Guest guito Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 I am sitting here at work and though what might be an interesting topic to talk about. This is what I came up with. What are some of the best nicknames given to pro athletes. Here are a couple I came up with. Hockey Andre "red light" Racicot John " pie face" Mckenzie Chris " knuckles" Nilan Dave "the hammer" Schultz Kent "the magic man" Nilson Ken "the rat" Linesman Baseball Pete "charlie hustle" Rose Football William " the refridgerator" Perry Baseketball Earvin"magic" Johnson Wilt "the stilt" Chamberlein Later Guito Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawgstoppah Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 "Air" jordan... how could u miss that one... Baseball - Hammerin Hank. (henry aaron) Hockey - Dave semenko - cementhead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brownstone Posted December 23, 2007 Share Posted December 23, 2007 Maurice "rocket" Richard, Sid "The Kid" Crosby, Barry "I take it in the ass" Bonds .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheeler Posted December 23, 2007 Share Posted December 23, 2007 Mark "Wrecking Ball" Recchi Bernie "Boom Boom" Geoffrion And of course, Hakan Loob's chant every time he scored. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rocknbugs Posted December 23, 2007 Share Posted December 23, 2007 Eric "God" Goddard Terry "Tasmanian Devil" O'riley Bob "Thor" Nystrom Mark "Moose" Messier Wanderlei "the Axe Murderer" Sliva Gerry "Cheesey" Cheevers Don Cherry "Grapes" Meadowlark Lemon Just a few off the top of my head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulltrout Posted December 23, 2007 Share Posted December 23, 2007 Eric "God" Goddard Terry "Tasmanian Devil" O'riley Bob "Thor" Nystrom Mark "Moose" Messier Wanderlei "the Axe Murderer" Sliva Gerry "Cheesey" Cheevers Don Cherry "Grapes" Meadowlark Lemon Just a few off the top of my head. don't forget all those other UFC fighters that HAVE to have a nickname...most notably, Keith "The Dean of Mean" Jardine... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birchy Posted December 23, 2007 Share Posted December 23, 2007 Birchy. It's so original. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birchy Posted December 23, 2007 Share Posted December 23, 2007 But for serious.. You can't mention Maurice "The Rocket" Richard without mentioning.. Henri "The Pocket Rocket" Richard. "The Great One" Wayne Gretzky "Mario The Magnificent" Lemieux Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulltrout Posted December 23, 2007 Share Posted December 23, 2007 Birchy. It's so original. every time i see your name i think of a tree... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birchy Posted December 23, 2007 Share Posted December 23, 2007 every time i see your name i think of a tree... Hence.. 'what's your name sir?' - "it's Birch.. like the tree." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snakeman Posted December 23, 2007 Share Posted December 23, 2007 Dion "overrated tool" Phaneuf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rocknbugs Posted December 23, 2007 Share Posted December 23, 2007 Dion "overrated tool" Phaneuf Word Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rocknbugs Posted December 23, 2007 Share Posted December 23, 2007 don't forget all those other UFC fighters that HAVE to have a nickname...most notably, Keith "The Dean of Mean" Jardine... The UFC guys have some beauties....G(Rush)SP should be getting his belt back here next Saturday eh, best fighter worst nickname ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdB Posted December 23, 2007 Share Posted December 23, 2007 Waht about Cam Neely SEA BASS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gravelman Posted December 23, 2007 Share Posted December 23, 2007 By far the best was "RON MEXICO" Micheal vick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esleech Posted December 23, 2007 Share Posted December 23, 2007 By far the best was "RON MEXICO" Micheal vick You think vick will be the quarterback or reciever, while in prison? He will want nothing to do with post patterns, or getting sacked! "sweetness" walter payton "he hate me" rod smart "boulin wall" Nick Khabiboulin "round mound of rebound" Chuck barkley "basketball jesus" Larry bird "boogie man" Derek boogard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveM Posted December 23, 2007 Share Posted December 23, 2007 You think vick will be the quarterback or reciever, while in prison? He will want nothing to do with post patterns, or getting sacked! "sweetness" walter payton "he hate me" rod smart "boulin wall" Nick Khabiboulin "round mound of rebound" Chuck barkley "basketball jesus" Larry bird "boogie man" Derek boogard If there's any Karma, Vick will be a receiver(doggie-style); definitely won't be a tight-end when he gets out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headscan Posted December 23, 2007 Share Posted December 23, 2007 I only know NFL nicknames... "Mean" Joe Greene Walter "Sweetness" Payton "Broadway Joe" Namath Elroy "Crazylegs" Hirsch Ed "Too Tall" Jones Jevon "The Freak" Kearse Reggie White, "The Minister of Defense" Deion "Prime Time" Sanders "Night Train" Dick Lane Daryl "Moose" Johnston "The Nigerian Nightmare" Christian Okoye "Slingin' Sammy" Baugh George "Papa Bear" Halas The NFL has great nicknames for plays as well: The Immaculate Reception Music City Miracle The Catch The Play The Holy Roller The Fumble-Rooski Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rocknbugs Posted December 23, 2007 Share Posted December 23, 2007 Eldrich "Tiger" Woods Phil "lefty" Mickelson Tim " Lumpy" Herron Fred "Fairway Freddy" Funk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rocknbugs Posted December 23, 2007 Share Posted December 23, 2007 Mark "The Smashing Machine" Kerr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulltrout Posted December 23, 2007 Share Posted December 23, 2007 Dave "The Bait Chucking Bully Killer" Devlin... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guito Posted December 23, 2007 Share Posted December 23, 2007 Hearing all those old nicknames bring back some memories!! I really like "sweetness" for Walter Payton. To all you Calgarians here is one you might remember from the 88 games!!! Eddie "the eagle" Edwards plus a few more... Billy "white shoes" Johnson Reggie "Mr October" Jackson Mike "pinball" Clemens Henry "the gizmo" Williams Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guito Posted December 23, 2007 Share Posted December 23, 2007 Dave "The Bait Chucking Bully Killer" Devlin... That Devlin guy sure has a lot of nicknames, he must be a ledgend!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveM Posted December 23, 2007 Share Posted December 23, 2007 That Devlin guy sure has a lot of nicknames, he must be a ledgend!!! Naw, he ain't a legend; Dr.BT is just trying to cover up his true feelings for Dave under a veil of low-key hostility. It's actually a man-crush; not that there's anything wrong with that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawgstoppah Posted December 23, 2007 Share Posted December 23, 2007 LOL There goes my eggnog all over the keyboard, thanks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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