There were two players who had this nick name. The best known was defenseman Larry Robinson of the Montreal Canadiens who also played for and coached the New Jersey Devils. I stand to be corrected, but I believe forward Don Saleski of the Philadelphia Flyers was also referred as "Big Bird".
The "Big M" was Frank Mahovlich.
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Oscar Robertson, Hall of Fame guard for the Royals and Bucks between 1960-1974, went by the nickname of Big O.
Andres Galarraga, first baseman for several teams between 1985-2004, was known as the Big Cat.
Hall of Famer Elvin Hayes, who played for the Rockets and Bullets between 1968-1984, went by the nickname of Big E. Or as we used to yell when he would hit one of those 14 foot turn around jumpers, EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE.
The "Big M" was Frank Mahovlich.
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Glen Robinson
Oscar Robertson, Hall of Fame guard for the Royals and Bucks between 1960-1974, went by the nickname of Big O.
Andres Galarraga, first baseman for several teams between 1985-2004, was known as the Big Cat.
Hall of Famer Elvin Hayes, who played for the Rockets and Bullets between 1968-1984, went by the nickname of Big E. Or as we used to yell when he would hit one of those 14 foot turn around jumpers, EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE.
Big Country was the nickname for Bryant Reeves.
Ronald Glen Davis, a professional basketball player forward with the Orlando Magic has the nickname "Big Baby".
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I can't find he went anywhere in '82 but he went to China in '83.