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12-20-2011, 02:34 PM
http://throughtheclydescope.com/2011/06/...-all-time/
10) The Raging Bull â 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 â Wayne Gretzky
The greatest hockey player of all-time was in a class of his own.
8) Dr. J - Julius Erving
Originally just called âThe Doctorâ for the way he operated on his opponents, the âJâ was added later for his breathtaking jams. His nickname has inspired several derivatives, from rapper Dr. Dre to pitcher Dwight Gooden, AKA âDr. K.â
7) Crazy Legs â Elroy Hirsch
A sportswriter once said of the great running back: âHis crazy legs were gyrating in six different directions, all at the same time; he looked like a demented duck.â
6) Chocolate Thunder â Darryl Dawkins
The colorful Dawkins threw it down with such force that he shattered two NBA backboards. He also went by âSir Slamâ and âDr. Dunkenstein.
5) Manos de Piedra â Hands of Stone â 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 â Harold âRedâ Grange
They just donât 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 â Stan Musial
Supposedly, the name originated when an awestruck kid at Ebbets Field said, âMama there goes that man.â The nickname is now pervasive in American culture and casually used for Stans and Dans everywhere.
2) The Great Bambino â George Herman âBabeâ Ruth
âThe Babeâ acquired many nicknames over the years, though none captured his mystique and grandeur as well as âThe Great Bambino.â
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.
10) The Raging Bull â 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 â Wayne Gretzky
The greatest hockey player of all-time was in a class of his own.
8) Dr. J - Julius Erving
Originally just called âThe Doctorâ for the way he operated on his opponents, the âJâ was added later for his breathtaking jams. His nickname has inspired several derivatives, from rapper Dr. Dre to pitcher Dwight Gooden, AKA âDr. K.â
7) Crazy Legs â Elroy Hirsch
A sportswriter once said of the great running back: âHis crazy legs were gyrating in six different directions, all at the same time; he looked like a demented duck.â
6) Chocolate Thunder â Darryl Dawkins
The colorful Dawkins threw it down with such force that he shattered two NBA backboards. He also went by âSir Slamâ and âDr. Dunkenstein.
5) Manos de Piedra â Hands of Stone â 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 â Harold âRedâ Grange
They just donât 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 â Stan Musial
Supposedly, the name originated when an awestruck kid at Ebbets Field said, âMama there goes that man.â The nickname is now pervasive in American culture and casually used for Stans and Dans everywhere.
2) The Great Bambino â George Herman âBabeâ Ruth
âThe Babeâ acquired many nicknames over the years, though none captured his mystique and grandeur as well as âThe Great Bambino.â
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.
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12-20-2011, 04:48 PM
laker20 Wrote:Does Professional Wrestling count as a sport? or is it closer to Acting?
LOL :biglmao:
My guys could beat up your guys for SPORT....
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12-21-2011, 12:26 AM
Stardust Wrote:My guys could beat up your guys for SPORT....
They have never even taken a real punch. Maybe accidents. But that's about it. Jackie Chan is more of an athlete than them.
12-21-2011, 02:29 AM
What about Michael Jordan(The Greatest)
or Brian Scalabrine(White Mamba(It was my name first lol))
or Jared Lorenzen(Hefty Lefty; J Lo; Pillsbury Throwboy)
or Dennis Rodman(The Worm)
There are so many lol
or Brian Scalabrine(White Mamba(It was my name first lol))
or Jared Lorenzen(Hefty Lefty; J Lo; Pillsbury Throwboy)
or Dennis Rodman(The Worm)
There are so many lol
12-21-2011, 02:30 AM
and if we count wrestling
Mark Henry(Sexual Chocolate)
Mark Henry(Sexual Chocolate)
12-21-2011, 03:39 AM
Im going with 2 from MMA. Quinton "Rampage" Jackson and Wanderlei "The Axe Murderer" Silva.
12-21-2011, 07:53 PM
"Air" Jordan is a pretty good one to be left of the list. As is the "Intimidator" Dale Earnhardt.
I have to agree though that Magic is the best one.
I have to agree though that Magic is the best one.
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âThis is a great tradition that we have to live up to. It feels good that we were able to do this for Kentucky.â Brandon Knight
âit was a tough one, but weâre the real blue.â Michael Kidd-Gilchrist
"This is MY state!" Anthony Davis
âThis is a great tradition that we have to live up to. It feels good that we were able to do this for Kentucky.â Brandon Knight
âit was a tough one, but weâre the real blue.â Michael Kidd-Gilchrist
"This is MY state!" Anthony Davis
12-22-2011, 09:08 AM
^ Umm, who couldn't....
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