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Essay:Greatest Conservative Sports Stars (view source)
Revision as of 17:31, March 20, 2026
, March 20Chuck Norris: Passed away in March 2026 at age 86 from a medical emergency in Hawaii.
Most [[sports]] stars are probably [[conservative]]. Athletes at all levels of competition frequently praise [[God]] for giving them the strength to succeed at their sports. Here are some of the greatest:
Most [[sports]] stars are [[conservative]], and athletes frequently praise [[God]] for giving them the strength to succeed. Here are some of the greatest:
{| class="wikitable sortable"
{| class="wikitable sortable"
!Sport
!Sport
![[Conservatism]]
![[Conservatism]]
|-
|Mark Teixeira
|baseball
|running as a [[conservative]] for an open seat in [[Congress]] (TX-21, formerly held by Rep. [[Chip Roy]]), Teixeira "was a three-time All-Star, five-time [[Gold Glove]] winner and a [[World Series]] winner in 2009. He hit 409 home runs and drove in 1,298 runs" during his 14-year [[MLB]] career.<ref>https://www.aol.com/former-mlb-slugger-mark-teixeira-161315436.html</ref>
|-
|Alex Ovechkin
|hockey
|the all-time greatest scorer rejects [[LGBTQ]] Pride events and does not attend them.
|-
|Nick Bosa
|football
|the [[NFL]] Defensive Player of the Year (2022) and selected 4 times to the Pro Bowl in his first 5 seasons, Bosa famously interrupted an on-field interview by [[NBC]] to display his pro-[[Trump]] [[MAGA]] hat a week before the [[2024 presidential election]].<ref>https://x.com/MySportsUpdate/status/1850759535817793934</ref>
|-
|[[Harrison Butker]]
|football
|Three-time [[Super Bowl]] winner including clutch field goals, in 2024 "Butker finished the year drilling 31 of 33 kicks and all 37 extra points."<ref name="KC">https://kckingdom.com/posts/3-chiefs-were-snubbed-pro-bowl-01hkaeghzgdy/3</ref> Yet in an "egregious" snub Butker was passed over for the [[Pro Bowl]] in favor of another kicker named Tucker who "only made 86% of his kicks and missed an extra point."<ref name="KC"/> Why the snub? Butker is outspokenly [[conservative]], devoutly [[Roman Catholic Church|Catholic]], and criticized both [[transgender]] ideology and [[Biden]] during Butker's commencement address in May 2024.<ref>https://apnews.com/article/kansas-city-chiefs-harrison-butker-e00f6ee45955c99ef1e809ec447239e0</ref> In fall 2024, Butker endorsed [[Conservative of the Year 2019]] [[Josh Hawley]] for reelection in [[Missouri]] to the [[U.S. Senate]], and Butker endorsed [[Donald Trump]] for reelection.<ref>https://x.com/LeadingReport/status/1844805246096187531</ref>
|-
|Derek Wolfe
|football
|Defensive end |[[Super Bowl]] champ, he gave a speech for [[Trump]] at his rally in [[Aurora, Colorado]] on Oct. 11, 2024.<ref>https://x.com/BehizyTweets/status/1844814338378653735</ref> Wolfe had previously opposed the kneeling protest of the [[National Anthem]] at [[NFL]] games.
|-
|-
|Bryce Mitchell
|Bryce Mitchell
|mixed martial arts
|mixed martial arts
|a fierce 16-3 UFC featherweight fighter, Mitchell said about his newborn son: “I’m going to [[homeschooling|home-school]] [him], because I don’t want him to be a [[communist]]. I don’t want him to worship [[Satan]]. I don’t want him to be [[gay]].”<ref>https://www.aol.com/news/ufc-fighter-says-ll-home-212750949.html</ref>
|a fierce 16-3 UFC featherweight fighter, Mitchell said about his newborn son: “I’m going to [[homeschooling|home-school]] [him], because I don’t want him to be a [[communist]]. I don’t want him to worship [[Satan]]. I don’t want him to be [[gay]].”<ref>https://www.aol.com/news/ufc-fighter-says-ll-home-212750949.html</ref>
|-
|-
|[[Novak Djokovic]]
|[[Novak Djokovic]]
|[[Chuck Norris]]
|[[Chuck Norris]]
|karate
|karate
|Six-time undefeated World Professional Karate Champion, middleweight division, and the first Westerner ever to achieve an eighth-degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do. Also became an action film and TV star; now a leading conservative commentator.
