Lists of famous Mormons and fascinating information about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

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<a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/practicing-mormon-celebrities/celebrity-lists?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">List of Mormons</a> in sport, and notable or famous Mormon athletes. These Mormon sports stars come from a variety of different sports and disciplines, including football, car racing, martial arts, rugby, track and field, swimming and hockey. Though Mormonism is a religion most closely associated with the United States, a number of Mormons play for international teams, including a number of professional rugby players in Australia and New Zealand. Many Mormon athletes have been recognized for their physical prowess and athletic achievements, including Merlin Olsen, a Hall of Fame defensive tackle for the NFL's Los Angeles Rams, first Mr. Olympia Larry Scott and <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/worst-heavyweight-boxing-champions/dannyrichman?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">heavyweight boxing champion</a> Jack Dempsey. Perhaps most significantly, famed 49ers quarterback Steve Young is a Mormon and a direct descendant of LDS movement leader and former president Brigham Young. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (sometimes known simply as the LDS Church or the Mormon Church) is the largest denomination in the &quot;Latter Day Saint Movement&quot; inspired by the message of Joseph Smith. The church currently claims 14.1 million adherents around the world, with 50,000 missionaries currently serving worldwide. The church models its teachings and organizations on Joseph Smith's original Church of Christ, founded in 1830. The Mormon culture that raised and inspired these athletes is also distinctive in many ways, both because of the geographical center of Mormonism in the Intermountain West and the family-oriented worldview of the church itself. For example, Mormonism's health and legal code, known as the &quot;Word of Wisdom,&quot; prohibits the use of tobacco, alcohol, caffeine and other addictive substances.Who are famous Mormon athletes? Take a look here and see for yourself.

College &amp; Professional Athletes Who Were Raised Mormon

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Famous Mormons

List of famous people from Connecticut, including photos when available. The people below are listed by their popularity, so the most recognizable names are at the top of the list. Some of the people below are celebrities born in Connecticut, while others are simply notable locals. If you're from Connecticut you might already know that these prominent figures are also from your hometown, but some of the names below may really surprise you. This list includes people who were born and raised in Connecticut, as well as those who were born there but moved away at a young age.C. Howard Crane and Andrew Salter are included in this list.If you want to answer the questions, "Which famous people are from Connecticut?" or "Which celebrities were born in Connecticut?" then this list is a great resource for you.

Famous People From Connecticut

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Conservatives

This list of famous Republican athletes includes some of the most&nbsp;famous athletes in the world, many of whom you would have never imagined had conservative ideals. In general, professional athletes - including NFL, NBA, tennis, soccer, and MLB stars - are extremely disciplined and have had to work hard to achieve their dreams. These ideals readily lend themselves to conservative values and politics. Many athletes you may have assumed were Democrats, like Tom Brady, Brett Favre, and Joe Montana, are actually Republicans.&nbsp;Who are the most famous Republican athletes? This list includes photos and biographical information about each one of these Republican athletes. It is very interesting to see what athletes belong to the conservative Republic party. This list displays the Republican sport stars and conservative athletes who excel in sports and openly share their support for the Republican party.

Athletes You Didn't Know Were Conservative

Republican Athletes | List of Famous Conservative Athletes

Famous Conservatives

List of famous alumni from Brigham Young University, with photos when available. Prominent graduates from Brigham Young University include celebrities, politicians, business people, athletes and more. This list of distinguished Brigham Young University alumni is loosely ordered by relevance, so the most recognizable celebrities who attended Brigham Young University are at the top of the list. This directory is not just composed of graduates of this school, as some of the famous people on this list didn't necessarily earn a degree from Brigham Young University. These graduates, like Mitt Romney and Steve Young include images when available. This list answers the questions “Which famous people went to Brigham Young University?” and “Which celebrities are Brigham Young University alumni?”

Famous Brigham Young University Alumni

Famous Alumni of Brigham Young University: Celebrities Who Went To BYU

List of famous people from Utah, including photos when available. The people below are listed by their popularity, so the most recognizable names are at the top of the list. Some of the people below are celebrities born in Utah, while others are simply notable locals. If you're from Utah you might already know that these prominent figures are also from your hometown, but some of the names below may really surprise you. This list includes people who were born and raised in Utah, as well as those who were born there but moved away at a young age.Thomas E. McKay and John Browning are included on this list along with many more.If you want to answer the questions, "Which famous people are from Utah?" or "Which celebrities were born in Utah?" then this list is a great resource for you.

Famous People From Utah

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Lists of famous and notable people who naturally favor the more sinister side of their bodies. 

Lefty Loosey

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A list of famous left handed people with pictures. People with left handedness, aka &quot;left handers,&quot;&nbsp;&quot;lefties,&quot;&nbsp;&quot;a lefty,&quot;&nbsp;or even &quot;southpaws&quot; have long had to deal with negative connotations within the western world. The <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/famous-left-handed-boxers/left-handed?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">latin word for left</a>, &quot;sinistra&quot; is where we get the modern word &quot;sinister&quot;. By contrast, &quot;dexterity&quot; comes from the latin word for right handed, &quot;dexter&quot;.

Today, roughly 11% of the world&#39;s population is left handed. That number surged throughout the 20th century as adults stopped forcing left handed children to use their right hand. Left handedness has become unusually prominent within some professions.

