Ever since its origins in Australia as Movember in the 1990s, the amount of men taking part in what some are calling "No-Shave November" has steadily and consistently increased. The annual event, which lasts throughout f November, features men around the world who commit themselves to either not shaving at all or sporting a stylish mustache for the month. It is meant to raise awareness of men's health issues and raise money for associated charities. As Movember 2014 is upon us, we join the spirit of the month and what it stands for by taking a look at some of the greatest mustaches in modern sports history.
Rollie Fingers, Oakland Athletics
Retired pitcher Rollie Fingers of the Oakland Athletics waves after being introduced before the Old Timers game in the 1991 season at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum in Oakland,California. (credit:: Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)
Dennis Maruk, Washington Capitals
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Goose Gossage, New York Yankees
Hall of Famer Rich Gossage looks on during the New York Yankees 64th Old-Timer's Day before the MLB game against the Tampa Bay Rays on July 17, 2010 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. (credit: Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
Wendel Clark, Toronto Maple Leafs
Wendel Clark #17 of the Toronto Maple Leafs in action during a game against the Calgary Flames at the Canadien Airlines Saddledome in Calgary, Canada. (credit: Ian Tomlinson /Allsport)
Dennis Eckersley, Oakland Athletics
Pitcher Dennis Eckersley of the Oakland Athletics throws the baseball. (credit: Tim de Frisco /Allsport)
Dale Earnhardt, NASCAR
Dale Earnhardt watches the activity at the Nascar NAPA 500 at the Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton, Georgia. (credit: David Taylor /Allsport)
Cal Clutterbuck, New York Islanders
Cal Clutterbuck #15 of the New York Islanders skates against the Buffalo Sabres at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum on October 15, 2013 in Uniondale, New York. (credit: Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Mike Ditka, Chicago Bears
Head coach Mike Ditka of the Chicago Bears during the Bears 46-10 victory over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XX at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. (credit: Mike Powell /Allsport)
Randy Johnson, Arizona Diamondbacks
World Series co-MVP and Game 7 winning pitcher Arizona Diamondbacks Randy Johnson pumps his fist during post-game ceremonies after the Diamondbacks' win of Game 7 of the World Series in Phoenix, AZ, 04 November, 2001. The Diamondbacks defeated the New York Yankees 3-2, winning the series four games to three to become the world champions. (credit: TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images)
Don Mattingly, New York Yankees
Don Mattingly #23 of the New York Yankees looks on during batting practice prior to a game against the Toronto Blue Jays during the 1988 MLB season at SkyDome in Toronto, Ontario. (credit: Rick Stewart/Getty Images)
Mike Brown, Toronto Maple Leafs
Mike Brown #18 of the Toronto Maple Leafs skates against the New Jersey Devils at the Prudential Center on April 6, 2011 in Newark, New Jersey. (credit: Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Hulk Hogan, WWE
Hulk Hogan gestures to the audience during his Hulkamania Tour at the Burswood Dome on November 24, 2009 in Perth, Australia. (credit: Paul Kane/Getty Images)
Carlos Valderrama, Colombia Football
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Sal Fasano, Colorado Rockies
Sal Fasano of the Colorado Rockies poses during photo day at the Rockies spring training complex on February 22, 2009 in Tuscon, Arizona. (credit: Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
Steve Prefontaine, USA Track
Steve Prefontaine of the USA in action during a track and field event at Crystal Palace in London, England. \ Mandatory (credit: Tony Duffy /Allsport)
George Parros, Anaheim Ducks
Donald Brashear #87 of the Washington Capitals fights with George Parros #16 of the Anaheim Ducks during the second period of the NHL game at Honda Center on November 19, 2008 in Anaheim, California. The Capitals defeated the Ducks 6-4. (credit: Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Lanny McDonald, Calgary Flames
Lanny McDonald of Team Canada, sporting his famous mustache, pauses during introductions prior to his game against Team World during the Hockey Hall of Fame Legends Classic game at the Air Canada Centre November 12, 2006 in Toronto, Ontario. (credit: Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Bruce Grobbelaar, Liverpool FC
Portrait of Liverpool goalkeeper Bruce Grobbelaar during a match. \ (credit: Ben Radford/Allsport)
Scott Player, Cleveland Browns
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John Axford, Cleveland Indians
John Axford #44 of the Cleveland Indians poses for a portrait at Goodyear Ballpark on February 24, 2014 in Goodyear, Arizona. (credit: Rob Tringali/Getty Images)
