The 19 Most Important Animal Athletes Of All Time

And no. Air Bud doesn't count. This is real .

This marten was a star defender who transcended the game, but he still always listened to his goalkeeper.

This marten was a star defender who transcended the game, but he still always listened to his goalkeeper.

Image by PASCAL LAUENER / Reuters

This bird proved that she was the greatest cricketer in all the land. (She eats crickets.)

This bird proved that she was the greatest cricketer in all the land. (She eats crickets.)

Image by DAVID GRAY / Reuters

This cat always wanted to be a striker, but ended up being a terrific defender, who won multiple World Cups.

This cat always wanted to be a striker, but ended up being a terrific defender, who won multiple World Cups.

Image by MARCOS BRINDICCI / Reuters

This cat was a top prospect, who was so excited to get into his first major league game. Unfortunately he was later suspended for PEDs. Catnip.

This cat was a top prospect, who was so excited to get into his first major league game. Unfortunately he was later suspended for PEDs. Catnip.

Source: cache.daylife.com


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