Here's a little lesson for all you readers out there, confused as to how he loses one finger and only has three remaining. Aaron's nickname epitomizes his performance at the plate. Montana became a football great with the San Francisco 49ers, finished his career with the Kansas City Chiefs and compiled a career rap sheet that looks like this: The Hall of Famer lost his index finger in a gruesome farming accident, in which he was putting material into a feed chopper, slipped and got his hand mangled. Hernndez is also known for the enormous leg kick featured in his delivery. The eccentric cross-dresser earned his play in NBA history as a Champion with the Chicago Bulls, and as a psycho, after kicking a camera man in the jewels, drawing a record number of technical fouls, tearing his jersey off before leaving the court when ejected, wearing a dress for a promotion on multiple occasions, piercing every area of his body and dating Carmen Electra. 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. The legend became the Baseball Hall of Famer in 1962. 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. However, he only made one broadway appearance, covered here by Wikipedia: "he made his only appearance on Broadway as a cast replacement in a revival ofThe Caine Mutiny Court Martial. Lee Chong Wei. His trash talking is the stuff of street legend and his longevity in the league cemented his status as an NBA great. The nickname comes from Wilt's height and slender build and the obvious rhyming of his first name. 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. Birth State: Alabama. Playing for the University ofColoradoBuffaloes in 1994, Kordell Stewart completed a Hail Mary passto beat theUniversity of Michigan27-26, a play known as "The Miracle at Michigan.". 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. Rose is the career MLB hits leader, having recorded 4,256 knocks. Really? Gervin would go on to be a nine-time NBA All-Star and be elected to the Pro Basketball Hall of Fame. ), "The Mountain Bike Hall of Fame Hall of Fame Inductees". The Rams and Jets QB also did several endorsement commercials during his playing days, including this one for pantyhose, no joke. Author: SI Staff. 15: Carlos Beltran. The Yankees great still holds the record for consecutive games with at least one hit with a 56-hit streak in 1941. "Three Fingers" Brown was able to throw many pitches that could not be achieved by a man with a full hand. Players could put whatever name they wanted back there, and Smart's "He Hate Me" was the best of them all. Most recently, Suarez brought the shirt some disgrace with his on-field antics, but he also helped Liverpool mount their best title challenge in over a decade. The Rock is just too famous of a nickname to not put on this list. By Jamie Driver Eddie Fiola Interview Lifelounge Daily Goodness", "e*thirteen Rider Steve Peat Breaks UCI World Cup Record Silverfish UK", "Shoes, Ace, Shuffle and the best football nicknames from Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates | Goal.com", "SportMob Top facts about Ruud Gullit, the Black Tulip", "The origins of Maradona's many nicknames: El Pelusa, El Cebollita", "Former Fulham and West Ham midfielder Papa Bouba Diop dies aged 42", "Matthew Booth a white knight for the black masses", "World Cup 2010: Matthew Booth the perfect advertisement for integrated South Africa", "Breesus' is the reason for potentially perfect season", "Calvin Johnson shows why Lions made him No. No joke here, just a great player and an exceptional man. Mlkvy received his nickname while attending Temple University. When he was younger, Bryant agreed to wrestle a captive bear, and the nickname was given to him by his siblings (Paul was the 11th of 12 children). 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. Any way you slice it, the man could hit, and the "Splendid Splinter" seems to be the most creative nickname ever concocted for the lefty. The obvious alliteration is a testament to his power-hitting prowess and home run tally as a player. He won two NBA titles with the Houston Rockets and was the NBA MVP in 1994, also with the Rockets. His #32 has been retired by the Cleveland Browns. This obvious alias comes from the "Wizard of Oz," and is in combination with Smith's shortened first name, "Oz.". Undoubtedly the most famous athlete in the country, a movie . Here's a look at 19 of the most famous athletes in the world. and the name stuck. Smith is a 15-time All-Star, 13-time Gold Glove Winner and a 1982 World Series Champion with the St. Louis Cardinals. The big man spent his best NBA days with the Los Angeles Lakers and the Seattle SuperSonics, but he was also on the 1985 NBA All-Rookie First Team roster with the Dallas Mavericks. 6 also crosses over to baseball. In 1993, he signed the most lucrative contract in NBA history (at that time) to play for the Hornets, a 12-year, $84 million deal. "Prime Time" was more than just a nickname for Sanders, it became his alter-ego, and it became difficult to separate the man from the legend. The nickname stuck throughout his career and separated his fairly common name from the rest of the herd. Jon Lieber (Chicago Cubs) 7. Applicants are ranked on creativity, unique jargon and consideration of prominence. Brown played . Pro Football Hall of Famers by Jersey Numbers Class of 2004 inductee Bob Brown wore #76 with the Eagles, Rams, and Raiders. 28) on his jersey, the same number that Vaughn wore in the film. Legendary NFL players with number 18 jerseys include Peyton Manning, Charlie Joiner, and Emmitt Thomas, all Hall of Fame-level players whose career . No NBA player has ever wore No. Kemp retired in 2003 and now the only thing falling from the sky in Kemp's world are illegitimate children, as he has 11 of them from nine different women last time we checked. the sword to D'Artagnan . "The Human Highlight Film" has got to be one of the coolest nicknames in sport and it was perfect for Dominique Wilkins. 25 References. 