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"

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Brian Cardinal - NBA Forward, 2000-Present

"The Custodian"

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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"

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Gary Payton - NBA Guard, 1990-2007

"The Glove"

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Mark Fidrych - Major League Pitcher, 1976-1980

"The Bird"

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Bill Lee - Major League Pitcher, 1969-1982

"The Spaceman"

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Reggie White - NFL Defensive End, 1985-2000

"The Minister of Defense"

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Darryl Dawkins - NBA Forward, 1975-1989

"Chocolate Thunder"

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Pavel Bure - NHL Winger, 1991-2003

"The Russian Rocket"

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Christian Okoye - NFL Running Back, 1987-1992

"The Nigerian Nightmare"

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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"

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Dennis Martinez - Major League Pitcher, 1976-1998

"El Presidente"

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Dale Earnhardt - NASCAR Driver, 1975-2001

"The Intimidator"

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Paul Pierce - NBA Forward, 1998-Present

"The Truth"

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Frank Thomas - Major League First Baseman/Designated Hitter, 1990-2008

"The Big Hurt"

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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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