WASHINGTON — “Game of Thrones” fans know him as Glegor “The Mountain” Glegane, a towering, killing machine that does the king’s bidding no matter how gruesome or violent.
But did you know the 6-foot-9 Icelander could have been an American football player?
Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay once flirted with the idea of signing 419-pound Hafthor Bjornsson, NFL.com reports.
Off/Def Lineman,so many 6-3 to 6- 7..320-365 lbs/Big,Physical and Nasty! Speaking of size/strength..GM Grig's just might sign "The Icelander"
— Jim Irsay (@JimIrsay) May 13, 2013
Nothing ever came of it, but just imagine the Colts with this guy on their side:
At least Cersei now feels safe:
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