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...
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
I noticed great nicknames of Saints players who made a lasting impression on the franchise. Group nicknames such as "The Dome Patrol," which featured the greatest linebacker corps in NFL history, gave me a feeling of pride. Then there is the "Aints," a ...
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Iconic: Outside of NFL Films circles, probably not. Which is a shame, because it's a great nickname. Appropriate: Why don't you ask Frank Gifford (the guy on the ground who looks dead) if this nickname is appropriate. 48. Allen Iverson: "The Answer" 53 of 100 What You Need to Kn...
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." ...