Top 10 Athletes Who Once Worked Regular Jobs Before Having Pro Careers
Went from a grocery store worker to becoming an arena league quarterback to becoming an NFL MVP and a Super Bowl champion with the Rams. Would end up in the pro football hall of fame.
Once a promising baseball prospect, Gattis went from dealing with substance abuse to working jobs as a ski lift operator, parking lot valet, and janitor before returning to baseball. He would be drafted by the Atlanta Braves before winning a World Series title with the Houston Astros.
Worked as a pizza delivery guy before resuming his football career to being drafted by the Texans.
Worked at an airport before having an NBA career including five NBA titles and a spot in the hall of fame.
Sold insurance before signing to join the Arena League and XFL winning the league MVP. Then, he resumed his NFL career with the Pittsburgh Steelers, where he would win a Super Bowl ring.
Wilt Chamberlain set the books by scoring the most points scored in a single game (100), most rebounds in a game (55), and most consecutive field goals (18).
He played for the Philadelphia/San Francisco Warriors, Philadelphia 76ers, and the Los Angeles Lakers. His biggest rival was former Boston Celtics center Bill Russell, but they are also good friends. He won 2 NBA Titles, 1 with the 76ers and one with the Lakers. ...read more.
Carried luggage as a bellhop at a local country club. We know how his NBA career went.
Worked by hanging curtains in a drapery shop once before becoming an NBA champion and a hall of famer with the Miami Heat.
Bartender and substitute teacher who tried out and made the Philadelphia Eagles squad where he would spend three seasons and special teams captain.
Flipped burgers at McDonalds before becoming an Olympic track & field gold medalist.
Worked at a Safeway supermarket before becoming a key member of the 1994 New York Knicks squad that reached the NBA Finals. Also had a dunk over Michael Jordan and the Bulls in 1993.