Of the seven most recent Presidents of the United States, five were left handers. Many other world leaders are lefties as well. Generally speaking, left handed people today tend to be seen as more &quot;right brained&quot;. A recent study showed that college educated left handers in the United States earn on average 10-15% more than their right handed equivalents.

Who are some of the most famous lefties? Take a look at this list and find out.

Famous Left Handed People

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Left Handed

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A list of left handed football players with pictures. People with left handedness, aka "left handers", "lefties", "a lefty", or even "southpaws" have long had to deal with negative connotations within the western world. The <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/famous-left-handed-boxers/left-handed?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">latin word for left</a>, "sinistra" is where we get the modern word "sinister". By contrast, "dexterity" comes from the latin word for right handed, "dexter". Today, roughly 11% of the world's population is left handed. That number surged throughout the 20th century as adults stopped forcing left handed children to use their right hand. Left handedness has become unusually prominent within some professions. Generally speaking, left handed people today tend to be seen as more "right brained". A recent study showed that college educated left handers in the United States earn on average 10-15% more than their right handed equivalents.Source- http://www.indiana.edu/~primate/left.html

Left Handed Football Players

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List of Left Handed Football Players

Steve Young

Jon Steven Young (born October 11, 1961) is a former professional American football quarterback who played 15 seasons in the National Football League (NFL) and is best known for his 13 seasons with the San Francisco 49ers. He also played for the NFL Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Los Angeles Express of the United States Football League (USFL). Young played college football for Brigham Young University, setting school and NCAA records en route to being runner-up for the 1983 Heisman Trophy. 
Young was named the AP's NFL Most Valuable Player in 1992 and 1994, and was the MVP of Super Bowl XXIX. During his 1994 MVP campaign, he set a new NFL record for passer rating at 112.8. He is a member of the College Football Hall of Fame and the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Young was an efficient passer—leading the league in passer rating a record six times, and completion percentage and yards per attempt five times. At the time of his retirement, he had the highest passer rating among NFL quarterbacks with at least 1,500 passing attempts (96.8). As of the end of the 2016 season, he is ranked fifth all-time in passer rating, and is ranked second highest amongst retired players, behind only Tony Romo. His 43 career rushing touchdowns are second among quarterbacks, while his 4,239 rushing yards ranks third all time.

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The Greatest Athletes Ever

Best Athletes

The greatest&nbsp;athletes of all time: a list of the most dominant, iconic, famous&nbsp;players in the history of&nbsp;sports. This list gathers sports stars from across every professional league, as well as amateur athletes who may have never competed professionally, in one overall list. Though it may be challenging to compare performance in a variety of different competitive arenas requiring different skill sets, this list nevertheless attempts to distinguish the top, highest-performing and most successful athletes ever to play. The sports stars that rise to the top can be considered to be the best athletes of all time.

Aspects to consider in picking a best athlete of all time would include, obviously, that player&#39;s raw talent and born ability. Some individuals seem to prodigally gifted in their sport of choice, and it&#39;s hard to discount the importance of this kind of natural talent. However, it&#39;s also important to evaluate hard work, discipline and a commitment to the game. Some athletes may not have the natural, genetic ability to dunk a basketball or hit a home run, but nonetheless have trained to the point of reaching these goals all the same. (They may not be the greatest athlete of all time at all sports, but they have mastered their activity.)

Finally, it can be a challenge to compare an athlete who competed in a solo competition with a member of a well known sports organization or club. How do you look at the achievements of, say, a boxer like Muhammad Ali alongside an athlete like Michael Jordan, who had to not only perform to his own best abilities but work as a cohesive unit along with other members of his team? These are the questions that must be answered when compiling a list of the world&#39;s greatest all-time athletes.

For more sports news and athlete trade rumors, vote on this list of <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/sports-news-blogs/blog-loblaw">sports news sites</a>.

Ingemar Stenmark

The Best Athletes Of All Time

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Breaking down the best NFL players by their position, including quarterbacks, wide receivers, and linebackers.

The Best NFL Positions

This list of the greatest quarterbacks of all time only includes the best NFL quarterbacks to ever play professional football. Who are the best quarterbacks of all time? That is a question that experts have been tackling since the NFL first started in the 1920s. Defining who the best quarterback of all time&nbsp;isn&#39;t easy since every fan has a different criteria that defines who is the best NFL quarterback. If you like championships, then famous quarterbacks like Joe Montana, Johnny Unitas, Tom Brady, Terry Bradshaw, Peyton Manning,&nbsp;and Bart Starr are clearly top 10 QBs. If you like gaudy numbers then you&#39;re more likely to be a fan of Dan Marino&nbsp;and Brett Favre as top ten choices.

The top quarterbacks of all time are known for their excellent skills and leadership on the field. The quarterback position is the most important in football. The position entails being a coach on the field who can call and adjust plays on a whim and being able to dissect the defensive coverage by taking a peek at what they&#39;re showing, all while having the ability to avoid the oncoming pass rush and make accurate throws. Sounds easy right? These gentlemen, who are considered the best NFL quarterbacks&nbsp;of all time, have the rare ability to do all of these things in a matter of seconds.

