The Greatest Fat Athletes of All Time

The best around, pound for pound.

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Professional athletes don't always have to look as physically dominating as LeBron James in order to succeed. Take, for instance, New York Yankees pitcher CC Sabathia, or former world soccer superstar, Ronaldo. These guys might not have the sveltest figures around, but they were and are still able to perform at one of the highest levels in their sport, while being just as overpowering as LBJ. Sure, athletes are usually in better looking shape than most, but let's not be so quick to write off the guys who happen to have a few extra pounds on their waistline. It's time to honor all of the heftiest heroes of organized athletics, like former Bears defensive lineman William "The Refrigerator" Perry. So, without further ado, here are The Greatest Fat Athletes of All Time.

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20. Dontari Poe

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19. Pablo Sandoval

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18. Holley Mangold

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17. Bartolo Colon

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16. Vince Wilfork

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Sport: Football

Career span: 2004-Present

Max listed playing weight: 325 lbs

Accolades: 2x Super Bowl winner, 5x Pro Bowler, 1st Team All-Pro 2012

He's listed at 325, but no way Wilfork weighs that. The defensive tackle, who anchored the Patriots line for over a decade, is incredibly athletic despite his massive frame. Perhaps THE fat defensive lineman, Wilfork has been known to command double teams and still demolish running backs and QBs alike.

15. Butterbean

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14. William "The Refrigerator" Perry

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13. Shawn Kemp

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12. John Daly

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11. Prince Fielder

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10. Cecil Fielder

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9. CC Sabathia

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8. David Wells

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7. George Foreman

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6. Tony Gwynn

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5. Fat Ronaldo

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4. Diego Maradona

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3. David Ortiz

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2. Shaquille O'Neal

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1. Babe Ruth

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