American football ranks among the most challenging games to truly master. There are thousands of athletes with remarkable records, who are still struggling to find a spot in the roster. However, there are athletes who went beyond and dominated other sports besides just playing in the NFL. Did you know that most impactful quarterbacks like Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes started playing baseball way before dominating the football ground?
They were true draftees with exceptional abilities. And now, Denver Broncos quarterback, Russell Wilson reveals his card from his old days, with a sweet message.
Does the Broncos QB rank among the greats like Tom Brady or Mahomes?
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TB12 was drafted in the 18th round of the 1995 MLB draft by the Montreal Expos. He had tremendous potential for the game, as the team’s manager later revealed that if he had continued playing baseball, he could have emerged as one of the greatest catchers in baseball history. Russell Wilson isn’t also very far behind. He was selected in the 4th round of the 2010 MLB draft and recently shared his signed rookie baseball card on Twitter.
My Rookie @MLB Card
Drafted 13 years ago today!
June 8, 2010
Note to self: “Your Best Days Ahead!” pic.twitter.com/WPTUWIrHpt— Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) June 9, 2023
Denver QB’s post shuffles some memories for the fans and the Super Bowl champ himself. He posted the signed card’s photo with a note that read, “Your best days ahead.” Although the baseball rookie couldn’t make a huge dent in the MLB world, he was definitely a solid power hitter with an average of .282 in his college days.
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Russel has been an exceptional player, but Brady and Mahomes are not very far behind. Mahomes has grown up playing baseball and was selected in the 2014 MLB draft, but he rejected the offer due to his overwhelming passion for football.
So who is the best among these three?
These three athletes possess exceptional talent, but Russell stands out with his on-field experience. Brady and Mahomes are also exceptional matches, as they both have the required talents and athletic form to compete with Russell. Therefore, it’s almost impossible to label one as the best, because they all share an extraordinary passion for baseball. However, even if they had a passion for baseball, they couldn’t stay away from the NFL.
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No one can imagine what would have been if they decided to pursue their career in MLB. These three athletes have had noteworthy contributions to their teams, with each of them winning Super Bowls. They were destined to play in the NFL. However, they always appear in various baseball events in the offseasons to this day. So, it’s fair to say they still have a bit of passion left for the game, even though they are associated with football.
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