Karl Malone

Karl Malone (born July 24, 1963 in Bernice, Louisiana) is a former professional basketball player. He was nicknamed in college as the Mailman for his consistency ("a Mailman always delivers"), and was arguably the greatest power forward ever in the NBA.

Other interests

• Malone is a workout freak who was perhaps the first NBA player to have a body chiseled like that of a bodybuilder. He has a rigorous work-out routine in the offseason which includes running up and down mountains. He has also made workout tapes.
• Malone played a minor acting role in the 1994 bomb Rockwell: A Legend of the Wild West about Orrin Porter Rockwell. His appearance and accent were frequently parodied by comedian Jimmy Kimmel (who impersonated Malone) on Comedy Central's The Man Show in the late 90s.
• Malone enjoys outdoors fishing and hunting and is also a staunch supporter of the National Rifle Association.
• He has considered running for governor of Arkansas on the Republican Party ticket.
• He has become known for his unusual hobby of trucking in the offseason. He also used to enjoy riding his Harley prior to games.
• Malone wrestled a match for World Championship Wrestling on July 12, 1998 at Bash at the Beach. He teamed with Diamond Dallas Page and lost to Dennis Rodman & Hulk Hogan of the nWo.