The 20 Best Dressed Athletes Of All Time

By Nicholas A. Marsico

The 20 Best Dressed Athletes Of All Time

GQ & LeBron James All Star Party Sponsored By Samsung Galaxy And Beats - Arrivals — We're used to seeing them in uniforms that match with 20 other guys and sweating all over the place, but off the field there are some athletes who, as they say, clean up nicely. Here are the top 20 best dressed athletes ever.

20. Baron Davis

baron davis

20. Baron Davis

baron davis — Looking to get into the movie business when his playing career is over, this (possibly retired) NBA free agent spends a lot of time in Hollywood with his big beard, big smile and big style.

19. Larry Fitzgerald

larry fitzgerald arizona cardinals

19. Larry Fitzgerald

larry fitzgerald arizona cardinals — Career-long Arizona Cardinal Larry Fitzgerald is known not only for his on-field receptions but also rocking some outfits that most people couldn't pull off while attending charitable receptions.

18. Lisa Leslie

Lisa Leslie

18. Lisa Leslie

Lisa Leslie — It's not easy to dress fashionably when you're a 6-foot-5 woman, but Lisa Leslie isn't only one of the best female basketball players to ever lace up a pair of sneakers; she also knows how to look fantastic when she steps off the court.

17. Carmelo Anthony

Carmelo Anthony

17. Carmelo Anthony

Carmelo Anthony — This is what eight-time NBA All-Star and current New York Knick Carmelo Anthony wore at a Fashion Week event in New York City at the beginning of the 2015 All-Star Weekend. That's all that needs to be said.

16. Amar'e Stoudemire

Amar'e Stoudemire

16. Amar'e Stoudemire

Amar'e Stoudemire — His jacket might be a tad too tight, but this giant of a man is certainly rocking that tux and showing up everybody else in this picture. Especially Machine Gun Kelly, but I guess that's a given.

15. Carl Lewis

Carl Lewis

15. Carl Lewis

Carl Lewis — Legendary sprinter Carl Lewis was almost unmatched as an athlete, and his ability to rock a leather jacket with black jeans may be untouchable.

14. Anna Kournikova

Anna Kournikova

14. Anna Kournikova

Anna Kournikova — The beautiful Kournikova's acumen on the tennis court has been overshadowed by her physical appearance, but the now retired 33-year-old has never had a problem with the recognition. She looks great wearing almost nothing and just as good in a gown.

13. Joe Namath

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13. Joe Namath

joe namath — Whaddaya know, Broadway Joe? Certainly not how to use a comb during his football career, but the only man to ever lead the Jets to a Super Bowl victory always went out on the town with over-the-top style. He tends to wear more conservative suits these days, but every once in a while that fur coat rears its glorious head.

12. The Rock

The Rock

12. The Rock

The Rock — Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is a life-long athlete, a life-long ladies man and a well-known smooth talker. He used to come out to the wrestling ring wearing ridiculous shirts that he claimed cost $ 500. Now he dresses in real style, wearing outfits that surely often cost far more.

11. Danica Patrick

Danica Patrick

11. Danica Patrick

Danica Patrick — Racing sensation Danica Patrick is pretty darn good behind the wheel. She's also pretty darn good in the dressing room. That sounded inappropriate. I'm just saying she knows how to look good.

10. Dwyane Wade

Gabrielle Union, Dwyane Wade

10. Dwyane Wade

Gabrielle Union, Dwyane Wade — Three-time NBA Champion, 11-time All-Star and NBA Finals MVP Dwyane Wade is one of the best players in the game. He dresses the way a star should dress and has a beautiful actress on his arm, adding to the suave nature of his presence.

9. Cristiano Ronaldo

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9. Cristiano Ronaldo

20 Hot Photos of Irina Shayk, Ex-Girlfriend of Cristiano Ronaldo — The highest paid footballer in the land, Cristiano Ronaldo has surely used a considerable amount of money perfecting his look. The Portuguese star of Real Madrid more than likely has a good-sized mirror that he checks out before walking out the front door.

8. Serena Williams

Serena Williams

8. Serena Williams

Serena Williams — The highest earning female athlete of all time and possibly the best to pick up a racket, the younger of the Williams sisters is known for her amazing tennis acumen and her incredibly fit body. Off the court she certainly knows how to dress that body.

7. Muhammad Ali

Muhammad Ali

7. Muhammad Ali

Muhammad Ali — He's the greatest... dressed! Possibly the best fighter of all time, Ali floated like a butterfly, stung like a bee and dressed like a GQ man.

6. LeBron James

LeBron James

6. LeBron James

LeBron James — The hated and beloved NBA superstar LeBron James is a great basketball player and an absolute superstar. He has been selected to the All-Star team 11 out of 12 seasons, and the only season he wasn't there was his rookie year, in which he won Rookie of the Year honors. He can also wear a fedora without looking like a dork.

5. Michael Jordan

Michael Jordan

5. Michael Jordan

Michael Jordan — He may have made a poor decision by trying to leave to play baseball, but Jordan's stylistic choices are never poor. The six-time NBA World Champion and Hanes spokesman knows how to dress himself in the morning.

4. Derek Jeter

Getty Images - Derek Jeter

4, Derek Jeter

Getty Images - Derek Jeter — The recently retired Jeter, a career New York Yankee, is known for dating beautiful women and dressing in only the best threads available. Oh, and I guess he was pretty decent on the field while donning the pinstripes, too.

3. Kobe Bryant

Kobe Bryant wife Vanessa Bryant

3. Kobe Bryant

Kobe Bryant wife Vanessa Bryant — Here's another man on this list who is not only one of the all-time greats in his chosen profession, but also understands that greatness on the court puts a lot of eyes on you and must translate to greatness in the clothing department. Kobe always nails it.

2. Tom Brady

Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen

2. Tom Brady

Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen — Whether it's casual or black tie, Tom Brady cleans up quite well. It certainly doesn't hurt that he has a literal supermodel for a wife, but sometimes he is so well dressed the the cameras actually focus on him instead of her. That is a true talent. Super Bowl Champion? Pffft. Small potatoes.

1. David Beckham

David Beckham Victoria Beckham

1. David Beckham

David Beckham Victoria Beckham — Questionable hairstyle choices aside, David Beckham may be the greatest soccer star of our generation. He has a Spice Girl at his side, and he is somehow able to make an Adidas sweatshirt look like it would be appropriate at the fanciest restaurant you can imagine. That is why he's No. 1.

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