olyfield overcame 25-1 odds to become the Heavyweight Champion of the World. I'm sure that God could have worked in this situation even if he didn't win, but he did and God received all the glory from the situation (Beard).On top of the Christian athlete list would doubtlessly be Reggie White. He has taken his role as a super-star in the National Football League and used it for the glory of God. "I believe that God has given us the opportunity, me and other athletes, to use this game as a platform to spread the gospel and to do good things for people" (White). Reggie is a man that will stick to what he feels is right. If God calls him to do something, he is going to do it, no matter what the controversy. He's not a man that will just profess to be something that he is not. Reggie has served as a great role model for other athletes. "We have a great avenue through the media, that Jesus didn't even have. We can present the gospel in a way that he wasn't able to do" (White). He is involved in several reach-out programs. One of those programs includes Reggie White Studios. White has developed a scholarship fund for inner-city youth. He chooses an entire first-grade class and those who earn a C+ or better average will receive financial help. White hopes that one day he can fund a child'' entire tuition. This is the type of athlete that other athletes try to be. It is hard not to notice the impact that he has had on the NFL. Now there are Christians popping up everywhere. No longer are they afraid to express what God has done for them. Deion Sanders, of the Dallas Cowboys, is one of those new Christians. In the past Deion has been know as an arrogant player who plays for money and fame. He goes by the nickname "Prime Time". With a name like that, people are going to watch and expect a lot from that person. Now that he has professed that he is a born again Christian, people seem to expect even more from him. "Dallas Cow...
