In college, he led the nation in rushing in 1970 and 1971 while playing football for Cornell University and as a pro he played for Minnesota, Seattle and the New York Jets. He wore a different kind of uniform, though, on the critically acclaimed television series “Hill Street Blues.” (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)
The quarterback popped up in “Ace Ventura: Pet Detective” and “Little Nicky” but, really, the Dolphins gunslinger doesnt make it off the bench as an actor. (Donald Miralle / Getty Images)
He was on a national championship team at the University of Miami and made a go at it with the Canadian Football League, but really that’s now a footnote next to his acting and wrestling career. (Stephen Lovekin / Getty Images)
The charismatic Hall of Famer player and coach has become a motivational speaker in high demand and an actor willing to toy with his reputation as Iron Mike with films such as “Kicking & Screaming” and roles on “L.A. Law” and “Third Rock From the Sun.” (Win McNamee / Getty Images)
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Like Marino, Favre should stick to commercials, but who can forget his surprise role in the film “Theres Something About Mary”? (Morry Gash / Associated Press)
