Sports figures who supported Donald Trump, from Dennis Rodman to Tom Brady

Walker, who used to play for Trump's USFL team the New Jersey Generals, voiced his support for Trump in an interview with USA Today on August 29, 2015. 

"There's not a doubt in my mind he's my frontrunner," the 1982 Heisman Trophy winner said. 

And in true sportsman form, Walker admires Trump's will to win.

"(Trump) wanted to win and he was prepared to go out and do whatever it took to win. He was a guy that always did what he said he was going to do."

First, he befriends North Korea leader Kim Jong Un. Then, Rodman supports Donald Trump.

@realDonaldTrump has been a great friend for many years. We don't need another politician, we need a businessman like Mr. Trump! Trump 2016

— Dennis Rodman (@dennisrodman) July 24, 2015

He even went as far as to fire back at Ted Cruz after a Republican presidential debate back in February. Rodman is as loyal as they come.

Owens appeared on "Celebrity Apprentice" in 2015 and announced his support of Trump in true "Apprentice" fashion.

"This may be what the country needs and Trump. He’s a guy who won’t put up with B.S. and has what it takes to change how government is run. With that being said, Trump ... YOU'RE HIRED," Owens told TMZ.

The former NFL wide receiver said he gained a lot of respect for the businessman while filming the show and made his case for being included in Trump's cabinet.

Brady hasn't explicitly come forth with his support for Trump, playing hardball with anyone who asks, but he's good friends with the Republican presidential candidate.

The Patriots quarterback has gone as far as to admit friendship with the business man — “Donald is a good friend of mine. I have known him for a long time. I support all my friends." — and has displayed a "Make America Great Again" hat in his locker and has said "it would be great" if Trump won the presidency.

Eat your heart out and read into that all you want.

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There have been multiple NASCAR figures who have spoken out in favor of Donald Trump and attended his rallies.

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NASCAR CEO Brian France announced his endorsement of Trump at an event in Valdosta, Ga., in February. 

"I'm going to tell you one thing: You know about his winning and success," France said. "He wins with his family. Any of his children, you'd be proud to have in your family. That's how I judge a winner."

Hall of Famer Bill Elliott also endorsed Trump, saying "we need a change, guys, and I think this is the man to do it," Elliott said. "He is a leader representing strength and common sense solutions."

Also at the February rally were Ryan Newman, David Ragan and Chase Elliott.

Michael Waltrip was a little more subtle about his support of Trump.

When someone says if a certain candidate is elected president they're going to move to another country do America a favor, move now. 🇺🇸

— Michael Waltrip (@MW55) March 3, 2016

And Mark Martin appeared at a Trump rally in North Carolina to voice his support.

#NASCARs #MarkMartin tells crowd #DonaldTrump has his vote, talks about creating jobs and says "build that wall."

— Morgan Fogarty (@MorganFogarty) March 7, 2016

Even after the PGA issued a statement saying it disapproved of Trump's opinions on Muslims and immigrants, Daly wasn't discouraged from supporting the Republican presidential candidate.

He tweeted his support on March 1:

That's y I luv my friend @realDonaldTrump he's not politics he's business! It's what our country needs #SuperTuesday pic.twitter.com/5A5cTg3UEh

— John Daly (@PGA_JohnDaly) March 2, 2016 

Though the former heavyweight champion doesn't have a solid rationale, Tyson voiced his support for Trump in an interview with HuffPost Live.

It makes sense; Tyson and Trump have a history. Trump has promoted Tyson's fights in Atlantic City and defended the boxer when he was accused of rape in 1992.

But seriously, look at his reasoning: "Let's try something new. Let's run America like a business, where no colors matter. Whoever can do the job, gets the job."

Ditka is not a fan of President Obama, citing his lack of leadership. And we already know he doesn't like Hillary Clinton.

So apparently that means Trump is the answer.

"If I were to vote tomorrow, I'd probably vote for Trump," Ditka said.

The legendary Bears coach explained further:

"Barack Obama’s a fine man. I mean, he’s pleasant. He would be great to play golf with. He’s not a leader. This country needs leadership. It needs direction. It needs somebody that steps up front. We need somebody like Ronald Reagan."

Knight hasn't explicitly stated his support for Trump, but all signs point to the legendary Indiana basketball coach giving his endorsement this week.

