Michael Jordan (23) We bet you see this coming. 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. However, it was as a fullback that got him his alias, and it would stick with him long after his playing days were over. Just as important as his stats to his legacy are the monikers we have come to know and fondly use to remember him. 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. Michael Jordan's #23. 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. 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 league quirky tweaks of NFL rules, including a mad dash to midfield to gain possession of the ball, rather than a kickoff. Athletes have been blessed with some inventive and fun nicknames. McGriff's alias is just one of the many nickname brainchild ideas of ESPN analyst Chris Berman, who noticed the slugger's name resembled that of the National Crime Prevention Council mascot "McGruff.". Penny has attributed his successes in life to his grandma, who raised him up as a child while his mother was away working. He is the only player in the history of the league to receive this honor. 23 before Michael Jordan? The Canadian ice hockey legend got his moniker from his thundering slap shot, which was said to echo through stands and arenas like a sonic boom. He is a nine-time NBA All-Star, was the NBA scoring champion in 1986 and won two dunk contests (1985, 1990). the sword to D'Artagnan . During his time with the 49ers, Rice won three Super Bowls and led the league in receiving yardage six times. Oh yeah, he also played basketball for five NBA teams in 15 years and won four NBA championships with three different teams. William Wilson received the nickname "Mookie" as a child, when his mother noticed he was having trouble asking her for more "milk.". Pro Football Hall of Famers by Jersey Numbers Class of 2004 inductee Bob Brown wore #76 with the Eagles, Rams, and Raiders. Best Known For: American track and . Nothing more creative for a boxer than "Hitman?" But when the band was told they couldn't use his name as their band moniker, they adopted his other nickname and became known as "Pearl Jam," a name that also has rumors to its origins. Drexler has had his nickname since his days at the University of Houston, named for his speed and athleticism on the court and his pleasant and easygoing nature in his private life. 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. 4: Brett Favre, QB Teams: Atlanta Falcons, Green Bay Packers , New York Jets , Minnesota Vikings April Holmes has one gold medal and two bronze . Dominique Wilkins. Source: Getty Images Over 75 years after Ruth's professional baseball career ended, he is still regarded as the best baseball player to ever live. 1 - Oscar Robertson. 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. 31.April (Latin origin) meaning "open". 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. Williams is perhaps best known for giving up the game-and-World Series-winning home run to Joe Carter and the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 6 of the 1993 World Series. He also played for the New York Yankees of the American Football League for just one season before they absolved into the NFL. When the Reading Red Roses took the field in 1907, they changed sports history forever. 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. "Go ask Mister October", he said, giving Jackson a nickname that would stick. Dennis (Oil Can) Boyd Malone was known for his consistency and durability and for teaming up with a sprightly white guy in short shorts all those years as a member of the Utah Jazz. Clemens' major league career has clearly been overshadowed by steroid use allegations in recent years, but the pitcher's dominance on the mound is worth noting. He scores goals at an unbelievable pace and in a variety of ways, which makes him an absolute nightmare for opposing defenders. Childhood friend and neighbor, Wilber Hines, said he gave Paige the nickname after he was caught trying to steal a bag. David Ortiz has his regular season heroics, but Jeter owns October. 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. The Yankees great still holds the record for consecutive games with at least one hit with a 56-hit streak in 1941. As if the Venezuelan pitcher needs any more names,Garcs' tongue-in-cheek nickname is a poke at his stature, and friends and teammates commonly refer to him by his moniker. The thumb is not called a "finger," and therefore doesn't count. Kansas City-Omaha Kings ( 75) Jerry McKee. Unless he attempts a return to baseball, which isn't likely, he will be eligible for the Hall of Fame following the 2012 season and could be a first-ballot Hall of Famer and definitely deserves to be elected. His accomplishments on the baseball diamond are virtually unparalleled over the course of a century of baseball history. His nickname prompted fraternity members to rename the commonly-practiced act, involving a passed-out friend and a head shaver. According to Parish, former Celtics forwardCedric Maxwellgave Parish this nickname because of hisstoicnature. One look at the high-flying X-Games star, and it's easy to see why he is called "The Flying Tomato.". Kirilenko's nickname is fairly obvious but still cool because it's the same as the name of a firearm. 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. Rickey Henderson. 4 - Lou Gehrig by a sliver over Bobby Orr. 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In 1993, Williams started wearing the No. The tall glass of water got his famous alias from multiple sources: According to Paige, his nickname originated from childhood work toting bags at the train station. 