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The sports classic horror villains would play
Former Philadelphia Eagles cornerback got in the Halloween spirit in 2009, donning a Jason Voorhees mask. Hunter Martin/Getty Images

The sports classic horror villains would play

With Halloween around the corner, we usually are treated to our favorite monsters, horror movie villains and spooky characters. If you think about these villains, most are very fit, strong, driven and have the ability to adjust to situations. They are also really superstitious, which pretty much defines an athlete — well, except for the massive horror they afflict.

So let's imagine that in some point in their lives, our favorite horror villains and monsters were athletes. What sports would they have played?

Jason Voorhees, "Friday the 13th," NHL goalie
Let's start easy. Jason Voorhees wears a goalie mask so it stands to reason that he likes hockey. He did grow up at Camp Crystal Lake, which was in the Northeast, so I'm sure it froze over at times and he put some skates on. Voorhees is a big dude who doesn't talk but moves around pretty well. He'd be great between the pipes. His machete swing would come in useful as his stick hand and smacking slap shots to the side. He's no quitter and tough as nails. He's also known for luring opponents into a trap and stopping their shots at him.

Freddy Krueger, "A Nightmare on Elm Street," NFL wide receiver What do we know about Freddy Krueger? He's sort of a diva, he gets in people's heads and he never stops with the quips. Oh, and that hand! Freddy would make for a perfect wide receiver. He seems invincible when he's on a roll and in his element, though he struggles when things are going against him. He also has a knack for celebrating his successes. What a diva.

Michael Myers, "Halloween," WWE wrestler
Look, Myers is pure evil. He is a hulking man who seemingly cannot be destroyed. While that also sounds like others on this list, Myers has much less of a shtick and more of an insane personality. To me, he sounds like he'd be at home on the pro wrestling circuit. OK, maybe he doesn't have the flexible moves as a lot of wrestlers, but he has the heaping body and is exceptionally strong. He'd play a great role of taking his opponent's abuse before he finally decided to take control and effectively end the match.

Chucky, "Child's Play," MLB middle infielder, utility player Chucky is short, small, scrappy and willing to be physical. He embodies that tough middle infielder kind of player. His face wears the damage of his sheer will to perform, and he is counted out due to his lack of imposing athleticism. Still, he gets the job done, and no matter how annoying he can be, at times you find yourself rooting for him.

Ghostface, "Scream," NFL running back
Ghostface is one of the faster horror villains. He's found chasing his prey, very nimble, and can take a hit or two and come back for more. Plus, he's extremely stealth for an actual human being. That's why Ghostface epitomizes an NFL running back. After all, running backs rarely last long in the league and are seemingly replaceable, and Ghostface is a series of people who take on the persona for their own reasons — it isn't just one guy. In the original "Scream," Ghostface was actually portrayed by two friends... a running back by committee, if you will. Add in the ability for Ghost to cut and drive unlike most plodding horror villains, and he is perfect for the position.

Count Dracula, "Dracula," MLS midfielder
Dracula, from what is now Romania, has that European charm and suave. I mean, who else would be seduced by a moldy castle and those chompers unless you have some game? The Count has the ability to freely move around with precision and sneaks up on you when you least expect it. To me, he'd be one of the most popular soccer players in the world… provided all his games happened at night.

Christine, "Christine," NASCAR
Well, duh. Christine is a car so motor sports would be the ideal place for her. She does have a temper, but so do the dozens of drivers on NASCAR's Sprint Cup circuit. They are known for their post-race scuffles, lobbing birds at each other and the occasional tossing of the helmet at cars so a car-like Christine feels at home. Christine may not be the fastest on the track, but she's got a mean streak that will undercut her opponents. Plus, she has a huge advantage of being able to restore herself after a crash, which allows her to be even more dangerous on the track.

Max Cady, "Cape Fear," Boxer
Max Cady wasted away in prison, waiting for his opportunity to get revenge. He's smart, precise and a physical specimen hell-bent on causing pain to those who wronged him. He has the heart, body and mind of a pugilist.

Frankenstein's Monster, "Frankenstein," NBA center
This monster is a freakishly tall man who seems to not fit in anywhere. He's shunned as a weirdo and has others scared of him even though he just wants to be like everyone else. He's accepted his station in life because that's just how he was made. Sounds a lot like those seven-foot-something NBA big men who seemingly are employed just because of their size (have you seen Timofey Mozgov's contract?). This Euro big man would fit well in an NBA that has gone to big men specialists whose job is to take up space defensively, block some shots and grab some rebounds. Frankenstein's monster can do that.

David, "The Lost Boys," NHL center
Yes, after all these years, David is the coolest vampire we've seen. He has no fear (well, except the normal vampire fears), he's great as a leader of men, and has that awesome mullet and trench coat. He's smooth and can get from one end of place to the other in a dash. If that isn't the epitome of an NHL center than I don't know what is.

John Doe, "Seven," Poker player
C'mon! John Doe has such a poker face that we don't even know his real name! He's been playing a real-life game with detectives Mills and Somerset and came out, somehow in death, the winner. Wow, Doe will go through anything to get the win. He is stoned-faced and completely in control of everything around him just as it seems his opponents have the upper hand.

Norman Bates, "Psycho," MLB relief pitcher
Norman Bates is our favorite guy with a split personality. He's usually laying low for long stretches with a lot of downtime, but then the demon takes control of his mind and he's ready for action. Isn't that the life of a relief pitcher? Just chillin', eating your sunflower seeds for two hours, watching from afar until you get summoned and maybe get into the game in a pressure situation. You're at the beck and call of someone who has power over you, and you've got to amp up the emotion. Still, you just don't know what you're going to get once it happens, but Norman, sweet Norman, knows who's the real MVP.

Jigsaw, "Saw," Chess master
Jigsaw — the man, not the puppet — loved puzzles and saw himself as highly intelligent and has a sort of God-complex. Chess master, anyone?

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