Pets provide more than just company; they often become unofficial team members. Athletes have long been known to be fiercely competitive, always looking for an edge. With a little motivation from their furry (or not furry) sidekicks, we watch these champions accomplish amazing feats.
Athletes
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Isaac Bruce Pets
Isaac Bruce is a former American football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL) for 16 seasons. He played college football for the University of Memphis, and was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in the second round of the 1994 NFL Draft. Bruce is considered one of the greatest wide receivers in NFL history, and was named to the NFL 1990s All-Decade Team.
Rebecca Marino Pets
Rebecca Marino is a Canadian professional tennis player who, after taking an indefinite break from the sport in 2013 to focus on her education, made a successful return to the pro circuit in 2018. Marino has won two Female Player of the Year awards from Tennis Canada and is notable for being one of the few women ever to have reached a WTA singles ranking of 38. During her break from tennis, Marino studied English literature at the University of British Columbia and was part of their rowing team.
Kurt Warner Pets
Kurt Warner is an American former football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 12 seasons. After playing college football at Northern Iowa, he spent four years without being named to an NFL roster. He was signed by the Green Bay Packers in 1994 but released before the regular season and instead played three seasons for the Iowa Barnstormers of the Arena Football League (AFL).
Ozzie Smith Pets
Ozzie Smith is a former professional baseball player who is most well-known for his defensive abilities. Nicknamed “the Wizard of Oz”, Smith played shortstop for the San Diego Padres and St. Louis Cardinals in Major League Baseball, winning the National League Gold Glove Award for defensive play at shortstop for 13 consecutive seasons.
Taylor Twellman Pets
Taylor Twellman is a former soccer player and commentator best known for his play with the New England Revolution of Major League Soccer (MLS) from 2002 to 2009. He was the youngest player to score 100 goals in MLS in 2009 at the age of 29, and is New England’s all-time leading goal scorer. Twellman also earned 30 caps for the United States national team, scoring 6 international goals.
Torry Holt Pets
Torry Holt is a former professional American football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL) for eleven seasons. He was named to the Pro Bowl seven times and retired with the 10th most receiving yards, including a record six consecutive seasons with 1,300 yards. He played college football at North Carolina State University, and earned consensus All-American honors.
Travis Kelce Pets
Travis Michael Kelce is an American football tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Chiefs in the third round of the 2013 NFL Draft and later won Super Bowl LIV with the team over the San Francisco 49ers. Kelce played college football at Cincinnati.
Marshawn Lynch Pets
Marshawn Lynch is an American former football player nicknamed “Beast Mode”. He has played for the Seattle Seahawks for most of his career. After becoming UC Berkley’s first-team All-American honors and became the school’s second all-time career rusher, he was selected by the Buffalo Bills in the first round of the 2007 NFL Draft pick.
Thibaut Courtois Pets
Thibaut Courtois is a Belgian professional football player. He plays goalkeeper for La Liga club Real Madrid and the Belgium national team. In 2011, he became the youngest goalkeeper to represent Belgium and appeared at the FIFA World Cup in 2014, 2018 and 2022.
Pablo Gavi Pets
Pablo Martín Páez Gavira, known by his nickname Gavi, is a Spanish professional football player for La Liga club Barcelona and the Spain national team. He plays as a central midfielder. He signed his first professional contract in 2020 with the Catalan club and made his debut for Barcelona B in February 2021.