David Letterman’s Greatest Sports Guests

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Letterman's Greatest Sports Guests - Dennis RodmanDennis Rodman gives Dave a new look on the Late Show with David Letterman, August 20, 1996 on the CBS Television Network. This photo is provided by CBS from the Late Show with David Letterman photo archive. Photo: Alan Singer/CBS ©1996 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved

Letterman's Greatest Sports Guests - 1996 World Champion New York YankeesThe New York Yankees Shower Dave with champagne on the Late Show with David Letterman Oct. 28 1996 on the CBS Television Network. This photo is provided by CBS from the Late Show with David Letterman photo archive. Photo: Alan Singer/CBS ©1996 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved

Letterman's Greatest Sports Guests - Jay Thomas and Vinny TestaverdeJay Thomas and Vinny Testaverde toss footballs with Dave trying to knock down the top of the Late Show Christmas Tree, on the Late SHow with David Letterman, December 30, 1998 on the CBS Television Network. This photo is provided by CBS from the Late Show with David Letterman photo archive. This photo is provided by CBS from the Late Show with David Letterman photo archive. Photo: Alan Singer/CBS ©1998 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved

Letterman's Greatest Sports Guests - John McEnroeJohn McEnroe practices a serve after hitting a tennis ball from the roof of the Broadway Theater into the lighted window of the Ed Sullivan Theater across 53rd street on the Late Show with David Letterman, August 23, 2001 on the CBS Television Network. McEnroe ripped apart his shirt after accomplishing the feat after his third serve. This photo is provided by CBS from the Late Show with David Letterman photo archive. Photo: John Paul Filo/CBS ©2001 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved

Letterman's Greatest Sports Guests - The U.S. Synchronized Swimming National TeamThe U.S. Synchronized Swimming National Team debut a new routine on the LATE SHOW with DAVID LETTERMAN, Monday, July 26, 2004 on the CBS Television Network. The team, which competed in the 2004 Summer Olympic Games in Athens, Greece, performed in a specially-constructed pool located outside the Ed Sullivan Theater on West 53 Street. This photo is provided by CBS from the Late Show with David Letterman photo archive. Photo: Jeffrey R. Staab/CBS ©2004 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved

Letterman's Greatest Sports Guests - Gold medal-winning 2004 U.S. Women's Olympic Soccer TeamTen members of the gold medal-winning 2004 U.S. Women's Olympic Soccer Team present the "Top Ten Things I Can Say Now That I've Won a Gold Medal" on the Late Show with David Letterman, Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2004 on the CBS Television Network. Pictured from left to right: Mia Hamm, Brandi Chastain, Julie Foudy, Joy Fawcett, Kristine Lilly, Abby Wambach, Briana Scurry, Cat Reddick, Lindsay Tarpley and Heather O'Reilly. Letterman presented each team member with a red rose after they presented the list. This photo is provided by CBS from the Late Show with David Letterman photo archive. Photo: John Paul Filo/CBS ©2004 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved

Letterman's Greatest Sports Guests - Ben RoethlisbergerPittsburgh Steelers Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, who Sunday helped lead his team to its first Super Bowl victory in 26 years, talked about the Steelers win in Super Bowl XL before Dave helped him shave his beard on the LATE SHOW with DAVID LETTERMAN, Monday, Feb. 6, 2006 on the CBS Television Network. This photo is provided by CBS from the Late Show with David Letterman photo archive. Photo: John Paul Filo/CBS ©2006 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved

Letterman's Greatest Sports Guests - Travis PastranaX-Games motocross gold medalist Travis Pastrana performs one of his signature motocross jumps on West 53rd Street outside the Ed Sullivan Theater on the Late Show with David Letterman, Monday, Aug. 28 on the CBS Television Network. This photo is provided by CBS from the Late Show with David Letterman photo archive. Photo: Jeffrey Neira/CBS ©2006 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved

Letterman's Greatest Sports Guests - Maria Sharapova2006 U.S.OPEN TENNIS Champion, Maria Sharapova demonstrates how the lid fell off of the trophy when she held it up after her U.S. Open victory on the Late Show with David Letterman, September 11, 2006 on the CBS Television Network. This photo is provided by CBS from the Late Show with David Letterman photo archive. Photo: John Paul Filo/CBS ©2006 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved

Letterman's Greatest Sports Guests - Peyton ManningQuarterback for the Indianapolis Colts, and Super Bowl XLI MVP Peyton Manning, describes some of the game for Dave on the Late Show with David Letterman Feb. 13, 2007 on the CBS Television Network. This photo is provided by CBS from the Late Show with David Letterman photo archive. Photo: John Paul Filo/CBS ©2007 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved

Letterman's Greatest Sports Guests - David WrightNew York Mets star David Wright hits baseballs pitched by CBS Late Show Host David Letterman on 53rd Street outside the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City during a taping of the Late Show with David Letterman Monday April 14, 2008 on the CBS Television Network. This photo is provided by CBS from the Late Show with David Letterman photo archive. Photo: Jeffrey R. Staab/CBS ©2008 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved

