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Quiz about Classic Baseball Nicknames 1st Inning

Classic Baseball Nicknames: 1st Inning Quiz

Match the nickname of a baseball figure, past or present, to his real name.

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

Author
mickeygreeneyes

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
77,200

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

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2701

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Question 1 of 10

1. What shortstop was known as Scooter? Hint

Chico Carrasquel

Ozzie Smith

Phil Rizzuto

Maury Wills

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Question 2 of 10

2. What pitcher was nicknamed The Cat? Hint

Wilmer Mizell

Harry Brecheen

Johnny Mize

Von Mc Daniel

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Question 3 of 10

3. What Hall of Fame outfielder was sometimes called The Splendid Splinter? Hint

Willy Stargell

Ted Williams

Tris Speaker

Bobby Doerr

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Question 4 of 10

4. What was the real name of the outfielder the press sometimes called The Staten Island Scot? Hint

Dick Sisler

Bobby Thomson

Cliff Mapes

Lefty O'Doul

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Question 5 of 10

5. What pitcher was affectionatey known as The Meal Ticket? Hint

Carl Hubbell

Dizzy Dean

Mel Ott

Warren Spahn

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who was the shortstop known as The Little Colonel? Hint

Granny Hamner

Jerry Coleman

Wayne Terwilliger

Harold 'Pee Wee' Reese

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Question 7 of 10

7. What pitcher was admiringly called The Franchise? Hint

Bob Friend

Bob Gibson

Tom Seaver

Rick Sutcliffe

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Question 8 of 10

8. What reliever was sometimes called The Monster? Hint

Kent Tekulve

Ron Perranoski

Dick Radatz

Bruce Sutter

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Question 9 of 10

9. Hillbilly was the undeserved nickname of what pitcher? Hint

Emil Bildilli

Pat Zachry

Ellis Kinder

Sam Jones

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Question 10 of 10

10. And the immortal pitcher called Cyclone? Hint

Rube Waddell

Cy Young

Dazzy Vance

Paul Dean

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What shortstop was known as Scooter?

Answer: Phil Rizzuto

Rizzuto was a Yankee broadcaster for many years, and he was known for his bloopers, for example the time he was introducing himself and forgot his own name! His nickname stood for his quickness at shortstop.

2. What pitcher was nicknamed The Cat?

Answer: Harry Brecheen

Harry "The Cat" Brecheen pitched for the Cards in the forties and early fifties, then had his last gasp with the crosstown Browns in 1953. He was lithe and graceful on the mound. Harry is not to be confused with Harry "The Hat" Walker, an outfielder who was a teammate of Brecheen's for a few seasons. Johnny Mize was known as "The Big Cat."

3. What Hall of Fame outfielder was sometimes called The Splendid Splinter?

Answer: Ted Williams

Other nicknames for Williams include Thumping Theodore and Teddy Ballgame. His tall, slender body and his stellar play gave rise to the Splinter nickname.

4. What was the real name of the outfielder the press sometimes called The Staten Island Scot?

Answer: Bobby Thomson

The 'Shot Heard Round the World' man was actually born in Scotland, but he lived in NYC's Staten Island.

5. What pitcher was affectionatey known as The Meal Ticket?

Answer: Carl Hubbell

Hubbell's Hall of Fame pitching career lasted 16 years, all with the NY Giants. He was as dependable as a meal ticket for the Giants; he was their ace for many years.

6. Who was the shortstop known as The Little Colonel?

Answer: Harold 'Pee Wee' Reese

Though he was from Kentucky, Reese became Jackie Robinson's closest friend on the Dodgers. His small size and his Kentucky origin led to this nickname.

7. What pitcher was admiringly called The Franchise?

Answer: Tom Seaver

Seaver got his nickame when he was the one standout player for the New York Mets. He was their "stopper," his victories often putting an end to a Mets losing streak.

8. What reliever was sometimes called The Monster?

Answer: Dick Radatz

Dick earned his nickname by being a fearsome reliever for the Bosox.

9. Hillbilly was the undeserved nickname of what pitcher?

Answer: Emil Bildilli

Hillbilly Bildilli has to be one of the greatest names of all time. He wasn't from the hills; the nickname just sounded great with Bildilli. It figures he would pitch for the Browns.

10. And the immortal pitcher called Cyclone?

Answer: Cy Young

'Cy' was short for 'Cyclone,' denoting his blinding speed. His real name was Denton True Young.

Source: Author mickeygreeneyes

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