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Randy Johnson's Nickname

Where did Randy Johnson's nickname the Big Unit come from?


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During batting practice in 1988, Johnson who was playing with the Montreal Expos, collided head-first with outfielder Tim Raines. Raines then said to Johnson: "You're a big unit!" The name stuck.


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