Although he personally disliked the nickname, Wooden became known as the "Wizard of Westwood" during his days as UCLA basketball head coach, where he was noted for turning troubled athletes into upstanding stars. Jeter was named to fourteen All-Star teams and won the World Series five times during his career with the Bronx Bombers. 26 Further reading. 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He scores goals at an unbelievable pace and in a variety of ways, which makes him an absolute nightmare for opposing defenders. 79, which is kind of interesting, but a few football players have. Aaron's nickname epitomizes his performance at the plate. Rodman earned his moniker with aggressive and often over-the-top defense. Each time he reached a new team, he would shout out "Say hey, man" in order to get his teammates attention, and the name stuck with him wherever he went. Is it still cool to diss her or is it too far gone now? There are many different stories explaining the origin of the "Say Hey" nickname, but the most common descriptions is as follows: When Mays was coming up in the minor leagues, he moved so frequently through the ranks he didn't know very many of his teammates names. In this sport, Lee Chong Wei sits on the throne. "Hammerin' Hank" played 23 seasons and recorded 755 career home runs and 3,771 hits. Truly the champion of the nickname, Ruth is also the symbol of achievement in our nation's greatest past-time. He has been inducted into the Pro and College Football Hall of Fames as well as the Atlanta Falcons ring of honor. He added an "H" to his name later in his career in homage to his Muslim faith. While Wilt's playing career and infamous personal dealings with women are the stuff of legend, his nickname seems a little weak for his accolades. 3 has become a symbol of pride for NASCAR fans everywhere, and he is remembered as being fearless while winning seven Sprint Cup Championships and four IROC Championships in 677 races spanning 27 years. The sports television outlet have come up with a formula that combines endorsements with social media following and the amount of intern Magics versatility allowed him to play all five positions on the court, and he earned three MVP Awards in both the regular season and NBA Finals. Reese was a 10-time All-Star and two-time World Series Champion with the Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers. When the Reading Red Roses took the field in 1907, they changed sports history forever. Applicants are ranked on creativity, unique jargon and consideration of prominence. Kansas City-Omaha Kings ( 75) Jerry McKee. He currently weighs 220 pounds and it's no longer a good past-time to poke fun at his weight, just all the loose skin that now must hang from his neck, arms and thighs. Floyd's nickname is used to describe the consistent look on his face, and how his complexion reminds on-lookers of someone who looks tired or "sleepy.". 6 - Bill Russell, with special mention to Stan "the Man" Musial and Julius Erving, basketball's "Dr. J.". "Joltin' " refers to his speed and ability to get a jump on the ball off the bat in the outfield and his smart baserunning abilities. Here are the nicknames of some of the other Olympians. Michael Jordan's #23 is the most iconic number in the history of sports. Twenty-three is the number . Standing just 5'10" tall, Johnson has enough attitude packed inside his small frame for the rest of us. When he was not allowed to play with his friends on the peewee team due to his size, he was told he must play with older kids. Payton's defense is the stuff of NBA legend. When Stewart entered the NFL, he was moved from quarterback to receiver, but was often placed under center for certain plays by head coach Bill Cowher. Best Known For: American track and . Jackson spent 12 years in the majors with thePhiladelphia Athletics(19081909),Cleveland Naps/Indians(19101915) andChicago White Sox(19151920). The switch worked because Magic and the Showtime Lakers won the NBA Title in 1980 and would go on to win four more before the end of Magics career. The #7 shirt at Liverpool has a long and storied history that has seen some of the clubs best players wear the number. In 1993, Williams started wearing the No. Was the famous number 23 of the Chicago Bulls? At the height of his career, Jordan could take off from the free-throw line and dunk the basketball. Names that come to mind are Michael Jordan, Ryne Sandberg, Troy Vincent, David Beckham, Bob Gainey, and Ron Lancaster. In the postseason, no one is more dominant in baseball than Jeter. The name stuck throughout Rich Gossage's playing days, and he is affectionately known by the moniker to this day. He was selected to the Pro Bowl in each of his nine NFL seasons, led the league in rushing eight times, and earned four MVP awards. In 2005, Traylor failed a physical exam (surprise) and has played overseas ever since. While most think the successful Alabama Crimson Tide coach was named "Bear" for his personality, it was actually given to him as a child. and the name stuck. 