For whatever reason, I’ve always found people with food names amusing. I once new a kid in college named Dave Burger. Everyone called him “cheese.” Not very original, but it was better than “ham” or “double.” We gave him loads of grief, but he was a good sport about it.

Which brings me to sports, or rather those in some way affiliated with sports who happen to have a food name. I’ve identified 20 delectable personalities from past and present who would feel right at home on a restaurant menu. Unfortunately, there is no Steve Pizza or Ted Lobster, but there’s enough here to tantalize the palate and quiet those pesky hunger pangs. Bon appetit!

Felix Pie

The Orioles outfielder hit for the cycle back in August. Favorite pie is pumpkin (allegedly).

Andy Bean

Has amassed 17 career wins as a professional golfer. Swears by Beano.

Walter Berry

A legend at St. John’s. A nobody in the NBA.

Mardy Fish

Currently the 55th ranked tennis player in the world. Enjoys baked Cod.

Willy Korn

Clemson’s backup quarterback. Kinda looks like a kernel of corn.

Chili Davis

A bad childhood haircut led to him being called “Chili Bowl.” Why did he drop Bowl?

Chad Mustard

Free agent tight end/tackle. Played for the Omaha Beef indoor football team. I’m not kidding.

Matthew Berry

The Talented Mr. Roto knows fantasy sports. Loves Boo Berry cereal.

Cleo Lemon

Once drank a pitcher of lemonade in under thirty seconds. I made that up.

Steve Flesch

Hey, cannibals are people too.

Tim Salmon

Won a World Series in 2002. His cousin is actress Holly Hunter.

Ryan Leaf

Ate a leaf when I was ten. Left a bad taste in my mouth. Just like Ryan’s football career.

Darryl Strawberry

Four-time World Series champ. Beat cancer. Served time. Helluva life.

Cookie Johnson

Magic Johnson’s better half. Has her own line of jeans for ladies with “real booties.”

Deron Cherry

Snagged 50 career interceptions with the Chiefs. Loves cherry-flavored Mentos.

Candy Maldonado

“The Candyman” played for eight MLB teams in 15 seasons. Hates the horror flick Candyman.

Houston Nutt

A city first name and a food last name. That’s a deadly combo.

Julius Peppers

Often plays like he’s got a hot pepper up his ass.

Jerry Rice

Best. Receiver. Ever. Is that a Crown Royal custom suit? Nice.

The Racing Sausages

Who doesn’t dig the Klement’s Sausages?

Apologies to Jim, Ray and Sidney Rice, but that’s just too much rice. Who else did I miss?

(Scott Tunstall is the Lead Blogger for Inside the Iggles. You can follow him on Twitter.)