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A nickname that carried on from high school to the pros due to his quickness while running the ball. Sweetness [282] Walter Payton: Earned in college at Jackson State University for his slick moves on the field, his amazing dancing skills, and his friendly personality. The GOAT: Tom Brady: A name given by fans for being the best QB in NFL history.
By nickname "Ain'ts*" – New Orleans Saints, NFL; rhyming play on the non-standard English negative ain't [30] "America's Team" – Dallas Cowboys, by sports media [31] "B.I.L.L.S.*" – Buffalo Bills, by detractors, acronyms for "Boy I Love Losing Super Bowls", in reference to the team's failure to win the Super Bowl in four straight tries during the early 1990s [32]
Marked the beginning of the NFL's popularity surge and eventual rise to the top of the United States sports market. [10] Ice Bowl: December 31, 1967 Dallas Cowboys: 17–21 Green Bay Packers: 1967 NFL Championship Game. The coldest game played in NFL history, with a wind chill of −36 °F (−38 °C). [11] Heidi Game: November 17, 1968 New ...
Touchdown Wire released its list of the top 101 greatest NFL nicknames, and the Bears were well-represented. See who took the top spot. 11 Bears make list of top 101 greatest NFL nicknames ever
"Aints" — Refers to the struggles of the woeful New Orleans Saints in the 1980 season when they were the first team to finish 1-15 in a season. "Steel Curtain" — A Pittsburgh twist on the Cold ...
Pages in category "Nicknames in American football" The following 4 pages are in this category, out of 4 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. C.
It was considered the best defense against the T formation. By the late 1950s, NFL defenses had switched to the 4–3 defense or the 5–2 defense as their base defense. 53-man roster The most players a National Football League team can carry on its active roster at the start of the regular season.
This is a list of nickname-related list articles on Wikipedia. A nickname is "a familiar or humorous name given to a person or thing instead of or as well as the real name." [1] A nickname is often considered desirable, symbolising a form of acceptance, but can sometimes be a form of ridicule. A moniker also means a nickname or personal name.