Vote for whoever you think should get the title of best quarterbacks in NFL history. If you see someone who is missing, feel free to add them to this ultimate list of the best NFL quarterbacks of all time.&nbsp;

Ken Stabler

The Best Quarterbacks Of All Time

Best Quarterbacks of All Time | List of Top QBs in NFL History

One of the hot topics of debate not only among NFL fans but pundits as well is who is the best football player of all time. Fans will also enjoy the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/top-10-nfl-coaches-in-history">best NFL coaches of all time</a> and the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-quarterbacks-in-the-nfl-right-now">best NFL quarterbacks currently in the league</a>. It&#39;s a very difficult question to answer and one that can&#39;t be answered very easily. Would&nbsp;you rank a quarterback above an offensive lineman or a defensive end versus a wide receiver?&nbsp;Many of the players on this list have been inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, so this is a list of the best of the best NFL players.

All time greats like Jim Brown and&nbsp;Jerry Rice and&nbsp;legends like Joe Montana and Lawrence Taylor deserve to be on this list. These players were famous stars in&nbsp;the league when they played, causing&nbsp;chaos on the field,&nbsp;terrorizing&nbsp;opponents, and breaking their fans&#39; hearts.&nbsp;Fans of American football can agree that regardless of position, the players on this list should be considered among the best <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-college-football-players-of-2012?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">football players</a> ever. These players&#39; stats and overall influence on the way the game was played factor into why they&#39;re considered the 100 best ever.

Vote for the football player you consider to be <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-athletes-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">the greatest of all time</a>. It&#39;s not an easy choice and you pretty much can&#39;t go wrong with any of these superstar NFL players. There&#39;s a reason why they&#39;re considered the best football players ever and this your chance to choose who is the best of the best.

Eric Dickerson

The Best Football Players Ever

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The Best of the 1980s NFL

80s Sports

These are the best quarterbacks of the 80s. Quarterbacks are the heart of any football team. The best NFL quarterbacks are part captain, part coach and all player. So when talking about the best 80s quarterbacks, you know that these players are some of the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-football-players-ever" target="_blank">greatest in NFL history</a>. Take a look at this list of 80s QBs and vote up your favorites!&nbsp;From Joe Montana to Steve Young, these are the&nbsp;best QBs of the 80s! Who do you think are the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-quarterbacks-in-the-nfl-right-now" target="_blank">best NFL quarterbacks</a> of the 1980s?Dan Marino is frequently mentioned as one of the greatest quarter backs of the 80s, and there's no argument here! The greatest QBs of the 1980s are all here, so take a look! Do you think Jim Kelly is one of the best? There aren't many that would argue with you. Be sure to vote up who you think are the top quarterbacks of the 80s!

Danny White

The Best NFL Quarterbacks of the '80s

Best 80s Quarterbacks | Top 1980s QBs, Ranked

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Lists to get you through all the long, boring, miserable, non-football hours until kickoff.

Are You Ready for Some NFL?

Football is one of the most dangerous sports for players and one of the hardest on atheltes&#39; bodies, meaning the list of NFL players whose careers ended too soon is long and unfortunate. While some players made their mark in the short time they had before injuries or tragedy took them out of the game, some were not around in the league long enough to showcase the full extent of their talents.

Perhaps the most famous NFL player to have his career cut short is Pat Tillman, who famously left the NFL after the terrorist attacks of 9/11 to join the military and died as a result of friendly fire. Other popular players like Troy Aikman and Gale Sayers, while they did not suffer the same tragic end as Tillman, were forced to retire after multiple injuries made the game impossible to play.

So check out this list of the top&nbsp;football players whose short careers left fans wondering what might have been if not for injuries or tragedies or just not wanting to put their bodies through the pain anymore. Vote up the players <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/things-you-wish-you-were-better-at/lauren-slocum?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">you wish you</a> could have seen take another snap and the ones you think retired too early.

NFL Players Whose Careers Ended Too Soon

The 25 Best NFL Players Whose Careers Ended Too Soon, Ranked

College Football Is Life

Quarterbacks

Who is the best college quarterback ever? Who are the greatest college quarterbacks of all time?There have been many great college quarterbacks in the past and surely there are many more great QBs to come, so answering those questions is sure to prove difficult. But list is all about trying to decide just who is the greatest college quarterback of all time? These are the greatest college QBs, ranked by user votes.Take a look at this list of the all time greatest college football quarterbacks in history and see if you agree with who made the cut. Featuring some young guns like Tim Tebow and old staples like Peyton Manning, this list truly meant to represent all time. Not just recent memory. If you see someone missing, feel free to add them! This is one impressive group of college qbs. Make sure to vote up who you think is the top college football quarterback of all time!

