Every year I like to celebrate Halloween by sharing my list of the best sports-related names that capture the ghoulish spirit. Mind you some of these are a stretch, to say the least. Here goes:

1. Fang Mitchell (former head basketball coach at Coppin State)

2. Red Grange, The Galloping Ghost (Chicago Bears halfback in the 20s and 30s)

3. Hal Mumme, pronounced “mummy” (former University Kentucky football coach)

4. Spook Jacobs, (former major league infielder)

5. Michael Myers, (NFL, 1998-2007)

6. John Skeleton (former NFL quarterback for Cardinals and Bengals)

7. Coffin-corner (a punt that goes out of bounds inside the five-yard-line)

8. Frank Gore (NFL running back)

9. Spider Webb (Formula One driver in the early 50s)

10. Dick Witcher (former NFL player who played defensive end and wide receiver)

11. James "Bones' McKay (Phil Mickelson's former caddie)

12. Alvin Dark - (former Oakland A's manager)

13. Boo Weekley (professional golfer whose real name is Thomas Brent Weekley)

14. Boo Williams (former tight end, New Orleans Saints)

15. Frank Stein (former NFL defensive end)

16. Jack Youngblood (former NFL linebacker)

17. Adam Graves (former NHL player)

18. Rory Graves (NFL lineman, 1988-91)

19. Moonlight Graham (New York Giants outfielder, 1905)

20. Tom Fears (Hall of Fame receiver for Los Angeles Rams)

21. Jeremy Shockey (former NFL tight end)

22. Russ Grimm (former NHL offensive lineman)

23. John “Candyman” Candeleria (former MLB pitcher)

24. Spider Lockhart (former NY Giants defensive back)

25. Dick Trickle (race car driver)

26. Curtis Strange (professional golfer)

27. Warren Moon (former NFL quarterback)

28. James “Bonecrusher” Smith (former boxer)

29. Derek Boogaard (NHL player)

30. Deon Broomfield (NFL player)

31. Jose “Joey Bats” Bautista (major league outfielder)

32. Tori “Spider-Man” Hunter (former major league outfielder earned his nickname for climbing outfield walls to rob home runs)

33. Webb Simpson (PGA Tour golfer)

34. Brandon Webb (Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher, 2003-09)

35. Spud Webb (former NBA point guard)

36. Sophia Howling, current Villanova University volleyball player

37. Byron Leftwich, former NFL quarterback

And here are some teams that shouldn't be left out:

• Cape Fear Community College Sea Devils

• DePaul Blue Demons

• John Jay Bloodhounds

• Eastern Arizona Gila Monsters

• Wichita State Shockers

• Richmond Spiders

• Salem College Spirits

• Sweetbriar Vixens

Ken Cohen brings 30 years of publishing experience, many covering sports and working for sports companies. A National Newspaper Assn. first place sports column writer, “Further Review” appears every Tuesday.