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Pat Riley - Three-Peat

Former NBA coach Pat Riley obtained the rights to the phrase Three-Peat in 1989, when he coached the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers didn't successfully win three championships in a row, however, until 2000-02. (AP Photo)

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Anthony Davis - ... Anthony Davis has a smile as wide as his unibrow, but on the court he wants opposing players to "Fear the Brow." Davis has applied for a trademark for the phrase, along with "Raise the Brow." Sorry Frida Kahlo and Bert - there's a new 'brow in town. (AP Photo)

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Jeremy Lin - Lin... After Harvard graduate Jeremy Lin took the spotlight and helped give the New York Knicks a chance at a playoff run, America -- well, many parts of the world, actually -- took part in the "Linsanity" that ensued. Lin applied for the trademark to the phrase in February and beat out more than a dozen applicants for the rights. (AP Photo)

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Robert Griffin I... Former Baylor quarterback Robert Griffin III is quickly showing what kind of business man he is. Not long after he won the Heisman Trophy, he filed for trademarks for his name, RGIII, RG3 and the phrase "Unbelievably Believable," which he said during his Heisman acceptance speech. He also created the LLC, Thr3escompany. (AP Photo)

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Rod Smart - He H... Running back Rod Smart put the phrase "HE HATE ME" on the back of his XFL jersey while with the Las Vegas Outlaws, and later had it trademarked. Smart, who made his way into the NFL, explained that the phrase stems from the fact opponents are going to hate him when he wins. (Getty Images North America)

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Terrell Owens - ... Terrell Owens Loves Him Some Him. The flashy football star applied for rights to the phrase "I Love Me Some Me" in 2007. He also applied for the phrase "Getcha Popcorn Ready." (AP Photo)

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Jared Allen - Go... Defensive end Jared Allen might have the strangest trademark application - "Got Strange?" What might be stranger is that his application lists camouflage hunting apparel and rodeo apparel as items featuring the phrase to protect. (AP Photo)

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Michael Strahan ... In 2008 Michael Strahan helped the New York Giants defeat the 18-0 New England Patriots to win Super Bowl XLII. In celebration, Strahan leaped upward, bringing his knees to his shoulders in a move he called Stomp You Out. (AP Photo)

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Pat Riley - Thre... Former NBA coach Pat Riley obtained the rights to the phrase Three-Peat in 1989, when he coached the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers didn't successfully win three championships in a row, however, until 2000-02. (AP Photo)

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