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Arguably the single most recognizable mask of all time, the story goes Bruins trainer John “Frosty” Forristall drew a huge black stitch mark, at Gerry Cheevers’ request, where the puck had struck his mask during a practice, leaving his teammates in stitches. However, Cheevers had tried the stitches gag at least once before in the late ’60s. Regardless, it was a hit with his teammates, fans and the media, and Cheevers continued to add stitches to his mask every time a puck struck it. (Tony Triolo/SI) GALLERY: Top 10 NHL Goalie Masks (1967-82)

Arguably the single most recognizable mask of all time, the story goes Bruins trainer John “Frosty” Forristall drew a huge black stitch mark, at Gerry Cheevers’ request, where the puck had struck his mask during a practice, leaving his teammates in stitches. However, Cheevers had tried the stitches gag at least once before in the late ’60s. Regardless, it was a hit with his teammates, fans and the media, and Cheevers continued to add stitches to his mask every time a puck struck it. (Tony Triolo/SI)


GALLERY: Top 10 NHL Goalie Masks (1967-82)

Victor Cruz dances in end zone after scoring a touchdown against Green Bay at MetLife Stadium on Nov. 22, 2012. (Heinz Kluetmeier/SI) The restricted free agent intends to sign the Giants tender offer of $2.879 million, according to Josina Anderson of ESPN.  Reports had Cruz sitting out the Giants’ mandatory minicamp unless he was signed.  He reportedly passed on a more lucrative, longer-term offer of $8 million per year with at least $15 million guaranteed from the Giants.

Victor Cruz dances in end zone after scoring a touchdown against Green Bay at MetLife Stadium on Nov. 22, 2012. (Heinz Kluetmeier/SI)

The restricted free agent intends to sign the Giants tender offer of $2.879 million, according to Josina Anderson of ESPN.  Reports had Cruz sitting out the Giants’ mandatory minicamp unless he was signed.  He reportedly passed on a more lucrative, longer-term offer of $8 million per year with at least $15 million guaranteed from the Giants.

Washington Redskins owner Dan Snyder has said he will never change the team’s nickname, even though some find the name offensive. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell seems to back Snyder saying that the nickname is a “unifying force that stands for strength, courage, pride and respect” and says the nickname’s origins and polls that support its popularity.  A name change though wouldn’t be the first in the nation’s capital, as the Washington Bullets became the Washington Wizards back in 1997.  (Walter Iooss Jr., John Biever/SI) GALLERY: Team Name Changes Without Relocating

Washington Redskins owner Dan Snyder has said he will never change the team’s nickname, even though some find the name offensive. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell seems to back Snyder saying that the nickname is a “unifying force that stands for strength, courage, pride and respect” and says the nickname’s origins and polls that support its popularity.  A name change though wouldn’t be the first in the nation’s capital, as the Washington Bullets became the Washington Wizards back in 1997.  (Walter Iooss Jr., John Biever/SI)

GALLERY: Team Name Changes Without Relocating