 Some national onlookers regard this custom as disrespectful to the nation's anthem.Nicknames are widely used in Baltimore to refer to certain sports figures or moments.Several Orioles players of the modern era have earned themselves nicknames which have quickly become traditional, such as Chris Davis receiving the nickname "Crush Davis" following his record-setting 2013 season and Nelson Cruz, whose last name is chanted in an elongated fashion whenever he makes a big play at home.