• Cincinnati Bengals receiver Chad Johnson officially changed his last name to "Ocho Cinco" in August of 2008. Johnson originally gave himself the nickname in October 2006 in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month.SportingNews.com: Introducing Mr. Ocho Cinco (August 29, 2008)

  Starting in the 2009 season, "Ochocinco," his legal last name, will appear on his Cincinnati Bengals jersey.CBSSports.com: Ocho Cinco Will Get Name on Jersey -- With a Catch

• 1. Birth name: Chad Johnson
  2. Ocho cinco is eight five, his jersey number, in Spanish
  3. Eighty-five in Spanish is ochenta y cinco
  4. Was fined previously for wearing an "Ocho Cinco" nameplate on his jersey during pre-game warm-upsProFootballTalk.com: Johnson Wants to Be Ocho Cinco, Legally (August 12, 2008)

• Chad Johnson Fast Facts

  1. Born: January 9, 1978
  2. Birthplace: Miami, Florida
  3. Height: 6'1"
  4. Weight: 192 lbs
  5. College: Oregon State University
  6. NFL debut in 2001
  7. Played his entire career with the Cincinnati Bengals
  8. Led the AFC in receiving yards for four-consecutive seasons
  9. Five-time Pro Bowler (2003-2007)
  10. Holds multiple Bengals franchise receiving records

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