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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)
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Fast Facts
- Story originally reported by ProFootballTalk.com on August 12, 2008ProFootballTalk.com: Johnson Wants to Be Ocho Cinco, Legally (August 12, 2008)
- Reportedly began the legal steps to change his last name in FloridaProFootballTalk.com: Johnson Wants to Be Ocho Cinco, Legally (August 12, 2008)
- Fined $5,000 by the National Football League for wearing "Ocho Cinco" on his jersey before a 2006 gameProFootballTalk.com: Johnson Wants to Be Ocho Cinco, Legally (August 12, 2008)
- August 2008: Johnson claimed he could beat Michael Phelps in a swimming raceYouTube: Chad Johnson on P.T.I. (Time: 5:13)
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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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SportingNews.com: Introducing Mr. Ocho Cinco
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ProFootballTalk.com: Johnson Wants to Be Ocho Cinco, Legally
profootballtalk.com (August 12, 2008) -
700WLW: Chad Johnson Speaks
700wlw.com (August 13, 2008) -
FanHouse: Ocho Cinco Wants to Officially Change Name to 'Ocho Cinco'
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Scout.com: Chad Johnson Legally Changing His Name
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Cincinnati Bengals Message Boards: Would you buy an "Ocho Cinco" Jersey?
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ESPN.com: Johnson, Bengals getting more zany?
myespn.go.com (August 28, 2008)
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SportingNews.com: Introducing Mr. Ocho Cinco
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Chad Johnson Name Change on Twitter Powered by Twitter
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Plans on wearing 15 in college and will immediately change name to Chad Uno Cinco RT @JustinDYoung: Chad Johnson of Atl Westlake to Colgate
@Michael_Rudolph | November 09, 2009 05:02 PM -
I would pay $100 if Chad Johnson would change his name back to Johnson so i don't have to hear his stupid name on ESPN
@BSCreview | November 06, 2009 10:54 PM -
@Adam_Schefter Ocho Cinco made a Madden bet with rapper Game, if Game wins Chad will change his name back to Johnson.
@Fatol | November 06, 2009 09:10 PM -
@PTIShow RT OGOchoCinco @ihategame if you beat me I promise I'll change my name back to Johnson! Y'all hear that world "Chad Johnson" it is!
@PrinceLino | November 06, 2009 08:33 PM -
Chad OchoCinco may have to change his name back to Johnson : @ihategame if you beat me I promise I'll cha.. http://bit.ly/ZRyMH
@niketalksports | November 06, 2009 07:55 PM
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