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. 5 - Joe DiMaggio. According to an interview on theDan Patrickradio showon10/22/08, the number change had nothing to do with the filmMajor League. #23 is now retired by both the Chicago Bulls and North Carolina Tar Heels. . However, steroids will likely only be a small blip on his write-up when his playing days are over, and it seems America will remember him for his philanthropy and for coming through in the clutch. The best of the bunch is Brown, who is a name from the past. Truly the champion of the nickname, Ruth is also the symbol of achievement in our nation's greatest past-time. The Nigerian giant stood 7-feet tall and weighed 255 pounds in his playing days. This May, he earned his second UEFA Champions League title and scored in the Final against Atletico Madrid. A household name in the modern game, James has won 3 NBA World Championships, and has been NBA MVP 4 times. 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. Jeffries boxed in a time where blacks were heavily persecuted, and "The Great White Hope" was a moniker for his desire to destroy all blacks with his boxing abilities. . The legendary coach lived to be 99-years-old, passing away last June. Wooden disapproved so mightily of individual achievement, he wouldn't even allow his players to dunk the ball. Perry was described as "A man in a white jersey resembling a refrigerator coming through the offensive line." 3 Kids seem to believe that stardom carries with it certain "perks," such as that famous athletes get special treatment if they break the law (34%; 39% of teens and 25% of 10-12 year olds) and are No. The ESPN World Fame 100 is our annual attempt to create a ranking, through statistical analysis, of the 100 most famous athletes on the planet.. We started with Forbes' annual list of the highest . Along with Aaron's power, his longevity also is worth noting. From popular baby names to more rare ones, choosing a name from this list is a great choice for sporty girls. Nicklaus won 20 major titles before retiring to design golf courses. Manager Alfred Lawson chose to put numbers on his teams jerseys in order for fans to easily identify each of the players. He is perhaps the best player in Major League Baseball history that is yet to enter the Hall of Fame, having been banned for life for lying about his involvement with betting on baseball. Lists of nicknames - nickname list articles on Wikipedia The number is currently vacant at the club, just waiting for the next legend to don the famous #7. Load," and "Round Mound of Touchdown," in reference to one of Charles Barkley's many monikers. This nickname is clever, scores big points for rhyming with the name and personifies Holyfield to the fullest. Rose is the career MLB hits leader, having recorded 4,256 knocks. A lot of these athletes have worn other numbers as well. The wily pitcher was a fan favorite despite his volatile personality, and his moniker is indicative of his aggressive pitching style. Jackie Robinson passed away on October 24, 1972, at age 53. Dykstra was a three-time All-Star, World Series champion and Silver Slugger Award winner while playing for the New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies. CR7, as he is known to many fans around the world, is possibly the greatest player among this current generation of footballers. "The Great One" is the simplest way to describe his talents, although a more creative moniker would gain more points. 5. The Team clue is for the team that that athlete is most notable for while wearing the #23, not their current 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. Barkley had a stellar professional basketball career and continues to be a force on the celebrity sports scene. Pel, byname of Edson Arantes do Nascimento, (born October 23, 1940, Trs Coraes, Brazildied December 29, 2022, So Paolo, Brazil), Brazilian football (soccer) player, in his time probably the most famous and possibly the best-paid athlete in the world. 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. However, "His Airness" seems to be the most creative, citing his incredible leaping ability. Rod "He Hate Me" Smart was the shining star of the Vince McMahon's XFL, which lasted all of one season. His nickname, Louisiana Lightning, is an all-timer. The program will chronicle Tyson's love for pigeon racing. The long red locks flowing from his helmet while he seems impenetrable by gravity seems to make this nickname non-inventive, but still a perfect fit. The NBA big man grew up in the small community ofGans, Okla., and attended Oklahoma State University. Indiana Pacers ( 19) New York Knicks ( 19) Milwaukee Bucks ( 22, 23) Don May. Robinson broke Major Leagues Baseball color barrier, becoming the first black man to play in the league since the 1880s. 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. The over-sized running back looked like a bus carrying opponents on his back while being dressed in yellow and black. 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). His tall and skinny build makes him look like a satchel tree. Fisk held the MLB record for games played at the catcher position (2,226) until Rodriguez broke it in 2009 with the Texas Rangers. Usain Bolt (11%) and Pel (11%) then completed the Top 5. He has been inducted into the Pro and College Football Hall of Fames as well as the Atlanta Falcons ring of honor. Gender: Male. For the fourth year running, Cristiano Ronaldo took the crown as the world's most famous sporting icon in ESPN's World Fame 100.
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