By CJ Tiernan As a person who goes by CJ, I'm a fan of a nickname. I'm really a big proponent of having fun with what you call people, as long as said people are in on the fun. I'm also a sports fan. Athletes have had a long list of excellent nicknames dating back to way before ESPN ever showed highlights or dropped a "Boo-Yah!" Below, I've created a list of my favorite nicknames in all of sports. 1. The Minister of Defense - Reggie White Position: NFL Defensive End Team(s):