For those readers who got cut from their high school’s varsity football or basketball team and are still seething with resentment, even 40 years later … it’s time to get some professional counseling. But it’s normal for us mortals to be a bit in awe of those athletes who star in high school, earn a college scholarship, then achieve fame and fortune in pro sports. Then there are the athletes who somehow manage to achieve great success in two, three or even several sports. These athletes almost defy explanation. Here are the top 10 most successful multisport athletes in American sports history.
