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Tyrone Briggs
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Forget the Mullet, Time to Commemorate the Afro!

by Tyrone Briggs
created February 22, 2008, last edited August 25, 2008
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The ranking of the Almighty Mullet seems to have been a big hit around here. But what about the 'fro? Seriously, how can an ugly ass of a haircut such as the mullet possibly compete with the more dignified afro? So in honor of Dan Lewis' exceptional "Top 11 Mullets", I proudly present the best of the best (worst?) afros as sported in the wide world of sports.

#10: Joakim Noah

Contrary to the photographic evidence, Joakim Noah's mom is one hot MILF. Evidently, her son did not inherit either her positive attributes towards physical appearance nor sense of style.

#9: Arthur Ashe

Arthur had it all; a great tennis game, grace, dignity, sense of civic pride and a tremendously well groomed afro. Today's modern athlete should take notice and emulate.

#8:World B. Free

Quite possibly the most grotesque afro in the history of mankind. However, he deserves full props for bravery of attempting to sprout a Chia Pet gone horribly awry.

#7: Hamish Marshall

The pride and joy of the Land of the Qiwis, this guy might be the first and last cricket player ever mentioned by a regular ArmchairGM user without the initials "A.H.".

#6:Irwin 'Fletch' Fletcher

"Playing for the Lakers....Irwin Fletcher....He's 6'3"...6'9" with the Afro"

#5: Ben Wallace

"Fear the 'Fro" was an absolute bust for the Chicago Bulls. LeBron and the Cavaliers better hope that Big Ben gets his act together and in a hurry.

#4: Kevin Keegan

No doubt, Keegan was probably a big hit in England on the soccer (football) field and in the pubs back in the 70s. One only guesses that his off the field shtick probably also included an open shirt and a large medallion. Mr. Posh Spice approvingly nods his head.

#3: Bake McBride

This guy is gonna sue Will Ferrell and the producers of Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby. McBride was the first and only "Shake n' Bake". Suck on that Cal Naughton, Jr.!

#2: Randy Moss

Memo to Robert Kraft: Straight cash homey!

#1: Oscar Gamble

This dude's playing weight was a buck sixty-five and odds are that half of it was accounted by the ferocious 'fro. Gamble not only possessed the best of the best of afros but may in fact have been the greatest athlete ever sporting one.


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LASportsblogAAA-er
629 days ago
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Wow, Kevin Keegan you sure look a lot like Carlos Valderamma!
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Tyrone BriggsHall of Famer
629 days ago
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Fixed. Keegan's 'fro > Valderamma
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Alex HolowczakHall of Famer
628 days ago
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Keegan is a rare appearance in the "afro" and "mullet" section. He had both at various stages of his career!
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LASportsblogAAA-er
629 days ago
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Aruther Ashe and Oscar Gamble have the two classiest 'Fros in sports history. Also, I'm doing a special running diary from a cricket game in LA this summer - stay tuned.
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DNLLegend
629 days ago
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awesome
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Tyrone BriggsHall of Famer
629 days ago
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.... but very unoriginal! Props to Dan for "inspiring" this top 10 (or is worst?)
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LASportsblogAAA-er
629 days ago
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Gamble and Ashe are high quality, they are on no "Wrost" list of mine!
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LASportsblogAAA-er
629 days ago
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"Worst" I blame the girl who kept me up til 4am last night for my bad spelling:
Sprots This user apparently needs help spelling basic things.
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WizardmanRed-Shirting
629 days ago
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I'm hoping for the day where afros will start being dyed based on the team they're playing for. I mean, Randy Moss with a Silver 'fro? Awesome.
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Tyrone BriggsHall of Famer
629 days ago
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Moss is destined to have a green and yellow afro. Bank on it.
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WizardmanRed-Shirting
629 days ago
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Moss is destined to be a Chia Pet?
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Frank StevensonRed-Shirting
629 days ago
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Darnell Hillam

HillmanAfroCloseupHeadshot.JPG

And NO DR J????

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Frank StevensonRed-Shirting
629 days ago
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Manny StilesMajor Leaguer
629 days ago
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UL Washington is PISSED!!!
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RomiezzoLegend
629 days ago
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I was JUST going to say that!
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Manny StilesMajor Leaguer
629 days ago
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Frank StevensonRed-Shirting
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AfraidofedhochuliDraft Pick
629 days ago
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and this one didn't make the list...why? large_Semipro.jpg
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Tyrone BriggsHall of Famer
629 days ago
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A. Fletch is the original.
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Frank StevensonRed-Shirting
628 days ago
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Will's career jumped the shark
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AfraidofedhochuliDraft Pick
628 days ago
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Really Frank? Who is a better comedic actor right now?
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Ccampbell34All-American
629 days ago
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Dmitri Young?
http://www.a...i-young-hair
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Tyrone BriggsHall of Famer
629 days ago
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Had to get a little variety in there....
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Alex HolowczakHall of Famer
628 days ago
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TB, kudos for the Hamish Marhsall knowledge!
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Tyrone BriggsHall of Famer
628 days ago
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That was for you Alex!
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LASportsblogAAA-er
628 days ago
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Whoever it was, I guess Frank who said Will Farell's career jumped the shark - that is dead on. Poor Farell won't survive the turn of the decade career wise but from 02-10 he'll be remembered as great.
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Tyrone BriggsHall of Famer
628 days ago
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He will always be Frank the Tank to me. Old School!!!
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AfraidofedhochuliDraft Pick
628 days ago
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name a better comedic actor at this point
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OneflydudeAll-American
628 days ago
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I like A. Ashe's. He has watch you call a classy fro. Not too much hair either. Always picked out and shaped up. Unlike Ben Wallace who has hair that looks like he just woke up
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LASportsblogAAA-er
628 days ago
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I rock the Ben Wallace 'fro when my hair is long, which is very very rare.
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KelsdadAll-Star
628 days ago
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Got news for you, that is not Arthur Ashe.
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AfraidofedhochuliDraft Pick
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this is alg_ashe_plays.jpg
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Cornfed78Draft Pick
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I vote for this article due to the Bake McBride reference.
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