Letterman's Greatest Sports Guests - Ray Allen and Kevin GarnettBoston Celtics Ray Allen and Kevin Garnett smile as CBS Late Show host David Letterman hands them the 2008 NBA Championship trophy on the Late Show with David Letterman, June 18, 2008 on the CBS Television Network. This photo is provided by CBS from the Late Show with David Letterman photo archive. Photo: John Paul Filo/CBS ©2008 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved

Letterman's Greatest Sports Guests -Mark TeixeiraNew York Yankees All-Star First Baseman Mark Teixeira takes Batting Practice with Late Show Host David Letterman on 53rd Street in New York City when he visits the Late Show with David Letterman, Monday August 24, 2009 on the CBS Television Network. This photo is provided by CBS from the Late Show with David Letterman photo archive. Photo: Jeffrey R. Staab/CBS ©2009 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved

Letterman's Greatest Sports Guests - Andy RoddickTennis star Andy Roddick shows Dave a bit of his 155 mph serve on 53rd Street in New York City when he visits the Late Show with David Letterman, Thursday August 27, 2009 on the CBS Television Network. This photo is provided by CBS from the Late Show with David Letterman photo archive. Photo: Jeffrey R. Staab/CBS ©2009 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved

Letterman's Greatest Sports Guests - Jorge Posada, Andy Pettitte and Derek Jeter(pictured left to right) Jorge Posada, Andy Pettitte and Derek Jeter from the 2009 World Series Champion New York Yankees stop by to talk to Dave on the Late Show with David Letterman Thursday Nov. 5, 2009 on the CBS Television Network. This photo is provided by CBS from the Late Show with David Letterman photo archive. Photo: Jeffrey R. Staab/CBS ©2009 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved

Letterman's Greatest Sports Guests - Jay ThomasJay Thomas and David Letterman get ready to throw footballs at the LATE SHOW Christmas tree, as Thomas returns for another year to participate in the annual LATE SHOW holiday quarterback challenge, on the LATE SHOW with DAVID LETTERMAN, Thursday, Dec. 23 on the CBS Television Network. Thomas and Letterman each take turns tossing footballs at the LATE SHOW Christmas tree to try and knock off the giant meatball perched at its top. This tradition started on Dec. 30, 1998, when former New York Jets quarterback Vinny Testaverde was on the broadcast. He and Letterman tried unsuccessfully to knock the meatball off the tree, so Thomas, also a guest on the show that night, came on stage, took a throw and immediately hit the meatball off the tree. This photo is provided by CBS from the Late Show with David Letterman photo archive. Photo: John Paul Filo/CBS ©2010 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved

Letterman's Greatest Sports Guests - Regis Philbin and Bill MurrayRegis Philbin, Dave Letterman and Bill Murray were part of the team kicking field goals on New York's 53rd Street during the Tuesday Jan. 31, 2012 taping of the Late Show with David Letterman on the CBS Television Network. This photo is provided by CBS from the Late Show with David Letterman photo archive. Photo: John Paul Filo/CBS ©2012 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved

Letterman's Greatest Sports Guests - Magic Johnson and Larry BirdBasketball legends Magic Johnson (left) and Larry Bird (center) talk with Dave (right) about their friendship and their rivalry on the court when they visit the Late Show with David Letterman Wednesday, April 11, 2012 on the CBS Television Network. This photo is provided by CBS from the Late Show with David Letterman photo archive. Photo: Jeffrey R. Staab/CBS ©2012 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved

Letterman's Greatest Sports Guests - 10 Sports Illustrated Swim Suit Models10 Sports Illustrated swim suit issue models present the "Top Ten Questions on the Application to Become a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Model" when they appear on the Late Show with David Letterman Feb. 11, 2013 on the CBS Television Network. Pictured left to right: Katherine Webb, Genevieve Morton, Julie Henderson, Kate Upton, Alyssa Miller, Hannah Davis, Chrissy Tiegen, Ariel Meredith, Nina Agdal and Emily DiDonato. This photo is provided by CBS from the Late Show with David Letterman photo archive. Photo: John Paul Filo/CBS ©2013 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved

Letterman's Greatest Sports Guests - U.S. Men's Olympic Ski SlopestyleDave welcomes the U.S. Men's Olympic Ski Slopestyle medalists (pictured left to right) Nick Goepper, Gus Kenworthy and Joss Christensen to the Late Show with David Letterman Thursday Feb. 20, 2014 on the CBS Television Network. This photo is provided by CBS from the Late Show with David Letterman photo archive. Photo: Jeffrey R. Staab/CBS ©2014 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserve

Letterman's Greatest Sports Guests - Peyton ManningPeyton Manning and Late Show host David Letterman try their passing skills at moving New York City cabs with open windows during on the Late Show with David Letterman May 5, 2014 on the CBS Television Network. This photo is provided by CBS from the Late Show with David Letterman photo archive. Photo: John Paul Filo/CBS ©2014CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved

Letterman's Greatest Sports Guests - 2015 Baseball Hall of Famers2015 Baseball Hall of Famers (left to right) John Smoltz, Craig Biggio, Randy Johnson and Pedro Martinez present the Top Ten "Things I Said When I Leared I Made the Baseball Hall of Fame" on the Late Show with David Letterman, Wednesday Jan. 7, 2014 on the CBS Television Network. This photo is provided by CBS from the Late Show with David Letterman photo archive. Photo: Jeffrey R. Staab/CBS ©2015 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved