The actor who played Sloth in The Goonies played for which NFL team?
From the rambling tale of One-Eyed Willie (delivered in perfect kid-speak by Sean Astin) to a future Oscar winner blinding bullies, The Goonies truly stands the test of time while serving as a perfect encapsulation of its era.
And of course, it wouldn't be nearly as lovable of a movie without the monster-turned-hero, Sloth.
The actor behind the character (who apparently becomes Chunk's adopted brother at the end?) had a pretty successful career before Spielberg came calling — that's right, as a professional football player.
That we can all agree on. But what team did he play for?
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Correct Answer: Oakland Raiders
The answer is: Oakland Raiders. John Matuszak, the actor who played Sloth, was formerly a defensive end for the Oakland Raiders — with two Super Bowl wins under his pads.Sloth wears a Raiders shirt as a nod to Matuszak’s history with the team. The shirt was easy to put on every day, but Sloth’s makeup took five hours to complete.Source
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