Baseball Nicknames
This player is known as "Big Papi"
Who is David Ortiz?
This player is known for the nickname "TB12" that went off of his name and number.
Who is Tom Brady?
This player goes by his nickname of "Magic"
Who is Earvin Johnson?
This defensive line were ferocious, making opposing offensives refer to them as the "Purple People Eaters."
Who are The Minnesota Vikings (1967-1977)?
This famous NBA player is known for his large stature. He would get many nicknames in his career including "Diesel"
Who is Shaquille O'Neal?
This player is known as "Mr. October"
Who is Reggie Jackson?
This player is known for his nickname "Megatron" referencing his large size and skill.
Who is Calvin Johnson?
This player had the popular nickname of "Air" or "Airness"
Who is Michael Jordan?
This Baseball team is known for a World Series fixing scandal. After the news broke the team infamously gained the nickname of the "Black Sox."
This NBA player was popular for dressing as a grandma for a commercial which would get him the nickname of "Grandmama."
Who is Larry Johnson?
This player is known as "The Big Unit"
Who is Randy Johnson?
This NFL player had the nickname of "Anytime" a play on the nickname Primetime.
Who is Devin Hester?
This player is known for his nickname of "The Round Mound of Rebound"
This team defense was known as being good but had few household name players, because of this they became the "No-Name Defense."
Who are the Miami Dolphins (1972)?
This famous boxer became an idol and hope to his community earning him the nickname of "The Golden Boy."
Who is Oscar De La Hoya?
This player is known as "The Sultan of Swat"
Who is Babe Ruth?
This old timey NFL player had the nickname of "Slingin" even though QB was only one of his positions.
Who is Sammy Baugh?
This player had the popular nickname of "The Great White Hope"
This NBA team was known for a high octane fast break heavy offense. The team became so popular they got the nickname "7-Seconds-or-Less" which later became a type of play-style.
Who are the Phoenix Suns (2005-2006)?
This UFC fighter was so vicious in the octagon that he acquired the nickname "The Axe Murderer."
Who is Wanderlei Silva?
This player has the nickname "Shoeless"
Who is Joe Jackson?
This NFL player had the nickname "The Law Firm" as a joke off of his last name.
Who is Benjarvus Green-Ellis?
This player had the popular nickname of "The Big Fundamental"
Who is Tim Duncan?
This old school baseball team were known for a lineup that included many great batters. Pitchers would call them "Murderers' Row."
Who are the New York Yankees (1927)?
This NFL player had the nickname "Receptatron" in reference to his time playing alongside Calvin Johnson.
Who is Nate Burleson?