge, and Henson! Does Mookie Betts count for being a professional bowler in the offseason?
ReplyDeleteI got Tebow (saw the name on the back of the jersey), Ainge, Lynch (only b/c you said GM of the 49ers... had no clue he played baseball), and Dozier. I dropped the ball on Williams, Hutchinson, and Henson... since I knew they played baseball at some point.
ReplyDeleteGlad you all enjoyed it! I think I probably would have gotten the first 4 and maybe Henson if I hadn't created it.
ReplyDeleteI knew the first three, and Drew Henson, only because the whole Henson thing was a big news story right when I was growing up (turned out to be a bust in both sports!). Surprised I didn't know John Lynch played baseball.
ReplyDeleteThis was fun! I got all but Burrell.
ReplyDeleteWow! Very impressive.
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