2 - Secretariat. He is also one of the most dominant. Newton once weighed as much as 400 pounds and was said to be even bigger than William "The Fridge" Perry, therefore earning him the nickname "The Kitchen.". The moniker became the genesis of a shoe deal Iverson signed with Reebok and became almost an alter-ego for the prolific scoring guard. This is a list of sportspeople with nicknames. Numbers are now considered a common feature for uniforms in every team sport. We have to say it: "He'll stomp on a child's testicles, but he won't poop on a pigeon.". Simple, yet accurate, this nickname is solid and turned a superb athlete with a common name into a legend. Also called "The Boilermaker," Jeffries was a world heavyweight boxing champion just before the turn of the 20th century. The Rams and Jets QB also did several endorsement commercials during his playing days, including this one for pantyhose, no joke. He then cemented his status as a hockey legend when he secured ownership of the Penguins and stopped them from moving to Kansas City. ), "The Mountain Bike Hall of Fame Hall of Fame Inductees". Shaun's nickname is born out of obvious connections. Cocaine usage peaked in the United States 1982 with 10.4 million users. The 1998 National Household Survey on Drug Abuse reported that cocaine was used by 3.8 million Americans. Dominique Wilkins. No joke here, just a great player and an exceptional man. Perkins played the game with pride and a seemingly calm demeanor that earned him the nickname "Big Smooth.". Kuko is considered one of the best wingmen to ever play the game, and therefore might be the only man on the planet capable of gettingFranck Ribry a real date. This nickname is clever, scores big points for rhyming with the name and personifies Holyfield to the fullest. There's no inventive story here: "Dr. J" was given to Julius Erving by a high school friend, who watched him play and likened his smoothness with the ball and ability to score like the precision of a doctor performing surgery. Also called "Golden Joe"and "Comeback Joe," Joe Montana earned his nickname for his ability to stay calm under pressure and come through in the clutch with key passes and throwing accuracy. It has spawned other nicknames involving athletes with the last name "Rodriguez," including the current record holder for most saves in a season, Frankie "K-Rod" Rodriguez. Jackson was also a prolific hitter, and many historians feel he could have broken several records had he not been banned from baseball after the 1920 season. Parish got his nickname from afictitious Chief Bromden, a silent, giantNative Americancharacter in the filmOne Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. Birth Country: United States. We all know Dizzy and Daffy, Crazy Legs, Shoeless Joe, King James, The Great One and Air Jordan. James has worn different numbers throughout his career but is probably tied together most with the number 23. Ryan recorded 5,714 strikeouts, 324 wins and a TKO of Robin Ventura in his 27-year career. Johnson was first dubbed "Magic" while playing Everett High School high as a 15-year-old sophomore. Jordan is widely considered to be the greatest basketball player of all-time, with six NBA titles, five MVP awards, and fourteen All-Star Game appearances. CR7, as he is known to many fans around the world, is possibly the greatest player among this current generation of footballers. Toggle the table of contents . Not every player to wear the #7 has found success with the club, but it has been donned by icons that have had a lasting impact on the beautiful game. Dan Marino, practically reversed the belief that 13 is an unlucky number. . Smith spent 11 years in the NBA with the Sacramento Kings (19871990),Atlanta Hawks(1990),Houston Rockets(19901996),Detroit Pistons(1996),Orlando Magic(19961997) andDenver Nuggets(1997). Not only is Wei a three-time Olympic silver medalist, he is also the first badminton player to have kept the #1 world ranking for three years. "The Glove" was born when Payton's cousin called him during the 1993Western ConferenceFinals series and told him"you're holdingKevin Johnsonlike abaseballin aglove.". Baseball stars have had success with the number as well with Don Mattingly, Ryne Sandberg, and Zach Greinke thriving with the number 23 in . "Three Fingers" Brown was able to throw many pitches that could not be achieved by a man with a full hand. In related news, the US Congress prosecuted a rocket for perjury for the first time in history. In less than a decade, both MLB catchers will be Hall of Fame members. It was Mike Bratz, a point guard who played 15 games in the 1982-83 season). Robinson was a six-time All-Star, World Series Champion, and the 1949 National League MVP. 4 in assists and Nash, another who wore No. This May, he earned his second UEFA Champions League title and scored in the Final against Atletico Madrid. 