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A History of Cross-Dressing Athletes

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A History of Cross-Dressing Athletes

It’s usually entertaining when athletes—the ultimate symbols of alpha maledom—have pause-worthy names. It's even more humorous when they're spotted donning wigs and wearing grandmother dresses or other female clothing. During Halloween last weekend, Shaquille O'Neal unveiled his inner Beyonce, singing "Sweet Dreams" while rocking a spandex-tight purple one-piece. To support Shaq's newfound predilection, we've decided to compile a list of other jocks who've gone femme in gender-bending attire. Find out who are some of Shaqueeta's funny—yet very cringe-inducing—predecessors in the world of cross-dressing...

Alex Reid

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Barry Bonds

Blake Griffin

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Dennis Rodman

Dwight Howard

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Larry Johnson

Oscar De La Hoya

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Ricky Williams

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Derek Jeter

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