Football Multi-Sport Athletes

From Jim Thorpe to Dave Winfield to Bo Jackson to Seattle Sounders co-owner Russell Wilson, the history of sports is littered with athletes who fascinated fans by being able to shine at a high level in more than one competitive pastime. Soccer players are no exception in this regard, with numerous current and former Major League Soccer players fitting the multi-sport bill for exploits away from the pitch. We're not talking about cases where someone simply played another sport. They had to have received accolades and/or demonstrated some pro potential away from soccer to make the cut here. Some of these examples you surely knew about already, while others will come as an enjoyable "I had no idea!" surprise. Most of the guys listed enjoyed their finest non-soccer days during high school or college, but a handful did make waves in another sport after leaving MLS.