Andrew Luck

The Greatest College Football Quarterbacks of All Time

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The NFL is not known for outlandish trades. Superstar trades are usually more reserved for the NBA and MLB. But over time, there have been many well-known names that have been moved in the NFL. Often times, the players are moved for draft picks as everyone is always trying to get younger in a league that is filled with injuries. When trading someone like Steve Young, Jerome Bettis, or Randy Moss you better know what you're doing. Extra draft picks may not be worth the risk of losing a future Hall of Fame player. On the flip side, trading all your draft picks to move up in the Draft to select what you think is a sure thing can also be a drastic mistake. Everyone remembers the Chargers moving up to grab Ryan Leaf with the second overall pick, but the Chargers aren't the only team to make that mistake. Here is a list of the 15 worst trades in NFL history. Vote up which ones you think teams regret the most. &nbsp;

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All 60 quarterbacks to achieve a perfect passer rating have had at least one day when they were on top of the football world. These are not necessarily <a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-best-quarterbacks-of-all-time" target="_blank">the best quarterbacks of all time</a>, though names like Joe Namath, Joe Montana, and Bob Griese do appear below. Joining them are Eli Manning, Drew Brees, and Tom Brady, among <a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-quarterbacks-in-the-nfl-right-now" target="_blank">the best QBs in the NFL right now</a>.

But while a legend like Dan Marino never had a perfect passer rating day, Ryan Tannehill did achieve the feat, though he likely won&#39;t catch Marino on the list of <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/all-miami-dolphins-quarterbacks/ranker-nfl" target="_blank">greatest Miami Dolphins quarterbacks</a>. Ben Roethlisberger and Peyton Manning hit the mark four times each, while Marcus Mariota did it in his first career game but hasn&#39;t done it since.

The math that goes into a passer rating of 158.3 is complicated (at least 10 passes, complete 77.5 percent of passes, no intercetions, 12.5 yards per attempt, and 11.88 percent of passes ending in a touchdown), but the result is simple perfection.

So who had the best career to feature at least one perfect day? Which of these quarterbacks to get a perfect passer rating had the best overall career?

Every Quarterback To Achieve A Perfect Passer Rating

All 63 QBs With A Perfect Passer Rating In NFL History, Ranked

A list of the most underrated quarterbacks of all time. Despite the gargantuan scouting staffs that NFL teams employ, there are still plenty of players who fly under the radar or in some cases, don't even play in the league at all. This list includes players who were successful in the Canadian Football League (CFL) as well, after all, there are number of great players on here who never could become the apple of the NFL's eye. There are a bunch of players, even some Hall of Famers and some of the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-best-quarterbacks-of-all-time">greatest quarterbacks of all time</a>, who are on here. You'll be surprised to learn that these guys slipped through the cracks, especially players like Super Bowl winners like Kurt Warner and Joe Theismann on here, along with one of the best pure passing quarterbacks in Warren Moon. Somehow, these guys were overlooked, yet after honing their craft in the CFL or even the Arena League, these guys got their chance at the big time. Though some of these guys became NFL afterthoughts, and some, didn't even have a chance to show how good they were, they are still supremely underrated compared to other quarterbacks that did get a chance to play in the pros. You may be surprised to see some other big names on here, but when push comes to shove, this is the reason why these guys are underrated. This is your chance to have your say on who is the most underrated pro quarterback of all time. Vote whether or not you agree with the status of these players on this Ultimate List.

Ken Anderson

The Most Overlooked Quarterbacks of All Time

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Ranking the top football players of the 1990s, by position.

The Best of the 1990s NFL

These are the best &#39;90s quarterbacks. In other words, the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-best-quarterbacks-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">greatest NFL quarterbacks</a> of the 1990s. Quarterbacks are the heart of any football team. The <a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-best-quarterbacks-of-all-time" target="_blank">best NFL quarterbacks</a> are part captain, part coach and all player. So when talking about the best 90s quarterbacks, you know you&#39;re talking about some of the greatest football players ever. Take a look at this list of 90s QBs and vote up your favorites!&nbsp;From Troy Aikman to Brett Favre, these are the best QBs of the 90s! 

Warren Moon is frequently listed among the greatest quarter backs of the 90s, and there&#39;s no argument here! The greatest QBs of the 1990s are all here, so take a look! Do you think Trent Dilfer is one of the top quarter backs of the 90s?&nbsp;

Vote up your favorite QBs of the 90s, then if you&#39;re a fantasy football player, head over and help decide the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/2019-fantasy-football-quarterbacks/ranker-nfl" target="_blank">best fantasy football quarterbacks&nbsp;of 2019</a>.

John Elway

The Best NFL Quarterbacks of the '90s

Best 90s Quarterbacks | Top 1990s QBs, Ranked

College Football

These are the best 90s College quarterbacks, ranked by user votes. This list of the top 90s college football quarterbacks probably won't surprise very many of you, especially the hardcore college football fans among you, but there was so much talent at the quarterback position in the 90s voting for a favorite might prove difficult. But, who is the greatest college QB of the 90s on this list stacked top to bottom phenomenal QB's?&nbsp;Vote up your favorites!College football in the 90s had some of the greatest passers to ever play the game. From Peyton Manning to Charlie Ward and beyond. The best 1990s quarterbacks certainly faced some stiff competition on their way to the record books.Take a look at this list of the greatest college football QBs from the 1990s and vote up your favorites! Who do you think is the best 90s college quarterback?

