Thursday's P.M. Hot Clicks: Who's In SI's Facial Hair Hall of Fame?

Facial Hair Hall of Fame

Facial Hair Hall of Fame

Zach Mettenberger

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Zach Mettenberger entered the 2014 season with a beard that had rivaled the Texans' Ryan Fitzpatrick, but he celebrated being named the Titans' starting quarterback for Week 8 by shaving his beard, leaving a pretty sweet mustache (inset).

Ryan Fitzpatrick

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A clear case of never judging a book by its cover, this bearded menace of a quarterback graduated from Harvard with a degree in economics.

Mike Commodore

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During Carolina's Stanley Cup run in 2006, defenseman Mike Commodore was in full bloom.

Johnny Damon

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The centerfielder's 2004 look was so simple, even a caveman could do it.

Lanny McDonald

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Calgary Flames Lanny McDonald had a massive orange mustache in the 1980s, which matched the color of his jersey.

Walt Frazier

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When it comes to sideburns, few have ever rivaled the Knicks' legendary Clyde. They weren't just mutton chops, they were the whole mutton.

Jeff Bagwell

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They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, so Jeff Bagwell's fellow Astros obviously liked his similarity to a very old billy goat

Bruce Sutter

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The Hall of Fame closer pitched his way out of many hairy situations.

Alexi Lalas

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The TV analyst and National Soccer Hall of Famer was a tuft opponent during his playing days.

Rollie Fingers

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The product of his desire to secure a $300 bonus offered by team owner Charles O. Finley, this handlebar `stache worn by the A's closer deserves enshrinement in the Hall of Fame on its own.

George Parros

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The Ducks enforcer has the best villain's `stache in the NHL, if not all of sports.

Reggie Jackson

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The slugger's unbecoming scruff inspired his A's teammates to grow their own -- in hopes that they would inspire Jackson to shave out of his usual desire to stand out from the crowd.

Scott Spiezio

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The Cardinal utilityman favors the wooly bear caterpillar look

Joe Namath

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The most famous Fu Manchu in sports history was later shaved off on a Noxzema commercial.

Eric Gagne

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Fearsome facial hair is a tradition among closers, and Gagne's goatee was pure chin music during his dominant years with the Dodgers.

Jim Kern and Sparky Lyle

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Reliever Kern was known as ''The Amazing Emu'', for obvious reasons. Lyle rivaled Rollie Fingers among distinctive 'staches of the 1970s.

Lyle Alzado

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The renegade defensive lineman looked just as natural in a biker bar as on a football field.

Dale Earnhardt, Sr.

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The mustache gave the late, legendary Intimidator an added edge.

David Ortiz

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Does the slugger's chin-strap beard keep his helmet in place?

Bill Lee

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After arriving in Montreal via trade in 1978, the legendary Spaceman began growing a beard that later reached ZZ Top proportions.

Zach Mettenberger ​got a rude introduction to the NFL last week when J.J. Watt sacked and selfied the Titans rookie QB. On the bright side, Mettenberger is in SI's Facial Hair Hall of Fame. Check out the rest of the members.

Gnash and Nash Update

If you're wondering why Predators mascot Gnash has been confined to a wheelchair all season, he suffered a broken leg during offseason training and won't be at full capacity for six to eight weeks. Gnash (actually the guy in the furry suit) has been the team's mascot for 10 years now and refuses to sit home and rest. On the opposite end of the spectrum is Lakers guard Steve Nash, who declared himself out for the season before the first game was played.

Bad Idea Jeans

Jets receiver Eric Decker went on Twitter and asked fans why they love the Jets. This, predictably, didn't go well. My favorite response came from @mrjack8, who said, "because normally drinking heavily at 1pm on a Sunday would make me feel like an alcoholic." Decker's wife (Jesse James) came to his defense and Decker wins because he's married to Jesse James.

Throwback Lovely Lady of the Day

Melissa Joan Hart wore this outfit to a 1997 costume party. It's like she anticipated that I'd be looking for a Halloween-themed Throwback LLOD 17 years later (click here for full-size MJH gallery). Also of note: I tried to get an interview with Hart but her people denied me. Oh well. 

12 Most Shocking Crimes Committed By Pro Wrestlers

You know you want to read this.

Nuggets Get a New Billboard

The Hottest Husker Fan

Scott Hartnell is Larry Bird

Rajon Rondo Takes T to Celtics Game

Odds & Ends

Ranking every NBA team based on its celebrity fans ... Chevrolet wisely turned #technologyandstuff into a clever Twitter campaign ... Thirteen "celebrities" running the NYC Marathon ... William "Refrigerator" Perry needs $26,000 to save his home ... Plenty of celebs will be on hand tonight for LeBron's first game back in a Cleveland uniform ... TV and radio calls of the Giants World Series win ... Ricky Williams said he retired from the Dolphins in 2004 because their quarterbacks were so bad ... The WWE is giving new subscribers to the WWE Network a free month of service ... It will soon be cheaper to fly from the U.S. to Europe than to take a train from D.C. to New York ... This is what Halloween looked like in NYC in the late '70s and early '80s.

LeBron (and afro) in High School

LeBron James, 16, talks about being the best high school player in the country.

Michael Jordan is Excited

The Hornets owner was pumped after Kemba Walker's game-winning shot.

Best Flopping Moments in NBA History

Where does this Chris Bosh play rank in the Top 10?

Braces. They Actually Work.

A time-lapse video shows braces changed the crooked teeth of an 11-year-old girl.

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