Aavishkar Salvi. The former India fast bowler is one of the most qualified international athletes of all time. Salvi holds a post-doctoral degree in astrophysics. Reuters
Shaquille O’Neal. The NBA legend has a doctoral degree in education from Barry University. According to the New York Times, O’Neal’s project “explored how business leaders use humour in the workplace”. AFP
Sir Alex Ferguson. Manchester United’s legendary manager has at least eight honorary degrees, including ones in law (Robert Gordon University), science (University of Ulster) and business administration (Manchester Metropolitan University). Getty
Marcus Rashford: The Manchester United and England star is set to become the youngest recipient of an honorary doctorate from the University of Manchester for his campaign against child poverty and hunger. Reuters
Bobby Charlton. The Manchester United great also received an honorary doctorate from the University of Manchester. Action Images
Socrates. The Brazilian football great was called 'The Doctor'. That’s because he was a trained physician. After retiring, he practiced medicine in Sao Paulo. Getty
Vitali Klitschko. The three-times world heavyweight champion has a PhD in sports science, conferred by Kiev's University of Physical Science and Sports. Getty Images
Wladmiir Klitschko. The former boxing heavyweight champion also holds a doctorate degree in sports science. He taught as an adjunct professor at the University of St. Gallen in Switzerland. Reuters
Alan Page. The NFL Hall of Famer earned a Doctor of Law degree from the University of Minnesota Law School in 1978. He served as an associate justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court. AFP
Steve Young. The former NFL quarterback and Hall of Famer received a Doctor of Law degree from the J. Reuben Clark Law School, Brigham Young University. AFP
Frank Ryan. The former NFL quarterback was a PhD in mathematics from Rice University. He started teaching at Rice University during his career. While at the Cleveland Browns, Ryan became an assistant professor at the Case Institute of Technology. Getty
Mikhail Youzhny. The former world top 10 Russian tennis player obtained a PhD in philosophy from the University of Moscow, specialising in the ‘philosophy and attitudes of tennis’. EPA
MS Dhoni. The India wicketkeeper was awarded an honorary doctorate by De Montfort University in 2011 in Leicestershire. He is an Honorary Doctor of Letters. Reuters
VVS Laxman. The former India batsman was conferred with an honorary doctorate degree by the TERI University in India in 2015. AFP
Aavishkar Salvi. The former India fast bowler is one of the most qualified international athletes of all time. Salvi holds a post-doctoral degree in astrophysics. Reuters
Shaquille O’Neal. The NBA legend has a doctoral degree in education from Barry University. According to the New York Times, O’Neal’s project “explored how business leaders use humour in the workplace”. AFP
Sir Alex Ferguson. Manchester United’s legendary manager has at least eight honorary degrees, including ones in law (Robert Gordon University), science (University of Ulster) and business administration (Manchester Metropolitan University). Getty
Marcus Rashford: The Manchester United and England star is set to become the youngest recipient of an honorary doctorate from the University of Manchester for his campaign against child poverty and hunger. Reuters
Bobby Charlton. The Manchester United great also received an honorary doctorate from the University of Manchester. Action Images
Socrates. The Brazilian football great was called 'The Doctor'. That’s because he was a trained physician. After retiring, he practiced medicine in Sao Paulo. Getty
Vitali Klitschko. The three-times world heavyweight champion has a PhD in sports science, conferred by Kiev's University of Physical Science and Sports. Getty Images
Wladmiir Klitschko. The former boxing heavyweight champion also holds a doctorate degree in sports science. He taught as an adjunct professor at the University of St. Gallen in Switzerland. Reuters
Alan Page. The NFL Hall of Famer earned a Doctor of Law degree from the University of Minnesota Law School in 1978. He served as an associate justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court. AFP
Steve Young. The former NFL quarterback and Hall of Famer received a Doctor of Law degree from the J. Reuben Clark Law School, Brigham Young University. AFP
Frank Ryan. The former NFL quarterback was a PhD in mathematics from Rice University. He started teaching at Rice University during his career. While at the Cleveland Browns, Ryan became an assistant professor at the Case Institute of Technology. Getty
Mikhail Youzhny. The former world top 10 Russian tennis player obtained a PhD in philosophy from the University of Moscow, specialising in the ‘philosophy and attitudes of tennis’. EPA
MS Dhoni. The India wicketkeeper was awarded an honorary doctorate by De Montfort University in 2011 in Leicestershire. He is an Honorary Doctor of Letters. Reuters
VVS Laxman. The former India batsman was conferred with an honorary doctorate degree by the TERI University in India in 2015. AFP
Aavishkar Salvi. The former India fast bowler is one of the most qualified international athletes of all time. Salvi holds a post-doctoral degree in astrophysics. Reuters
