These Athletes Don’t Go By Their First Name And I Feel I’ve Been Lied To

What’s in a name?

For people who get referred to by their nickname, how many times do you respond to your first name? Probably rarely. There are a ton of athletes who don’t even go by their real names. They go by recognizable names like Tiger Woods or Babe Ruth, which sports fans will know instantly. You may know those athletes for their skills and talents, but what about the athletes who actually don’t go by their first name?I mean, did you know Pele wasn’t really his first name? I sure didn’t.

Jose Alberto Pujols Alcantara

One of the most efficient home run hitters baseball has ever witnessed, Albert Pujols real name is pretty long. It’s as long as the number of home runs he’s hit during his time in St. Louis and Los Angeles. It makes it easier for fans to know the name, along with the plaque that’ll be waiting for him in Cooperstown.