1 - Oscar Robertson. "When he joined the Cubs, his extravagant wind-up and release and his frequent wild pitches inspiredWrigley Fieldorganists to playThe Troggs'Wild Thingas he came out of the bullpen. Chamberlain is still holds the NBA record for points scored in a single game, and the paper he is holding is the number of points he dropped on the New York Knicks in 1962 as a member of the Philadelphia Warriors. What famous athletes wore number 22? Johnson played for the Charlotte Hornets at the height of their popularity in the mid-'90s, and earned the nickname "Grandmama" after shooting a commercial for Converse. 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 injury was a blessing in disguise, actually giving him an edge on the mound. Carry on with the slideshow, and impress your friends with your newfound street cred. "Pee wee" was a term used to describe a small marble in Reese's childhood, and it would become his nickname for the remainder of his life. Gossage is a nine-time MLB All-Star and won a World Series ring with the 1978 New York Yankees. Ranker Sports. 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. In related news, the US Congress prosecuted a rocket for perjury for the first time in history. The defensive back has become known for two things: His "bump-and-run" coverage on receivers that earned him the nickname "Molester" for the brutal way he treated receivers coming off the line of scrimmage and for using Stick 'Em on his hands before the league banned the substance and named the rule after Hayes. 1 1. He still embraces the persona of the Rock to this day, and the nickname is too perfect. He did however appear in summerstock productions ofDamn YankeesandFiddler on the Roof.". Possibly one of the most well-known athletes of all-time, George Herman Ruth could have had his nickname "Babe" included with Tiger Woods, Magic Johnson, and Boomer Esiason, but it was just one of many for the 22 year pitcher turned outfielder. He appeared in six postseasons with the Dodgers (1949, 195253, 195556, 1959), facing theNew York Yankeesin the first five and theChicago White Soxin the final. Nicklaus earned the nickname at an early age because of his shock of blond hair and stout build. Naim Sleymanolu (Weightlifting)- Pocket Hercules. The 1998 National Household Survey on Drug Abuse reported that cocaine was used by 3.8 million Americans. No. Payton is no exception and quickly garnered the nickname "Sweetness" for his ability to make plays, and slide through the defense with ease. Perry was described as "A man in a white jersey resembling a refrigerator coming through the offensive line." Cristiano Ronaldos image is inseparable from his favored #7. According to Parish, former Celtics forwardCedric Maxwellgave Parish this nickname because of hisstoicnature. Steelers commentator Myron Cope is responsible for Bettis' legacy as "The Bus," noting a Notre Dame teammates' adjective when calling Bettis "Bussy.". By the 1930s numbers on uniforms were standard practice for Major League Baseball teams and were common in other sports like football and hockey. Aside from the final stop of his football career in Baltimore, he wore #21 for his other four teams. The number is currently vacant at the club, just waiting for the next legend to don the famous #7. 4 - Lou Gehrig by a sliver over Bobby Orr. Johnson was elected to theNBA's 50th Anniversary All-Time Team in 1996, is a five-time NBA Champion with the Los Angeles Lakers, a three-time MVP and a 12-time All-Star. There are those names that just seemsoright. Tiger Woods is a professional golfer and tied for first in PGA Tour wins, ranks second in men's major championships, and holds multiple golf records. We all know Dizzy and Daffy, Crazy Legs, Shoeless Joe, King James, The Great One and Air Jordan. Was the famous number 23 of the Chicago Bulls? 4: Brett Favre, QB Teams: Atlanta Falcons, Green Bay Packers , New York Jets , Minnesota Vikings He was often compared to film character Rick "Wild Thing" Vaughn (played byCharlie Sheen) in the1989David S. Wardfilm Major League. 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. He scores goals at an unbelievable pace and in a variety of ways, which makes him an absolute nightmare for opposing defenders. He played his entire career from 1995-2001 with the Vancouver Grizzlies. Reese was a 10-time All-Star and two-time World Series Champion with the Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers. Triskaidekaphobic football fans dreaded the Sundays when Marino and the Miami Dolphins rolled into town, because it usually meant their defense was in for a long day. 23 before Michael Jordan? His accomplishments on the baseball diamond are virtually unparalleled over the course of a century of baseball history. Jim Browns career in the National Football League only lasted nine seasons, but his impact on the game has lasted through history. In less than a decade, both MLB catchers will be Hall of Fame members. But who makes it into Australia-only top 10? In the realm of all-time nicknames, it is definitely sweet, but it hits the countdown towards the back, because there isn't much back story here, and he's not actually a hitman. Birth Country: United States. Chuck Klien (Philadelphia Phillies) 4. One look at the high-flying X-Games star, and it's easy to see why he is called "The Flying Tomato.". Rices legendary hands were developed throughout his childhood, when he worked as a brick mason. The durable fire-baller still holds the MLB record for career strikeouts and still fields questions about the day he plunked Ventura and subsequently pummeled him after getting him in a head-lock on the mound. Often considered the greatest boxer, Ali made a name for himself with his quick footwork, skills, and trash-talking persona. Gordon earned his nickname when he burst on to the scene in 1989 at the age of 21, when he went 17-9 in his first full season in the majors. He collided with teammate Tim Raines, and other teammates shouted, "You're a big unit.". The best player on the greatest dynasty in professional sports was Bill Russell. 3 - Babe Ruth. Lemieux was rewarded for his efforts with a third Stanley Cup, which he won as the owner in 2009. Venus and Serena Williams. 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