NFL player Tim Tebow of the Denver Broncos. (Getty)

NFL player Tim Tebow of the Denver Broncos. (Getty) Credit: NFL player Tim Tebow of the Denver Broncos. (Getty)

In the words of my follower, @StadiumJay: "Can't say I didn't see that one coming".....

Tim Tebow's appeal and influence reaches far and wide, making him a worthy choice for the magazine's 100 Most Influential People in the World list. He was just one of three athletes to make the list and the only NFL player.

According to Time, the individuals chosen "are people who inspire us, entertain us, challenge us and change our world."

Here's the skinny on Tebow, written by Knicks point guard Jeremy Lin:

To see the full list of stars and celebrities that made the cut, click here.

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