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How much do you know about Baseball Nicknames? | Quiz

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A multiple-choice quiz by shenron704. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
shenron704

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
110,584

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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1200

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Question 1 of 10

1. This Superstar Centerfielder Played for the New York Yankees in the 50's and 60's. He played baseball at Commerce High School in Oklahoma, and was nicknamed the "Commerce Comet". Who was he? Hint

Roger Maris

Joe Dimaggio

Roger Clemens

Mickey Mantle

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Question 2 of 10

2. What was Sal Maglie's Nickname? Hint

The Barber

The Razor

Magpie

Oil Can

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Question 3 of 10

3. George Selkirk played several years with the Yankees. What unusual nickname did the go by? Hint

Sylvester

Tinkerbell

Twinkletoes

Stinky

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Question 4 of 10

4. George Torporcer was one of the few major leaguers to wear glasses on the field. What was his nickname? Hint

Four-eyes

Specs

Rims

Georgey

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Question 5 of 10

5. What was slugger Frank Howard's Nickname? Hint

Tiny

Tank

The Capital Punisher

Big Hurt

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Question 6 of 10

6. What was Harmon Killebrew's nickname? Hint

The Brew

Harmful

Popeye

Killer

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Question 7 of 10

7. What was Charlie Keller's nickname? Hint

King Kong

Killer

Godzilla

Chuck

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Question 8 of 10

8. Rich Gossage was a flame-throwing reliever in the 1970's and 80's. What was his nickname? Hint

Goose

The Mad Hungarian

Gas

Sparky

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Question 9 of 10

9. Ken Harrelson was an All-Star first baseman in the AL during the 1960's. What was his nickname? Hint

The Hawk

Sonny

Harry

Bud

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Question 10 of 10

10. Another big slugger from the 60's and 70's, Willie Stargell was one of the greatest. What fatherly nickname did he go by? Hint

Pops

Pappy

Dad

Daddio

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. This Superstar Centerfielder Played for the New York Yankees in the 50's and 60's. He played baseball at Commerce High School in Oklahoma, and was nicknamed the "Commerce Comet". Who was he?

Answer: Mickey Mantle

Hall of Famer Mickey Mantle hit over 500 career home runs.

2. What was Sal Maglie's Nickname?

Answer: The Barber

Nicknamed "The Barber" for his tendancy to pitch close to batters' chins.

3. George Selkirk played several years with the Yankees. What unusual nickname did the go by?

Answer: Twinkletoes

He played outfield from 1934-1942. Wore Babe Ruth's uniform number (3) until it was retired.

4. George Torporcer was one of the few major leaguers to wear glasses on the field. What was his nickname?

Answer: Specs

As a rookie, Specs Torporcer replaced Rogers Hornsby at second base on opening day in 1926. He later lost vision in both eyes due to detached retinas.

5. What was slugger Frank Howard's Nickname?

Answer: The Capital Punisher

Also nicknamed "Hondo", Howard (at 6'7" and nearly 300 pounds) was one of the strongest players in history.

6. What was Harmon Killebrew's nickname?

Answer: Killer

Hall of Famer Killebrew hit well over 500 home runs in his career.

7. What was Charlie Keller's nickname?

Answer: King Kong

King Kong Keller played outfield, and batted in the middle of the Yankee lineup from 1939 until the 50's. As a rookie, he starred in the 1939 World Series.

8. Rich Gossage was a flame-throwing reliever in the 1970's and 80's. What was his nickname?

Answer: Goose

After pitching for the Chicago White Sox, Gossage starred for the Yankees in the mid-late 70's. He also pitched for the Padres in the 1984 World Series.

9. Ken Harrelson was an All-Star first baseman in the AL during the 1960's. What was his nickname?

Answer: The Hawk

Nicknamed "The Hawk" because of his prominent nose, Harrelson allegedly was the first player to use a batting glove.

10. Another big slugger from the 60's and 70's, Willie Stargell was one of the greatest. What fatherly nickname did he go by?

Answer: Pops

Pops Stargell played for the World Champion Pittsburgh Pirates in 1971 and 1979, and was named Co-MVP with Keith Hernandez in '79.

Source: Author shenron704

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