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I remember Marvelous Marv, but not The Glider... good one!Any old NY Mets fans here?
“And over at 3rd, the Glider, ____________”.
I remember Marvelous Marv, but not The Glider... good one!Any old NY Mets fans here?
“And over at 3rd, the Glider, ____________”.
Great list, Bama fan... I'm a bit embarrassed to say I recall David 'Deacon' Jones of the Rams but had forgotten Vern Law was also The Deacon during the same era.Charles Edward Greene aka Mean Joe
Samuel Adrian Baugh aka Slingin' Sammy
Vernon Sanders Law aka The Deacon
Louis Roy Groza aka Lou the Toe
Peter Edward Rose, Sr aka Charlie Hustle
Joseph Louis Barrow aka The Brown Bomber
Rubin Carter aka Hurricane
L.C. Greenwood aka Hollywood Bags
Jack Raphael Ham, Jr. aka Dobre Shunka
Elroy Leon Face aka The Bullpen Baron
James John Corbett aka Gentleman Jim
William Harrison Dempsey aka The Manassa Mauler
William David Conn aka The Pittsburgh Kid
“….The Glider, Ed Charles”.I remember Marvelous Marv, but not The Glider... good one!
An interesting bit of trivia about Hall of Famer Deacon Jones is that he is credited with coining the phrase "Sacking the quarterback", or simply what a "sack" referrers to.Great list, Bama fan... I'm a bit embarrassed to say I recall David 'Deacon' Jones of the Rams but had forgotten Vern Law was also The Deacon during the same era.
Your mention of Elroy Face reminded me that fellow great reliever Mo Rivera was The Sandman... might have been mentioned above.
Good stuff, Carnac... yes, I also watched and admired the Fearsome Foursome, except for several years they were the biggest threat to my favorite player, Johnny Unitas, and the Baltimore Colts.An interesting bit of trivia about Hall of Famer Deacon Jones is that he is credited with coining the phrase "Sacking the quarterback", or simply what a "sack" referrers to.
A proud member of the Ram's "Fearsome Foursome." The other members were Lamar Lundy, Roosevelt Grier and Merlin Olson.
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I was lucky enough to see them play in person and on TV during their heyday. A precursor the the Pittsburgh Steelers "Steel Curtain."
Doggie, you're too easy on these folks. Most of these are "no-brainers" if you call yourself a sports fan.Black Jesus
Diésel
The big fundamental
Megatron
Black Mamba
Magic
Captain
The kid from French Lick
The glove
The Pearl
Dr J
Chairman of the boards
The Admiral
The Answer.
Lest we forget the “Purple People Eaters” from Minnesota?Good stuff, Carnac... yes, I also watched and admired the Fearsome Foursome, except for several years they were the biggest threat to my favorite player, Johnny Unitas, and the Baltimore Colts.
Christian Okoye - running back for the Kansas City Chiefs.The Nigerian Nightmare
Tom "Mongoose" McEwen and Don "The Snake" Prudhomme. Drag racing legends. I had the pleasure to watch these 2 legends race for many years also. There is another "Snake", Ken Stabler former quarterback of the Oakland Raiders, but I didn't think you were referring to him.The Snake and The Mongoose
Here's two more: BIG Daddy (not David Ortiz) & The Express. The express is an easy one. BIG Daddy, not so much. If you're under 50, I doubt you know this one.
There is another "express" Nolan Ryan, HOF. He got the nick name "express" because of his ability to consistently throw pitches that were clocked above 100 miles per hour (161 km/h).The Express Ernie Davis died of cancer before he could play a game with the Cleveland Browns.
Peanut Tillman, Chicago Bears-Carolina Panthers DB, 2003 - 2018I know a " Peanuts", but not Peanut.
Good ones, Sifaka.Surprised no one has yet mentioned Moose and The Barber.
How about Connie Mack?
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Skowron and Maglie. Maglie was special. He played for all three NY teams. Connie Mack=Cornelius McGillicuddy.
Don't forget theseA poster mentioned the Purple People Eaters - Vikings
Reminded me of some other TEAM nicknames.
Monsters of the Midway - Bears
Gashouse Gang - Cardinals (with Dizzy and Daffy Dean) of the 1930's
Miracle Mets - even though I hate them
Pi Slamma Jama - Univ of Houston (circa 1982.83ish)
Flyin' Illini - the Fighting Illini (circa 1988-89)
Big Red Machine - Cincinnati Reds of the 70's.
No Name Defense - Miami Dolphins early 70's
Fearsome Foursome - Deacon Jones, Merlin Olsen, Rosey Grier, Lemar Lundy. LA Rams defensive line.
America's Team - Dallas Cowboys
Bronx Bombers - Yankees (back in the day)
Evil Empire - Yankees, TN Vols
All Blacks - New Zealand Rugby team
The Dream Team - USA Men's Basketball 1992
Oh geez, how could I forget
Gunners - Arsenal Football Club
Gooners - fans of AFC
The Fightin’ Irish-Notre DameA poster mentioned the Purple People Eaters - Vikings
Reminded me of some other TEAM nicknames.
Monsters of the Midway - Bears
Gashouse Gang - Cardinals (with Dizzy and Daffy Dean) of the 1930's
Miracle Mets - even though I hate them
Pi Slamma Jama - Univ of Houston (circa 1982.83ish)
Flyin' Illini - the Fighting Illini (circa 1988-89)
Big Red Machine - Cincinnati Reds of the 70's.
No Name Defense - Miami Dolphins early 70's
Fearsome Foursome - Deacon Jones, Merlin Olsen, Rosey Grier, Lemar Lundy. LA Rams defensive line.
America's Team - Dallas Cowboys
Bronx Bombers - Yankees (back in the day)
Evil Empire - Yankees, TN Vols
All Blacks - New Zealand Rugby team
The Dream Team - USA Men's Basketball 1992
Oh geez, how could I forget
Gunners - Arsenal Football Club
Gooners - fans of AFC
I was thinking of Peanuts Lowrey, mlb player in '40's and '50's.Peanut Tillman, Chicago Bears-Carolina Panthers DB, 2003 - 2018
Now an FBI agent
A spelling correction of Tony’s last nameToo easy.......the splendid splinter was MLB’s Ted Williams (Boston Red Sox). Teddy ballgame was also one of williams’ monikers. Williams still holds the record of being the last player to hit over .400 (406) for an entire season (1941). Tony Guinn came close finishing at .396 in 1984.