The bodacious red hair of Justin Turner always garners attention. The Boston Red Sox DH's woolly evolution from shaggy to swaggy remains impressive in the later stages of his career. 

Late YouTube sensation and MMA fighter Kevin "Kimbo Slice" Ferguson boasts one of the fiercest beards you'll come across. His UFC tenure fell short of his underground success, but his raw facial hair drew fear and respect. 

Alexi Lalas was the face of American soccer during the 1990s. Sporting his signature goatee, the star defender's follicle flamboyance fuelled Team USA to multiple appearances in both the World Cup and Summer Olympic Games.  

The furry-faced Graham DeLaet turned heads on the PGA TOUR with his bold beard. The Canadian golfer shrugged off the clean-cut culture with his bold bushy look to appeal to facial hair aficionados.  

The iron wool that covers Roy Nelson's face might be the only thing stronger than his right hand. While the 46-year-old mixed martial artist has morphed into a greybeard, he's still a knockout threat. 

Brent Burns may have relocated to the East Coast, but his majestic mane's legacy only continues to grow, literally. The wooly whiskers have been a staple of the defenseman's persona for much of his illustrious career.

The locks of ex-MLB closer Brian Wilson remains one of the more memorable facial designs in sporting history. The dedication to its design, color, and shape makes it hard to imagine any batter being able to focus when staring down this bearded brilliance. 

Unique for its length, former NHLer Joe Thornton's facial hair grew to epic proportions during the latter stages of his career. Thornton didn't merely grow a playoff beard. Instead, he adopted a lifestyle. 

Former Pittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman Brett Keisel represents the gold standard of facial hair. The two-time Super Bowl winner blended a burly, robust shape that's among the most notable looks to grace the gridiron.

James Harden owns one of the most recognizable follicle flourishes in modern sports. The Philadelphia 76ers guard clearly is head, shoulders, and hairs above the competition.