10 Recent Unsung Sports Hero Shoutouts

Some sports heroes seemingly come from nowhere.Athletes who routinely perform their duties to little or no fanfare earn praise for helping teams win games or for bringing attention to an organization some would've otherwise ignored.CM Punk is a great example. Passionate fight fans may say Punk didn't belong in an Ultimate Fighting Championship cage this past September, and there may be some validity to those opinions. Punk nevertheless proved to be important for the promotion even though he did not put up much a fight vs. Mickey Gall on Sept. 10.The offensive line of the Dallas Cowboys is forgotten, by some, because of the play of two rookies who have earned headlines throughout the fall. Cleveland Indians closer Cody Allen became somewhat of a forgotten man due to Andrew Miller dominating hitters during postseason games.Michail Antonio evolved into a goal-scoring machine in Premier League play while featuring for a relegation candidate.We salute these recent unsung sports heroes who maybe didn't generate headlines or were overshadowed by the accomplishments of others. Perhaps, in time, casual sports fans will appreciate the contributions offered by these notable warriors.Who is your favorite unsung sports hero from the fall of 2016'Begin Slideshow
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