Celebrities Who Were Secretly Incredible Athletes

Tommy went to Harvard University to major in English. He was always involved with the school's football team but was named the "star player" in 1968. He was recognized for his phenomenal, undefeated season as an offensive lineman. 

Jason Statham: Diving

For a guy who plays devilish characters, having a diving career is pretty entertaining! Jason Statham has starred as the bad guy in the films The Transporter, Fast and Furious, and Crank. Before he was a daredevil actor who did his own stunts, Jason was a top diver in England.

That's Jason back in 1990. He was a competitive diver and represented Great Britain in the 1990 Commonwealth Games. He nearly made it to the Olympics!

Jamie Foxx: Football

Jamie Foxx is truly a Jack of all trades. He's an actor, singer, comedian, TV host, and producer. He won an Oscar for Best Actor for his role as Ray Charles. He's done it all, including football. 

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.