Art of a Champion: The Ultimate Athlete Tattoo Quiz
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Which of the following phrases does Denver Nuggets guard Allen Iverson not have tattooed on his body?
"Money Bagz"
"Virginia Slim"
"Black Jesus"
"F.A.M.E. – F@#I? All My Enemies"
ANSWER: Iverson has “Money Bagz” tattooed on the back of his left hand, and “Virginia Slim” on a spider web on the left side of his neck. The “F.A.M.E.” acronym is on his right shoulder, complete with the cleaned-up language; even ballers need to be family-friendly. “Black Jesus” is scripted on the neck of the Suns’ Amare Stoudemire. Iverson has “Money Bagz” tattooed on the back of his left hand, and “Virginia Slim” on a spider web on the left side of his neck. The “F.A.M.E.” acronym is on his right shoulder, complete with the cleaned-up language; even ballers need to be family-friendly. “Black Jesus” is scripted on the neck of the Suns’ Amare Stoudemire.
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This is the left arm of which Major League Baseball player?
Scott Spiezio
Lance Berkman
Kevin Millar
Troy Glaus
ANSWER: The St. Louis Cardinals’ Spiezio told the Seattle Post-Intelligencer he got the ink in 2005 as a way of cutting loose following a nasty divorce and some tough injuries while playing for the Mariners. The buxom blonde on his bicep is Spiezio’s then-girlfriend, now-wife, model Jenn Pankratz. To answer the next question this picture raises, no, Spiezio was not named in the Mitchell Report. The St. Louis Cardinals’ Spiezio told the Seattle Post-Intelligencer he got the ink in 2005 as a way of cutting loose following a nasty divorce and some tough injuries while playing for the Mariners. The buxom blonde on his bicep is Spiezio’s then-girlfriend, now-wife, model Jenn Pankratz. To answer the next question this picture raises, no, Spiezio was not named in the Mitchell Report.
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The “Justin Miller Rule” keeps what group from sporting exposed ink?
NASCAR drivers
PGA Tour golfers
Major League Baseball pitchers
U.S. Open tennis players
ANSWER: Justin Miller, a journeyman right-handed pitcher now with the Florida Marlins, first had trouble with his tattoos during spring training in 2004. Opposing batters complained that the sleeve of clowns (yes, clowns) inked on his left arm was distracting, and umpires forced Miller to pitch in a long-sleeved shirt. That’s not even Miller’s strangest ink-related story, though. He got “I (heart) Billy Koch” tattooed on his rear after Koch, the fire-balling former closer, bet Miller he wouldn’t. Justin Miller, a journeyman right-handed pitcher now with the Florida Marlins, first had trouble with his tattoos during spring training in 2004. Opposing batters complained that the sleeve of clowns (yes, clowns) inked on his left arm was distracting, and umpires forced Miller to pitch in a long-sleeved shirt. That’s not even Miller’s strangest ink-related story, though. He got “I (heart) Billy Koch” tattooed on his rear after Koch, the fire-balling former closer, bet Miller he wouldn’t.
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With what fellow heavily tattooed 2003 Florida Marlin did reliever Tim Spooneybarger start a two-man band called Mad Ink?
Carl Pavano
A.J. Burnett
Brad Penny
Juan Pierre
ANSWER: Burnett and Spooneybarger told mlb.com that they started their modest two-piece with dreams of someday opening for Kid Rock, but so far it hasn’t happened. No word on whether or not the two first considered a band name based on another common interest: Mad Repeated Trips to the Disabled List. Burnett and Spooneybarger told mlb.com that they started their modest two-piece with dreams of someday opening for Kid Rock, but so far it hasn’t happened. No word on whether or not the two first considered a band name based on another common interest: Mad Repeated Trips to the Disabled List.
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This is Golden State Warriors swingman Stephen Jackson showing off his 2007 tattoo of praying hands holding a handgun in front of a church. When this art was done, what other tattoo did Jackson have in progress?
Full-back ink of The Creation of Adam with himself as Adam
Full-back ink of himself as the Incredible Hulk
Full-back ink of the jack of diamonds with himself as the jack
Full-back ink of himself as Tony Montana from Scarface
ANSWER: Jackson got the praying-hands-with-gun tat because he prays he never has to fire his gun again after pleading guilty to felony criminal recklessness for firing in the air during an altercation outside of a strip club. The jack of diamonds tattoo, though? Although you don’t really need a reason to get something that awesome, it’s a play on Jackson’s nickname, Jack. Jackson got the praying-hands-with-gun tat because he prays he never has to fire his gun again after pleading guilty to felony criminal recklessness for firing in the air during an altercation outside of a strip club. The jack of diamonds tattoo, though? Although you don’t really need a reason to get something that awesome, it’s a play on Jackson’s nickname, Jack.
