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MIKE's Favorite Single Named Athletes (MIKE's Top 25)

MIKE's Favorite Single Named Athletes (MIKE's Top 25)

Alex Salsberg
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Throughout history singers, politicians, philosophers and spiritual leaders so impacted society that a single name identified their fame.

These single named icons were instantly known by a reference to their first or last name. A full name became unnecessary.

Spiritual leaders like Jesus and Mohammad never required a last name. Neither did famous philosophers like Plato and Aristotle or a pacifist like Gandhi.

Similarly, political dictators like Stalin and Hitler never needed a first name. Last names were all we needed to identify them with the atrocities they committed.

Modern day entertainers reach the pinnacle of success when only one name is necessary for fans to equate them with their talent.

For example, hardly anyone can recall their last names, but everyone knows that Shakira can make you dance and Cedric can make you laugh.

And when it comes to Elvis, Madonna, Beyonce or Bono, all we need is one name. We can instantaneously identify these entertainers and belt out a few bars from one of their hits.

In the world of sports, it’s no different.

A simple name, first or last, constitutes celebrity. A single name signals to sports fans everywhere that an athlete has arrived.

Mention his or her name and people will start to rattle off statistics, count off career highlights and recall favorite all-time performances of the lone named individual.

For example, say Serena or Marta, and talk of women’s tennis and soccer will surface.

Reference last names Tebow and Bolt, and fans will likely break out into a Tebowing stance or Lighting Bolt pose.

Sports fans know that Sweetness is not a candy bar, Magic is not a trick, Babe’s not a cute girl. They also know that Bird’s not a winged creature and Kobe is not Japanese beef.

You don’t need to audible like Peyton or get locked in a double-choke hold by Hulk to enjoy this book.

Like the previous athletes mentioned, we all know the drill. There is only one Shaq, LeBron, Kareem, Wilt, Yogi, Messi, Tiger and Pele. Their personal stories and clever comics are found in this book Favorite Single Named Athletes . Sports fans of all ages will enjoy.

Straight talk. No static.

MIKE – thee ultimate talking head on sports!

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About the book's narrator: MIKE - aka Mike Raffone:

MIKE is destined to become the first ever animated brand in sports to be seen on television, the web and on Jumbotrons in stadiums and arenas.

As narrator of the MIKE Sports Comic Books series, MIKE immediately connects with readers. Sports fans of all ages love his colorful stories, candid comments and creative content.

MIKE's books are entertaining and always easy to read.

Plus, the unique sports comics that accompany each chapter cleverly capture the essence of the featured player, team, coach, play, sports expression, or in this case, spiritual sports favorite.

Readers normally collect multiple sports comic books because they enjoy MIKE's inventive take on the sports, teams and athletes they love.

About MIKE's Creator & the book's Author - Jim Sweeney:

Born and raised in Trenton, New Jersey, Jim grew up with a passion for sports and fun. He played baseball, basketball, soccer and street hockey as a kid and then wound up starting on the Boston College basketball team. He captained the Eagles from 1977 – 1980 and received the Frances Pomeroy Naismith Award as the nation’s top NCAA basketball player under six feet tall.
Language
English
Pages
129
Format
Kindle Edition
Release
March 18, 2013

MIKE's Favorite Single Named Athletes (MIKE's Top 25)

Alex Salsberg
0/5 ( ratings)
Read Download
Throughout history singers, politicians, philosophers and spiritual leaders so impacted society that a single name identified their fame.

These single named icons were instantly known by a reference to their first or last name. A full name became unnecessary.

Spiritual leaders like Jesus and Mohammad never required a last name. Neither did famous philosophers like Plato and Aristotle or a pacifist like Gandhi.

Similarly, political dictators like Stalin and Hitler never needed a first name. Last names were all we needed to identify them with the atrocities they committed.

Modern day entertainers reach the pinnacle of success when only one name is necessary for fans to equate them with their talent.

For example, hardly anyone can recall their last names, but everyone knows that Shakira can make you dance and Cedric can make you laugh.

And when it comes to Elvis, Madonna, Beyonce or Bono, all we need is one name. We can instantaneously identify these entertainers and belt out a few bars from one of their hits.

In the world of sports, it’s no different.

A simple name, first or last, constitutes celebrity. A single name signals to sports fans everywhere that an athlete has arrived.

Mention his or her name and people will start to rattle off statistics, count off career highlights and recall favorite all-time performances of the lone named individual.

For example, say Serena or Marta, and talk of women’s tennis and soccer will surface.

Reference last names Tebow and Bolt, and fans will likely break out into a Tebowing stance or Lighting Bolt pose.

Sports fans know that Sweetness is not a candy bar, Magic is not a trick, Babe’s not a cute girl. They also know that Bird’s not a winged creature and Kobe is not Japanese beef.

You don’t need to audible like Peyton or get locked in a double-choke hold by Hulk to enjoy this book.

Like the previous athletes mentioned, we all know the drill. There is only one Shaq, LeBron, Kareem, Wilt, Yogi, Messi, Tiger and Pele. Their personal stories and clever comics are found in this book Favorite Single Named Athletes . Sports fans of all ages will enjoy.

Straight talk. No static.

MIKE – thee ultimate talking head on sports!

============================

About the book's narrator: MIKE - aka Mike Raffone:

MIKE is destined to become the first ever animated brand in sports to be seen on television, the web and on Jumbotrons in stadiums and arenas.

As narrator of the MIKE Sports Comic Books series, MIKE immediately connects with readers. Sports fans of all ages love his colorful stories, candid comments and creative content.

MIKE's books are entertaining and always easy to read.

Plus, the unique sports comics that accompany each chapter cleverly capture the essence of the featured player, team, coach, play, sports expression, or in this case, spiritual sports favorite.

Readers normally collect multiple sports comic books because they enjoy MIKE's inventive take on the sports, teams and athletes they love.

About MIKE's Creator & the book's Author - Jim Sweeney:

Born and raised in Trenton, New Jersey, Jim grew up with a passion for sports and fun. He played baseball, basketball, soccer and street hockey as a kid and then wound up starting on the Boston College basketball team. He captained the Eagles from 1977 – 1980 and received the Frances Pomeroy Naismith Award as the nation’s top NCAA basketball player under six feet tall.
Language
English
Pages
129
Format
Kindle Edition
Release
March 18, 2013

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