Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams established himself as one of the most clutch players in the league in his second season as a professional, with things peaking in a miraculous 18-point comeback against the Green Bay Packers in the NFL Wild Card round.<\/p>\n
Williams\u2019 teammates nicknamed him the \u201cIceman\u201d for his late-game heroics and signature celebration, in which he hugs his arms to his chest and makes a \u201cbrr\u201d motion, and the former Heisman Trophy winner is attempting to trademark the moniker as he looks to leave a legacy in the Windy City. Williams filed four trademark applications related to the nickname, for the name, a logo, and two silhouettes of Williams\u2019 incredible fourth-down throw<\/a> to Rome Odunze in the comeback playoff win over Green Bay.<\/p>\n However,\u00a0 NBA legend George \u201cThe Iceman\u201d Gervin is attempting to block the filing. Gervin filed his own trademark applications for \u00a0\u201cIceman\u201d and \u201cIceman 44\u201d just four days after Williams submitted his own<\/a>, as reported by the Chicago Sun-Times. It\u2019s more than reasonable to ask why Gervin, who retired in 1986, waited so long to claim the nickname.<\/p>\n The president\/CEO of Gervin Global Management, Jerald Barisano, is insisting that they thought the trademarks were filed long ago, and that wires got crossed on their end due to the death of a business associate.<\/p>\n For his part, Gervin is trying to keep things as respectful as possible.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019ve got nothing but respect for [Williams],\u201d Gervin told the Chicago Sun-Times. \u201cHe\u2019s already proved greatness and his potential upside is great. Like an \u2018Iceman.\u2019 But that name is taken\u2026 All I\u2019m saying is: Young fella, we\u2019ve already got one \u2018Iceman.’\u201d<\/p>\n Former ESPN and Fox Sports heavyweight Skip Bayless<\/a> was less gracious in his assessment of the situation.<\/p>\n I\u2019m a Caleb Williams fan. But I was a much bigger Iceman Gervin fan, and I\u2019m offended Caleb and Co. are trying to steal George\u2019s all-time great nickname. I unleash on today\u2019s Arena Gridiron 2:30 E.<\/p>\n \u2014 Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) March 27, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m a Caleb Williams fan. But I was a much bigger Iceman Gervin fan, and I\u2019m offended Caleb and Co. are trying to steal George\u2019s all-time great nickname,\u201d Bayless posted to X on Friday. \u201cI unleash on today\u2019s Arena Gridiron 2:30 E.\u201d<\/p>\n It didn\u2019t take long for Williams to respond.<\/p>\n Idc about where your fandom stands.<\/p>\n I was trying give you and everyone else the benefit of the doubt. About knowing business and being smart about it. But I guess not. Foolish of me!<\/p>\n Also words matter Skip Bayless. Enjoy that podcast. https:\/\/t.co\/PDMbllK1lx<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/fouK4A4zsz<\/a><\/p>\n
\u201cSteal\u201d<\/p>\n