Los Angeles Dodgers utility star Kiké Hernandez recently took a swing at one of sports' great debates: who belongs on the Mount Rushmore of athletes who played in glasses? In an interview with USA Today Sports, the fan-favorite revealed his elite four, and true to his LA roots, it's a list dripping with local legend.
Topping Hernandez's list is an absolute icon: NBA Hall of Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. The longtime Laker's signature goggles weren't just a style choice; they were essential protection following eye injuries sustained during his college days at UCLA and his time with the Milwaukee Bucks.
Next, Hernandez paid homage to a Dodgers pitching legend, Fernando Valenzuela. "Fernandomania" was often seen peering over his trademark aviator-style glasses from the mound, becoming an unforgettable image for a generation of baseball fans.
Shifting back to the hardwood, Hernandez named current Lakers superstar Anthony Davis. Noting that Davis was spotted wearing specs during his time with the Dallas Mavericks, Hernandez confidently predicted, "He’s going to be a first-ballot Hall of Famer in the NBA."
For his final pick, Hernandez showed some team spirit, passing over himself to choose teammate Max Muncy. The decision seems justified, as Muncy's performance noticeably improved after he started wearing glasses last season, proving that sometimes the right gear is all it takes to sharpen your game.
So, who makes your list? The world of sports is full of iconic figures who've turned corrective lenses into a signature part of their game-day swagger.
