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And One I just heard of Today...

"The Human Eyeball" Bristol Robotham Lord(Athletics').
Big Eyes & a Large Forehead lead to his Nickname.
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Mike "The Human Rain Delay" Hargrove

The Say Hey Kid

Charlie Hustle

The Flying Dutchman

Blue Moon Odom

Nails Dykstra

Gary "The Secretary of Defense" Maddux

Crime Dog

Bye Bye Balboni

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Catfish Hunter

The Sandman

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