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Old 05-27-2006, 08:20 PM   #1
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ESPN Classic has come up with the top 20 nicknames in sports history. But which is the greatest of all-time? We'll count them down on Saturday, June 17 at 9 p.m. ET. But first, we want your input, SportsNation!
The sports world has provided us with so many great nicknames over the years, from Babe to Dr. J to the Gashouse Gang to Sweetness. But which ones are the best of all-time? It's a strong list to choose from, but there's only one #1! Take time to refresh your memory by scrolling down the page. Vote for your top five nicknames of all-time, then watch "Who's #1?: Best Nicknames" on ESPN Classic on June 17 at 9 p.m. ET!
Which FIVE nicknames below would you consider the best of all-time? (Vote for FIVE)


Babe -- George Herman Ruth
Bear -- Paul Bryant
Broadway Joe -- Joe Namath
Charlie Hustle -- Pete Rose
Dizzy -- Jay Hanna Dean
Dr. J -- Julius Erving
The Four Horsemen -- Notre Dame's backfield in early 1920s (Don Miller, James Crowley, Elmer Layden and Harry Stuhldreher)
The Galloping Ghost -- Red Grange
The Gashouse Gang -- 1930s St. Louis Cardinals including Dizzy Dean, Joe Medwick, Pepper Martin and Leo Durocher
The Great One -- Wayne Gretzky
The Intimidator -- Dale Earnhardt
The Iron Horse -- Lou Gehrig
Magic -- Earvin Johnson
Minnesota Fats -- Rudolph Wanderone
Papa Bear -- George Halas
Pistol Pete -- Pete Maravich
The Refrigerator -- William Perry
The Splendid Splinter -- Joe DiMaggio
Sweetness -- Walter Payton
Yogi -- Lawrence Berra


I can't choose any, I think they are all great.
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