The #7 has been passed down from Kevin Keegan to Kenny Daglish to Luis Suarez, and many others have held the honor of wearing the most iconic number for one of Englands most decorated football clubs. Our most famous number in sports is the former NBA player Michael Jordan's number 23. Rumor has it, the pitcher wanted to return to the majors in 2008 at the tender age of 49, reports the Boston Globe. Lee Chong Wei. ESPN have announced the top 20 most famous athletes of 2019. Unique lists featuring pop culture, entertainment and crazy facts. Calvin "Megatron" Johnson. The two sport star wore #21 on both the football field and baseball diamond, and holds the honor of being the only athlete to hit a home run and score a touchdown in the same week. Sorry Derek Jeter fans, but Big Red was the best thoroughbred race horse of all-time. The ever-flamboyant star has also had his run-ins with the law but will go down as a tremendous athlete with a killer nickname. . 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. 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. There's something about being a football player while making a living in Chicago that attracts nicknames like a moth to a flame. Rickey Henderson. The best players to wear 18 as their jersey numbers are sprinkled across all major sports. Plummer is currently a racquetball champion in his native Idaho and was recently interviewed and quoted as saying he loves his life in his small town. 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. Gossage is a nine-time MLB All-Star and won a World Series ring with the 1978 New York Yankees. ), "The Mountain Bike Hall of Fame Hall of Fame Inductees". Coincidentally, Roberts adapted his nickname from former Oakland Raiders QB Ken Stabler, who was nicknamed "The Snake" for his ability to slither through opponents when scrambling. Newton once weighed as much as 400 pounds and was said to be even bigger than William "The Fridge" Perry, therefore earning him the nickname "The Kitchen.". Wayne Gretzky is widely considered the best hockey player ever to play the game, in the same conversations with Gordie Howe and Brett Hull. 1. Beginning in March, Tyson will be featured in a six-part series on Animal Planet entitled, "Taking on Tyson." When he recorded atriple-doubleof 36points, 18reboundsand 16assists. He currently weighs 220 pounds and it's no longer a good past-time to poke fun at his weight, just all the loose skin that now must hang from his neck, arms and thighs. Jeter was the cornerstone of the Yankees during their tremendous success in the 1990s and 2000s. Steve Nash - Jackson is No. Turns out the nickname is a motivational tool to remind Eldrick to fight for his dreams and accomplishments.". If pressed to name a national sport, Malaysians would say "badminton.". Boyd played parts of nine seasons in the majors, and compiled a career 78-77 record, with 799 strikeouts. The #7 shirt at Liverpool has a long and storied history that has seen some of the clubs best players wear the number. Lemieux also overcame Hodgkins Lymphoma, which caused him to miss the entire 1994-95 season. Rodman embraced the nickname and fed off the hype. Chuck Klien (Philadelphia Phillies) 4. Johnson was elected to theNBA's 50th Anniversary All-Time Team in 1996, is a five-time NBA Champion with the Los Angeles Lakers, a three-time MVP and a 12-time All-Star. This obvious alias comes from the "Wizard of Oz," and is in combination with Smith's shortened first name, "Oz.". Undoubtedly the most famous athlete in the country, a movie . Kirilenko's nickname is fairly obvious but still cool because it's the same as the name of a firearm. After becoming a standout at Arizona State University, Jake Plummer was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals and would go on to play for the Denver Broncos. He added an "H" to his name later in his career in homage to his Muslim faith. Twenty-three is the number . Mookie Blaylock could have been the name of a famous band. Applicants are ranked on creativity, unique jargon and consideration of prominence. Marino is one of the most prolific passers in the history of the NFL, amassing 61,361 yards during his seventeen seasons in the league. Likewise, his relationship with his father remains strong; therefore when Chipper was progressing through the ranks of baseball, he decided to keep the name. That brings his total annual income to roughly $80 million. Considered one of the best players in professional basketball history, Maravich's life ended and began when he suffered a heart attack while playing a pick-up game in Pasadena, Calif. Maravich was a devout Christian and said shortly before his death he would like to be remembered as a follower of Christ, and not a basketball player. Dominique Wilkins. Hirsch made his NFL debut for the Chicago Rockets before finishing his career with the Los Angeles Rams. The former Super Bowl champion New York Giant gained the nickname due to his large stature and semi-rare left-handedness. Michael Jordan (23) We bet you see this coming. 