40+ Celebrities Who Had Athletic Careers Before They Became Famous

Published on 03/29/2023
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Phil Robertson – Football

Phil Robertson began his career as a football player before going on to become a well-known professional hunter, businessman, and reality television personality. He excelled in football, baseball, and track and field throughout high school. He was later awarded a football scholarship to Louisiana Tech University. Everyone acknowledged Robertson’s football ability, but he preferred to hunt. According to ESPN, he preferred hunting to playing and would like to pursue it as a source of income. As a result of his decision, he starred in “Duck Dynasty” and appeared in “Duck Commander”

Phil Robertson – Football

Phil Robertson – Football

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Gigi Hadid – Volleyball

Gigi Hadid appears to be more than simply a catwalk model; she also appears to be knowledgeable about sports, notably volleyball. In Malibu High School, she was the captain of the varsity volleyball team. She moved to New York shortly after graduating from high school to pursue a modeling career. Hadid told W that she considered playing volleyball in college, but she chose to gamble in New York since she wanted to be a model as well. After attending several auditions, she swiftly landed her first Tom Ford campaign, establishing her career. Hadid went on to become one of the highest-paid supermodels in the industry.

Gigi Hadid – Volleyball

Gigi Hadid – Volleyball

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