Thursday, October 27, 2011

Best Nicknames in Sports, Volume II

It was fun going through these the other day, so I figured what the heck, here's another 25. As before, if I missed any good ones, hit me up in the comments section and we'll get them in Volume III:

Best Nicknames, Volume I

Fred Hoiberg - NBA Swingman 1995-2005
"The Mayor"
Photo Credit: bleacherreport.com


Brian Cardinal - NBA Forward, 2000-Present
"The Custodian"
Photo Credit: palmbeachpost.com


Dustin Pedroia - Major League Second Baseman, 2006-Present
"The Laser Show"
Photo Credit: thesportsbrewery.com


Jerome Bettis - NFL Running Back, 1993-2006
"The Bus"
Photo Credit: mkrob.com

Bryant Reeves - NBA Center, 1995-2002
"Big Country"
Photo Credit: andysanalysis.wordpress.com

Gary Payton - NBA Guard, 1990-2007
"The Glove"
Photo Credit: sportsillustrated.cnn.com

Mark Fidrych - Major League Pitcher, 1976-1980
"The Bird"
Photo Credit: skiponsecond.mlblogs.com

Bill Lee - Major League Pitcher, 1969-1982
"The Spaceman"
Photo Credit: sikids.com

Reggie White - NFL Defensive End, 1985-2000
"The Minister of Defense"
Photo Credit: nydailynews.com

Darryl Dawkins - NBA Forward, 1975-1989
"Chocolate Thunder"
Photo Credit: forumserver.twoplustwo.com

Pavel Bure - NHL Winger, 1991-2003
"The Russian Rocket"
Photo Credit: hockeychump.com

Christian Okoye - NFL Running Back, 1987-1992
"The Nigerian Nightmare"
Photo Credit: ioffer.com


BenJarvus Green-Ellis - NFL Running Back, 2008-Present
"The Law Firm"
Photo Credit: bostonherald.com

David Ortiz - Major League First Baseman/Designated hitter, 1997-Present
"Big Papi"
Photo Credit: boston.com

Jose Valverde - Major League Pitcher, 2003-Present
"Papa Grande"
Photo Credit: zimbio.com

Orlando Hernandez - Major League Pitcher, 1998-2007
"El Duque"
Photo Credit: reddit.com

Dennis Martinez - Major League Pitcher, 1976-1998
"El Presidente"
Photo Credit: sportsillustrated.cnn.com

Dale Earnhardt - NASCAR Driver, 1975-2001
"The Intimidator"
Photo Credit: msn.foxsports.com

Paul Pierce - NBA Forward, 1998-Present
"The Truth"
Photo Credit: free-extras.com

Frank Thomas - Major League First Baseman/Designated Hitter, 1990-2008
"The Big Hurt"
Photo Credit: targetfieldtribune.mlblogs.com

Jack Nicklaus - Professional Golfer, 1962-2005
"The Golden Bear"
Photo Credit: drrobbell.com

Bobby Hull - NHL Winger, 1957-1980
"The Golden Jet"
Photo Credit: sikids.com

Clyde Drexler - NBA Swingman, 1983-1998
"The Glide"
Photo Credit: sikids.com

And by request from our readers:

John Wasdin - Major League Pitcher, 1995-2007
"Way Back!"
Photo Credit: life.com

Clint Dempsey - Professional Soccer Player, 2004-Present
"Deuce"
Photo Credit: dallastexans.com


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