August 19, 2015
In a world controlled by rules and regulations — by owners, general managers and governing bodies — athletes have always found a way to make a sport their own.
Some of the greatest competitors throughout history have taken their talent and turned it into a lifestyle — through clothing, physical appearance and even extracurricular activities. Think Tiger Woods, Dennis Rodman or even Andrew Luck.
Whether it’s special clothes, eccentric hair or an unruly beard, athletes’ individual expressions have become lovable nuances for their fans… and subsequently, excellent Twitter fodder for the Interweb.
But what happens when the powers-that-be decide to stifle a small part of that creative process?