Guest Agent of Oblivion Posted January 31, 2005 Report Posted January 31, 2005 This might be an odd topic, but I have a fascination with names, since I've got an overtly strange handle. I think there's more to a name than just the word itself. Maybe not in like a numerological sense, though that raises other questions for those interested in the various forms of divination, I guess...anyway. I mean more psychologically speaking. For instance, would Mike Tyson be Mike Tyson if he were christened Wilbur St. James? I think you get my drift. It'd help to post a small photo or give a description explaining your choices, since obviously they're totally arbitrary.
Guest Salacious Crumb Posted January 31, 2005 Report Posted January 31, 2005 There was a guy who used to play in the Premier League that had the last name Windass.
C Dubya 04 Posted January 31, 2005 Report Posted January 31, 2005 Without a doubt, Dick Trickle is the best name ever.
Guest Agent of Oblivion Posted January 31, 2005 Report Posted January 31, 2005 Rollie Fingers Perfect name for that guy. First of all, he was a pitcher, so Fingers is appropriate, and Rollie sort of implies a ball rolling off his fingers. Awesome name. Next: Dick Butkus Only the meanest son of a bitch to put on pads could've pulled this name off, and he was exactly that. Were some software designer to be named Dick Butkus, he might as well kiss his fragmentary hypothetical social life good bye...but a linebacker with a perpetual flat-top that once said he doesn't go out there to tackle people, or to even hurt them, he goes out there trying to kill them..he can do it.
Guest Agent of Oblivion Posted January 31, 2005 Report Posted January 31, 2005 Dick Trickle is really good, too. That one doesn't need an explanation.
Brett Favre Posted January 31, 2005 Report Posted January 31, 2005 Santana Moss. Greatest name ever. It may have nothing to do with the player, or have any significant sense to it, but it's just a very good name.
MARTYEWR Posted January 31, 2005 Report Posted January 31, 2005 Legendary half back for the Chicago Bears: Bronco Nagurski.
UZI Suicide Posted January 31, 2005 Report Posted January 31, 2005 Former Seton Hall Basketball player - Ty Shine. Also God Shammgod.
bob_barron Posted January 31, 2005 Report Posted January 31, 2005 College basketball player- Scientific Mapp
C Dubya 04 Posted January 31, 2005 Report Posted January 31, 2005 I think that he was on Texas football for a couple of years, the immortal B.J. Johnson.
kkktookmybabyaway Posted January 31, 2005 Report Posted January 31, 2005 I always liked Yo Murphy and that hockey player with the last name Satan...
Guest Agent of Oblivion Posted January 31, 2005 Report Posted January 31, 2005 I've been after that Satan guy's jersey or whatever the hell for so long..I don't even watch hockey. That's the power in a good name. Next Example: Duffy Waldorf I think duff is golf-related somehow, and it's something bad, sounds like. Having that as your name is great, and Waldorf sounds like some rich asshole country club. Perfect golfer name that always gets mentioned on broadcasts at some point. I'm positive it's because he's Duffy Waldorf.
Guest Agent of Oblivion Posted January 31, 2005 Report Posted January 31, 2005 Fuzzy Zoeller Duffy Waldorf's arch-nemesis. It gets pretty lonesome out there on the links, but it's a good thing golf's big enough to have two guys with awesome names.
DerangedHermit Posted January 31, 2005 Report Posted January 31, 2005 I think that he was on Texas football for a couple of years, the immortal B.J. Johnson. If you're going by that, then you must include Jimmy Johnson. Other cool names: Coco Crisp Milton Bradley Santana Moss Bucky Jacobsen (what a baseball name) Timo Perez Miroslav Satan Quinton McCracken Tad Golden God Shammgod Dusty Baker
Special K Posted January 31, 2005 Report Posted January 31, 2005 Peerless Price - Awesome arrogant name. Cassius Clay just sounds like a badass. Lennox Lewis is a pretty pimp name, too. Pujols - Huh huh huh Priest Holmes is a very cool name. I always thought Joe DiMaggio sounded classy.
Fökai Posted January 31, 2005 Report Posted January 31, 2005 The first pick in next year's NFL Draft - D'Brickashaw Ferguson. God Shammgod was the first name that came to mind, though.
Guest Vitamin X Posted January 31, 2005 Report Posted January 31, 2005 I always thought Joe DiMaggio sounded classy. I always thought it sounded more like a random New York Italian hawking pizza slices for $1.50.
Guest Agent of Oblivion Posted January 31, 2005 Report Posted January 31, 2005 Rocky Graziano Here's a guy that probably always got called champ, which is a shame because his name is Rocky fuckin' Graziano. Graziano sounds cooler than Marciano. In the same vein: Knute Rockne "Rock" in any sports name is a great thing to have. It implies strength and solidity.
The Czech Republic Posted January 31, 2005 Report Posted January 31, 2005 Speedy Claxton. Yes sir. Vladimir Konstantinov. Perfect Russian name and long names look really cool when they're in the arched style on uniforms, like the Detroit Red Wings and Atlanta Braves do. Manu Ginobili. Manu: The Hands Of Fate. Why has no Sportscenter anchor said that for a Ginobili highlight yet? GEEZ. IDIOTS. I second Miroslav Satan. ShuhTAN. Chipper Jones. It's fun to say? Though not an athlete, longtime Cubs announcer Jack Brickhouse.
Guest Vitamin X Posted January 31, 2005 Report Posted January 31, 2005 Pele', mainly because it's a one word name and everyone will know who the fuck you're talking about by just mentioning it. No one other individual in the history of soccer, past, present, and future, could possibly have this name.
Crimson Platypus Posted January 31, 2005 Report Posted January 31, 2005 Miroslav Satan = winner. He's the Prince of Darkness folks, can't beat that.
Dogbert Posted January 31, 2005 Report Posted January 31, 2005 One of these years, Miroslav Satan will be traded to the New Jersey Devils, and hilarity will ensue. On-topic: Winnipeg Blue Bombers' offensive lineman Charles Assmann.
2GOLD Posted January 31, 2005 Report Posted January 31, 2005 Former Chicago Cubs center fielder TUFFY RHODES! And I also vote for Earthwind Moreland and God Shammgod
Guest Salacious Crumb Posted January 31, 2005 Report Posted January 31, 2005 There was a Browns running back called Ben Gay a few years ago.
Dr. Tom Posted January 31, 2005 Report Posted January 31, 2005 What about retired b-baller World B. Free? It's pretentious as hell, but come on.
razazteca Posted January 31, 2005 Report Posted January 31, 2005 There was a Browns running back called Ben Gay a few years ago. Nota Bengay III is a pro golfer. What about retired b-baller World B. Free? It's pretentious as hell, but come on. Tree Rollings
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