"The Sheriff" = ""Peyton Manning", Quarterback, Indianapolis Colts (nicknamed by Coach John Gruden)
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William Perry, American Football Player, best known for his years with the Chicago Bears
Maybe your thinking of Pele who was nicknamed the Black Pearl.
Dick Lane (1928 - 2002) He estasblished a record for the most interceptions in an NFL season
Ted Hendricks, outside LB for Raiders 1974-83, was nicknamed, "the Mad Stork."
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