
About This Quiz
Alright, let’s be real – if you can’t match "The Sultan of Swat" to his sport, we need to talk about your fan credentials.
Sports nicknames are the Hall of Fame of cool. These names live on through generations of fans, even if you never saw them play. From "The Great One" lighting up the ice to "Broadway Joe" guaranteeing Super Bowl victories, these aren’t just nicknames – they’re legacies in a few words.
Some are gimmes. Others? You’ll need to dig deep into your sports brain.
Think you’ve got what it takes? Let’s see if you’re the superfan you claim to be next time you're in a sports bar debate.
Smokin' Joe, Boxing?
[B] Joe Frazier | Frazier's left hook sent Ali to canvas in their first bout. Philadelphia warrior fought with relentless fury.
Broadway Joe, Football?
[C] Joe Namath | Namath guaranteed Super Bowl III victory then delivered for Jets. New York swag, fur coats, swagger everywhere.
Primetime, Football?
[A] Deion Sanders | Sanders played cornerback and returned kicks with unmatched flash. Two sport star loved the spotlight completely.
The Golden Boy, Boxing?
[B] Oscar de la Hoya | De la Hoya won Olympic gold then conquered six weight divisions. East LA pride, matinee idol looks.
The Truth, Basketball?
[B] Paul Pierce | Pierce got stabbed eleven times and returned stronger. Boston championship, clutch genes, wheelchair game iconic.
Sweetness, Football?
[A] Walter Payton | Payton combined grace with power, never missing games. Chicago legend rushed for 16,726 yards, gentleman off field.
The Rocket, Football?
[C] Raghib Ismail | Ismail blazed past defenders with Toronto and Miami speed. Notre Dame star brought Olympic sprinter pace to NFL.
Ocho Cinco, Football?
[A] Chad Johnson | Johnson legally changed his name to match his number 85. Cincinnati receiver with end zone celebrations galore.
The Executioner, Boxing?
[B] Bernard Hopkins | Hopkins methodically dismantled opponents in the ring. Philly fighter aged like wine, champion at 49.
The Brown Bomber, Boxing?
[D] Joe Louis | Louis held heavyweight title for twelve years straight. American hero who demolished Nazi propaganda in one punch.
The Raging Bull, Boxing?
[A] Jake LaMotta | LaMotta's brutal middleweight style inspired Scorsese's classic film. Never got knocked down, pure savage determination.
The Dunking Dutchman, Basketball?
[B] Rik Smits | Smits stood 7'4" and dunked from the Netherlands to Indiana. Pacers loved their gentle giant center.
Cinderella Man, Boxing?
[C] James Braddock | Braddock came off welfare to win the heavyweight title during Depression. Ultimate underdog fairy tale story.
Night Train, Football?
[C] Dick Lane | Lane got his nickname from a Jimmy Forrest blues record. Recorded 14 interceptions as rookie, still standing.
Zeke, Basketball?
[D] Isiah Thomas | Thomas led Bad Boy Pistons to two rings. Tough Chicago kid who tormented Jordan before passing torch.
Pretty Boy, Boxing?
[B] Floyd Mayweather, Jr. | Mayweather stayed undefeated protecting that perfect face. Money fights, shoulder roll defense, zero losses ever.
The Fridge, Football?
[A] William Perry | Perry weighed 335 pounds and scored touchdowns. Chicago's defensive tackle became 85 Bears' secret weapon somehow.
The Mailman, Basketball?
[D] Karl Malone | Malone delivered every single night for Utah. Second all time in points, though no championship ring.
Iceman, Basketball?
[B] George Gervin | Gervin's finger roll stayed cooler than liquid nitrogen. Four scoring titles with San Antonio, pure finesse.
The Bus, Football?
[C] Jerome Bettis | Bettis bulldozed defenders like public transportation running downhill. Notre Dame to Pittsburgh, beloved bruiser, Super Bowl champion.
All Day, Football?
[D] Adrian Peterson | Peterson's dad nicknamed him AD because he hustled constantly. Vikings running back broke defenses all game.
The Minister of Defense, Football?
[A] Reggie White | White was ordained minister who sacked quarterbacks brutally. Green Bay legend combined faith with ferocious pass rush.
Marvelous Marvin, Boxing?
[A] Marvin Hagler | Hagler legally changed his name to include Marvelous. Bald southpaw terrified middleweight division for years.
Boom Boom, Boxing?
[C] Ray Mancini | Mancini brought explosive power from Youngstown, Ohio. His fights drew massive crowds in the 80s glory days.
Lights Out, Football?
[A] Shawne Merriman | Merriman crushed quarterbacks with San Diego edge rush. His celebration dance became instantly famous leaguewide.
Penny, Basketball?
[D] Anfernee Hardaway | Hardaway's grandmother called him "Pretty" as a kid, morphed into Penny. Orlando's magic ran through him.
The Greatest, Boxing?
[D] Muhammad Ali | Ali floated like butterfly, stung like bee. Rumble in Jungle, Thrilla in Manila, poetry inside ropes.
The Reign Man, Basketball?
[C] Shawn Kemp | Kemp threw down dunks so violent they should've been illegal. Seattle SuperSonics highlight reel comes alive.
The Juice, Football?
[D] O.J. Simpson | Simpson rushed for 2,000 yards with Buffalo. Later infamy overshadows electric running that electrified 70s football.
Iron Mike, Boxing?
[B] Mike Tyson | Tyson became youngest heavyweight champ at twenty. Brooklyn brawler with peek-a-boo style destroyed everyone early on.
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