|Six-time undefeated World Professional Karate Champion, middleweight division, and the first Westerner ever to achieve an eighth-degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do. Also became an action film and TV star, and then a leading conservative commentator. Passed away in March 2026 at age 86 from a medical emergency in [[Hawaii]].
|-
|-
|[[Jim Jordan]]
|[[Jim Jordan]]
|outspoken pro-lifer when he was considering running for public office
|outspoken pro-lifer when he was considering running for public office
|-
|-
|Philip Rivers
|[[Philip Rivers]]
|football
|football
|endorsed [[Rick Santorum]] with a strong statement on religious values; Rivers is also a devout Roman Catholic (he and his wife -- she converted to Catholicism before their marriage -- have eight children with a ninth on the way as of 2018)
|endorsed [[Rick Santorum]] with a strong statement on religious values; Rivers is also a devout Roman Catholic (both his father and his wife converted to Catholicism - she did so before their marriage; he and his wife have ten children and one grandchild as of 2025)
|-
|-
|Janet Lynn
|Janet Lynn
|Steve Largent
|Steve Largent
|football
|football
|former Republican Congressman (OK)
|former [[conservative]] Republican Congressman (OK); see [[Best_of_the_public#Football|Best of the public (in football)]]
|-
|-
|[[Jack Kemp]]
|[[Jack Kemp]]
|Romario
|Romario
|soccer
|soccer
|winner of the "Golden Ball as most outstanding performer in the 1994 World Cup after helping Brazil win the tournament,"<ref>https://www.britannica.com/biography/Romario</ref> Romario currently serves as a senator in Brazil Federal parliament while representing the conservative party.
|Winner of the "Golden Ball" as most outstanding performer in the 1994 World Cup after helping Brazil win the tournament,"<ref>https://www.britannica.com/biography/Romario</ref> Romario currently serves as a senator in Brazil Federal parliament while representing the conservative party.
|-
|[[Conor McGregor]]
|MMA
|Former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Featherweight and Lightweight Champion, becoming the first UFC fighter to hold UFC championships in two weight classes simultaneously. He criticized his government policies for open immigration. He considered to run for presidency.<ref>https://www.zerohedge.com/political/conor-mcgregor-brands-irish-leader-disgrace-claiming-hamas-child-hostage-was-lost</ref>
|-
|[[Brock Lesnar]]
|MMA and football
|Former American football player and MMA fighter and then professional wrestler in [[WWE]]. Brock Lesner is registered Republican and big supporter of [[Second Amendment]].<ref>[https://www.si.com/extra-mustard/2016/12/12/wwe-randy-orton-shooter-chris-jericho-brock-lesnar Randy Orton opens up about the Jericho-Lesnar fight and his role on ‘Shooter’]</ref>
|-
|Amy Van Dyken
|Swimming
| 6 times Olympic champion and 3 times World champions with breaking many records. She came recently to endorse [[Donald Trump]] and [[Kari Lake]] for U.S Senate election.<ref>https://karilake.com/endorsements/</ref>
|-
|[[Gina Carano]]
|MMA
| Won female fighter of the year in 2008. Gina Carano has been canceled due to her supporting of free speech and defending conservatives.<ref>[https://www.deseret.com/entertainment/2024/2/7/24064762/gina-carano-lawsuit-against-lucasfilm-disney/ Gina Carano alleges free speech violations in new lawsuit against Lucasfilm and Disney]</ref>
