It is tough enough to reach the top of the sports world. Many athletes have combined those pursuits with time spent serving their country. As a result, these sports stars who have a military background have garnered tremendous respect from the public and have become exemplary role models. They make popular choices as speakers and can discuss things like hard work, determination and leadership.
Hall of Fame Center for the San Antonio Spurs
David Robinson is considered to be one of the greatest players in the history of the NBA. Prior to his career in the NBA he was a cadet at the United States Naval Academy, which is where he earned hi
Pro Football Hall Of Fame Quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys
At the U.S. Naval Academy, Roger Staubach first saw action as a third-class midshipman (sophomore) at quarterback. He gained the starting role later that season for his first Army-Navy game and held o
Army Ranger Turned NFL Pro Bowl Offensive Lineman
Alejandro Villanueva is a standout retired football player and decorated military veteran. Villanueva certainly took the tough route to NFL glory. After a collegiate football career at Army, he served
Four Time Super Bowl Champ with the Pittsburgh Steelers
Rocky Bleier is a former National Football League running back, playing for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Bleier won four Super Bowls in his career with the Steelers. Rocky was drafted in the 1968 NFL Draf
Gulf War Pilot and Three-Time Super Bowl Champion
Chad Hennings is a former defensive tackle for the Dallas Cowboys of the NFL. Hennings attended the United States Air Force Academy where he started his collegiate football career as a tight end. In h
Golf Legend
Lee Trevino has won 89 professional golf tournaments since turning pro in 1960. His wins include two US Open Championships in 1968 and 1971, two wins at The Open Championship in 1971 and 1972, and two
Member of the U.S. Paralympic Sled Hockey Team
While Rico Roman is a gold medal winner in sledge hockey, prior to that he served in the US Army. In 2000, Roman joined the ARMY and while serving he was hit with an IED. That resulted in Rico's left
Olympic Skeet Shooting Gold Medalist
Amber English is an American hero in more ways than one. English is a lieutenant in the U.S. Army. At the same time, she has pursued her Olympic dream. For English, the third time was a charm as she q
Long Snapper for the New England Patriots and U.S. Navy Officer
Joe Cardona has been one of the best long snappers in the NFL since he joined the New England Patriots in 2015. Cardona has won two Super Bowls and was named to the Patriots All-Dynasty Team. He has a
Paralympic Alpine Skier and Marine Corps Veteran
Jonathan Lujan grew up shredding the slopes in Littleton, Colorado and enlisted in the United States Marine Corps after high school, serving honorably from 1993 to 1997. However, after the September 1
Former U.S. Army Green Beret and NFL Player
Nate Boyer has charted a unique road to a football career as a former U.S. Army Green Beret. After high school he originally pursued an acting career before heading to the Sudan in 2004 to serve as a
MMA Fighter and Former Member of the U.S. Army
Tim Kennedy is an MMA fighter with a combined professional record of 18-6. Some people call sports stars heroes, well Tim Kennedy is one in the truest sense of the word. Although he loved to compete i
It is tough enough to reach the top of the sports world. Many athletes have combined those pursuits with time spent serving their country. As a result, these sports stars who have a military background have garnered tremendous respect from the public and have become exemplary role models. They make popular choices as speakers and can discuss things like hard work, determination and leadership.
Pro Football Hall Of Fame Quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys
Long Snapper for the New England Patriots and U.S. Navy Officer
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