Chad Johnson Name Change

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  • On August 12, 2008, ProFootballTalk.com reported that Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chad Johnson has decided to legally change his name to "Ocho Cinco." Johnson adopted the nickname "Ocho Cinco" in 2006, as it is the Spanish translation of his jersey number 85.ProFootballTalk.com: Johnson Wants to Be Ocho Cinco... (August 12, 2008)

    On August 28, 2008, Miami radio station 790 The Ticket announced that Johnson legally changed his last name to "Ocho Cinco."SportingNews.com: Introducing Mr. Ocho Cinco (August 29, 2008)

  • One Way to Avoid a Fine

    Before a 2006 NFL game, Johnson wore a customized jersey on the field with the last name of "Ocho Cinco." Although he did not wear the "Ocho Cinco" jersey during play, the NFL fined Johnson $5,000 for the incident. According to reports, if Johnson's legal name was "Ocho Cinco," the NFL would be forced to allow that name on his jersey.YardBarker: Chad Johnson Legally Changing Name To...Ocho Cinco (August 13, 2008)
  • Chad Being Chad

    Johnson's name has been in sports headlines several times in 2008, including his off-season declaration that he would leave the Bengals for the 2008 NFL season and his claims that he could beat all-time Olympic gold medal leading swimmer Michael Phelps in the pool.YouTube: Chad Johnson on P.T.I. (Time: 5:13)
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