Worst and Best Nicknames in Sports
Alright, I can't stand it anymore and have to say something about it.Ā What better place then right here on the bleacher report to vent about the trend of unoriginal nicknames in sports.Ā So with out further adieu, here is the worstĀ (and best, because IĀ was having a good timeĀ looking them up)Ā nicknames in sports, sport by sport.
MLB
Worst
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A-rod, F-rod, and I-rod.Ā We get it, your last name is Rodriguez.Ā
At least come up with something somewhat creative.Ā Ā This reminds me of the 80's when any Hispanic pitcher who could throw above 90 mph was automatically dubbed "Senor Smoke"
Best
"Fat Elvis"āLance Berkman.Ā Ā Some nicknames areĀ just dead on.
"Roller Coaster Jones"āTodd Jones.Ā Sadly, it looks like it hasĀ come derailed permanentlyābut it was so true while it lasted.
"Big Papi"āDavid Ortiz.Ā Ah, just like the father you wish you had, if only your dad didn't drink and swear all the time.Ā
NBA
Worst
J-Kidd, D-Wade, B-Roy, and so on.Ā LAZY Jerks.Ā This is worse then the MLB because anyone can do it.Ā Ā
Best
"Agent Zero"āGilbert Arenas.Ā Ā His nicknameĀ along with his jersey number beingĀ zero makes this aĀ great nickname.Ā How exactly do referees signal a foul on him?
"Sheed"āRasheed Wallace.Ā Ā I know thisĀ breaks my rule of nicknames notĀ beingĀ part of the players name, butĀ being in theĀ Palace when the crowd starts chanting itĀ would give anyone goosebumps.Ā If you listen to a game on TV you will hear it also every time heĀ touches the ball.
"The Human Victory Cigar"āDarko Milicic.Ā Ah, the humiliation that is Darko.
Worst
T.O and LT.Ā Oh my freaking word.Ā That is it, from now on I will only be referred to as B.R. or B-Reg (I would also like to be referred to as B-Rod, but my last name isn't Rodriguez...stupid parents.)
Best
"The Bus"āJerome Bettis.Ā Big Runningback + Yellow and Black Uniform = Great Nickname.
"T.J Whosyamama"āT.J Houshmand.... (whatever).Ā Alright this is my third and final time of breaking my no real name nickname, but it works so well.Ā Can anyone spell or pronounce thisĀ last name?Ā I thought not.
"The Tuna"āBill Parcells.Ā It works even better now that he is a dolphin.
"The Black Hole" --Oakland Raiders fans.Ā IĀ have always been a fan ofĀ this nickname for a group of fans because they back it up so well.Ā Now where else in sports will you find a group of fans thatĀ are so outlandish and crazy comeĀ gameĀ time.Ā Ā
That is it for my list.Ā Feel free to add your own.Ā
B Rod out.Ā (Screw it, I kinda like the sound of it.Ā I am changing my last name tomorrow.)

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