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I remember Bo Jackson when he was playing for the WHite Sox and the Raiders.
Posted by: Knuffy | August 18, 2009 at 05:00 PM
Besides Brian Jordan, Bo Jackson, and Dion Sanders, have there been any other two sport athletes? Will we see any again?
Posted by: JonnyG24 | August 18, 2009 at 05:12 PM
JonnyG24 -- add Danny Ainge to that list. He started his career in Major League Baseball then went to the NBA....
also -
Chad Hutchinson played in the NFL and MLB,
Quincy Carter - played in NFL and was Minor League Baseball Player.
and shall we mention Michael Jordan??
Posted by: Wesley | August 18, 2009 at 05:16 PM
Mark Hendrickson played 114 games in the NBA between 1996-2000.
Posted by: Mace27 | August 18, 2009 at 05:23 PM
I am unsure whether he fits MLB's two-sport athlete role although he should. Jeff Samardzija was planning on being in the NFL draft after becoming Notre Dame's all-time leader in receiving yards.
Posted by: Cardinals Fan Forever | August 18, 2009 at 05:47 PM
"and shall we mention Michael Jordan??"
He had a .202 AVG and a .555 OPS in AA ball... not sure he gets to be called a 2 sport athlete.
Posted by: start_wearing_purple | August 18, 2009 at 06:15 PM
It's too difficult to excel in two sports these days given how competitive the leagues are now.
Guys generally end up like Drew Henson: good enough that they got paid a good deal for their upside in each sport, but never quite good enough beyond raw tools to succeed in either sport.
Far too much preparation goes into being a star athlete today for someone to star in two sports.
It's impressive enough that a guy like Hendrickson made it to the NBA, was extemely mediocre, gave up, started playing baseball again, made it to the majors, and he's now a consistently mediocre journeyman pitcher. Awesome.
Posted by: scribbletone | August 18, 2009 at 06:42 PM
Dont forget DJ Dozier! outfielder for the NY Mets and NFL running back
Posted by: pjh12 | August 18, 2009 at 07:10 PM
John Elway played in the Yanks minor league system. It was one of things he used to force the Colt's to trade him. Just think what could have been. Maybe Jeter could have replaced him as the Yanks SS.
Posted by: WillieMaysField | August 18, 2009 at 09:49 PM
Gene Conley played for the Celtics and also pitched for the Phillies and Red Sox. Dave Debusschere is an NBA Hall of Famer who also pitched for the White Sox. Star of TV's "The Rifleman" Chuck Connors played for the Celtics as well as the Cubs and Dodgers (and was drafted by the Bears). Former Dallas Cowboy Ed "Too Tall" Jones was a defensive end turned boxer. More recently, Drew Henson played for the Yankees before returning to sit on several NFL benches.
It's more common than you think. And this is just at the pro level.
Not to mention all the guys who play two sports in college. That list is endless.
And yes, we will see it again. And again. And again...
Posted by: notin | August 18, 2009 at 11:48 PM
Didn't Dave Winfield get drafted in MLB, NFL and NBA drafts? I know he only played in the MLB but thats pretty insane.
Posted by: Boomer | August 19, 2009 at 05:49 AM