Classic Sports Mustaches
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Rafael Palmeiro: Palmeiro may have left the game of baseball, but memories of his famous mustache (not to mention his wagging finger) continue to haunt his fans. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
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Classic Sports M... Hulk Hogan: When "The Hulkster" wasn't body-slamming Andre "The Giant" or ripping off his shirt in front of a punch-drunk crowd, he was here (we assume in Hawaii) gazing dreamily at a suspecting cameraman. (AP Photo/File, Chris Martinez)
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Classic Sports M... Wes Welker: Who said ‘70s porn mustaches were a thing of the past? Somebody get Mr. Clutch a VCR…No, wait. We mean a mirror. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)
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Classic Sports M... Goose Gossage: Baseball Hall of Famer Goose Gossage knows a thing or two about derailing a trend. If you’re looking for someone to thank for the upside-down handlebars, thank the Goose. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
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Classic Sports M... Rollie Fingers: Quite possibly the best handlebar mustache since Snidely Whiplash, Rollie Fingers could have quit baseball and toured as a Carnie sideshow. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warrren)
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Classic Sports M... Richard Petty: According to our Sports Editor Chris Young, Petty is a dead ringer for his Uncle Jeff. The rest of us have never seen Uncle Jeff...and yet strangely, the joke still works. (AP Photo/Curtis Compton)
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Classic Sports M... We can talk about Dennis Eckersley’s 20-win season. We can preach about his Hall of Fame election. We can even ramble on about how he gave up Game 1 of the ’88 World Series to the bat of Kirk Gibson. But honestly, none of that guff trumps how long we can talk about that Sam Elliott ‘stache. (AP Photo/James A. Finley)
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Classic Sports M... Jason Giambi: The Yankees have strict facial hair rules…but no measly rule can stop “The Giambino.” (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
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Classic Sports M... Don Mattingly: Who knew Burt Reynolds was a Yankees fan? No wait, that's just "Donnie Baseball" sporting that killer stash. (AP Photo)
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Classic Sports M... Larry Bird: Shooting the lights out and winning NBA championships was a day in the park for Larry Legend. His famous mustache, on the other hand, was straight-up farm boy. (AP Photo)
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Classic Sports M... Phil Jackson: Before he became the “Zen Master” and won nine NBA titles, Phil Jackson was a scrappy New York Knick. His mustache went well with that toothless grin. (AP Photo)
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Classic Sports M... Adam Morrison: Adam Morrison’s peach fuzz has a mind of its own…we think...we hope (AP Photo/Rick Havner)
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Classic Sports M... Sal Fasano: No matter which team he is playing for, Sal Fasano will always have a fan club thanks to his chin-engulfing mustache. (AP Photo/Rusty Kennedy)
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Classic Sports M... Sidney Crosby: “Sid the Kid” attempted to grow a playoff beard for this year's postseason run. Instead, he ended up looking like a member of a pre-pubescent boy band. Better luck next year. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Frank Gunn)
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Classic Sports M... Willie Stargell: Baseball great? Check. Nicknamed "Pops"? Check. Conspicuous ode to Richard Prior? You bet. (AP Photo)
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Classic Sports M... Mike Holmgren: Is that “Willy the Walrus” or Mike Holmgren on the sidelines? With all the water in Seattle you can never be sure. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
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Classic Sports M... Wade Boggs: The great Wade Boggs was due for a trim leagues ago. Truth is, no one really knows why his infamous bristle has survived so long. (AP Photo)
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Classic Sports M... Rafael Palmeiro: Palmeiro may have left the game of baseball, but memories of his famous mustache (not to mention his wagging finger) continue to haunt his fans. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
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Classic Sports M... Mike Ditka: Coach Ditka was one of the first to lend a hand when the snow hit Soldier Field. His push- broom mustache could clear the steps in no time. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)
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Classic Sports M... Johnny Damon: The Yankees got Johnny Damon to shave off that burly beard. But even the Baby Boss can’t hold back Damon’s French tickler. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
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Classic Sports M... Keith Hernandez: Twenty-two years after leading the Mets to a World Series title in '86, Keith Hernandez commemorated the occasion by showing Mets fans that his mustache is here to stay. (AP Photo/Ed Betz)
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Classic Sports M... Kurt Rambis: Long after his playing days were done in Laker-ville, Kurt Rambis still manages to sport his unforgettable mustache as an assistant coach to Phil Jackson. (AP Photo/Jeff Lewis)
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Classic Sports M... Evander Holyfield: In the 1990s, the “Real Deal” Holyfield was a force to reckon with inside the ring. While his career has fallen off, his mustache just keep getting stronger. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow)
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Classic Sports M... Mike Schmidt: Mike Schmidt led the way for the Philadelphia Phillies in the 1980 World Series. His mustache became a trademark for fierce third basemen around the league. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)
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Classic Sports M... Larry Johnson: Larry Johnson’s mustache was a mysterious one. It often changed with the weather. Unfortunately, the colorful "Grandmama" character he conjured for Converse didn’t make things any clearer. (Converse Photo)
