Pro Athletes With The Same Name As Celebrities (GALLERY)
Four-time Mr. Olympia and legendary bodbuilder, Jay Cutler co-stars in the movie “Generation Iron” which hits theaters this weekend and that got me thinking… I wonder how many other pro athletes have the same name as famous celebrities. Okay fine, I originally thought that Chicago Bears QB Jay Cutler was actually in a movie and then one of my friends pointed out that I was wrong and an idiot. I hope you’re happy now.
Mike Wallace & Mike Wallace – The legendary Mike Wallace was the lead correspondent for 60 Minutes for 37 years while the Dolpins wide receiver Mike Wallace is still currently working on becoming legendary NFL receiver.
Sam Adams & Samuel Adams – Sam Adams “pancaked” NFL players for years on his way to winning a Super Bowl with the Baltimore Ravens in 2000 while Samuel Adams, one of the original founding fathers of America has been pancaking beer drinkers with his Boster Lager since 1984.
Ted Willams & Ted Willams – Baseball’s Ted Williams is still arguably the greatest hitter ever while Ted “The Voice” Williams is arguably one of the greatest rags to riches story in American history.
Jim Brown & James Brown – James Brown may be the “King of Soul,” but the greatest runnning backs of all time, including Barry Sanders still consider Jim Brown the undisputed king of NFL running backs.
Adam Scott & Adam Scott- The PGA’s Adam Scott is always busy sinking putts while actor Adam Scott is always busy trying to avoid sinking another small town as Ben Wyatt on Parks & Recreation.
Jay Cutler & Jay Cutler – While Chicago Bears fans still try to accept their Jay Cutler as their QB of the future, they would definitely accept the four-time Mr. Olympia, Jay Cutler as a solid addition to their always troublesome offensive line.
Dave Stewart & Dave Stewart – Baseball’s Dave Stewart was one of the greatest MLB pitchers of the 90’s while the other Dave Stewart paired with Annie Lennox to make some “Sweet Dreams” as The Euryhtmics in the 80’s.
Kevin McHale & Kevin McHale – Most NBA players needed a wheelchair after a night guarding Celtics legend Kevin McHale while actor Kevin McHale inspires Glee fans every week as the disabled “Artie Abrams.”
Jack Johnson & Jack Johnson – Boxer Jack Johnson was the first African-American Heavyweight champion of the world while musician Jack Johnson has been knocking out accoustic hits since 2001.
Kevin Smith & Kevin Smith – Director Kevin Smith will never live down the curse of “Gigli” while Kevin Smith played four seasons for the NFL franchise version of Gigli, the Detroit Lions.
Adam “Pacman Jones” & Adam Jones – Adam Jones is a guitarist for the band “Tool” while Adam “Pacman” Jones has specialized being a tool off the field during his eight year NFL career.
Davy Jones & Davy Jones – Davy “Kangaroo” Jones played MLB for over 15 years and is most known for being implicated in the infamous “Black Sox” scandal while musician and Monkees front man Davy Jones spent the late 60’s breaking every woman in the world’s heart.
Dave Clark & Dave Clark – Baseball’s Dave Clark became a Chris Berman Sportscenter favorite in the 80’s and 90’s while singer Dave Clark led the Dave Clark Five to stardom with their hit single “Glad All Over.”
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson & Dwayne Johnson – The artisit formerly known as Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson dropped “The Rock” part of his name in 2006 becoming plain old Dwayne Johnson and by doing so separated himself as two different people in our minds forever.
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