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The Ultimate Baseball Nicknames Pre-1900 Quiz | MLB Players

Here's an easier quiz to test your knowlege of Early baseball Nicknames. Good Luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by shenron704. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
shenron704

Time
4 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
107,501

Updated
Dec 03 21

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10

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Question 1 of 10

1. He was the first major leaguer to achieve 3,000 career hits, and was known as "Cap" or "Pop"? Hint

John Clarkson

Cal McVey

Al Reach

Adrian Anson

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Question 2 of 10

2. Nicknamed "Uncle Robby", this 19th century catcher was the captain of the Old Orioles, and later managed the Brooklyn Dodgers to the 1920 NL pennant. Hint

Dave Orr

Robert Caruthers

Wilbert Robinson

Dan Brouthers

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Question 3 of 10

3. He was called "Old Reliable" for his durability over the years. He pitched for the New York Giants in the 1880's. Who was he? Hint

Charles Radbourne

Tim Keefe

Roger Connor

Monty Ward

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Question 4 of 10

4. He also pitched for the Giants in the 1880's. Nicknamed "Smiling Mickey". Hint

Mickey Mantle

Tony Mullane

Mickey Welch

Mickey Rourke

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Question 5 of 10

5. This super base runner was nicknamed "Sliding Billy", because he was always sliding into bases. Who was he? Hint

Bill Clarke

Billy Sunday

Billiy Hamilton

Bill Hoy

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Question 6 of 10

6. This Hall of Famer was nicknamed "Wee Willie" due to his diminutive stature. Who was he? Hint

William Hearst

William Hoy

Willie Keeler

William Esterbrook

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Question 7 of 10

7. This early slugger was part of the famous trio of outfielders who each batted over .400 in 1894. Nicknamed "Big Sam", who is he? Hint

Sam Iam

Sam Clemens

Sam Thompson

Sam McDowell

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Question 8 of 10

8. This star outfielder was called "The Crab", because of his bad temper. Hint

Jake Beckley

Jack Glasscock

Patsy Tebeau

Jesse Burkett

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which player was nicknamed "Eagle Eye"? Hint

Joe Fleagle

Tris Speaker

Jake Beckley

Jack Doyle

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Question 10 of 10

10. This pitcher began his career in 1899 at the age of 28, and his nickname "Iron Man" came from his previous work in the iron industry. Hint

Ozzy Osborne

Ed Dinneen

Joe McGinnity

Cy Young

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. He was the first major leaguer to achieve 3,000 career hits, and was known as "Cap" or "Pop"?

Answer: Adrian Anson

One of the first superstars of the game, Anson managed the Chicago White Stockings, where he started the practice of Spring Training.

2. Nicknamed "Uncle Robby", this 19th century catcher was the captain of the Old Orioles, and later managed the Brooklyn Dodgers to the 1920 NL pennant.

Answer: Wilbert Robinson

Robinson had seven hits in one game in the 1890's. The Brooklyn team was called the "Robins" for several years in honor of their manager.

3. He was called "Old Reliable" for his durability over the years. He pitched for the New York Giants in the 1880's. Who was he?

Answer: Tim Keefe

Teamed with Mickey Welch to form the best 1-2 pitching combination in the 19th century.

4. He also pitched for the Giants in the 1880's. Nicknamed "Smiling Mickey".

Answer: Mickey Welch

According to legend, he invented the screwball. He was also the starting pitcher, in the first game ever played at the Polo Grounds in 1884.

5. This super base runner was nicknamed "Sliding Billy", because he was always sliding into bases. Who was he?

Answer: Billiy Hamilton

Hamilton was part of the 1894 Philadelphia Phillies outfield, that all batted over .400 (Hamilton, Sam Thompson, Ed Delahanty, and reserve Tuck Turner).

6. This Hall of Famer was nicknamed "Wee Willie" due to his diminutive stature. Who was he?

Answer: Willie Keeler

At 5'4 1/2", one of the smallest players ever, Keeler was one of the biggest stars of the 19th Century. He played rightfield for the Old Orioles.

7. This early slugger was part of the famous trio of outfielders who each batted over .400 in 1894. Nicknamed "Big Sam", who is he?

Answer: Sam Thompson

He had the second most homeruns during the 19th century.

8. This star outfielder was called "The Crab", because of his bad temper.

Answer: Jesse Burkett

Born in Wheeling, West Virginia, Burkett batted .400 twice in the 1890's. Originally a pitcher, he became on of the greatest hitters of all time for the Cleveland Spiders.

9. Which player was nicknamed "Eagle Eye"?

Answer: Jake Beckley

Beckley held the record for most games played at first base, until broken by Eddie Murray in the 1990's. He would yell "Chickazoola", whenever he approached the plate in an attempt to rattle the opposing pitcher.

10. This pitcher began his career in 1899 at the age of 28, and his nickname "Iron Man" came from his previous work in the iron industry.

Answer: Joe McGinnity

Begining with the Old Orioles, McGinnity won 28 games as a 28 year-old rookie. He pitched most of his carrer for the New York Giants in the first decade of the 20th century.

Source: Author shenron704

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