33 his college number in his lone year alongside . Lee Chong Wei. Like English . Full Site Menu. The mobile thrower has nearly 30,000 passing and 4,000 rushing yards to his name. Shaquille O'Neal, a Hall of Famer and all-time great, wore Nos. Rick Helling (Texas Rangers) 9. Jordan adopted the number in high school because his brother wore his preferred #45. 13, is right above him at the No. One look at the high-flying X-Games star, and it's easy to see why he is called "The Flying Tomato.". The nickname comes from Wilt's height and slender build and the obvious rhyming of his first name. According to Parish, former Celtics forwardCedric Maxwellgave Parish this nickname because of hisstoicnature. "The Owl Without A Vowel" only played one season in the NBA with the Philadelphia Warriors (now the Golden State Warriors), but the nickname has stuck with him ever since college. WIZARDS OF CRICKET. Either way, the nickname is very fitting of one of the most dominant strike-out pitchers the game has ever seen. As time passes, these athletes will be remembered for the accomplishments achieved while wearing their preferred numbers. Nash led the league in assists five times. His #13 is retired by both the Pittsburgh Panthers and the Miami Dolphins, and he is the greatest quarterback to ever wear the number. William Wilson received the nickname "Mookie" as a child, when his mother noticed he was having trouble asking her for more "milk.". Williams said he didnt change his number until 1993 because that was his first chance to do it.". That brings his total annual income to roughly $80 million. There are those names that just seemsoright. 99 (he originally wore the No. The "Golden Bear" moniker given to the famous golfer was the result of Melbourne Age writer Don Lawrencereferring to the "large, strong, and blond" player as the Golden Bear, and the nickname seemed fitting. He also played for the New York Yankees of the American Football League for just one season before they absolved into the NFL. However, many athletes remain inseparable from their on-field persona and the uniform that they wear. Manager Alfred Lawson chose to put numbers on his teams jerseys in order for fans to easily identify each of the players. 4: Brett Favre, QB Teams: Atlanta Falcons, Green Bay Packers , New York Jets , Minnesota Vikings Jordan is widely considered to be the greatest basketball player of all-time, with six NBA titles, five MVP awards, and fourteen All-Star Game appearances. Wayne Gretzky is widely considered the best hockey player ever to play the game, in the same conversations with Gordie Howe and Brett Hull. History, conspiracies and Jordan: Why 23 is sport's most legendary number Three sports, three icons, all No.23. Although Williams' long mullet locks are long gone, the moniker follows him wherever he goes. Robinson possessed tremendous self-control, enduring racial slurs, death threats, and hostile fans around the country. Dennis (Oil Can) Boyd 3 spot with 10,335. Joel Mason, an Iron River native who was born March 12, 1912 and died Oct. 31, 1995 at the age of 83, was a professional football and basketball player. Chuck Klien (Philadelphia Phillies) 4. This nickname was bound to happen, seeing as how his last name is so closely spelled to "goose," and there were no other candidates that could top it. "The Great Bambino," "The Sultan of Swat," "The Colossus of Clout," and simply "The Babe," are all references to baseball's greatest legend. mark reinstein/Shutterstock. Seriously, the man eclipsed Rosie O'Donnell. "Babe" Ruth: "The Great Bambino/The Sultan of Swat". The two sport star wore #21 on both the football field and baseball diamond, and holds the honor of being the only athlete to hit a home run and score a touchdown in the same week. The World Golf Hall of Fame member is a legend in the game, and his "Golden Bear" moniker has led to many endorsements and products that "bear" his name. 15: Carlos Beltran. Jackie Robisons contribution to baseball and American society are so significant that he holds the honor of being the only player to have his number retired across Major League Baseball. Over 75 years after Ruth's professional baseball career ended, he is still regarded as the best baseball player to ever live. Return to Top; Players. Newton was the prime example of how munchies can have devastating effects on your weight and physical appearance. Andre Dawson's nickname, "The Hawk," was given to him by an uncle when Andre was very young. Sanders played professional baseball with theNew York Yankees(19891990),Atlanta Braves(19911994),Cincinnati Reds(19941995, 1997, 2001) andSan Francisco Giants(1995). 