From Athlete To Actor

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1. Although her sports career never put her at the top of her profession, it did give her the notoriety she needed to land a small part in the 2000 Jim Carrey comedy "Me, Myself, and Irene". Who was this sports star? Mia Hamm Anna Kournikova Jelena Dokic April Hunter

2. This former Los Angeles Ram got his first taste of acting as an extra in the 1976 Disney movie "Gus". Years later, he would star in his own television series as well as a few forgettable feature films. Who was this football player? Billy Waddy Pat Haden Fred Dryer Nolan Cromwell

3. What power hitting outfielder played a small but pivotal role in the 1988 action movie spoof "The Naked Gun"? Jim Rice Bo Jackson Reggie Jackson Larry Parrish

4. An entertainer at heart, this former football player may never have broke into acting if not for an impressive performance in an Alan Alda movie. What football player was this? Alex Karras Dick Butkus Jack Carter Merlin Olsen

5. This athlete tried to jump to leading role status with the 1986 movie "American Anthem". What athlete was it? Mitch Gaylord Mary Lou Retton Wayne Gretzky Chris Evert

6. Considered by many to be the greatest player in his sports history, this athlete made his American film debut along side Michael Caine and Sylvester Stallone in 1981. Which athlete was it? Julius Erving Wayne Gretzky Pele Pete Rose

7. After popularizing a move called the 360 flip on the professional skateboarding circuit, this native Californian got a small taste of acting with appearances in a music video and a bit part in 1993's "Mi Vida Loca". Two years later, he landed his first starring role opposite Shannon Daugherty. Who was it? Ben Affleck Jason Lee Billy Crudup Jimmy Fallon

8. This New York Yankee great made his acting debut on an episode of "The Phil Silvers Show" in 1957. He would make his film debut in the 1962 movie "That Touch of Mink". What Yankee was it? Whitey Ford Mickey Mantle Yogi Berra Joe Dimaggio

9. Probably better known as a broadcaster than as a player, this former baseball player played himself in several movies, including 1988's "The Naked Gun" and 1994's "The Scout". Who was this former ballplayer? Tim McCarver Rob Dibble Steve Lyons Bob Brenly

10. After a cameo in the 1996 movie "Jerry Maguire", this sports star went on to guest voice on both "King of the Hill" and "The Simpsons". What California born sports star was this? Troy Aikman Nomar Garciaparra Marcus Allen Pete Sampras