It was the only tournament he would play before entering the World Series of Poker a few months later.

He played for the Giants in 1942 and 1943 before entering the military.

However, West Catholic's varsity football team did not have its first season until 1963-1964 and played as an independent for two years before entering league competition in 1965-1966.

He played minor league baseball for several seasons before entering umpiring.

He was classically trained at the Conservatory of Lausanne, but played jazz primarily before entering progressive rock.

He was born in Philadelphia and played a total of 34 first-class matches before entering a successful career in manufacturing.

DeLome played three season for Lamar before entering the 2007 draft after his Junior season.

He went on to play semi-pro baseball before entering the Harley Race's Wrestling Academy.

Romeus played football for just one year before entering college.

He played college hockey with the University of Michigan for 4 seasons before entering the NHL.