23 before Michael Jordan? Aside from the final stop of his football career in Baltimore, he wore #21 for his other four teams. The nickname "Charlie Hustle" was given to Rose by Whitey Ford in 1963, who was watching the then-rookie Rose sprint to first base on a walk. He was a two-time MVP, an . He overcame an HIV diagnosis and has continued his success off the court in the business world. The wily pitcher was a fan favorite despite his volatile personality, and his moniker is indicative of his aggressive pitching style. Musial is, to this day, regarded to be one of the greatest hitters in baseball history. Maravich earned his nickname in high school, from his habit of shooting the ball from his hip, as if firing a revolver. The thumb is not called a "finger," and therefore doesn't count. He stood 6'-and-a-half inches tall and weighed 225 lbs, a very large size in his time. The big man also played for the USA Basketball team, was a two-time NBA Champion, won the NBA MVP in 1995 and was a 10-time NBA All-Star. 24: Alworth, . His legacy will live on in college basketball and the hearts of his students forever. Kukowas a member of the Chicago Bulls dynasty of the late '90s, where he gained his nickname for his superb play and country of origin. August 10, 2021 9:00 am. Here's a look at 19 of the most famous athletes in the world. Whatever the case may be, the five-time Negro League All-Star, World Series Champion and Hall of Famer was one of the most dominant pitchers of his era, and he wore his moniker with honor. Players could put whatever name they wanted back there, and Smart's "He Hate Me" was the best of them all. Elgin Baylor. While sporting the #66, he helped the Penguins lift the Stanley Cup twice, won three Hart Trophies, and earned six Art Ross Trophies as the leagues leading scorer. Hernndez is also known for the enormous leg kick featured in his delivery. Alexander Karelin (Wrestling)- The . Mlkvy received his nickname while attending Temple University. The left-handed hitting slugger is the current face of the Boston Red Sox franchise and spent many years in a potent lineup with Manny Ramirez. 1. 5. He is best known for his unusual running style, which some say he developed running cross legged over four square cement sidewalk blocks in his home town. Often considered the greatest boxer, Ali made a name for himself with his quick footwork, skills, and trash-talking persona. He built a contraption out of poles that allowed him to carry more bags than his co-workers. After nearly 14 seasons with the Seattle SuperSonics, the team traded him to the Bucks for the remainder of the 2003 season. It shows that the number 42 signifies a piece of history in baseball. Publish date: May 25, 2009. . Orenthal James was shortened to O.J., which is an acronym shared by "Orange Juice," and there you have it. The longtime Dallas Cowboy was caught with nearly 400 pounds of marijuana combined in two separate incidents. Over the course of his prolific career, he wore the #80 for three different teams, but is best remembered for wearing it in the red and gold of the San Francisco 49ers. Also known as simply "A.I.," Iverson became known as "The Answer" in his first tour of duty with the Philadelphia 76ers. Birth Year: 1913. Seriously? Johnson once said toDave Jacobs, "That kid you got is sweet as sugar," and the nickname stuck. While most remember him for his playing days in baseball, Williams is also a true American hero, leaving the game twice to enlist in the United States Armed Forces as a Marine Corps pilot. In his playing days, Jerome was a six-time Pro Bowl selection and a Super Bowl Champion with the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl XL. Grange got his nickname from Chicago American writer Warren Brown, who dubbed the pasty white-skinned red head "The Galloping Ghost," citing his running style at the University of Illinois. He hit 40 or more home runs in five consecutive seasons (195357) and averaged 42 home runs, 124RBI, 123 runs and a .320 batting average between 1953-1956. Boston's prodigal son, Ortiz has become an icon in Bean Town for his clutch hitting and lovable personality. Paige is considered one of the best pitchers to play baseball, and it is a crying shame he didn't get a chance to enter the Major Leagues sooner than he did. Also nicknamed "The Silver Fox"and just known by the shorter "Duke" Snider, the former Brooklyn Dodgers slugger was often compared to other New York outfielders such as Willie Mays and Mickey Mantle and earned the nickname "The Duke of Flatbush" after an area in New York City called "Flatbush" and his accolades as a hitter.
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