Iron Man (disambiguation) facts for kids
Iron Man is a name that can mean many different things! It's often used for a famous superhero, but it can also refer to athletes, books, movies, and even songs. Let's explore what Iron Man can be!
Iron Man in Comics
The name Iron Man is most famous for a popular Marvel Comics superhero. This hero wears a special suit of armor and fights crime.
- Iron Man, the well-known comic book superhero.
- Iron Man 2020, a comic book villain who is also Iron Man's cousin.
- Ultimate Iron Man, a series of comic books about the hero.
Iron Man in Sports
In sports, an "Iron Man" is a player who plays many games in a row without missing any. It shows how tough and dedicated they are! For example, Lou Gehrig and Cal Ripken, Jr. are both called the "Iron Man of Baseball" because of their amazing streaks.
As of March 31, 2007, some famous "Iron Men" in major North American sports included:
- NFL – Brett Favre, a quarterback for the Green Bay Packers. He played 237 games over 16 seasons!
- MLB – Miguel Tejada, a shortstop for the Baltimore Orioles. He played 1080 games over 7 seasons!
- NBA – Bruce Bowen, a small forward for the San Antonio Spurs. He played 425 games over 6 seasons.
- NHL – Brendan Morrison, a center for the Vancouver Canucks. He played 512 games over 6 seasons.
The term "iron man" can also describe a game played by one person when it usually needs more players. In the Arena Football League, an "iron man" is a player who plays both offense and defense in the same game.
The term "Iron Man" can also refer to:
- Travis Fulton, an American mixed martial arts fighter known as "The Iron Man."
- Ivan Stewart, an off-road racing driver known as "Ironman."
- Ironman Triathlon, a very long and tough race that includes swimming, biking, and running. It is held every year in Hawaii.
- Ironman (surf lifesaving), a challenging event in surf lifesaving that tests many skills.
- Iron Man match, a type of wrestling match where the winner is the one with the most points when time runs out.
Iron Man in Books
Several books have used the name Iron Man:
- The Iron Man, a novel from 1968 by Ted Hughes.
- Iron Man, a novel from 1930 by William R. Burnett.
- Ironman, a novel from 1995 by Chris Crutcher.
Iron Man in Movies
The name Iron Man has been used for different films:
- Iron Man, a popular American movie from 2008. It is based on the Marvel Comics superhero.
- Tetsuo: The Iron Man, a Japanese film from 1989.
- Man of Iron, a Polish film from 1981 directed by Andrzej Wajda.
Iron Man in Music
The name Iron Man has also appeared in music:
- "Iron Man", a famous song by the band Black Sabbath from their 1970 album Paranoid.
- "Ironman", a 1988 cover of the Black Sabbath song by Sir Mix-a-Lot.
- Ironman, a 1996 music album by Ghostface Killah.
- Iron Man, a 1963 album by Eric Dolphy.
- Iron Man (band), an American band that plays doom metal music, formed in 1988.
- The Iron Man: A Musical, a 1989 album by Pete Townshend.
Iron Man in Television
- A part of The Marvel Superheroes Show from the 1960s featured the Iron Man comic book character.
- Iron Man, an animated TV series from 1994.
- The Japanese title of the American cartoon series Gigantor.
Other Meanings of Iron Man
- Der Eiserne Mann, which means "The Iron Man" in German. It is an old iron pillar found in Germany.
- Iron: Man, a sculpture from 1993 by Antony Gormley located in Birmingham, England.
- Ironman Datalink, a type of watch made by Timex Corporation, often linked to the Ironman Triathlon.
See also
In Spanish: Iron Man (desambiguación) para niños
