Photos: 20 sports figures who support Donald Trump

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Photos: 20 sports figures who support Donald Trump

Presumptive Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has kept ties with a number of sports figures who have publicly supported him during his campaign.

Herschel Walker has been a longtime friend of Donald Trump, since his departure from Georgia to the USFL. Walker also appeared on Trump's "The Apprentice" TV show.

Former Braves player John Rocker -- a controversial figure in his own right -- has publicly shared his love of Donald Trump's willingness to speak his mind and has said he would vote for the presumptive Republican candidate.

Former Georgia head football coach Vince Dooley introduced Donald Trump during a campaign stop at Atlanta's Fox Theatre in June.

Golfer John Daly has publicly stated his support for Donald Trump, tweeting Trump's business acumen is "what America needs."

Pro golfer Natalie Gulbis on Trump: "I have found him to be gracious, generous and inspiring." (AP file photo)

Former NBA star Dennis Rodman has publicly endorsed Trump for president last year. Rodman appeared on Trump's "Celebrity Apprentice" show.

New England quarterback Tom Brady has publicly defended his friendship with Donald Trump. During the NFL season a hat with Trump's slogan, "Make America Great Again," hung from his locker.

Dana White, president and CEO of the UFC, has publicly stated he would vote for Donald Trump. White, who will be a speaker during the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, has had a relationship with Trump since his Taj Mahal Casinos hosted the first UFC fights.

Former Indiana University basketball coach Bobby Knight introduced Donald Trump before the Republican presidential candidate appeared at a campaign rally ahead of the Indiana Primary.

NFL offensive lineman Richie Incognito -- who was accused of bullying teammate Jonathan Martin -- has voiced his desire to have Donald Trump as president.

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft has been a longtime friend of Donald Trump. He attended Trump's nuptials to Melania in 2005.

Patriots head coach Bill Belichick and Donald Trump have been "good friends" for many years.

Former baseball star Johnny Damon was "fired" from Donald Trump's "Celebrity Apprentice" show and has remained a fan. "I want [Trump] to be president," Damon told the New York Daily News.

Former New York Yankees outfielder Paul O'Neil endorsed Donald Trump during a campaign rally in New York this year.

Red Sox pitcher Clay Buchholz has stated he "absolutely" supports Donald Trump's presidency quest. Trump introduced Buchholz to his wife.

Buffalo Bills head coach Rex Ryan introduced Donald Trump in a New York campaign stop in April.

Nick Mangold, a center for the New York Jets, introduced Donald Trump at an Ohio campaign rally.

Former NFL coach Mike Ditka has said if he "had to vote tomorrow, I'd probably vote for Trump."

Former boxing champ Mike Tyson has said publicly that America needs to run like a business and Donald Trump is best suited to do so. Tyson and Trump have a relationship that dates back to when Trump promoted Tyson's fights in Atlantic City.

NASCAR driver and commentator Michael Waltrip has publicly stated his support of Donald Trump on Twitter.

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Herschel Walker has been a longtime friend of Donald Trump, since his departure from Georgia to the USFL. Walker also appeared on Trump's "The Apprentice" TV show.

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