Chad Pennington

The Best College Football Quarterbacks of the 1990s

90s College Football Quarterbacks | College QBs of the  1990s

The greatest left-handed athletes of all time are some of the greatest men and women to ever play baseball, basketball, football, hockey, tennis, and many other sports. These talented athletes dominated their respective sports all while being in a minority, as a left-handed person. These athletes are not by any means all of the left-handed athletes but simply the best of the left-handed sports players ever. But which athlete is best? Tell us which left-handed athlete you think was the best ever by voting, re-ranking, and adding your favorites below!While all sports will see their share of left-handed athletes, the hand orientation will affect some athletes more than others. Being left handed is something you might not notice for hockey players, such as Terry Sawchuk and Phil Esposito, basketball players, like Larry Bird and Bill Russell, or soccer players, like the great Pele, who often use both hands – or feet – regularly while playing the sport. For other sports, it's clearer when athletes use their dominant hands. Baseball has, what might, be the highest percentage of left-handed athletes of all major sports, and they are easy to spot when one takes the mound or lines up to hit. Babe Ruth is perhaps the best left-handed athlete ever but is joined by many other legendary baseball lefties, such as Ty Cobb, Shoeless Joe Jackson, and Barry Bonds. Tennis, boxing, and golf are other sports that allow southpaws shine. It's easy to spot <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/left-handed-tennis-players/left-handed">left-handed tennis players</a> like Monica Seles and John McEnroe, boxers like Oscar de la Hoya, and golfers like the great Phil Mickelson. <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/famous-left-handed-people/left-handed">Left-handed people</a> may make up only around 10% of the population but they're some of the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-athletes-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">top athletes of all time</a>. We'll never know if Deion Sanders would have seen the success he did had he been right handed or if Rafael Nadal would have ever become the King of Clay as a righty, but these talented athletes all persevered through their disadvantages to become legends, and we have nothing but respect for them for that.&nbsp;Who are some of the greatest left handed athletes? Take a look here and you'll see for yourself.

Martina Navratilova

The Greatest Left-Handed Athletes of All Time

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Smarts

The smartest professional athletes include Rhodes Scholars, 1580 SAT scorers, and<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/athletes-who-went-to-ivy-league-schools/people-in-sports" target="_blank"> Ivy League</a> standouts whose book smarts and pure intelligence is equally as impressive as their athletic ability. Smart athletes come from all sports with members of the NFL, NHL, NBA and MLB among those who could easily be doctors, lawyers and very successful businessmen.While typically athletes are stereotyped as meatheads or big dumb animals, these athletes from football, basketball, hockey and baseball have nearly as many accomplishments off the field as they do on. These are not the athletes who skipped college or left early for the promise of big bucks playing professional sports. These are the athletes who made the tough decision to stay in school and earn a degree to carry them once their professional career ended.Take NFL safety Myron Rolle for example. He didn't just graduate premed from Florida State University in 2 1/2 years but went on to earn a master's from Oxford. He's far from the only smarty pants in the NFL though. Ryan Fitzpatrick isn't just the fifth quarterback to throw for 300-plus yards in his debut but also the 2004 Ivy League MVP while pursuing an economics degree at Harvard.As if we didn't need another reason to hate be jealous of professional athletes with their fame, fortune and <a href="http://www.ranker.com/tags/wags" target="_blank">hot wives</a>, these highly successful athletes are also way <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/smartest-famous-people/celebrity-lists" target="_blank">smarter than us</a>. Some guys have all the luck!

Paula Radcliffe

The Smartest Professional Athletes

Smartest Pro Athletes | List of Most Intelligent Professional Athletes

The Round Mound

These are the best 80s College quarterbacks, ranked by user votes. This list of the top 80s college football quarterbacks probably won't surprise very many of you, especially the hardcore college football fans among you, but there was so much talent at the quarterback position in the 80s voting for a favorite might prove difficult. But, who is the greatest college QB of the 80s on this list stacked top to bottom phenomenal QB's? Vote up your favorites!College football in the 80s had some of the greatest passers to ever play the game. From Steve to Troy Aikman, John Elway to Jim Harbaugh and beyond. The best 1980s quarterbacks certainly faced some stiff competition on their way to the record books.Take a look at this list of the greatest college football QBs from the 1980s and vote up your favorites!

Doug Flutie

The Best College Football Quarterbacks of the 1980s

80s College Football Quarterbacks | College QBs of the  1980s

Super Bowl LIV,  February 2, 2020. The Kansas City Chiefs vs the San Francisco 49ers. You bring the snacks, we'll provide the lists.

The Big Game

A list of the best Super Bowl MVPs of all time. The Super Bowl has become one of America's greatest traditions. Along with apple pie, there are few things more American than the Super Bowl. The game, which takes places the first Sunday of February, pits the two best NFL teams from the AFC and NFC for the right to take home the Vince Lombardi trophy. Another interesting facet of the game is who will win the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/super-bowl-mvp-2020/pedro-cerrano?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Super Bowl MVP</a>. Only one time in the game's history has a member of the losing team been named Super Bowl MVP. Otherwise, you'll see a list of who's who of the NFL's <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-football-players-ever">greatest players of all time</a>. The players who have been named the Super Bowl's standout player are some of the most recognizable names in football. You'll see names like Joe Namath, Troy Aikman and Jerry Rice on here, but it takes a special player to win the MVP twice. Only a handful of players can say they've done it twice. Those players include Bart Starr, Terry Bradshaw, Joe Montana, Tom Brady and Eli Manning.These are the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/greatest-super-bowl-matchups-of-all-time/ranker-nfl?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">greatest Super Bowl</a> MVPs of all time. These are the best players to ever take home the Super Bowl MVP. Vote or re-rank this list according to who you think had the greatest performance in Super Bowl history.

