Danny Gans

Contemporary Christian entertainer Danny Gans turned to performing after a sports career didn't work out. Gans was drafted into baseball's minor leagues after graduating from college, but suffered an Achilles' tendon injury that ended his aspirations. After recovering he turned to standup comedy, but found that the comedy circuit and his Christian beliefs didn't mix. He became an actor, making appearances on television, in series and commercials, and scoring a small part in the 1988 baseball-themed movie Bull Durham. A turning point in his career came when he saw a performance...