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profan · 11-15-2005

Can anyone tell me how Bill Parcells came to be known as "The Tuna"? Who gave him this name?

aj. · 11-15-2005

New England media, I seem to recollect. Not because he's fat - it had something to do with him not being a "sucker" on a loaded question. Recall Charlie the Tuna commercials if you're old enough.

Bullpen Drew · 11-16-2005

How did you get the nickname "Tuna?"

Parcells: When I was in Boston in my first year of the NFL on Thanksgiving, I was coaching the linebackers at the time and they tried to sucker me with the old "free turkey" down at the store. I said you must think I'm Charlie the Tuna (that was the guy that was a Starkist) at the time, and then the name just kind of stuck after that.

http://cowboys.scout.com/2/85226.html

I have heard different versions, but apparently this was a quote of his...

GoPats · 11-16-2005

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Originally Posted by Bullpen Drew

How did you get the nickname "Tuna?"

Parcells: When I was in Boston in my first year of the NFL on Thanksgiving, I was coaching the linebackers at the time and they tried to sucker me with the old "free turkey" down at the store. I said you must think I'm Charlie the Tuna (that was the guy that was a Starkist) at the time, and then the name just kind of stuck after that.

http://cowboys.scout.com/2/85226.html

I have heard different versions, but apparently this was a quote of his...

This is the version I always heard...

It fits him somehow.

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profan Veteran Join Date: May 2004 Age: 49 Posts: 368 Rep Power: 10	Where did "the tuna" originate Can anyone tell me how Bill Parcells came to be known as "The Tuna"? Who gave him this name?

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Bullpen Drew All Pro Join Date: May 2005 Location: Austin Age: 41 Posts: 737 Rep Power: 8	Excerpt How did you get the nickname "Tuna?" Parcells: When I was in Boston in my first year of the NFL on Thanksgiving, I was coaching the linebackers at the time and they tried to sucker me with the old "free turkey" down at the store. I said you must think I'm Charlie the Tuna (that was the guy that was a Starkist) at the time, and then the name just kind of stuck after that. http://cowboys.scout.com/2/85226.html I have heard different versions, but apparently this was a quote of his... __________________ Our time is coming..... BTW, Try the Bullpen Drew BBQ joint! Our motto... "Nobody beats my meat!"

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aj. Hall of Fame Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 4,769 Rep Power: 657	New England media, I seem to recollect. Not because he's fat - it had something to do with him not being a "sucker" on a loaded question. Recall Charlie the Tuna commercials if you're old enough.

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