Line and Length
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Nicknames occur in all areas of society but, perhaps, none more so than in sport.
Too many are too simple to merit a mention eg Smithy, Richo etc.
However some are quite clever.
I came across one today. North Melbourne's AFL player Nick Larkey is called "Souva".
When I was playing cricket, a team mate had the initials PK. There was no thought given to anything to do with chewing gum. Instead, he became "Nelson". Those who follow motor sport will quickly see the Nelson Piquet connection.
I'm sure there are plenty more. What are the more creastive ones you've come across?
Too many are too simple to merit a mention eg Smithy, Richo etc.
However some are quite clever.
I came across one today. North Melbourne's AFL player Nick Larkey is called "Souva".
When I was playing cricket, a team mate had the initials PK. There was no thought given to anything to do with chewing gum. Instead, he became "Nelson". Those who follow motor sport will quickly see the Nelson Piquet connection.
I'm sure there are plenty more. What are the more creastive ones you've come across?