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His image has been slightly tarnished after he admitted to taking performance-enhancing drugs after many published media reports. Elway retired following two consecutive Super Bowl wins and appeared in five Super Bowls. Following legal troubles, Camacho retired from professional boxing and has since proclaimed himself to be a "born again Christian.". 25 References. What was your favorite jersey number that numerous legends wore? George Best, Bryan Robson, Eric Cantona, David Beckham, and Cristiano Ronaldo have all sported the #7 during their successful exploits with the club. The running back/receiver was a three-time Pro Bowl selection and named to the NFL 1950s All-Decade Team. 6 - Bill Russell, with special mention to Stan "the Man" Musial and Julius Erving, basketball's "Dr. J.". While most think the successful Alabama Crimson Tide coach was named "Bear" for his personality, it was actually given to him as a child. Di Maria will be the next to carry on the tradition associated with the #7 at Man U. Wayne Gretzky, the greatest hockey player of all time, can easily be identified by his #99. Davis would often cry to his coach, begging the man to let him play with his friends and the coach would say, "stop crying, you big baby!" Rose is the career MLB hits leader, having recorded 4,256 knocks. Lemieux was rewarded for his efforts with a third Stanley Cup, which he won as the owner in 2009. The moniker became the genesis of a shoe deal Iverson signed with Reebok and became almost an alter-ego for the prolific scoring guard. 2 - Secretariat. HIGHLAND PARK, IL - OCTOBER 21: A gate with the number 23 controls access to the home of basketball legend Michael Jordan on October 21, 2013 in Highland Park, Illinois. His stellar play as a defensive lineman, along with his faith, helped him earn his nickname as "The Minister of Defense.". Shaun's nickname is born out of obvious connections. He was a larger than life figure that was known for crushing home runs and winning seven World Series titles. Whether they describe physical appearance, a catch phrase, or an extreme and unique ability, these nicknames follow their host, even beyond the grave. Ivan Rodriguez also got his moniker for the same reason. Jones is said to have 106 sacks unofficially and is one of the most notorious pass-rushers in the history of the game. The eccentric cross-dresser earned his play in NBA history as a Champion with the Chicago Bulls, and as a psycho, after kicking a camera man in the jewels, drawing a record number of technical fouls, tearing his jersey off before leaving the court when ejected, wearing a dress for a promotion on multiple occasions, piercing every area of his body and dating Carmen Electra. Jones owes his alias to his family, who constantly told him he was "A chip-off-the-old-block," in reference to his father. He followed that up by winning the same titles in the European Athletics Championships in 2014. Geoffrion was elected into the Hall of Fame in 1972, following a stellar career as a right winger with the Montreal Canadians and New York Rangers. He still embraces the persona of the Rock to this day, and the nickname is too perfect. John G. Zimmerman/SI. Nicklaus won 20 major titles before retiring to design golf courses. So, Jordan divided it in half and wore #23. LeBron James's net worth 2018 is around $485 million. https://goo.gl/tX6CcK-~-~~-~~. By the 1930s numbers on uniforms were standard practice for Major League Baseball teams and were common in other sports like football and hockey. If a player did anything to attract attention to themselves, and not the team, he would be benched. It's one of the more unique and popular nicknames of the modern era.". Payton is no exception and quickly garnered the nickname "Sweetness" for his ability to make plays, and slide through the defense with ease. "Apparently, White Sox broadcaster Ken Harrelson tagged Thomas with the nickname "Big Hurt" because that's exactly what he does to opposing pitchers. 15: Carlos Beltran. Quiz Source As far as boxing nicknames are concerned, "The Executioner" isn't very imaginative but still intimidating. > All Players To Wear Number 23. Joe was never a stranger to the media, providing plenty of quotes and controversy in his days, and "Broadway Joe" seems fitting despite the limited experience in actual theatre. Jackson spent 12 years in the majors with thePhiladelphia Athletics(19081909),Cleveland Naps/Indians(19101915) andChicago White Sox(19151920). The durable fire-baller still holds the MLB record for career strikeouts and still fields questions about the day he plunked Ventura and subsequently pummeled him after getting him in a head-lock on the mound.
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