Best Beards in Sports History

SI Staff | Aug 21, 2013

Best Beards in Sports History

Brian Wilson

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Relief pitcher Brian Wilson, who was activated by the Dodgers on Monday, Aug. 19, 2013, has reportedly been offered $1 million to shave off his beard. Here, we take a look at some of the best beards in sports history.

Josh Reddick

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In early March 2013, the Gold Glove right fielder accepted the challenge to a "beard-off" over Twitter from the WWE's Daniel Bryan. Fans will vote on which athlete has the best beard and the loser will have to shave his off at the end of the year.

Dirk Nowitzki

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Brett Keisel

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Dave Martinez

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James Harden

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Bill Flett

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Phil Jackson

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Drew Gooden

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Randy Moss

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Jayson Werth

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Kimbo Slice

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Mike Commodore

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Alexi Lalas

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Braylon Edwards

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Bill Lee

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George Best

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David Stern

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Dan Fouts

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DeShawn Stevenson

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Johnny Damon

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Baron Davis

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Franco Harris

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Lyle Alzado

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Lanny McDonald

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Matt Light, Logan Mankins, Dan Koppen and Stephen Neal

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Scott Niedermayer

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Socrates

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Bruce Sutter

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Vlade Divac

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John Connolly

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Brian Winter

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Jim Kern

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Ricky Williams

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Jeff Bagwell

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