Joe Namath - 1969

The Best Super Bowl MVPs of All Time

The Super Bowl is the biggest event in American sports and many of the game's greatest all-time quarterbacks have been labeled either a legend or a disappointment based on their <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-all-time-super-bowl-halftime-performer/randolph?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Super Bowl performances</a> and whether or not their team took home championship rings.The <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-best-quarterbacks-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best quarterbacks in NFL history</a> will always be the ones who rose to the occasion on the biggest stage of their lives. There were plenty of great performances by quarterbacks of the team which wound up on the losing end of the Super Bowl. There were also plenty of average performances by Super Bowl winning quarterbacks who won the biggest game of their lives.&nbsp;No matter how a quarterback's career goes, it all boils down to the way Super Bowl Sunday plays out.All-time greats Joe Montana, Terry Bradshaw, Tom Brady, Troy Aikman, John Elway, Eli Manning, Bob Griese, Ben Roethlisberger, Roger Staubach and Bart Starr all won multiple Super Bowls. Their status as multi-time Super Bowl champions gives them a leg up in the ongoing debate over who the greatest quarterback of all-time truly is.Jim Kelly (4) and Fran Tarkenton (3)&nbsp;each felt defeat numerous times in the Super Bowl without ever experiencing the joy of victory.&nbsp;Let the debate rage on in regards to which quarterback had the best performance in Super Bowl history. &nbsp;

Eli Manning

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Politics

Conservative celebrities - this list of Republican celebrities has over 400 celebrities who are Republicans. What celebrities are Republicans, you ask? Celebs from all walks of fame are down with the GOP: conservative stars, athletes, musicians, writers, other famous conservatives - even Republican artists. While people normally think that Hollywood is very liberal, this list shows that there are plenty of conservative republicans in the entertainment industry. Basically all Republican celebrity supporters. This <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/actors-republican-actor-and-conservative-actors-list/famous-conservatives?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">right wing celebrities</a> list includes photos and bio info. Celebrity conservatives are listed alphabetical by first name and you can sort by any column. You might also want to check out <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/famous-libertarians/mrporcupine" rel="nofollow">Famous Libertarians</a>.

This list includes both conservative celebs who have declared themselves to be full-fledged Republicans, as well as celebrities who have at one point publicly supported a Republican candidate or candidates. Most of the info on right wing celebrities is courtesy of http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Dwain/Republican_Celebrities_Page. 
This list is made up from all the famous republicans who make up the entertainment industry. So, if you&#39;re wondering who the Republican actors are, as well as any other&nbsp;type of celebrity, you can find them below.

Here's a List of Every Known Republican Celebrity

Republican Celebrities | List of Conservative Stars 

Breaking down the best all time football players from all 32 NFL teams.

NFL Players Ranked by Team

Lists that rank the greatest players and coaches in the history of the NFL franchise.

San Francisco 49ers

A list of the best <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/every-san-francisco-49ers-tight-end-ranked/ranker-nfl?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">San Francisco 49ers</a> of all time. The San Francisco 49ers are one of the most successful and popular NFL teams during the Super Bowl era. The team has gone to six Super Bowls, winning five of them. The San Francisco teams of the past four decades have had some of the best players in football history. These players are widely considered the best players at their position and are easily the greatest 49ers ever. Every conversation about the greatest 49ers begins with Joe Montana. Drafted in the third round in 1979, Montana was an integral player in the 49ers dynasty of the 1980s and 1990s. The team won four Super Bowls with Montana as its quarterback, confirming his status as one of the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-best-quarterbacks-of-all-time">greatest quarterbacks of all time</a>. Next in line was another superstar quarterback: Steve Young. A worthy successor, Young was an NFL MVP and led the 49ers to the Super Bowl title after the 1994.You can't talk about the greatest 49ers players of all time without mentioning the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-wide-receivers-of-all-time">best wide receiver ever</a>. Jerry Rice had the most storied career of any receiver in NFL history. Rice holds nearly every receiving record in NFL history and is by far and away the best 49ers receiver of all time. The 49ers defense has featured the iconic Ronnie Lott and more recently, superstar linebacker Patrick Willis.This is the list of the best San Francisco 49ers of all time. If you see someone missing from this list, feel free to add him. Vote or rerank this list according to who you think is the greatest San Francisco 49ers player of all time.

Charles Haley

The Best San Francisco 49ers of All Time

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How many celebrities named Steve can you think of? The famous Steves and Stevens below have many different professions, including notable <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/famous-people-named-steve/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">actors named Steve</a>, famous musicians named Steve and even directors named Steven.

Steven Spielberg is certainly one of the most famous Stevens on this list. One of the famous filmmakers named Steven, he won Academy Awards for directing Saving Private Ryan and Schindler&#39;s List. He also directed such films as Jaws, Lincoln, and The Color Purple.

Another of the famous people with the first name Steve is Steve Martin. He is an actor and comedian best known for his work in The Jerk, Planes, Trains and Automobiles, and Parenthood. Of course, fans of&nbsp;The Office&nbsp;(US) will recognize Steve Carell as another beloved celebrity Steve. There are also musicians, such as Steve Azar, one of the country singers named Steve.&nbsp;

Of the famous Stephens, prolific horror author Stephen King is definitely popular, as is the hilarious Stephen Colbert.&nbsp;Did we forget one of your favorite famous men named Steve or Stephen? Just add them to the list!

