Athletes Who Are Also Bestselling Authors

Many athletes have captivating stories to tell. Some of them end up sharing their personal journey to sports fame and becoming bestselling authors in the process.  Sports stars from every background have been able to land on the New York Times bestsellers list. Their books become cherished keepsakes for their fans and help them generate even more publicity. 

Dara Torres

Four-Time Olympic Gold Medalist, Best-Selling Author and Motivational Speaker

Dara Torres is one of the best Olympic swimmers ever, with five Olympic Games and 12 Olympic medals to her name. But she's more than just an unbelievable athlete. She’s a mom, a best-selling author, a

Abby Wambach

American Soccer Icon and National Team's All-Time Leading Goal Scorer

Abby Wambach is an American soccer icon and esteemed member of the National Soccer Hall of Fame. A dominant forward, she holds the U.S. record for international goals (184). Wambach played for the U.S

Michael Oher

Former NFL Offensive Lineman Whose Story Inspired The Blindside

Michael Oher is a former NFL offensive lineman. He is best-known as the subject of the 2006 book, The Blind Side: Evolution of the Game, and the 2009 Academy Award-winning film, The Blind Side. Both t

Tim Tebow

Heisman Trophy Winner, National Champion, Philanthropist and ESPN Broadcaster

Tim Tebow gained fame at the University of Florida, where he won the Heisman Trophy in 2007 as the first sophomore in college football history and led the Gators to two national championships (2006, 2

Tom Brady

Seven-Time Super Bowl Champion Quarterback

Tom Brady is, quite simply, the greatest winner in pro football history. Brady spent two decades with the New England Patriots, winning a record six Super Bowl titles, four Super Bowl MVP awards, and

Mike Matheny

Four-Time Gold Glove Winning Catcher and Former Manager of the St. Louis Cardinals and Kansas City Royals

Mike Matheny has a great legacy in baseball as both a player and manager. He had a three-year run guiding the Kansas City Royals from 2020-22 after a seven-year successful managerial tenure with the S

Simone Biles

Most Accomplished Olympic Gymnast of All-time

Simone Biles has dominated the gymnastics world in recent years. Biles is a three-time World all-around champion and three-time U.S. all-around champion. She also won world titles in floor excersize

Rick Ankiel

Former MLB Pitcher and Outfielder

Rick Ankiel had one of the most unique progressions in his playing career in Major League Baseball. He played in high school where he had an 11-1 record with a 0.47 earned run average in his senior se

Tim Howard

Legendary U.S. Men's National Team Goalkeeper

Tim Howard earned the nickname Secretary of Defense during the 2014 FIFA World Cup and for good reason. In the United State s round of 16 match up against Belgium he broke the record for most saves

Drew Brees

Retired 13-Time Pro Bowl Quarterback for the New Orleans Saints & First Ballot NFL Hall of Famer

Drew Brees is widely regarded as one of the greatest NFL quarterbacks of all time. After starring at Purdue University, where he set numerous Big Ten and school records, he was drafted by the San Dieg

Andre Agassi

Eight-Time Grand Slam Tennis Champion

As a tennis player in the 1990s, Andre Agassi was an American icon Agassi is an eight-time Grand Slam champion, seven time runner-up, and three-time Davis Cup champion. He is one of seven male tennis

Rafael Nadal

Retired Former World Number One Tennis Player

Rafael Nadal, more commonly referred to as “Rafa”, is one of the greatest tennis players ever. Nadal most notably dominated on clay courts player of his time, earning the nickname, “The King of Clay”.

Bethany Hamilton

Professional Surfer and Christian Speaker

Bethany Hamilton is a professional surfer from the beautiful island of Oahu, Hawaii. Having grown up on the North Shore she has been a surfer girl her entire life. With dreams of one day becoming a

Joe Torre

Retired All-Star Player, Hall of Fame Manager and New York Yankees Legend

Joe Torre has been at the forefront of Major League Baseball’s success for the last five decades. During his playing career Torre was a nine-time All-Star, a Gold Glove Award winning catcher, and was

Tony Dungy

Pro Football Hall of Fame and Super Bowl Champion Coach

Tony Dungy has a very long history with the sport of football as he was both a player and a coach for a number of years. He first started playing as a quarterback for the University of Minnesota and w

Jose Canseco

Former MLB Designated Hitter

Jose Canseco was born in Havana, Cuba and made it big in the major leagues from 1985 to 2001. Canseco was selected in the 15th round of the 1982 MLB Draft by the Oakland Athletics and made his MLB Deb

John McEnroe

Former World Number One Tennis Player

John McEnroe is one of the greatest male singles players in tennis history. McEnroe was a seven-time Grand Slam champion, winning three times at Wimbledon and four at the U.S. Open. He had a record

Lance Armstrong

Former World Class Cyclist and Legendary Voice for Cancer Survivors

Lance Armstrong is a name known worldwide for his accomplishments in cycling and his work for cancer research. Armstrong was a seven-time winner of the Tour de France, dominating the event from 1999-

Julian Edelman

Retired Three-Time Super Bowl Champion Wide Receiver for the New England Patriots

Julian Edelman had a remarkable journey on the way to becoming one of the most productive players in NFL postseason history. In 2009, he was selected in the 7th round of the NFL Draft by the New Engla

Dale Earnhardt Jr.

NASCAR Hall of Famer, Two-Time Daytona 500 Winner and 15-Time Most Popular Driver Award Winner

Dale Earnhardt Jr. is a former professional racecar driver who won 26 times in the NASCAR Cup Series. Earnhardt Jr. is the son of legendary NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt, who is considered one of the b

Andre Iguodala

Retired All-Star and Four-Time NBA Champion

Throughout his accomplished career, Andre Iguodala was known as one of the best perimeter defenders in the NBA. Iguodala was a 2012 NBA All-Star and a two-time All-NBA Defensive Team pick. He has spli