|-
|Manny Pacquiao
|Boxing
|Considered as one of the greatest professional boxers of all time.<ref>https://www.manilatimes.net/2021/10/05/sports/pacquiao-the-greatest-boxer-of-all-time/1817116</ref> He elected as Senator in [[Philippine]], he fought for The Christian and conservative values in his country and refused to bow to the homosexual agenda.<ref>https://www.sportingnews.com/us/more/news/manny-pacquiao-same-sex-marriage-comments-apology/19dx3jud5vrqj1tkxo7dg7q0ue</ref>
|-
|Holly Holm
|Boxing and MMA
|Only fighter to have won a major world title in both professional boxing and mixed martial arts. She defeated the liberal media beloved fighter Ronda Rousey. Holly Holm is devout christian and endorsed president Trump.<ref>[https://www.tmz.com/2016/01/22/holly-holm-donald-trump-president-ronda-rousey-snl/ I'm Likin' Trump for Prez]</ref>
|-
|Kim Rhode
|Shooting
|3 times Olympic gold medalist and 8 times World champion is big supporter of [[Second amendment]] and member of [[NRA]], she endorsed president Trump in 2020 election.<ref>https://usashooting.org/athletes/olympic-team/</ref>
|-
|Henry Cejudo
|Freestyle wrestling and MMA
|Olympic Gold medalist in 2008 and former UFC Flyweight Champion. Cejudo is devout Christian and big supporter of president Trump.<ref>https://www.mmafighting.com/2020/9/14/21436297/donald-trump-shouts-out-dana-white-colby-covington-and-ufc-fighters-attending-nevada-rally</ref>
|-
|Laurent Blanc
|Soccer
|1998 World Cup winner and 2000 Euro winner as player, he is regarded as one of the greatest defenders in the history of the sport. He also have successful start as coach in France until he was culturally canceled because of his refusal of African migrants players domination over the White native players in academies and national teams.
|-
|[[Danica Patrick]]
|[[NASCAR]]
|Danica Patrick has endorsed [[Donald Trump]] for 2024 election.
|-
|}
|}
|[[Lionel Messi]]
|[[Lionel Messi]]
|[[soccer]]
|[[soccer]]
|devoutly [[Christian]], Messi often does the [[Sign of the Cross]] and then points to [[heaven]] after scoring a goal.
|devoutly [[Christian]], Messi often does the [[Sign of the Cross]] and then points to [[heaven]] after scoring a goal. However unlike [[Cristiano Ronaldo]], Messi didn't reject to wear gay pride jersey.<ref>https://x.com/ligue1_eng/status/1525582962296758272</ref>
|-
|-
|Rogers Hornsby
|Rogers Hornsby
|baseball
|baseball
|considered the greatest righthanded hitter ever, Hornsby never smoked or drank, and never went to the movies out of concern that watching would harm his eyesight.
|considered the greatest right-handed hitter ever, Hornsby never smoked or drank, and never went to the movies out of concern that watching would harm his eyesight.
|-
|-
|Gale Sayers
|Gale Sayers
|Soccer
|Soccer
|Ronaldo and his family are known for being devout [[Roman Catholic Church|Catholic]]. Ronaldo met with a [[conservative]] psychologist [[Jordan Peterson]] who had therapy sessions to treat his depression after the loss of his son. Ronaldo also refused to wear "[[gay pride]] armband" during Euro 2020.
|Ronaldo and his family are known for being devout [[Roman Catholic Church|Catholic]]. Ronaldo met with a [[conservative]] psychologist [[Jordan Peterson]] who had therapy sessions to treat his depression after the loss of his son. Ronaldo also refused to wear "[[gay pride]] armband" during Euro 2020.