Who Is The Most Famous Steve Or Steven In The World?

75+ Famous Stevens | List of Famous People Named Steve

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List of famous people named Steve, along with photos. How many celebrities named Steven can you think of? The famous Steves below have many different professions, as this list includes notable actors named Steven, athletes named Steve, and even political figures named Steven. Did we forget your favorite famous person whose name is Steve? Add them to the list.There are definitely a few actor/comedian's on this list. Steve Martin was one of the original Saturday Night Live cast members. He's also been in movies such as Roxanne and The Three Amigos. He also is a playwright and an avid art collector.&nbsp;Steve Carrell hasn't been on SNL, but he used to star on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. He really made his way into everyone's hearts as his starring role on The Office. He then transitioned into films, including Crazy, Stupid Love and Anchorman.Steve Irwin was also on television, but he wasn't cracking too many jokes. He was an Australian native who hosted the show <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/full-list-of-the-crocodile-hunter-episodes/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">The Crocodile Hunter</a>. He infamously passed away when he was stung by a sting ray.

Famous People Named Steve

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Big fan of San Francisco football? Then check out this list of San Francisco 49ers quarterbacks with photos! It includes every starting quarterback from throughout San Francisco 49ers history, including current quarterbacks and past ones. This roster contains many American football greats, players in the game with the highest ratings in the NFL. The QB is the leader of the offensive team, the one who often calls the plays. Although most teams use an offensive coordinator now, QBs still need to know the intricacies of the rules for trick plays and tactics. Vigorous training is a must-- and don&#39;t forget that a quarterback is only as good as his receivers.&nbsp;You can also vote for the best <a href="/list/best-san-francisco-49ers-running-backs/ranker-nfl" target="_blank">San Francisco 49ers&nbsp;running backs</a> and the <a href="/list/best-san-francisco-49ers-wide-receivers/ranker-nfl" target="_blank">best San Francisco&nbsp;49ers wide receivers</a>.&nbsp;

Who are the best quarterbacks in San Francisco 49ers history? They&#39;re on this comprehensive list, along with all of the other sports stars who have had the honor of being the arm behind this beloved California&nbsp;team. Here is every athlete who&#39;s ever held the illustrious position of San Francisco 49ers quarterback.

The Best San Francisco 49ers Quarterbacks of All Time

List of All San Francisco 49ers Quarterbacks, Ranked Best to Worst

Here&rsquo;s a list of the best NFL players from Utah.&nbsp;Steve Young and Merlin Olsen are two of <a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-football-players-ever" target="_blank">the best NFL players of all time</a> and&nbsp;the only two Utah natives in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, but&nbsp;that doesn&rsquo;t mean there isn&rsquo;t talent on this list of NFL players from Utah.

Vote for who you think are the top NFL players from Utah and add any of your favorites missing from the list!

The Best NFL Players From Utah

The Best Utah Football Players, Ranked By Fans

These are the best NFL players to have their numbers retired by the team where they made the biggest impact. Not every player in the NFL gets their jersey retired, it is an honor bestowed upon the best players of a franchise. The Chicago Bears have the most retired jerseys, with 14 numbers never to be worn again. Does that mean a Chicago Bear like Walter Payton will be voted to the top of this list? While all of these football players are great at the game, having your number retired does not automatically get you into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Players on this list that have been elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame are noted.

On a side note, Reggie White is the only player in the NFL to have his number retired by two teams, the Philadelphia&nbsp;Eagles and the Green Bay Packers.

Look below to see all the numbers retired in the NFL and if your favorite player has had their number retired. Then vote up the players that you think played the game the best. This list does not have current players because they are still using their numbers and it does not have numbers that were retired for coaches, managers, or owners. This list is for players only and will determine the best NFL players to have had their number retired.

The Best NFL Players To Have Their Numbers Retired

All 125+ NFL Players With Retired Numbers, Ranked By Football Fans

Ranker Sports

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You Think You Know Athletes?

So much for that stereotype about the dumb jock. This list of successful athletes who are lawyers proves that you can have both brains and brawn. Earning a law degree is no easy fete, especially while training to become a professional athlete, which makes these famous Olympians, NFL players, and baseball stars even more impressive. For some, earning a law degree was part of a second career achieved after their days in pro sports. But other managed to pass the bar or at least finish law school while competing. Either way, these athletic attorneys probably know a thing or two about playing by the rules. NFL player Steve Young may be the most famous athlete who is also a lawyer. After retiring from the NFL, Young received his Juris Doctor from the Brigham Young University J. Reuben Clark Law School. Famous MLB manager Tony La Russa earned a Juris Doctor degree from Florida State University College of Law in 1978 and passed the Florida Bar in 1980. NFL Champion Alan Page even went on to become Associate Justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court. Not bad for a football player!Men aren’t the only sports stars going for gold and a JD. Several smart female athletes are also lawyers. <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/olympic-gold-medal-winners/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Olympic gold medal</a> gymnast Shannon Miller graduated from Boston College Law School in 2007. Olympic rower Anita DeFrantz earned her law degree at the University of Pennsylvania Law School. And Olympic rower Caryn Davies earned her J.D. from Columbia Law School in 2013.Do you think you have what it takes to be a hero athlete and an all-star attorney? Or even just a sports lawyer? Leave your thoughts in the comments!

