Dexter Morgan Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 I'm a Jets fan, so I always liked the nickname Gang Green. Though it is a play on words, with Gangrene, necrosis of the skin, which is pretty gross. Gotta love the Bronx Bombers as well. Anyways fire away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CS85 Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 The Monsters of the Midway. Quote "You are nothing more than a small cancer on this message board. You are not entertaining, you are a complete joke." twitter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 The Monsters of the Midway.Yeah, this one cannot be emphasized enough.I've always liked the Friars for the Padres since the Swinging Friar is one of the best mascots in the league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dexter Morgan Posted August 23, 2011 Author Share Posted August 23, 2011 There has been some great nick names for defenses over the years. The "Steel Curtain" of the Pittsburgh Steelers and "Purple People Eaters" during the 1970s, the "New York Sack Exchange" of the New York Jets during the 1980s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian in Boston Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 Lunchpail A.C. - Boston Bruins teams of the mid-1970s through late-1980sOlde Towne Team - Boston Red SoxMagpies or The Toon - Newcastle United F.C.Hibs - Hibernian F.C.Die Löwen - TSV 1860 München Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockstar Matt Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 I always liked the "Doomsday Defense" of the Cowboys in the 70's, and even though I dislike the Vikings, the Purple People Eaters was a pretty cool nickname. Cowboys - Lakers - LAFC - USMNT - LA Rams - LA Kings - NUFC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GriffinM6 Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 The "Steel Curtain" of the Steelers defense in the 1970's. Even though I hate the Phillies, I do like the Fightin' Phils. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jahgee Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 The Amazin' MetsMen of Troy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnus Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 Broad Street BulliesBluebirds (Jays)Boatmen (Argonauts)Dinos (Raptors) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothamite Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 When the Brewers were managed by Harvey Keunn in the 1970s and again in the 1980s, the local press called them "Harvey's Wallbangers". I always thought that an inspired nickname on many levels. Incorporated a reference to the manager, the team's power hitting and the boozy nature of the club's name and of Milwaukee itself. The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epper Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 Murderer's Row (1927 Yankees)WAMCO (While-Alomar-Molitor-Carter-Olerud, 1993 Jays)Big Red Machine ('70s Reds)K-Gun Offense (Early '90s Bills)Greatest Show on Turf (1999-2001 Rams)Rainbow Warriors (Jeff Gordon's Late 90's #24 Team) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJTank Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 The Big Red Machine 70s RedsThe Killer Bees Defense 80s Dolphins The No Name Defense 70s DolphinsThe Miracle Mets 1969The Bronx Zoo 70's Yankees www.sportsecyclopedia.com For the best in sports history go to the Sports E-Cyclopedia at http://www.sportsecyclopedia.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YessSir32 Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 "The Bad Boys" Detroit Pistons is great. They need that mentality back. Detroit Falcons (NABL) | Detroit Gears (UFL) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDR Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 The South Side Hitmen ('77 White Sox) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sc49erfan15 Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 My top 15:1. The Dream Team2. Steel Curtain2. Monsters of the Midway3. Phi Slamma Jamma4. Purple People Eaters5. Broad Street Bullies6. Fab Five7. Murderer's Row8. Greatest Show on Turf9. The Big Red Machine10. New York Sack Exchange11. Doomsday Defense12. Black Sox13. Orange Crush14. Run-TMC15. The Electric CompanyNames that have multiple references and/or puns work the best, especially when they're specific to the team, group, or city. Names that could technically refer to anyone (Doomsday Defense) got bumped down a little for me. Doomsday Defense is a great nickname, but it could technically refer to, well, anybody. Yes, I know the Dream Team is the same, but it's just perfect enough without an explanation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCDuck Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 "The Hogs" - I think it's the first (and only!) time where a group of offensive linemen sparked a fan trend that continues to this day. Some Skins fans attend the games just to watch the O-line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sport Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 The Big Red Machine has become the go-to naming device for every Reds team since. In 1990 they were "The New Red Machine". In 99 when they won an absurd amount of games away from home they were "The Big Road Machine" and last year a lot of people went back to "The New Red Machine" again. Of course, a lot of people use the "Redlegs" when talking about them, but that was at one point an official team nickname. For the Bengals I've heard them referred to as the "Cats", "Tigers", "Stripes", and "Whodeys". For the Blue Jackets most people will just shorten it to "Jackets" or go with the "CBJ's". I've on a few occasions heard people call them the "Soldiers" and once I heard someone use "Navy Blazers". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leopard88 Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 When the Brewers were managed by Harvey Keunn in the 1970s and again in the 1980s, the local press called them "Harvey's Wallbangers". I always thought that an inspired nickname on many levels. Incorporated a reference to the manager, the team's power hitting and the boozy nature of the club's name and of Milwaukee itself.This followed on the heels of "Bambi's Bombers", in honor of George Bamberger. That was a favorite of mine because my mother bowled with his wife (meaning I got to meet him a number of times -- incredibly nice man).Other favorites of mine --Motor City Kitties -- Detroit TigersBig Red Machine -- Cincinnati Reds (worthy of another mention)Danny and the Miracles -- Univ. of Kansas 1987(?) NCAA basketball championsPhi Slamma Jamma -- Univ. of Houston basketball circa 1982-84Fearsome Foursome -- L.A. Rams 1960s defensive lineAir Coryell -- San Diego Chargers circa 1978-82 Most Liked Content of the Day -- February 15, 2017, August 21, 2017, August 22, 2017 ///// Proud Winner of the CCSLC Post of the Day Award -- April 8, 2008 Originator of the Upside Down Sarcasm Smilie -- November 1, 2005 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charger77 Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 The Flying Frenchmen - Montreal CanadiensThe Greatest Show on Turf - St.Louis RamsThe West Coast Express - Vancouver Canucks PotD May 11th, 2011looooooogodud: June 7th 2010 - July 5th 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintsfan Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 The Gashouse Gang doesn't seem to have a mention yet, and is a favourite of mine. Somehow very atmospheric of the times and the teams style at the time. Murderers row as well (somehow baseball always seemed to do these things well!) And Dem Bums for the Brooklyn Dodgers. 2011/12 WFL Champions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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