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Dr. Metablog is the nom de blague of Vivian de St. Vrain, the pen name of a resident of the mountain west who writes about language, books, politics, or whatever else comes to mind. Under the name Otto Onions (Oh NIGH uns), Vivian de St. Vrain is the author of “The Big Book of False Etymologies” (Oxford, 1978) and, writing as Amber Feldhammer, is editor of the classic anthology of confessional poetry, “My Underwear” (Virago, 1997).

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NBA Aristocrats

There's Sir Charles Barkley, of course, leading the way, and all those Kings (Bernard, the king of Kings, but also Albert, Stacy and a score more). Dozens of Earls, including the diminutive Boykins, and my favorite, nomenclature-wise, Acie Earl. Also Brevin and many other Knights. Nor can we forget Marques Johnson or Marquis Teague. And Mel Counts, the 7' guard. Baron Davis, Walter Dukes, Tayshaun Prince. Royal Ivey. Let's not forget Mike "The Czar" Fratello.

While the big dipper was only a chamberlain, there's a notable double-dipper:  Earl Barron.

There must be many more. Help me, metablogians. Surely I've just scratched the royal surface.

March 29:  I can't believe that I forgot King James, who may be better than KD, but certainly less fun to watch.

18 responses to “NBA Aristocrats”

  1. O.J. Brown Avatar
    O.J. Brown

    Earl Lloyd. The Rochester Royals? Non-NBA entries: Dolly King (from L.I.U., later an NBA ref, I think), Baron Adolph Rupp, master dribbler Marques Haynes.

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  2. O.J. Brown Avatar
    O.J. Brown

    Sorry I couldn’t contribute more. I’ve been busy working on my all-edible MLB team. Maybe you can help. The roster so far: Darryl Strawberry, Ken Berry, Bob Sturgeon, Preacher Roe, Mike/Dizzy Trout, Bob Veale, Bob/Jim Lemon, Chico Salmon, Johnny Oates, Del/Hal/Jim Rice, Zack Wheat, Coco Crisp, Ty Cobb, Johnny Grubb, Herb Hash, Bobby Wine, Larry/Norm Sherry, Billy Beane, Felix Pie, Wally Berger, Art Herring, Thornton Kipper, Harvey Haddix, Eddie Mayo. Eddie Joost just missed making the cut. Cookie Lavagetto and Spud Chandler are ineligible.

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  3. O.J. Brown Avatar
    O.J. Brown

    Herman Franks gives the all-edibles some catching depth.

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  4. O.J. Brown Avatar
    O.J. Brown

    David Cone.

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  5. O.J. Brown Avatar
    O.J. Brown

    Tony Curry, Lou Tost.

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  6. O.J. Brown Avatar
    O.J. Brown

    Not eligible: Peanuts Lowrey, Chili Davis, Turkey Stearns.

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  7. O.J. Brown Avatar
    O.J. Brown

    Willie Mays!

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  8. O.J. Brown Avatar
    O.J. Brown

    Carl Mays has a very specific role in my all-edibles bullpen. Whenever I want an opposing batter killed, I bring him in.

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  9. O.J. Brown Avatar
    O.J. Brown

    Sammy Drake, Johnny Peacock. (“Peacock is an edible game species. They are not domesticated and the fact that they are edible shocks many people mostly because of their remarkable beauty. Peacock meat is rich and some say it tastes like a cross between duck and chicken.”)

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  10. O.J. Brown Avatar
    O.J. Brown

    Don Gullett (“sweetbreads”).

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  11. O.J. Brown Avatar
    O.J. Brown

    Ralph Garr. (“Gar is edible, and I know a few people that do eat them. I usually fillet them. The thing about the tastes is that you HAVE to know how to cook them…just like anything else. ..When I first tried gar, I thought it tasted like a fishy steak, but I (nor my friends) knew how to cook it. So try with a recipe and find out what you really think of it.”)

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  12. O.J. Brown Avatar
    O.J. Brown

    Bob Moose.

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  13. O.J. Brown Avatar
    O.J. Brown

    George Crowe. (That’s what Thomas Friedman should have eaten after Iraq.)

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  14. O.J. Brown Avatar
    O.J. Brown

    Johnny Hopp, Phil Coke, Rob Deer.

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  15. O.J. Brown Avatar
    O.J. Brown

    Mark Lemongello.

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  16. O.J. Brown Avatar
    O.J. Brown

    Jimmy Ripple

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  17. O.J. Brown Avatar
    O.J. Brown

    Phil Coke.

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  18. O.J. Brown Avatar
    O.J. Brown

    Danny Napoleon.

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