Nicknames have always been a part of sports. Some are ironic, like calling a bald man “Curly” and some are descriptive like calling a player with red hair “Red.” Others describe the way a player carries themselves or the way they play on the field.
Here is a look at 10 great nicknames from Packers history. Feel free to mention other nicknames you know and like in the comments section.
1. Don Hutson “The Alabama Antelope”
Hutson was the greatest receiver of his generation and maybe of all time. He earned the nickname, “The Alabama Antelope” because of his outstanding speed and because of where he went to college.