|-
|Toni Kroos
|Soccer
|Toni Kroos have won everything possible with his club [[Real Madrid]] and his Germany national team. Kroos came recently to speak against his country open immigration policy, saying that he feeling less safe in his country to raise his daughter there.<ref>[https://www.lbc.co.uk/news/toni-kroos-slams-out-of-control-immigration-germany/ ‘My daughter is safer in Spain’: Immigration in Germany is ‘out of control’, says Real Madrid star Toni Kroos]</ref>
|-
|[[Usain Bolt]]
|Track and field
|Considered as fastest man in history, winning many Gold Olympic medals and World champions and breaking many records. Usain Bolt is devout Catholic and known for making the sign of the cross before racing competitively, and he wears a Miraculous Medal during his races. His middle name is St. Leo.<ref>https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/25591/vatican-invites-usain-bolt-to-address-religious-liberty-conference</ref>
|-
|Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone
|Track and field
|Two times Olympic gold medalist in 400 meters hurdles and World champion with breaking world records many times. Despite her records, she always attributes her victories to Jesus Christ. And because of that her achievements always ignored by mainstream media.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-Gzg63UmTE</ref>
|-
|Rayssa Leal
|Skateboarding
|Won two Olympic medals and became one of youngest Olympic medal winner with only 13 Years in 2021 in Tokyo. After mocking of Last Supper in Paris, she came to praise Jesus for her victory.<ref>[https://www.deseret.com/faith/2024/07/30/rayssa-leal-religion-olympics/ What a young Olympic skateboarder can teach us about joy, sports and faith]</ref>
|-
|Christian Pulisic
|Soccer
|One of most successful American soccer players in Europe. He is first American to win [[UEFA Champions League]] with [[Chelsea F.C]] and made significant impact with his teams in all major European leagues from [[Bundesliga]] to [[Premier League]] to [[Serie A]]. Pulisic is devout Catholic, he posted many Bible verses on his social media accounts.<ref>https://www.instagram.com/p/CfhOUxNJ9_C/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D&img_index=1</ref>
|-
|Shaunae Miller-Uibo
|Track and field
|Won two Olympic gold medals and World champion in 400 m. Miller is devout Christian, she said: following the Christ demand the best of you.<ref>[https://www.therepublic.com/2016/09/24/following_christ_demands_the_best_you_have_to_give/ Following Christ demands the best you have to give]</ref>
|-
|Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce
|Track and field
|Won 8 Olympic medals including 3 Gold medals and won five times world champions, and considered as female Usain Bolt. Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce is devout Christian and always praise Jesus for her success.<ref>https://danielgodsurelywilldeliver.wordpress.com/2023/01/21/shelly-ann-fraser-pryce-sherika-jackson-and-usain-bolt-in-the-news-the-mighty-salvation-of-jesus-christ-is-the-good-news/</ref>
|-
|Korbin Albert
|soccer
|After years of wokeness from [[Megan Rapinoe]], US soccer women team young star came to praise Jesus after winning the Olympic gold medal in 2024 in Paris.<ref>[https://www.dailysignal.com/2024/08/09/korbin-albert-silenced-to-get-chance-to-play-womens-soccer US Women’s Soccer Team Silences Politically Incorrect Player]</ref>
|-
|[[Scottie Scheffler]]
|Golf
|He is currently ranked world number one, first reaching the position in the Official World Golf Ranking in March 2022, and has held that ranking for over 90 weeks. He has won three major championships, including the 2022 and 2024 Masters Tournament. He became the first player to win The Players Championship in back-to-back years in 2023 and 2024. At the 2024 Summer Olympics, Scheffler won gold medal in the men's individual tournament. Scheffler is devout Catholic.<ref>[https://sportsspectrum.com/sport/golf/2022/04/08/scottie-scheffler-grounded-faith-world-number-1/ Scottie Scheffler staying grounded in faith during rise to golf's world No. 1]</ref>
|-
|Tyson Gay
|Track and field
|World champion in 100 and 200 meter race, still hold record as fastest American man and second fastest man after Usain Bolt. Tyson Gay is devout Baptist and said: I really believe in my God-given ability, that I can do the unexpected. I really do believe I can break a record, or come close to it, or win a medal.<ref>https://archive.ph/20120721012709/http://vault.sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/article/web/COM1058735/index.htm</ref>
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|Coco Gauff
|Tennis
|Devout Christian, always praise Jesus after her victories.
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