No matter where you look, you can’t escape Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. The morning news shows are talking about them, the sports shows are talking about them, it’s inescapable. However, when two superstars start dating it’s bound to be buzz worthy. This isn’t the first time an athlete has dated a fellow celebrity. In fact, many of our Detroit athletes have dated famous celebrities.
Some of these couples were front page news, and you’ll certainly remember them. At the same time, you may have forgotten some of our beloved Detroit athletes who dated celebrities. Some were mere flickers in the dark, flames that were quickly put out. While others are now happily married and living their best lives together.
I put together a list of five Detroit athletes who dated celebrities while they were here in Detroit. That was a key characteristic for the list. For example, you won’t see Reggie Bush on the list. Yes, he dated Kim Kardashian and was a Detroit Lion, but not at the same time. Thus, he is disqualified. There are also athletes from Michigan who have dated celebrities but didn’t make the list because they don’t play for our teams. I’m thinking of guys like Devin Booker, who famously dated Kendall Jenner. Book is from Grand Rapids and is a noted fan of our teams, but he plays for the Phoenix Suns. Hence, also disqualified. Likewise, you won’t find Detroiters like Kid Rock, Eminem, or Tim Robinson on the list because they aren’t athletes, although they are from Detroit. I think you should understand the criteria by now.
Can you think of any Detroit athletes that we missed on the list? Make sure to let us know in the comments on Facebook or Twitter! The list spans multiple decades. It also features athletes from all of our Detroit sports teams. You’ll find some Lions, a Tiger, a Red Wing or two, and a Piston. That’s 4 for 4.
Think you can predict the five featured athletes? Take a second. Think about who you expect to see on the list. I bet at this point you already have one in mind. Alright, enjoy stalling. Let’s get to the list!