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20. Apolo Anton-Ohno

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The man responsible for America's love-affair with speedskating is a "Dancing With The Stars" winner.

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19. Rob Gronkowski

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The future of NFL players in reality TV is assured as the Gronkowski's are in talks to bare all in their own series.

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18. Tim Wakefield

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In "The Next Knuckler," Wakefield tried to turn washed-up athletes into knuckleball pitchers. This brings us to...

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17. Tim Tebow

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Tebow appeared in an unforgettable episode of "The Biggest Loser." Insert your own joke here.

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16. Terrell Owens

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Owens appeared in "Stars in Danger" and, of course, "The T.O. Show." Here he is in his natural habitat: running his mouth near a microphone.

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15. Ronaldo

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One of the world's most famous soccer players once had his own reality show but now seems content to sit at press conference tables.

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14. Pete Rose

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Rose appeared in several episodes of "Pete Rose: Hits and Mrs." Do you get it? Huh? Do you get it?

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13. Ndamukong Suh

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The big guy jumping into a pool on "Splash" has become a YouTube sensation.

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12. Rick Fox

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Fox is a "Dancing With The Stars" veteran. Despite being something of a journeyman, Fox finished his career with three championship rings, which is three more than you'll ever have.

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11. Mark Cuban

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The Dallas Mavericks' owner is not technically an athlete, but anyone who has lots of money and his own reality show deserves a spot in this hallowed slideshow.

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10. Lamar Odom

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Here's one of the few times that this reality TV star and erstwhile Kardashian-in-law handled a ball while he was in a Dallas uniform (cue rimshot).

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9. Lawrence Taylor

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Another "DWTS" washout, Taylor has apparently put on a bit of weight since his playing days.

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8. Jose Canseco

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Canseco appeared on "The Surreal Life" and "Celebrity Apprentice." His other gig as an MMA fighter didn't work out quite as well.

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7. Kris Humphreys

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Humphreys almost literally had his 15 minutes of fame as Kim Kardashian's boy-toy husband.

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6. Jerry Rice

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During their careers, Rice and other players develop excellent footwork, which translates well to dancing reality shows.

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5. Evander Holyfield

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Holyfield has apparently put that disappointing "DWTS" performance behind him. If you're a VIP at a Playboy party, life must be pretty good.

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4. Eric Decker

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God bless the USA where a nondescript wideout with a bad haircut can snag a hot fiancee and his own reality TV show.

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3. Emmitt Smith

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Smith gets a spot because of his "DWTS" prowess and his moving performance in that hair-dye commercial.

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2. Chad Ochocinco

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Ochocinco, nee Johnson, is a veteran from such shows as "Dancing With The Stars" and "The Ultimate Catch." For those keeping score at home, this is the mugshot from arrest number three.

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1. Dwight Gooden

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Gooden appeared in that timeless classic "Celebrity Rehab." His mother must have been so proud.


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