These athletes are totally owning their dad bods
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Eli Manning
Two-time Super Bowl champion Eli Manning confidently flaunts his elite dad bod on the beach.
The dad bod movement has swept the nation. In an effort to celebrate the best dad bod's in sports, we've compiled the ultimate list.
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Peyton Manning
Like his brother, Peyton Manning employs the dad bod. Peyton doesn't have the hard body of younger players yet still is one of the best quarterbacks to ever play the game.
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Ben Roethlisberger
Ben Roethlisberger's stature makes it difficult to sack him on the gridiron. There's also no truth to the rumor that Big Ben added the "berger" part to his last name after realizing he does, in fact, have a dad bod.
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Prince Fielder
Prince Fielder's dad, Cecil, led the dad bod movement before its time. Prince is so proud of his physique that he appeared on ESPN The Magazine's body issue.
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Zach Randolph & Marc Gasol
It's not often that two gifted athletes have so much in common. The Grizzlies front-court duo of Zach Randolph and Marc Gasol represent the most fearsome dad-bod tandem in the league.
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Phil Mickelson
Phil Mickelson's dad bod has helped him earn five majors, and countless fans on the PGA Tour.
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Jon Daly
Jon Daly had a dad bod before it was a viral sensation. Don't be alarmed when you catch a shirtless Daly on the golf course with a lit cigarette.
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Jay Cutler
Jay Cutler and his wife Kristin Cavallari are adapting to parenthood, and that includes the Cutman embracing his dad bod while catching some rays.
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Glen Davis
Don't be confused when you hear Glen "Big Baby" Davis has a dad bod. He'll surprise you with every athletic move he pulls off on the court.
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Matthew Stafford
Like fellow No. 1 overall draft picks, it seems to be a rite of passage to have a dad bod as a quarterback in the NFL. Stafford's wife, Kelly, seems to be a fan.
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Aaron Rodgers
There's no word yet on how Olivia Munn is warming up to Aaron Rodgers' impressive dad bod.
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Jameis Winston
If you want to be a successful quarterback in this league you're gonna need a laser, rocket arm, like Manning, and some meat on your bones. Thankfully Winston has both in spades.
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Bartolo Colon
You won't find another pitcher who is proud of their robust dad bod. Colon's body hasn't given up on him yet, he's still pitching in his 40s.
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Vince Wilfork
You can have your pick when it comes to defensive linemen with dad bods in the NFL, but Vince Wilfork's is on another level.
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Sebastian Janikowski
Sebastian Janikowski represents the last kicker to be selected in the first round of the NFL Draft. The Raiders probably confused him for a linebacker with that dad bod.
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Pablo Sandoval
Pablo Sandoval has always had a problem with maintaining his weight. After signing a huge contract with the Red Sox, those concerns were amplified. He still moves pretty well for being a big Kung-Fu Panda.
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Carmelo Anthony
Nobody will mistake Carmelo Anthony for LeBron James, but Melo does have one of the better dad bods in the Big Apple.
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C.C. Sabathia
C.C. Sabathia has slimmed down in his time in pinstripes. That doesn't stop the Yankees ace from often dominating on the hill.
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Roy Nelson
Roy Nelson, known by many UFC fans as "Big Country," is more proud of his body than anyone else on this list. Nelson gladly throws around his weight in the Octagon.
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David Ortiz
Is there anything more American than dad bodding it up at Fenway Park in front of an flag?
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Matt Harvey
Matt Harvey is known as the Dark Knight, but Batman doesn't have as great of a dad bod as this Mets ace.
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Boris Diaw
Boris Diaw can't claim to be the best player on the Spurs, but his ability to speak French while rocking a dad bod is even more impressive.
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Miguel Cabrera
It's crazy to think that Miguel Cabrera can move around the diamond so well with his growing dad bod.
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Tom Hackett
Now, this is a punter who is proud of his amazing dad bod. The Utah punter said, "The main reason I'm playing this sport is because deep down I'm fat and I don't like running very far." He's an American hero.
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