Two successes to report: Pete Rose & Rich Gannon
Pete Rose played from 1963 to 1986, most prominently as a member of the Cincinnati Reds. He also played for the Philadelphia Phillies and the Montreal Expos. Rose was a switch hitter and is the all-time MLB leader in hits (4,256), games played (3,562), at-bats (14,053), and singles (3,215).. He won three World Series, three batting titles, one MVP, two Gold Gloves, and the Rookie of the Year Award. Rose made 17 All-Star appearances at an unequaled five positions (second baseman, left fielder, right fielder, third baseman, and first baseman).
Rich Gannon was selected in the 4th round (98th overall) of the 1987 NFL Draft by the New England Patriots, who envisioned converting him to a running back. Gannon balked at the idea, and he was traded to the Minnesota Vikings whom he played with through 1992. He also played with the Washington Redskins, Kansas City Chiefs, and Oakland Raiders. He had his best seasons with the Raiders, including four consecutive Pro Bowls (1999–2002), three consecutive postseason appearances (2000–2002), two All-Pro selections (2000, 2002), one MVP, and an appearance in Super Bowl XXXVII.
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