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Top moments from athletes hosting 'Saturday Night Live'

On Sunday night, "Saturday Night Live" is celebrating its 50th anniversary with an alum-filled special. The show has featured a number of sports tie-ins since it debuted in 1975, with such greats as Bill Russell, Deion Sanders, Derek Jeter and Tom Brady hosting.

The first athlete to host the show was then-Minnesota Vikings quarterback Fran Tarkenton, who was the guest star on the 13th episode of the second season. He was joined by English singer-songwriter Leo Sayer as the musical guest.

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson has hosted the show five times, more than any other athlete.