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NFL hopeful Michael Sam invited to WWE “Monday Night Raw”? Former NFL player Bob Sapp in North Korea as part a pro wrestling diplomacy tour? Yes, the squared circle has maintained its usual wackiness recently — with a good bit of gridiron spliced in. With all that going on as the 2014 NFL season kicks off, we figured it would be a good time to recognize NFL players who traded their helmets for tights.

See the list here that features Ernie Ladd, Goldberg, William “The Refrigerator” Perry, Bill Fralic, and more!