The world loves a good sports movie or television show, as evidenced by how they continue to bring in plenty of viewers and, more importantly to those making them, profits. The combination of a favorite sport along with either the movie-going experience or a night at home in front of the TV has proven time and time again to be solid entertainment for people of all ages. In fact, viewers love both sports and movies so much that they quietly wish their favorite actors could just hop off the screen and onto the nearest field of play.
Anyone who has ever pondered the question of which fictional athletes are the most beloved can ponder no more. Below is the definitive list of the top 10 fictional athletes that everyone wishes were real.