These Superstars Played Sports Before Stardom!

Published on 01/03/2023
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Burt Reynolds – Football

Burt Reynolds rose to prominence and is now considered an American cultural icon. He attended Florida State University on a football scholarship and played halfback for the team before becoming recognized. His first year went smoothly, but his sophomore season was cut short due to a knee injury. He tried to return, but his injury slowed him down, and he decided that athletics was no longer for him. That was just a side trip because he became interested in performing while participating in school plays. Reynolds starred in the box office successes “The Longest Yard” and “The Cannonball Run” after a string of smaller roles.

Burt Reynolds – Football

Burt Reynolds – Football

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Kate Middleton – Field Hockey

Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge, married Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, in 2011 and became a royal family member. Before taking on royal duties, she worked in retail and marketing. She enjoyed doing humanitarian work even after she became a duchess. Middleton has also been proud to exhibit her field hockey history and skills. It all started when she was a member of the field hockey team at St Andrew’s School. While boarding Marlborough College, she was the women’s field hockey team captain. She also assisted England’s Olympic squad to prepare for the London Olympics in 2012.

Kate Middleton – Field Hockey

Kate Middleton – Field Hockey

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