Back in the 80′s, actor Jonathan Goldsmith made a living making appearances in some of the decades most watched shows.  He guest starred in series like Knight Rider, CHiPs, Hawaii Five-O, McGyver, Magnum P.I., and The A-Team among others.

Nowadays, Goldsmith is better known as the most interesting man in the world:

While Goldsmith’s character seems to be something reserved for television and movies, there are some who are more likely to fit the moniker than others.

Let’s take a look at some of the athletes who fit the bill:

Tony Romo

The Cowboys quarterback seemingly came out of nowhere to become the leader of America’s Team in 2006.  He went undrafted in the 2003 NFL Draft, but was signed as a free agent by Dallas almost immediately afterward.  And now after four seasons of NFL quarterbacking under his belt, Romo is firmly entrenched as the guy expected to take Dallas to the next level.  But if there’s one aspect of Romo’s life that has already ascended to another level, it’s his romantic life.

Romo has been linked to two pop music icons, Jessica Simpson and Carrie Underwood.  The 30-year-old San Diego native appears generally unfazed by any and all criticism hurled at him.  He simply keeps motoring on with his football team and his legendary Popeater status.

You know you got game when they make your jersey in fitted sizes for females.

Derek Jeter

The longtime shortstop for New York is a four-time Gold Golve winner.  But long before he won his the first of his Gold Gloves in 2004, it was clearly evident that he knew exactly what to do with his hands.

Mariah Carey, Adriama Lima, Jessica Alba, Vida Guerra, Jessica Biel – his list reads like a who’s who of women that every guy thinks is hot.  As stacked as Jeter’s baseball credentials are, his dating resume blows them out of the water.

In addition to that, he’s as athletic as they come – the type of athlete that would seem to excel at any sport.  Jeter has been a pitchman for Nike (Jumpman series), Gatorade and Visa (just to name a few).  He started the Turn 2 Foundation, which is aimed at helping kids avoid drug and alcohol addiction.  Jeter even has his own wax figure in a Museum in New York.

Can anyone top that?

Tony Parker

Parker has been the type of player that draws the ire of every man.  He jetted into the league late in the first round of the 2001 NBA Draft, and walked into three championships as the starting point guard of the team.  Parker is only 6’2″, but finds a way to remain at the top of the list in points in the paint.  In 2007, he married the hottest television actress on the hottest television series (Eva Longoria from Desperate Housewives).

At each San Anotonio Spurs home game, he gives 20 tickets to underprivileged youth.  Parker is the France ambassador for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.  He has also released a hip-hop album.

Sports most interesting man?  Makes you mad doesn’t it? 

This would be a love triangle fit for someone who could be the most interesting man in sports.

Tom Brady

The New England Patriots QB is casually known as the husband of world famous supermodel Gisele Bundchen.  Before that he was known as Bridget Moynahan’s boy toy.  And prior to that, he had a thing for Tara Reid.

Need to hear more?

Brady was a sixth-round pick in the 2000 NFL Draft, who didn’t play in his first year.  But when he became a starter the following year, all he did was become the youngest quarterback (at the time) to win a Super Bowl.  It would be the first of three Super Bowl victories during a decade in which Brady was the best game general in the NFL.

Brady’s career has been highlighted by his calmness under pressure.  He has that undescribable character of always being able to come through in the toughest situations.

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