If you're a sports guy like me, then you've come across some pretty weird names. Much like celebrity children, the sports world is filled with odd names that make you wonder, "What the eff were his parents smoking when they named him."
Going off the top of my head, here's 6 athletes who have have very unfortunate names:
6.
Coco Crisp -
A center fielder for the Kansas City Royals (MLB). If you remember some of the older cereal brands, Coco's name resembles Cookie Crisps and Cocoa Krispies.
5.
O.J. Mayo -
Shooting guard for the Memphis Grizzlies (NBA).
He's another USC product with an odd name. He can never be on a first name basis during game telecasts like Kobe or Lebron, cuz it'll just invoke images of the real O.J. (and no, not orange juice). Imagine the broadcaster yelling "O.J. shoots...."
On top of that, his last name is one of the most disgusting condiments you can ever put on a sandwich. Not a good combo at all.
4.
Milton Bradley -
Right fielder for the Chicago Cubs (MLB).
He's named after a friggin' toy company. That's the only reason why he's even known in the baseball world. He's not an amazing player but he has a very memorable name. When I was in college, a friend of mine told me his father just wrote down Milton Bradley because he wanted a junior, without even bothering to ask his mother. According to his wikipedia profile, he's always been teased about the name but never changed it because it "drives him harder".
3.
Rudy Gay -
Small forward for the Memphis Grizzlies (NBA)
Teammate of O.J. Mayo with his own unfortuanate name. I feel bad for this guy because it must have been tough growing up with the last name Gay. As much as we'd like to think society has come a long with when it comes to acceptance and tolerence, kids are cruel as hell. Now he's in the NBA against grown men, who will look to get any advantage. Having that name gives the advantage to his opponents.
2.
Gaylord Perry -
A Hall of Fame baseball player (MLB).
According to his biography, he was named after his father's close friend, but he must have hated his father and the friend. I thought Rudy Gay had it tough, you add Lord on top of that. I wonder if Ben Stiller's name, Gaylord Focker in Meet The Parents, was inspired by Gaylord Perry?
1.
Dick Butkus -
Hall of Fame football player (NFL)
Man of man, I wonder how many times he was the butt of a joke? (haha get it?) Anyway, Butkus probably used the anger for being named Dick Butkus towards beating the crap out of opponents because he's regarded as one of the greatest NFL players in the history of the game.
Plus he's been on TV and seems to always have a growl on his face. I don't blame him, I'd be angry too if my name was Dick Butkus.
Which one of these names do you think is the worst? Do you know any one that has a name that can easily be turned into a joke?
Comments (77)
All of the above
I figured Dick was going to be #1.
I went to school with a guy named Noah Knauff (Know Enough).
Dick Chenney. ho ho ho
Dick Butkus?
Poor baby!!
Bob Oso
Gaylord Perry lmao thats hilarious
When I was watching the Olympics with my old roommate
they were doing some trampoline thing
& the last persons name was
Karen Cockburn
lmao. not to mention she was ugly lmao.
& then it was the guys turn. And the first participant's name was
Dong Dong
lmao.
I couldn't help but laugh
You forgot Dick Trickle! (an old NASCAR racer)
A few years ago the Indiana Pacers were in contract talks with a player in an Italian basketball league. They backed out of the deal partly because of his name. The player's name...Gregor Fucka. could you imagine if he did come to the NBA? Fucka drives to the hole...that Fucka has a sweet shot...Fucka with the foul. If they did sign him you know that his jersey would be the top selling jersey.
I have to tell everyone that doesn't know about Milton Bradley. Some announcer on the other team said something about him, so he tried to beat him with a bat after the game! Luckily, his general manager caught him in the act, and sent him back to the clubhouse.
Oh, and he also blew out his knee arguing with the ump.
@godfatherofgreenbay@xanga - ROFLMAO!
Dick Butkus ftw! Unlucky!
-Albert Pujols (pronounced Poo-holes) of the St. Louis Cardinals
-Jordin Tootoo of the Nashville Predators
However the athlete with the most awesome name ever has to be Usain Bolt.
No joke, there is a woman who works at my school who's name is "Gay Pus(s)." I can't remember if it is spent with one "s" or two.
aw i think coco crisp's name is so cutee. lol
hahaha @ #1 &2
Yep, we've come across a lot of bizzare names. I knew a girl her name was Tera Dyck her brother had a "weird" name as well, I know of a guy his name is Teddy Bear, and a guy who's name in Plains Cree meant dirty twat.
Shithead.
Pronouned Shi-thee.
What about Plaxico Burress? He sounds like a drug company (medical or illicit, you choose).
Nene Hilario!
hahahahahahahahahaha
honorable mention: nikki butt
Word.