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Guess the Athlete by Their Nickname (3)

Think you know who "The Great One" and "Broadway Joe" are? Time to prove it.

Guess the Athlete by Their Nickname (3)
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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.

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Mean Joe, Football?

[A] Joe Greene | Greene anchored Pittsburgh's Steel Curtain defense ruthlessly. That Coke commercial softened his image but not tackles.

2/24

Cat, Hockey?

[B] Felix Potvin | Potvin prowled the crease for Toronto with feline reflexes. Wore cat mask, made acrobatic saves look almost supernatural.

3/24

CuJo, Hockey?

[D] Curtis Joseph | Joseph's initials became horror movie reference naturally. Goalie bounced around NHL making spectacular stops without Stanley Cup.

4/24

The Rocket, Hockey?

[D] Maurice Richard | Richard blazed through NHL becoming Montreal's greatest hero. First player hitting 50 goals single season, sparked riots.

5/24

The Merry Mex, Golf?

[D] Lee Trevino | Trevino cracked jokes between shots at every tournament. Texas legend won six majors while keeping galleries laughing continuously.

6/24

The Kid, Hockey?

[A] Sidney Crosby | Crosby arrived as teenager carrying Pittsburgh's hopes entirely. Three Cups later, still making impossible plays seem routine daily.

7/24

Lefty, Golf?

[C] Phil Mickelson | Mickelson gambles on shots righties wouldn't dare. Three Masters wins, flop shots that defy physics constantly.

8/24

Pacman, Football?

[C] Adam Jones | Jones got tagged with the arcade game name early on. Tennessee cornerback and return specialist brought video game vibes.

9/24

Mr. Hockey, Hockey?

[D] Gordie Howe | Howe played professional hockey across five decades somehow. Detroit legend threw elbows and scored goals until age 52.

10/24

Super Mario, Hockey?

[B] Mario Lemieux | Lemieux saved Pittsburgh franchise while battling cancer heroically. Video game name fit his extraordinary skills perfectly always.

11/24

The Intimidator, NASCAR?

[C] Dale Earnhardt, Sr. | Earnhardt raced aggressively wearing all black menacingly. Seven championships, tragic Daytona death shocked racing world forever.

12/24

The Walrus, Golf?

[A] Craig Stadler | Stadler's mustache and build earned him this aquatic comparison. Masters champion with grumpy demeanor, relatable frustrations showing.

13/24

Megatron, Football?

[A] Calvin Johnson | Johnson was basically a Transformer catching footballs. Detroit's receiver made impossible grabs look simple every Sunday.

14/24

The Big Easy, Golf?

[C] Ernie Els | Els swung the club like butter melting. South African won four majors with that effortless tempo everyone envied.

15/24

The King, NASCAR?

[B] Richard Petty | Petty won 200 races and seven championships total. Cowboy hat, sunglasses, Plymouth blue became stock car royalty instantly.

16/24

The Russian Rocket, Hockey?

[B] Pavel Bure | Bure flew down ice faster than anyone could track. Vancouver fans witnessed pure speed combined with lethal shooting accuracy.

17/24

El Niño, Golf?

[D] Sergio García | García finally won Masters after decades of heartbreak. Spanish firebrand with passionate emotions on full display always.

18/24

The King, Golf?

[A] Arnold Palmer | Palmer charged at pins and built golf's modern following. Army of fans followed him everywhere, drink named after him.

19/24

The Dominator, Hockey?

[D] Dominik Hasek | Hasek flopped around goal like fish out of water somehow stopping everything. Czech netminder redefined goaltending with unorthodox brilliance.

20/24

The Finnish Flash, Hockey?

[A] Teemu Selanne | Selanne scored 76 goals as rookie with Winnipeg. Finnish sniper blazed through defenses for two decades effortlessly.

21/24

Foppa, Hockey?

[C] Peter Forsberg | Forsberg's Swedish nickname stuck despite Avalanche success. Two Stanley Cups, Olympic gold, ankle injuries couldn't stop his dominance.

22/24

The Great One, Hockey?

[B] Wayne Gretzky | Gretzky owns basically every NHL record imaginable. Edmonton wizard made hockey look like art on frozen canvas.

23/24

The Golden Bear, Golf?

[C] Jack Nicklaus | Nicklaus won 18 majors nobody's caught yet. Ohio State legend dominated golf through sheer willpower and blonde hair.

24/24

The Great White Shark, Golf?

[B] Greg Norman | Norman prowled courses from Australia with predatory focus. Saturday collapses stung but Sunday charges thrilled millions watching.

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