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Map of the United States showing the state nicknames as hogs. Lithograph by Mackwitz, St. Louis, 1884. The following is a table of U.S. state, federal district and territory nicknames, including officially adopted nicknames and other traditional nicknames for the 50 U.S. states, the U.S. federal district, as well as five U.S. territories.
Michael Lee Lewis (born November 14, 1971) is an American former professional football player who is the team ambassador of the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL). [1] He played as a wide receiver and return specialist , earning first-team All-Pro honors and a Pro Bowl selection as a returner in 2002.
The list of regional nicknames used in English language includes nicknames for people based on their locality of origin (birthplace, place of permanent residence, or family roots). Nicknames based on the country (or larger geopolitical area) of origin may be found in the List of ethnic slurs .
Wyoming: The Equality State Wyoming is called "The Equality State" because it was the first state to grant women the right to vote in 1869, which was certainly something to be commemorated.
Michael Monroe Lewis (born October 15, 1960) [1] [2] is an American author and financial journalist. [3] He has also been a contributing editor to Vanity Fair since 2009, writing mostly on business, finance, and economics. He is known for his nonfiction work, particularly his coverage of financial crises and behavioral finance.
The unofficial nicknames listed here have been in use for a long time or have gained wide currency. Casper – Oil City; Cheyenne – The Magic City of the Plains. [3] Cody – Rodeo Capital of the World [4] Douglas – Jackalope Capital of the World. [5] Laramie – Gem City of the Plains. [6] Lovell – The Rose City of Wyoming [7] Meeteetse
His career would finish with 1,374 rushing yards on 288 carries. He was inducted in the Wyoming Cowboys Athletic Hall of Fame on October 29, 1993. Jim Kiick (1946–2020), running back - Wyoming's leading rusher for each of his three seasons, 1965-67. He totalled 1,714 yards and ten touchdowns on 431 carries, and 561 yards and five touchdowns ...
Trying to think of the perfect grandpa nicknames for the grandfather in your life? Here are 101 grandpa names to consider.