Long Live the Dreadlock Rasta
By Cecilio's Scribe on Mar 24, 2008 with Comments 18
The Rasta King HimselfAll this ridiculous hullabaloo got us thinking about one of the pioneers in the professional athlete hair department — Brian Grant. Grant was one of those players who got the most out of his ability. Played with a ton of passion. Rebounded like a madman, putting up numbers more befitting of a 7-footer than a 6’9 forward. More importantly than his contributions to the Blazers, Heat, Lakers and Suns, “The General” left an indelible imprint on the game with his trademark (read: awesome) dreads.
Now, in the years since Grant the sports world has not been completely devoid of similar Rasta-style hairstyles, but they’ve been severely lacking (at least when applying Grant’s high standards). And who knows what will happen ifthe NFL’s draconian “hair cannot cover the name on the back of your jersey” rule actually gets enforced. So, today, we honor our favorite athletes of the long mane. Specifically, we’re throwing some love to the bearers of the Marley-style (or Marley-inspired) dreadlocks. Those with just flat-out ridiculous ‘dos such as Troy Polamalu and Ben Wallace shall be honored at another time.
Here are a few of the torchbearers. Apologize for the lack of commentary as time is short. Throw us some we’re missing in the comments. Children of Jah people!
Lennox Lewis – Boxing
Rashean Mathis – NFL
Al Harris – NFL
Etan Thomas – NBA (is he still in the League?)
Ricky Williams – P.W.S.L. (Professional Weed Smokers League)
Manny Ramirez – MLB
Renaldo Balkman – NBA
Brian Grant – The Rastafather
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How about kick returner extraordinaire, Mr. Josh Cribbs?
Don’t limit yourself to football and basketball — ADD MANNY RAMIREZ
etan thomas is on the wizards on the DL from heart surgery
good calls, anons.
Manny is on dumbass
easy, manny was a late addition due to reader tip!
What about coach Ditka when he drafted Ricky Williams…
About 5 dudes on the Jacksonville Jaguars roster sport the dreds.
Henrik Larsson (swedish soccer player ) had a nice rats nest… he has now shaved it though.
here’s a link (don’t know if it’s allowed but it’s easier than have you go find)
http://www.sporting-heroes.net/files_football/LARSSON_H_20000730_NF_R.jpg
Speaking of soccer players, Ruud Gullit had some impressive dreads in his day.
The Dutch pitbull, Edgar Davids
Jamie Williams – the Houston Oiler/SF 49er tight end was one of the early natty dreadlock players.
The Packers secondary?
How about every packers secondary member since 02
AJ burnett… yes
Anti Dread is just a racist policy. Bob Marley just rolled over in his grave and then lit up a fattie.
chance bateman from hawthorn (in Assie rules) use to have mad dreads but he cut them off for charity
Aaahh, you know that's Ricky Williams!!! The best ever.
Rams Steven Jackson…jah rastafari