Notable Athletes
See also: University of Missouri Intercollegiate Athletics Hall of Fame- Chase Daniel, Former Missouri quarterback was a Heisman finalist in 2007. Daniel led the Tigers to two Big 12 North Division titles and Cotton Bowl and Alamo Bowl Championships. He is now a quarterback for the NFL's New Orleans Saints. Daniel was a member of the Saints Super Bowl Championship team in 2009.
- John Anderson, former high jumper, now anchor on ESPN SportsCenter
- Ben Askren, Missouri's first individual wrestling national champion (2-Time), 2x Hodge Award Winner (College wrestler of the year),2007 Espy Nominated Best College Male Athlete, 2008 Freestyle Wrestling Olympian, Current Bellator (MMA) Welterweight Tournament Champion.
- Max Askren 2010 NCCA wrestling Champion 184 lb (83 kg).
- Dom Bradley 2009 Junior World Freestyle Wrestling Champion 265 lb (120 kg).
- Phil Bradley, standout football and baseball player who became an All-Star outfielder for the Seattle Mariners
- John Brown (basketball), standout basketball player who played professionally for the Chicago Bulls
- Christian Cantwell, former thrower on track team, current world-class shot putter, 2004 and 2008 IAAF World Indoor Champion. 2008 Summer Olympic Games Silver Medalist.
- Lloyd Carr, former football player and former head coach at the University of Michigan
- Mark Ellis, 2009 NCAA Wrestling National Champion (285 lbs.), Current MMA fighter.
- Justin Gage, wide receiver for the Tennessee Titans
- Ziggy Hood, current player Pittsburg Steelers
- Brad Imes, former Missouri offensive tackle, Current professional mixed martial artists competing in the UFC, WEC, and most recently King of the Cage.
- John Kelly, Low Amateur at The 2007 Masters
- Ian Kinsler, current player for the Texas Rangers, an AL All Star in '08
- Linas Kleiza, current NBA player for the Toronto Raptors
- Jim Leavitt, former football player and former coach University of South Florida
- Robin Lingle, 1,000 yards (910 m) Big Eight indoor record-holder, 1965 national champion
- Jeremy Maclin, wide receiver for the Philadelphia Eagles
- Bill McCartney, former head football coach at University of Colorado
- Anthony Peeler, former NBA player from 1992–2005
- Ron Peters, All-time record holder of the 330-yard (300 m) low hurdles (36.8s) at the University of Missouri and member of their 1965 NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championship team.
- Derrick Peterson, former Missouri middle distance runner competed in 800-meter run at 2004 Olympic Games for the United States
- Kareem Rush, currently playing for the Los Angeles D-Fenders of the NBA D-League
- Max Scherzer, starting pitcher for the Detroit Tigers
- Brad Smith, NCAA record-holder as a dual-threat quarterback, now a wide receiver/kick returner for the Buffalo Bills
- Doug Smith, former NBA player from 1991–1996
- Gene Snitsky, former Missouri football player, now WWE wrestler
- Hans Uldal, current Missouri decathlete competed in 2004 Olympic Games for Norway
- Roger Wehrli, Pro Football Hall of Fame 2007 inductee.
- Kellen Winslow, former Missouri football player now in College and Pro Hall of Fame
- Tyron Woodley, former 2x Missouri Wrestling All-American, Current Strikeforce (MMA) Welterweight Contender
- Justin Smith, Pro Bowl Defensive end for the San Francisco 49ers
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