6)---"Mean" Joe Greene Joe Greene got his nickname playing collegiate football for the North Texas Mean Green defense. One of the best defensive linemen in NFL history, Greene was a 10-time Pro Bowl selection and a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers "Stee
This did, however, get me thinking of why and how sports teams got the names they have. Maybe I have too much free time on my hands to worry about such things. I really don't know, but that's the kind of trivia junky I am. So I compiled some facts, tidbits, and nuggets I hop...
Patch:Mom and Dad. "It's obvious. Going on travel trips and playing catch every day after work, coaching Little League teams. When my dad couldn't make it because of work, my mom would go on trips with a bunch of teenage ballplayers." Josh Ravin Nickname:"El Cuervo" "El Cuervo"...
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What You Need to Know: In Philadelphia, he was "The Answer" to fans weary from years of poor teams. Eventually, he became "The Question." But for awhile there, it was a whole lot of fun in Philly. 47. Ozzie Smith: "The Wizard of Oz" 54 of 100 Alternate Nicknames: Technically sp...
A strong nickname for a big and strong guy. A running back who the Saints drafted in the first round of the 1988 NFL draft, he was known to weigh over 300 pounds, yet had quickness and agility of a smaller player. Hollywood: Joe Horn ...