22 Famous Athletes You Didn’t Know Were Republicans

20. John Smoltz

The Baseball Hall of Famer was one of the most clutch pitchers of all-time, making eight All-Star teams and helping the Braves win a World Series in 1995. He also has been on record supporting Republican politicians, including Ralph E. Reed Jr. when he was running for Lt. Governor of Georgia in 2006, and Mitt Romney during his Presidential run two years later.