With Christmas upon us, here’s a look at sports figures through the years dressed as Santa Claus—from Babe Ruth to Bill Belichick, Paul Pierce and more
With Christmas upon us, here's a look at sports figures through the years dressed as Santa Claus, also known as Saint Nicholas, Father Christmas and Kris Kringle. From Babe Ruth in 1947, to Patriots’ coach Bill Belichick and NBA players over the years, these stars have certainly embraced the holiday spirit.New York Yankees pitcher David Wells pitched a perfect game in May 1998, a feat Sports Illustrated called one of the year’s “bountiful gifts delivered to sports fans.
While playing for the Clippers, Paul Pierce and his foundation, The Truth Fund, hosted a holiday party for families in 2016.Lawrence Roberts, 2004Mississippi State University senior forward Lawrence Roberts posed with Santa Claus and was wrapped in Christmas lights for the Nov. 17, 2004 cover. A Santa-clad DeMarcus Cousins treated 100 kids to a holiday shopping spree at a Walmart in Sacramento, Calif., in December 2013.
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