Knight will appear at a Trump rally in Indianapolis on April 27.

Trump has also said, "the truth is (Knight) did endorse me…We are gonna have Bobby Knight in Indiana in a week.”

We'll see what Knight says in public.

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Ryan stopped short of endorsing Trump, but still took the honor of introducing the presidential candidate at a speech in Buffalo on April 18.

The Bills coach did say Chris Christie "was his guy" (because they both had lap band surgery, of all things), and Christie endorsed Trump. Transitive property?

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Buchholz isn't shy about showing his support for Trump.

The Red Sox pitcher said he'd "absolutely!" support Trump for president.

“He says what a lot of people think and don’t say,” Buchholz told The Globe. “I like that part of him.

Fun fact: Trump played matchmaker for Buchholz, introducing him to model/actress Lindsay Clubine in 2008. Clubine and Buchholz got married a year later.

The former Yankee was among a crowd of supporters as Trump gave a victory speech after the March 8 primary election.  

Paul O'Neill, the former Yankee, is at this Trump press conference. He is a big Trump supporter he says

— Ben Terris (@bterris) March 9, 2016

When Trump called him out and asked for an endorsement, O'Neill obliged. 

Damon has not shied away from his endorsement of Trump.

"I want (Trump) for president," Damon said. "I'm a Trump fan ever since I met him seven or eight years ago. Everything he does, he does first-class — his hotels, his businesses, his golf courses. The issues all the other politicians failed to discuss, (Trump) is bringing us up to speed."

Though Damon appeared on the "Apprentice" and has been friends with Trump for years, he says his endorsement is a politically-rooted one, not a personal one.

Harbaugh hasn't given any candidate his full support, but he does agree with Trump on one issue.

The Ravens coach got a little political after practice one day, comparing the NFL to a government and went on a rant about building a wall.

"I’m going Trump here," Harbaugh said. "Build a wall, it’s not that hard. You don’t have a border, you don’t have a country. You’re not a country without a border, right? At the same time, you got 12 to 15 million hard-working people here. Give them a shot. Give them a chance, right, to become a citizen so they’re paying taxes. All of us know that it’s not complicated. But this side doesn’t want to solve it and neither does this side. Solve the problem!"

Belichick and Trump are "good friends," as evidenced by their dinner in Florida in March.

Joining the duo was Belichick's girlfriend Linda Holliday.

The Patriots owner has been vocal about keeping his personal political views private, but that hasn't stopped him from talking about his friends who are in politics.

Kraft is friends with Trump and has “had a lot of fun together socially, including a very memorable evening in 2005 when I had the privilege of being at his and Melania’s wedding.” They have also worked philanthropic events together, and in 2011, Kraft said Trump assisted him through the difficult times after his wife passed away.

Rose sent Trump an autographed baseball with the businessman's campaign slogan written on it, a gesture many surmised as an endorsement.

Just received from @PeteRose_14.
Thank you Pete! #VoteTrump on
Tuesday Ohio! #Trump2016#MakeAmericaGreatAgain pic.twitter.com/UvP03n7dQq

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 14, 2016

Rose's agent denies the gift as an endorsement.

The Bills offensive lineman only needed one tweet to give his support for Trump:

On my way to the @realDonaldTrump rally. Let's make America great again!!!

— Richie Incognito (@68INCOGNITO) March 19, 2016

It's probably no suprise that the outspoken and controversial Rocker is a big fan of Trump's willingness to speak his mind. 

"I’ve always wanted to see the person that’s like, ‘Yeah, I’ve made these comments, these are my beliefs, and you know what, if you don’t like it stick it. I’m not apologizing, I’m not changing,' " Rocker said.

So it's no surprise he is "absolutely" endorsing Trump's candidacy.

Mangold introduced Trump at a rally in Dayton, Ohio, on March 12 but hasn't given an endorsement.

He had, however, donated money to Chris Christie before Christie dropped out of the race. Take that for what you will.

White has stated his support for Trump, saying that he will vote for the Republican presidential hopeful.

The UFC president said they had a good working relationship when the Trump Taj Mahal hosted UFC events from 2000-01.

"Donald Trump was the first one to have us come out at the Trump Taj Mahal. Not only did we host the events there, he actually showed up and supported the events. You will never hear me say a negative thing about Donald Trump," White said.

White spoke at the Republican National Convention when Trump accepted the nomination.