20 Terrible Players With Great Nicknames

Terrible Athletes With Great Nicknames
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What's in a name? Who really knows?

But what's in a nickname? Most of the time, a solid story.

Earning an alias usually means you've left an impression on another person—regardless of that being good or bad.

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