A lot of players have left their mark on the NFL, and many of them left with great nicknames. But who owns the best call sign? And which New Orleans Saints legends would you rank highest?
Thomas Neumann put together an expansive list over at Touchdown Wire, making his picks for the 101 greatest nicknames in NFL history. And just one Saints player made his list: “Ironhead” Craig Heyward. Here’s what Neumann wrote of Heyward’s legacy, ranking him 20th among his peers:
“Not only did longtime NFL running back Craig Heyward have a terrific nickname, but there also was an awesome backstory behind it.