great white hope

An up and coming white boxer, whom white people hope will reclaim the heavyweight title. Somewhat of a mythical figure.
Tommy Morrison was the great white hope, until Lennox Lewis kicked his ass.
by Rick S March 23, 2007
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Brandon Inge, or some other great white baseball player who has more strikeouts than hits. However, the player comes up big in unexpected times.
Why cheer for a latino who will hit 40 home runs a year, when you can cheer for The Great White Hope who strikes out a lot
by Rumpertumpskin June 13, 2012
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The Great White Hope just made a 3 billion dollar defense deal with India, that's my goddamn President!
by JDfromcompton January 28, 2021
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Despite losing two National Championships (A 2x runner up and First Lady Jill Biden still wanted to invite her to the White House ) Caitlin Clark receives more notoriety, fame, and endorsement than the actual champions and her Black female counterparts.
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by BasketBallFan2324 May 24, 2024
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"The Great White Hope" for Luka Dončić is a term used to describe the expectation and hope that he, as a highly talented white basketball player, will achieve greatness and bring significant success to his team, the Dallas Mavericks, and to the NBA. This phrase historically carries connotations of seeking a standout white athlete in a predominantly black sport, NBA basketball. In the context of Luka Dončić, it highlights his exceptional skills, potential to dominate the league, and the hopes pinned on him by fans and media.
Luka Dončić is the best The Great White Hope in this millennium.
by NBAVanguard May 25, 2024
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