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Just as some people are known by just a first name, many athletes, teams, and events can be recognized by a simple nickname. Here is a list of some of the better nicknames in the history of sports. Have we missed any? Add them here...

1. "The Immaculate Reception," Pittsburgh Steeler's pass play 1972
2. Elroy "Crazy Legs" Hirsch
3. "Purple People Eaters," Minnesota Vikings defensive line 1970s
4. "Hands of Stone," Roberto Duran
5. "Charlie Hustle," Pete Rose
6. "Phi Slamma Jamma," University of Houston men's basketball team 1982-84
7. Earvin "Magic" Johnson
8. "The Great One," Wayne Gretzky
9. Michael "Air" Jordan
10. "Steel Curtain," Pittsburgh Steeler's defense
11. "The Thrilla in Manila," Ali-Frazier boxing match
12. "Shoeless" Joe Jackson
13. "Sweetness," Walter Payton
14. "The Miracle on Ice," Al Michaels call in Olympic hockey
15. "The Splendid Splinter," Ted Williams
16. "Iron" Mike Tyson
17. Craig "Ironhead" Heywood
18. The Cincinnati "Big Red" Machine
19. "Sugar Ray" Leonard
20. "The Fumble" - Denver beats Cleveland
21. "The Drive" - Denver beats Cleveland

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ugh... Cleveland is in there for so many bad things and Pittsburgh for so many good
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