Famous Athletes Who Are Lawyers

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Entertainment

Being a fairly common name, it's no surprise there are a lot of famous people with the last name Young. Do you recognize all the celebrities whose last name is Young on this list? Although not all of these people are related, they are all famous people with Young as their surname. From athletes and actors to musicians and political figures, this list provides images of each famous Young along with information about their lives. If your surname is also Young, you very well could be related to some of the well-known people on this list. Examples of famous Youngs include Neil Young, Steve Young, and Sean Young, but there are plenty of others on this list to learn about other than just those three. If you want to know more about each celebrity Young, click their corresponding row and more information will appear. In some cases you can click the person's name and see what other lists of ours they are ranked on.

Famous People Whose Last Name Is Young

Famous Youngs | Notable People With the Last Name Young

Anime Chris

Lists of fascinating print ads, notable advertising campaigns, and tons of TV commercials we'll never forget.

Great Moments in Advertising

Got Milk was an advertising campaign created for the California Milk Processor Board in 1993, that encouraged people to drink more cow's milk. The Got Milk ads typically featured celebrities sporting a white milk mustache along with print copy explaining the benefits of drinking milk. Several famous actors, musicians, and athletes have appeared in Got Milk ads.Who is the most famous person who appeared in a Got Milk ad? Jessica Alba tops this list. The Sin City actress appeared in a Got Milk ad in 2002. Angelina Jolie appeared as Lara Croft in a Got Milk ad in 2003 and other celebrities appeared as famous characters they have played in the ads as well.Several famous athletes also appeared in Got Milk ads. Tennis star Andre Agassi appeared alongside his mother in a Got Milk ad in 2003 and Muhammed Ali appeared in a Got Milk ad with his daughter.Which Got Milk ad is your favorite? Share your thoughts in the comments section.

100+ Celebrities in Got Milk Ads

List of Celebrities in Got Milk Ads

Stars: They're just like us! These are lists of fascinating facts about famous people - who, despite all the glitz and glamour, are well-rounded, full-formed human beings. Mostly.

Celeb Trivia You Should Know

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A list of famous people who were real-life scouts. This crowdranked list includes celebrities, politicians and other notable personalities who, at a young age, joined the scouts. We also have <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/famous-people-who-were-girl-scouts/marc-cuenco">female celebrities who were girl scouts</a>.&nbsp;Honor, courage, leadership, loyalty and cheerfulness are just some of the values taught by organizations like the Boy Scouts of America, which has been around since 1910. The traditions and values of Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, and Eagle Scouts have been handed down to generations of young men all over the world. A lot of the famous boy scouts on the list below can trace their success to lessons learned from their scouting days. Celebs who were once Boy Scouts include Mike Rowe, Neil Armstrong, and Michael Jordan.&nbsp;Included in the gallery are <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-most-important-leaders-in-world-history">past and present world leaders</a>, <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/world_s-wealthiest-people-_by-peak-wealth_/worlds-richest-people-lists">leading entrepreneurs</a>, Hollywood leading men, <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-most-oscar-worthy-directors-of-all-time">award-winning directors</a>, world class athletes and even rock and roll royalty. The list does not include <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/the-very-best-of-the-harmless-scout-leader-meme/greg">fictional scouts</a> or stars who have only dressed up in a scout uniform. The following men were scouts in their youth and many were eagle scouts in their teenage years. The mission of groups like the Boy Scouts of America and the British Boy Scouts is to foster moral strength, promote citizenship and raise boys to grow up into physically and mentally fit men. They earn merit badges upon completing lessons about crafts, sports, environmental care and other practical tips like tying knots. Most recently, the Boy Scouts lifted its ban on gays and are now allowing every young man no matter his sexual orientation to join.&nbsp;Upvote your favorite celebrity&nbsp;who was has taken the Scout's Oath and see how others voted in the list.

Famous People You Didn't Know Were Boy Scouts

Celebrities Who Were Boy Scouts | List of Famous Eagle Scouts

Marc Cuenco

Famous people who attended top-notch schools, have multiple degrees, or even abandoned formal education and found success anyway.

Super-Smart Celebs

Votable lists that rank the top colleges and universities in the U.S. and around the world.

Higher Education

Laws. They're what separate us from the animals. Well, most of us.

Legal Matters

This list of famous people who went to law school is loosely ranked by fame and popularity. Several famous actors, musicians, and athletes have attended law school. Some of these celebrities studied law before they were famous while others waited until they retired to focus on higher education. Several <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/greatest-former-child-stars/carlybobarly?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">former child stars</a> went on to become successful lawyers.Who is the most famous person who studied law? Nelson Mandela tops this list. The former President of South America attended&nbsp;law school at the University of Witwatersrand.Many child&nbsp;actors went on to study law. &quot;The Wonder Years&quot; cast member Josh Saviano received his law degree from Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law in New York. The Goonies actor Jeff Cohen received his law degree from UCLA School of Law in 2000. He now works as an entertainment lawyer.Are you surprised that so many celebrities have studied law? Share your thoughts in the comments section.

Steve Young

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