40+ Celebrities Played Sports Before They Were Famous!

Published on 01/03/2023
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Phil Robertson – Football

Phil Robertson was a football star before becoming a well-known professional hunter, businessman, and reality television personality. Throughout high school, he excelled in football, baseball, and track and field. Later, he was given a football scholarship to Louisiana Tech University. Everyone recognized Robertson’s football ability, but he was more interested in hunting. He liked hunting to playing, according to ESPN, and would like to pursue it as a source of money. He starred in “Duck Dynasty” and appeared in “Duck Commander” as a result of his decision.

Phil Robertson – Football

Phil Robertson – Football

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Gigi Hadid – Volleyball

Gigi Hadid appears to be more than just a catwalk beauty; she also appears to know her way around sports, particularly volleyball. At Malibu High School, she was the captain of the varsity volleyball team. Soon after graduating from high school, she relocated to New York to pursue a modeling career. Hadid told W that she had considered playing volleyball in college, but she chose to gamble in New York since she also wanted to be a model. She landed her first Tom Ford campaign quickly after attending various auditions, launching her career. Hadid went on to become one of the industry’s highest-paid supermodels.

Gigi Hadid – Volleyball

Gigi Hadid – Volleyball

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