Sports Literalisms

Sports Literalisms

Sporting names made real
Contest ended 3 years ago 9/1/2008 12:00:00 AM EDT

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This time the Red Wings had no chance.
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As a huge NBA fan, this one was a no-brainer. Please view full size.

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Australian Golfer Greg Norman is known as "The Great White Shark" or simply "The Shark"

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If only...

Most sources from sxc.hu, respective teams' websites. Other: eagle, cowboy, field.

 
1

Michael Phelps Chinese Nickname

Taiwanese headlines refer to him as 飛魚, which is not only a loose transliteration of his name, but also means "flying fish."

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The real Australian Wallabies

 

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