Meet The Superstars Who Were Heavily Into Sports Before They Became Famous

Published on 01/07/2023
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Phil Robertson – Football

Before becoming a well-known professional hunter, businessman, and reality television star, Phil Robertson was a football player. Throughout high school, he excelled in track and field, baseball, and football. A football scholarship to Louisiana Tech University was later given to him. Robertson’s football prowess was obvious to all, yet he preferred to go hunting. ESPN said that he loved hunting to playing and wanted to make a living off of it. As a result of his choice, he was a star of “Duck Dynasty” and appeared in “Duck Commander.”

Phil Robertson – Football

Phil Robertson – Football

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Gigi Hadid – Volleyball

Gigi Hadid seems to be more than simply a model for the catwalk; she is also adept at sports, particularly volleyball. At Malibu High School, she served as the captain of the varsity volleyball team. Soon after receiving her high school diploma, she relocated to New York to start a modeling career. Hadid admitted to W that she had thought about playing volleyball in college, but since she also wanted to be a model, she decided to gamble in New York instead. After attending several auditions, she soon received her first Tom Ford ad, launching her career. Hadid later rose to prominence as one of the top supermodels in the business.

Gigi Hadid – Volleyball

Gigi Hadid – Volleyball

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