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10 Questions about Baseball Nicknames | Sports

Baseball players have some of the best nicknames. See if you can figure out who these players are by their nicknames. Good luck.

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

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wickedwonka

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Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. I played for the Boston Red Sox my whole career. My nickname was "The Splendid Splinter". Who am I? Hint

Babe Ruth

Ted Williams

Hank Aaron

Barry Bonds

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Question 2 of 10

2. I made my Major League debut in 1963 for the Houston Colt .45s. My nickname was "The Toy Cannon". Who am I? Hint

Jimmy Wynn

Reggie Jackson

Ty Cobb

Hank Greenberg

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Question 3 of 10

3. I played for the Detroit Tiger and Philadelphia As. I won the Triple Crown in 1909. My nickname is "The Georgia Peach". Who am I? Hint

Sandy Koufax

Cy Young

Ty Cobb

Honus Wagner

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Question 4 of 10

4. I made my Major League debut for the Louisville Colonels in 1897. I was nicknamed "The Flying Dutchman" because of my great speed. Who am I? Hint

Lou Gehrig

Honus Wagner

Pete Rose

Rogers Hornsby

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Question 5 of 10

5. I played for the Washington Senators my whole career. I was nicknamed "The Big Train" because of my overwhelming fastball. I struck out over 3500 batters in my career. Who am I? Hint

Walter Johnson

Bob Feller

Carl Hubbell

Bob Gibson

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Question 6 of 10

6. I played first base for the New York Yankees, and was part of the famous "Murderers Row" lineup. My nickname was "Iron Horse" because of my durability. Who am I? Hint

Gary Carter

Cal Ripken

Lou Gehrig

Paul Molitor

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Question 7 of 10

7. I played most of my career for the St. Louis Cardinals. I won the Triple Crown twice. My nickname was "The Rajah". Who am I? Hint

Roger McDowell

Steve Rodgers

Roger Clemens

Rogers Hornsby

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Question 8 of 10

8. I was a star pitcher for the New York Giants. I was one of the first five people inducted into baseball's Hall of Fame. My nickname was "Big Six". Who am I? Hint

Lee Smith

Christy Mathewson

Don Drysdale

Bert Blyleven

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Question 9 of 10

9. I finished my career with over 600 home runs and over 300 stolen bases. My nickname was "The Say Hey Kid". Who am I? Hint

Brooks Robinson

Willie Mays

Joe Cronin

Ernie Banks

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Question 10 of 10

10. My Major League debut was in 1911 for the Philadelphia Phillies. I won a World Series with the St. Louis Cardinals in 1926. My nickname was "Old Pete". Who am I? Hint

Pete Rose

Roberto Clemente

Mickey Mantle

Grover Cleveland Alexander

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. I played for the Boston Red Sox my whole career. My nickname was "The Splendid Splinter". Who am I?

Answer: Ted Williams

He served as a Marine Corp pilot in both World War II and The Korean War. He hit over .400 in a season.

2. I made my Major League debut in 1963 for the Houston Colt .45s. My nickname was "The Toy Cannon". Who am I?

Answer: Jimmy Wynn

His number 24 was retired by the Houston Astros. He was originally drafted by the Houston Colt .45s.

3. I played for the Detroit Tiger and Philadelphia As. I won the Triple Crown in 1909. My nickname is "The Georgia Peach". Who am I?

Answer: Ty Cobb

Ty Cobb's lifetime batting average of .367 was the highest ever. Ty Cobb finished his career with 892 stolen bases.

4. I made my Major League debut for the Louisville Colonels in 1897. I was nicknamed "The Flying Dutchman" because of my great speed. Who am I?

Answer: Honus Wagner

The T206 Honus Wagner baseball card is one of the most sought after and most expensive baseball cards in the world. It is believed that only 50-60 of these cards still exist today.

5. I played for the Washington Senators my whole career. I was nicknamed "The Big Train" because of my overwhelming fastball. I struck out over 3500 batters in my career. Who am I?

Answer: Walter Johnson

Walter Johnson won the Triple Crown for pitchers 3 times in his career. He did it in 1913, 1918, and 1924. He retired 2nd on the all-time career wins list with 417.

6. I played first base for the New York Yankees, and was part of the famous "Murderers Row" lineup. My nickname was "Iron Horse" because of my durability. Who am I?

Answer: Lou Gehrig

Gehrig played in 2130 consecutive games, which is how he earned his nickname. Lou Gehrig died of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, which is now also called "Lou Gehrig's disease".

7. I played most of my career for the St. Louis Cardinals. I won the Triple Crown twice. My nickname was "The Rajah". Who am I?

Answer: Rogers Hornsby

Rogers' .424 batting average in 1924 was the highest mark in the National League in the 20th Century. He won the Triple Crown in 1922 and 1925.

8. I was a star pitcher for the New York Giants. I was one of the first five people inducted into baseball's Hall of Fame. My nickname was "Big Six". Who am I?

Answer: Christy Mathewson

Christy threw a pitch he called the "fadeaway", which today is known as a screwball. He won 30 games or more during a season four times in his career.

9. I finished my career with over 600 home runs and over 300 stolen bases. My nickname was "The Say Hey Kid". Who am I?

Answer: Willie Mays

Willie Mays appeared in 24 all star games. Willie was the Rookie of the Year in 1951.

10. My Major League debut was in 1911 for the Philadelphia Phillies. I won a World Series with the St. Louis Cardinals in 1926. My nickname was "Old Pete". Who am I?

Answer: Grover Cleveland Alexander

Alexander threw 90 shutouts in his career. He won 28 games in 1911 as a rookie.

Source: Author wickedwonka

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