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Lakers center Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Charlotte Hornets guard Muggsy Bogues

How good are you at deciphering visual sports puzzles? Instagram user @lessonsinsport renders stark graphics that hint at legendary sports figures (like the image to the left which composites Lakers center Kareem Abdul-Jabbar with Charlotte Hornets guard Muggsy Bogues).

See if you can figure out each athlete portrayed in the following images… the answers are listed at the end of the post. Then be sure to check out Lessons In Sports for an ever growing collection of the minimalist artworks.

LESSON ONE: ROYALTY

Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera

LESSON TWO: ATTIRE

Chicago Bears coach Mike Ditka

LESSON THREE: SELF CONTROL

Tennis star John McEnroe

LESSON FOUR: SHORTS

Utah Jazz guard John Stockton

LESSON FIVE: CHAIR ARRANGEMENT

Indiana Hoosiers coach Bob Knight

LESSON SIX: PLAY DIAGRAMMING

Detroit Lions running back Barry Sanders

ANSWERS

Lesson One: Detroit Tigers’ triple-crown winner Miguel Cabrera; Lesson Two: Chicago Bears sweater-wearing coach Mike Ditka; Lesson Three: Racquet-breaking tennis pro John McEnroe; Lesson Four: Utah Jazz guard John Stockton’s short shorts; Lesson Five: Indiana Hoosiers coach Bobby Knight’s chair toss; Lesson Six: Detroit Lions running back Barry Sanders.