History's top 25 atheletes (at drinking)

While most athletes solely enjoy the adrenaline-filled excitement behind sports, there are those who are only satisfied with thorough inebriation.

Many have enjoyed the taste of Gatorade and water, while others have preferred Jack Daniels and brew to stimulate their athleticism.

Only few, however, have been able to impress on-the-field and off-the-field partying like these hard-nosed drinking athletes.

(A few selections from the list)

25. David Wells
22. Ricky Hatton
19. Fred “Fuzzy” Thurston
14. Ben Roethlisberger
9. Pat Burrell
4. Babe Ruth
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