Brian Wilson, Steve Nash and the Worst Hairstyles in Sports History

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SAN FRANCISCO, CA - MAY 11:  Brian Wilson #38 of the San Francisco Giants stands in the dugout before their game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at AT&T Park on May 11, 2011 in San Francisco, California.  (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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It is well beyond time for the San Francisco Giants' Brian Wilson to shave his beard and cut his hair.  It's simply not funny anymore.  In fact, it never really was.

The dye job is atrocious.  The sculpting is bizarre.  And the flair and attitude that accompany the style is flat-out annoying.

As bad as Wilson's hair and beard combo is, it's nowhere near the worst.  Here is the start of a list of the worst (or best?) hairstyles in sports history.

I say it's a start because I like to allow you readers to contribute on pieces like this.  After you look at all the slides for yourself, tell me who else belongs by leaving a comment below.

 

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Chris Andersen

LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 05:  Chris Andersen #11 of the Denver Nuggets prepares to shot a free throw against the Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center on March 5, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. The Clippers won 100-94. NOTE TO USER: User expressly ackno
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The "Birdman" has had a number of ridiculous looks during his career.  This season's look was mind-blowing.

Jaromir Jagr

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Phenomenal.

David Beckham

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Beckham's had a few bad looks, but this is inexcusable.

Dennis Rodman

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In case you couldn't tell, Dennis Rodman is the one with the sunglasses.

Mike Commodore

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I think this is just awesome.  You have to love the way he just owns that deep auburn hue.

Alexi Lalas

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Lalas's hair and beard is some kind of brilliant combination of soccer and hockey style.

Steve Nash

PHOENIX, AZ - APRIL 13:  Steve Nash #13 of the Phoenix Suns during the NBA game against the San Antonio Spurs at US Airways Center on April 13, 2011 in Phoenix, Arizona.  NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or usi
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I think Steve Nash's habit of licking his fingers and using that saliva to paste his hair to his head is causing some trauma for his scalp.  

The balding look is not helping what was already a wild 'do.

Wayne Gretzky

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Oh, the hockey mullet.  Timeless.

Brian Bosworth

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With style like that, putting on the helmet had to really tear him up.

Anderson Varejao

PHOENIX - DECEMBER 21:  Anderson Varejao #17 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the NBA game against of the Phoenix Suns at US Airways Center on December 21, 2009 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Cavaliers defeated the Suns 109-91.  NOTE TO USER: User expressly ac
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I get it Anderson, I do.  With your hair the way it is, your flops are much more dramatic and get you get more ridiculous calls.  But it's time to cut it off.

Kurt Rambis

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NBA basketball player?  Truly a different era.  

I would like to start a petition for Gordon Hayward to bring back this look.

Sasha Vujacic

LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 14:  Sasha Vujacic #20 of the New Jersey Nets waves to the crowd as he enters the game in his first return since being traded by the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on January 14, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.  NOTE TO US
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This one's the same story as Varejao.

Joakim Noah

NEW YORK - JUNE 28:  NBA Commissioner David Stern (L) poses for a photo with Joakim Noah of Florida after he was drafted ninth by the Chicago Bulls during the 2007 NBA Draft at the WaMu Theatre at Madison Square Garden June 28, 2007 in New York City. NOTE
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I don't know if Noah has some kind of emotional connection to his locks or what.  Somebody may have to "mullet hunt" him so he doesn't have a say in the matter.

Adam Morrison

OAKLAND, CA - MARCH 23:  Adam Morrison #3 of the Gonzaga Bulldogs celebrates a basket and a foul call against the UCLA Bruins during the third round game of the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament at the Arena in Oakland on March 23, 2006 in Oakla
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I still don't think this guy got a fair shake in the NBA.  Go ahead, let me have it.

Jack Sikma

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Sometimes it was straight.  Sometimes it was Timberlake-curly.  Most times it defied logic.

Andrei Kirilenko

ATLANTA - NOVEMBER 12:  Andrei Kirilenko #47 of the Utah Jazz against the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena on November 12, 2010 in Atlanta, Georgia.  NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, Use
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AK-47 has had some outrageous looks, but this season he reached new depths.

Mike Miller

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Mike Miller's current mohawk is tough.  But it's an upgrade over this and that old ponytail he used to rock.

Brian Wilson

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - MAY 22: Brian Wilson of the San Francisco Giants throws against the Oakland A's at AT&T Park on May 22, 2011 in San Francisco, California.  The Giants won 5-4.  (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)
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Just cut it already.  It's not funny.

Michal Handzus

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Hockey 'dos are the best.

Mel Kiper

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In terms of hairstyles, there's a fine line between awful and genius.

Ronaldo

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The Brazilian striker did himself no favors with this.

Tim Lincecum

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I'm pretty sure I've seen this exact hairstyle on half a dozen female television stars from the late '90s.

Andre Agassi

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He said it was a wig in his book.  That being the case, it's time to pull that thing out of the closet.

Scot Pollard

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Sheer desperation.

Randy Johnson

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As if Randy Johnson's height as a pitcher wasn't intimidating enough.

Tom Brady

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Jimmy Johnson

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Suggested by Bruce Miller

Barry Melrose

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Suggested by Bruce Miller

Dwayne Schintzius

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Suggested by Bruce Miller

Manny Ramirez

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Suggested by Bruce Miller

Bronson Arroyo

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Suggested by Bruce Miller

Carlos Valderrama

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Suggested by Bruce Miller

Bill Walton

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Suggested by Bruce Miller

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LONG BEACH - JANUARY 16: Dennis Rodman #91 of the Long Beach Jam during warm up before the game against the Fresno Heatwave won by the Jam 130-110 on January 16, 2004 at the Pyramid in Long Beach, California.(Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images)
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Obviously, there are a ton more terrible (brilliant) hairstyles to display.  Some major ones have been left off intentionally.

Leave all your suggestions in the comments section and I'll add them as soon as possible.

 

 

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