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Who is the proud owner of this tattoo?
Mike Alstott
Jason Giambi
Kyle Turley
Barry Zito
ANSWER: This beauty is on the left bicep of New York Yankees first baseman/designated hitter/performance-enhancing drug enthusiast Jason Giambi. If it looks unfamiliar, it’s because it’s been under wraps since Giambi signed with the Yankees as a free agent in December 2001. Atlhough he formerly flaunted his mullet and showed off his ink with sleeveless shirts while in Oakland, Giambi has complied with the Yankees’ image-conscious policies that include covering tattoos. This beauty is on the left bicep of New York Yankees first baseman/designated hitter/performance-enhancing drug enthusiast Jason Giambi. If it looks unfamiliar, it’s because it’s been under wraps since Giambi signed with the Yankees as a free agent in December 2001. Atlhough he formerly flaunted his mullet and showed off his ink with sleeveless shirts while in Oakland, Giambi has complied with the Yankees’ image-conscious policies that include covering tattoos.
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Which person is not tattooed anywhere on Mike Tyson's body?
Mao Zedong
Arthur Ashe
Che Guevara
Malcolm X
ANSWER: The former heavyweight champ has Chairman Mao on his right arm and tennis champion Ashe on his left arm. Guevara is tattooed on the left side of Tyson’s abdomen, presumably because Kid Dynamite never got a chance to rebelliously hang a Che poster on his dorm room wall. [see Mike's tattoos here] The former heavyweight champ has Chairman Mao on his right arm and tennis champion Ashe on his left arm. Guevara is tattooed on the left side of Tyson’s abdomen, presumably because Kid Dynamite never got a chance to rebelliously hang a Che poster on his dorm room wall. [see Mike's tattoos here]
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Which of the following languages is not used in an inscription somewhere on David Beckham's body?
Hebrew
Latin
Hindi
Sanskrit
ANSWER: Beckham’s body art includes a Hebrew passage from Song of Songs, the Latin mottos “Perfectio in Spiritu” and “Ut Amem Et Foveam,” and his wife Victoria’s name in Hindi on his left forearm. Well, it was supposed to be Victoria’s name in Hindi, but thanks to a shaky translation Beckham got a real bargain: the artist threw in an extra “h” for free. The tattoo actually reads “Vihctoria.” [here's his arm] Beckham’s body art includes a Hebrew passage from Song of Songs, the Latin mottos “Perfectio in Spiritu” and “Ut Amem Et Foveam,” and his wife Victoria’s name in Hindi on his left forearm. Well, it was supposed to be Victoria’s name in Hindi, but thanks to a shaky translation Beckham got a real bargain: the artist threw in an extra “h” for free. The tattoo actually reads “Vihctoria.” [here's his arm]
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What NBA player became the defendant in a lawsuit over his tattoo?
Kenyon Martin
Rasheed Wallace
Jason Williams
Carmelo Anthony
ANSWER: The Detroit Pistons’ Wallace commissioned this Egyptian-themed ink in 1998 while he was playing for the Portland Trailblazers, and it has since become every bit as much of his image as technical fouls. In fact, its association with ‘Sheed is so strong that ad agency Wieden + Kennedy incorporated the design into a 2005 Nike campaign for Wallace. Portland tattoo artist Matthew Reed then sued Wallace for infringing on a copyright he held on the design; Wallace and Reed allegedly settled out of court. The Detroit Pistons’ Wallace commissioned this Egyptian-themed ink in 1998 while he was playing for the Portland Trailblazers, and it has since become every bit as much of his image as technical fouls. In fact, its association with ‘Sheed is so strong that ad agency Wieden + Kennedy incorporated the design into a 2005 Nike campaign for Wallace. Portland tattoo artist Matthew Reed then sued Wallace for infringing on a copyright he held on the design; Wallace and Reed allegedly settled out of court.
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To whose leg does this Fidel Castro tattoo belong?
Diego Maradona
Ivan Rodriguez
Mike Lowell
Marco Materazzi
ANSWER: The Argentine soccer legend and stomach-stapling success story has an affinity for tattoos of leftist leaders. In addition to Castro on his calf, he also sports a large portrait of Che Guevara on his right arm, thereby ensuring that he and Mike Tyson can make at least thirty seconds of small talk should they ever meet. Although Maradona is 47, he may not be done getting inked; last week he expressed interest in getting a tattoo of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez. The Argentine soccer legend and stomach-stapling success story has an affinity for tattoos of leftist leaders. In addition to Castro on his calf, he also sports a large portrait of Che Guevara on his right arm, thereby ensuring that he and Mike Tyson can make at least thirty seconds of small talk should they ever meet. Although Maradona is 47, he may not be done getting inked; last week he expressed interest in getting a tattoo of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez.
