20 Sports Figures With Food Names

Posted on 04 December 2009 by Scott Tunstall

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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

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

Andy Bean

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

Walter Berry

Walter-Berry

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

Mardy Fish

mardy-fish

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

Willy Korn

willy-korn

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

Chili Davis

chili-davis

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

Chad Mustard

chad-mustard

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

Matthew Berry

matthew-berry

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

Cleo Lemon

Cleo-Lemon

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

Steve Flesch

steve-flesch

Hey, cannibals are people too.

Tim Salmon

tim-salmon

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

Ryan Leaf

49ERS CHARGERS

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

Darryl Strawberry

Darryl-Strawberry

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

Cookie Johnson

cookie-johnson

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

Deron Cherry

Deron-Cherry

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

Candy Maldonado

Candy-Maldonado

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

Houston Nutt

houston-nutt

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

Julius Peppers

julius-peppers

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

Jerry Rice

jerry-rice

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

The Racing Sausages

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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.)


Comments

  1.   Scott December 4th, 2009 at 10:33 am

    Cocoa Krisp.

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