Chad Johnson Name Change

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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How did Chad Ocho Cinco get his name?(2 Answers)

A: He was born Chad Javon Johnson but he legally changed his surname from Johnson to Ochocinco before the 2008 regular season to reflect his Bengals uniform number.

What is Chad Johnson's hometown?(1 Answer)

A: Chad Johnson (or Ochocinco) was born in Miami, Florida in 1978. He was raised there by his grandparents.

HOW OLD IS HE (2 Answers)

A: Chad Johnson, who legally changed his last name to Ochocinco to denote his NFL player number, was born on Januray 9, 1978. He's now 31.