Animal nicknames are nothing new in sports

Animal nicknames have been a staple in sports for centuries. Here are some examples:

1. The "Yankee Clipper" - Joe DiMaggio (baseball): A reference to his speed and agility on the basepaths.
2. "The Bambino" - Babe Ruth (baseball): A nickname that originated from his childhood nickname "Bambino," which means "baby" in Italian.
3. "The Sultan of Swat" - Babe Ruth (baseball): A nickname that referred to his impressive home run hitting ability.
4. "The Gipper" - Ronald Reagan (football): A nickname that originated from his role as George Gipp in the movie "Knute Rockne, All American."
5. "The Galloping Ghost" - Red Grange (football): A nickname that referred to his speed and agility on the field.
6. "The Flying Finn" - Paavo Nurmi (track and field): A nickname that referred to his Finnish heritage and his impressive running ability.
7. "The Black Panther" - Jackie Robinson (baseball): A nickname that referred to his speed and agility on the basepaths.
8. "The Splendid Splinter" - Ted Williams (baseball): A nickname that referred to his impressive hitting ability and his slender build.
9. "The Say Hey Kid" - Willie Mays (baseball): A nickname that referred to his youthful energy and his ability to "say hey" to fans as he played the game.
10. "The Refrigerator" - William "The Refrigerator" Perry (football): A nickname that referred to his large size and his ability to "cool off" opponents on the field.

These are just a few examples of animal nicknames in sports. There are many more out there, and new ones are being created all the time!