After being booted from ESPN for making what the network deemed inappropriate comments about transgender people, former major league pitcher Curt Schilling has gone alt-right.

Schilling, who pitched for the Houston Astros in 1991 before gaining fame with the Boston Red Sox, has joined the staff of Breitbart.com, a right-wing site that sometimes promotes conspiracy theories and is a favorite of GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump.

The move comes in advance of what is expected to be Schilling's bid for the U.S. Senate in Massachusetts. The right-hander (and really, given his conservative politics, could he actually be a lefty?) has spoken publicly about challenging U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren in 2018.

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While at Breitbart.com, Schilling will host an online radio show (with the possibility of online video later) for the outlet closely associated with Trump.

The former head of the site, Steve Bannon, is serving as CEO of Trump's campaign and there's some speculation that the online video concept is a precursor to Trump seeking to start a TV network should he lose on election day.

Schilling won't be the first former athlete to try and make the leap and others have seen mixed success when they trade sports for politics.

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Curt Schilling, who pitched for the Houston Astros in 1991 before become a major star with the Boston Red Sox, has joined the alt-right website Breitbart.com in advance of a possible U.S. Senate run in 2018 in Massachusetts. Click through to see other athletes turned politician. less
Curt Schilling, who pitched for the Houston Astros in 1991 before become a major star with the Boston Red Sox, has joined the alt-right website Breitbart.com in advance of a possible U.S. Senate run in 2018 in ... more
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George H. W. Bush poses in his baseball uniform as a student at Yale University in New Haven, Conn. Bush was the first baseman on the Yale team that lost to California in the first College World Series in Kalamazoo, Mich. in 1947. He was elected president in 1988. less
A future president
George H. W. Bush poses in his baseball uniform as a student at Yale University in New Haven, Conn. Bush was the first baseman on the Yale team that lost to California in the first College ... more
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An ex-Oiler
Steve Largent played in 7 NFL Pro Bowls and was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1995. He served in the U.S. House of Representatives for Oklahoma from 1994-2002. He was originally drafted by the Houston Oilers in 1976. less
An ex-Oiler
Steve Largent played in 7 NFL Pro Bowls and was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1995. He served in the U.S. House of Representatives for Oklahoma from 1994-2002. He was originally drafted by the ... more
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Holding the line
Gerald Ford ascended to the presidency in 1974 when Richard Nixon resigned. In college at Michigan, Ford was a star center on the offensive line.
Holding the line
Gerald Ford ascended to the presidency in 1974 when Richard Nixon resigned. In college at Michigan, Ford was a star center on the offensive line.
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Line judge
Alan Page was a member of the famed "Purple People Eaters" defensive line for the Minnesota Vikings and made the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He traded a purple jersey for a black robe, becoming a member of the Minnesota Supreme Court in 1993.
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Line judge
Alan Page was a member of the famed "Purple People Eaters" defensive line for the Minnesota Vikings and made the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He traded a purple jersey for a black robe, becoming a
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Former Nebraska head football coach Tom Osborne was a legend on the field. He did OK in electoral politics, too, serving three terms in the House of Representatives. Alas, he lost a bid for the Nebraska governorship in 2006.
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Coaching politics
Former Nebraska head football coach Tom Osborne was a legend on the field. He did OK in electoral politics, too, serving three terms in the House of Representatives. Alas, he lost a bid for the
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Representative blocker
Jon Runyan blocked for quarterbacks in the NFL for 13 years. After retiring, he served two terms in Congress as a Republican from New Jersey.
Representative blocker
Jon Runyan blocked for quarterbacks in the NFL for 13 years. After retiring, he served two terms in Congress as a Republican from New Jersey.
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After a dynamic college career at Tennessee, Heath Shuler was a flop in the NFL with the Washington Redskins and New Orleans Saints. He returned to D.C. as a congressman from North Carolina from 2007 through 2013.
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QB to congressman
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Congressional quarterback
A strong-armed quarterback for the Buffalo Bills, Jack Kemp entered the U.S. House in 1971 and served there until 1989. He later served in the George H.W. Bush administration and ran for vice president on the GOP ticket with Bob Dole in 1996.
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A strong-armed quarterback for the Buffalo Bills, Jack Kemp entered the U.S. House in 1971 and served there until 1989. He later served in the George H.W. Bush administration and ran
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Congressional option
J.C. Watts went from running the option at Oklahoma to an eight-year career in Congress from 1995-2003. The Republican opted not to seek re-election.
Congressional option
J.C. Watts went from running the option at Oklahoma to an eight-year career in Congress from 1995-2003. The Republican opted not to seek re-election.
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Political Piston
Dave Bing played 12 years in the NBA, including nine with the Detroit Pistons, in a Hall of Fame career. He served as Detroit's mayor from 2009 through 2013.
Political Piston
Dave Bing played 12 years in the NBA, including nine with the Detroit Pistons, in a Hall of Fame career. He served as Detroit's mayor from 2009 through 2013.
Photo: Daniel Mears, MBO
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Slam dunk senator
Bill Bradley, a basketball star at Princeton and later with the New York Knicks, served as U.S. Senator from New Jersey from 1979 through 1997.
Slam dunk senator
Bill Bradley, a basketball star at Princeton and later with the New York Knicks, served as U.S. Senator from New Jersey from 1979 through 1997.
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Hoopster Mayor
Former Phoenix Suns guard Kevin Johnson played 13 years in the NBA. After basketball he won the mayor's office in Sacremento, Calif., in 2008.
Hoopster Mayor
Former Phoenix Suns guard Kevin Johnson played 13 years in the NBA. After basketball he won the mayor's office in Sacremento, Calif., in 2008.
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Hard righty
U.S. Sen. Jim Bunning, R-Ky., pitched in the major leagues from 1955 through 1971. He served in the U.S. House and Senate from 1987 through 2011.
Hard righty
U.S. Sen. Jim Bunning, R-Ky., pitched in the major leagues from 1955 through 1971. He served in the U.S. House and Senate from 1987 through 2011.
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Running for office
Jim Ryun was the first high school athlete to run a mile in under four minutes and won a silver medal at the 1968 Olympics. He later spent 11 years in Congress, holding a seat from Kansas.
Running for office
Jim Ryun was the first high school athlete to run a mile in under four minutes and won a silver medal at the 1968 Olympics. He later spent 11 years in Congress, holding a seat from Kansas.
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Body man
Whether you consider him a true athlete or not, former pro wrestler Jesse "The Body" Ventura" did serve one term as Minnesota's governor. But, there were no reported body slams of lawmakers who disagreed with him. less
Body man
Whether you consider him a true athlete or not, former pro wrestler Jesse "The Body" Ventura" did serve one term as Minnesota's governor. But, there were no reported body slams of lawmakers who ... more
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