But in its quest for power, this team is paying a price that would have been unthinkable in the days of Hammerin' Hank: a dizzying number of swings and misses.
OverDog, which has current and former pro players like Hank Baskett (Philadelphia Eagles), Chris Kluwe (Minnesota Vikings), David Price (Tampa Bay Rays) and John Thorrington (DC United) on its advisory board, wants to create a platform where any athlete can connect directly with their fans by playing any video game they like.