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10) The Raging Bull – Jake LaMotta

This nickname was so catchy that Martin Scorsese used it for the title of one of the best boxing movies ever made.

9) The Great One – Wayne Gretzky

The greatest hockey player of all-time was in a class of his own.

8) Dr. J - Julius Erving

Originally just called “The Doctor” for the way he operated on his opponents, the “J” was added later for his breathtaking jams. His nickname has inspired several derivatives, from rapper Dr. Dre to pitcher Dwight Gooden, AKA “Dr. K.”

7) Crazy Legs – Elroy Hirsch

A sportswriter once said of the great running back: “His crazy legs were gyrating in six different directions, all at the same time; he looked like a demented duck.”

6) Chocolate Thunder – Darryl Dawkins

The colorful Dawkins threw it down with such force that he shattered two NBA backboards. He also went by “Sir Slam” and “Dr. Dunkenstein.

5) Manos de Piedra – Hands of Stone – Roberto Duran

Duran was a brawler who intimidated his opponents by cursing and snarling at them in the ring. The Panamanian took on all comers and began his career with a remarkable 72-1 record.

4) The Galloping Ghost – Harold “Red” Grange

They just don’t have nicknames like this anymore. The legendary halfback was named the greatest college football player of all-time by ESPN in 2008.

3) Stan the Man – Stan Musial

Supposedly, the name originated when an awestruck kid at Ebbets Field said, “Mama there goes that man.” The nickname is now pervasive in American culture and casually used for Stans and Dans everywhere.

2) The Great Bambino – George Herman “Babe” Ruth

“The Babe” acquired many nicknames over the years, though none captured his mystique and grandeur as well as “The Great Bambino.”

1) Magic - Earvin Johnson

A mesmerized local sportswriter came up with the most apropos nickname in sports after watching Johnson play in high school. His court awareness and no-look passes were simply Magic.