1.
Michael "Air" Jordan
5 points - added 13 years ago by irina -
2.
Mike Tyson - "Iron Mike"
Mike Tyson is one of the best heavyweight boxers ever. He won his first title when he was only 20. His powerful punch got his “Iron Mike” nickname.
5 points - added 13 years ago by irina -
3.
"Sugar Ray" Leonard
4 points - added 13 years ago by irina -
4.
"The Miracle on Ice," Al Michaels call in Olympic hockey
4 points - added 13 years ago by irina -
5.
"Hands of Stone," Roberto Duran
4 points - added 13 years ago by irina -
6.
Tiger Woods
Eldrick Woods is the best paid athlete in the world. He is a professional golf player. His nickname was given by his father in honor of a Soldier who fought in Vietnam with him.
4 points - added 13 years ago by irina -
7.
“Magic” Johnson
Earvin Johnson got this nickname even before his career started. His colleagues called him Magic when he played basketball in high school.
4 points - added 13 years ago by irina -
8.
"Shoeless" Joe Jackson
Joseph Jefferson Jackson was an American baseball player. He got his nickname playing once without shoes, because of many blisters on his feet.
3 points - added 13 years ago by irina -
9.
"The Thrilla in Manila," Ali-Frazier boxing match
3 points - added 13 years ago by irina -
10.
"Phi Slamma Jamma," University of Houston men's basketball team 1982-84
3 points - added 13 years ago by irina -
11.
"The Immaculate Reception," Pittsburgh Steeler's pass play 1972
2 points - added 13 years ago by irina -
12.
Wayne Gretzky - "The Great One"
Wayne Gretzky was the most famous ice hockey player and probably the best player ever.
2 points - added 13 years ago by irina -
13.
The Cincinnati "Big Red" Machine
1 point - added 13 years ago by irina -
14.
Craig "Ironhead" Heywood
1 point - added 13 years ago by irina -
15.
"Purple People Eaters," Minnesota Vikings defensive line 1970s
1 point - added 13 years ago by irina -
16.
Elroy "Crazy Legs" Hirsch
1 point - added 13 years ago by irina -
17.
"The Splendid Splinter," Ted Williams
0 points - added 13 years ago by irina -
18.
"Sweetness," Walter Payton
0 points - added 13 years ago by irina -
19.
"Steel Curtain," Pittsburgh Steeler's defense
0 points - added 13 years ago by irina -
20.
"Charlie Hustle," Pete Rose
0 points - added 13 years ago by irina -
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