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  2. Earl Manigault - Wikipedia

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    The nickname "Goat" has several proposed origins. In an article for The New York Times, Manigault stated that he got the nickname because a junior high school teacher kept pronouncing his name Mani-Goat. Other theories state that by the time Manigault was in high school, he was known as "The Goat" because of his quiet demeanor.

  3. The Goat - Wikipedia

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    The term "the goat" (short for greatest of all time) not to be confused with goats the animals the term the goat is a term made by Muhammad Ali to describe himself

  4. List of sportspeople with nicknames - Wikipedia

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    "The Goat" = Earl Manigault, United States basketball player [53] "Googs" = Tom Gugliotta, ... Lists of nicknamesnickname list articles on Wikipedia; References

  5. Decoded: What GOAT means and how to use it - AOL

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    There are goats you find roaming grass fields and then there's the "GOAT." GOAT, which stands for "Greatest Of All Time," is the ultimate compliment of all compliments. While the acronym can be ...

  6. List of college team nicknames in the United States - Wikipedia

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    This is an incomplete list of U.S. college nicknames. If two nicknames are given, the first is for men's teams and the second for women's teams, unless otherwise noted. Generally, athletics are mainly branded by their common name , meaning words like "University of" or "College" are usually omitted and only the unique name elements are used.

  7. Goats, peppers and turnip termites: How 5 Pueblo ... - AOL

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    Here are the origin stories behind the nicknames of five historic neighborhoods in Pueblo, from Bessemer and Eiler Heights to Peppersauce Bottoms. Goats, peppers and turnip termites: How 5 Pueblo ...

  8. List of NFL nicknames - Wikipedia

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    A nickname that carried on from high school to the pros due to his quickness while running the ball. Sweetness [288] 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.

  9. The 10 best and worst nicknames in the NBA today - AOL

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    NBA nicknames have taken on lives of their own over recent decades. Historically very good, the current generation has been known to crank out some terrible monikers for hoops stars.