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Hall of Fame Nicknames Trivia Quiz

They all made the Hall of Fame in their respective sports. I'll give the sport and nickname, you give the answer. Have fun!

A multiple-choice quiz by yeeeaaah. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
yeeeaaah

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
77,449

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
20

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
14 / 20

Plays
1135

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Question 1 of 20

1. 'Tiny' was at one time the shortest basketball player to win the scoring title (6' 1'). Who was he? Hint

George Mikan

Billy Cunningham

Calvin Murphy

Nate Archibald

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Question 2 of 20

2. This 'Georgia Peach' was a mean old bugger. Do you know this outfielder by his real name? Hint

Warren Spahn

Ty Cobb

Enos Slaughter

Carl Hubbel

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Question 3 of 20

3. Hey! Hey! it's 'Mr. Cub'. Who is this legend of baseball? Hint

Billy Williams

Mark Grace

Ryne Sandberg

Ernie Banks

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Question 4 of 20

4. 'The Toe' was one of footballs greatest kickers. Do you know him?

Answer: (Two Words or just surname)

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Question 5 of 20

5. He will always be associated with the great mens basketball teams at UCLA. Who is the 'Wizard of Westwood'? Hint

Jack Haley

John Wooden

Bill Walton

Rod Foster

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Question 6 of 20

6. 'Double X' was one of the more prolific homerun hitters in baseball history, while playing most of his career with the Philadelphia Athletics. Can you name him?

Answer: (Two Words or just surname)

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Question 7 of 20

7. 'Sweetness' is, in my opinion, the greatest football player of all time. Can you name him?

Answer: (Two Words or just surname)

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Question 8 of 20

8. Do you know baseballs 'The Flying Dutchman'?

Answer: (Two Words or just surname)

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Question 9 of 20

9. Why drive when you are nicknamed 'Nightrain'! Who is this football legend? Hint

Mike Haynes

Marion Motley

Willie Brown

Dick Lane

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Question 10 of 20

10. 'Dollar Bill' would probably make some budget cuts if he were president. Who is this basketball player turned politician? Hint

Bill Russell

Bill Bradley

Bill Walton

Bill Gates

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Question 11 of 20

11. Basketballs 'Mr. Clutch' goes by what name?

Answer: (Two Words or just surname)

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Question 12 of 20

12. No, he didnt act in plays, but 'Broadway Joe' sure could play football. Who is he? Hint

Joe Montana

Joe Namath

Joe Gibbs

Joe Schmidt

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Question 13 of 20

13. This 'Pearl' was also known as the 'Tyler Rose'. Can you name him?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 14 of 20

14. Baseball brothers, Paul was known as 'Big Poison'. Who was his brother, 'Little Poison'?

Answer: (Two Words or just surname)

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Question 15 of 20

15. A master with words, 'The Old Professor' is considered one of the elite managers in baseball history. Who was he? Hint

Casey Stengel

Leo Durocher

John Mcgraw

Yogi Berra

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Question 16 of 20

16. This female cager went by this nickname 'Blaze'. Do you know her real name? Hint

Lisa Leslie

Michelle Timms

Carol Blazejowski

Cynthia Cooper

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Question 17 of 20

17. This 'Juice' wasn't a drink, but a star running back for the USC Trojans while in college. Do you remember him? Hint

Ricky Bell

O J Simpson

Charles White

Marcus Allen

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Question 18 of 20

18. Here is an easy one. 'Hammerin' Hank' is the all time homerun leader with 755. Do you know his name?

Answer: (Two Words or just surname)

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Question 19 of 20

19. This basketball legend just made the Hall of Fame in 1996. Can you name the 'Iceman'? Hint

George Gervin

Alex English

Clyde Drexler

James Worthy

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Question 20 of 20

20. This football legend goes by the nickname of 'The Galloping Ghost'. Do you know who he is? Hint

George Halas

Jim Thorpe

Red Grange

Gale Sayers

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. 'Tiny' was at one time the shortest basketball player to win the scoring title (6' 1'). Who was he?

Answer: Nate Archibald

'Tiny' is the only player to lead the league in scoring (34.0) and assists (11.4) in the same year, accomplished during the 72-73 season while playing for the Kansas City-Omaha Kings.

2. This 'Georgia Peach' was a mean old bugger. Do you know this outfielder by his real name?

Answer: Ty Cobb

Considered one of the greatest players in the game. Did you know he lead the league in home runs in 1909 with 9 while playing for the Detroit Tigers.

3. Hey! Hey! it's 'Mr. Cub'. Who is this legend of baseball?

Answer: Ernie Banks

Mr. Cub was the first National Leaguer to win the MVP in consecutive years, acheived in '58 and again in '59. He was always willing to 'Play Two' in the friendly confines of Wrigley Field, home of the Chicago Cubs.

4. 'The Toe' was one of footballs greatest kickers. Do you know him?

Answer: Lou Groza

5. He will always be associated with the great mens basketball teams at UCLA. Who is the 'Wizard of Westwood'?

Answer: John Wooden

Mr. Wooden was the first member inducted into the Hall of Fame as both player(Purdue) and coach(UCLA).

6. 'Double X' was one of the more prolific homerun hitters in baseball history, while playing most of his career with the Philadelphia Athletics. Can you name him?

Answer: Jimmie Foxx

Winner of the Triple Crown in 1933. He was also a 3-time MVP of the league, and for an amazing 12 consectutive years, 'Double X' posted 30 or more homeruns and 100 rbi's.

7. 'Sweetness' is, in my opinion, the greatest football player of all time. Can you name him?

Answer: Walter Payton

As of the finish of 2001 NFL season, Walter is still the all time rushing leader with 16,726 yards. Emmitt Smith is gaining ground though, and has a chance to pass him in the upcoming 2002 NFL season.

8. Do you know baseballs 'The Flying Dutchman'?

Answer: Honus Wagner

Wagners Topps206 baseball card is considered the 'crown jewel' in all of sportscard collecting.

9. Why drive when you are nicknamed 'Nightrain'! Who is this football legend?

Answer: Dick Lane

Holds the season record for interceptions at 14.

10. 'Dollar Bill' would probably make some budget cuts if he were president. Who is this basketball player turned politician?

Answer: Bill Bradley

Bill Bradley was one of the main players on the Knicks teams of the 70's.

11. Basketballs 'Mr. Clutch' goes by what name?

Answer: Jerry West

Jerry West is also the player used on the NBA logo.

12. No, he didnt act in plays, but 'Broadway Joe' sure could play football. Who is he?

Answer: Joe Namath

Remember the guarantee in Super Bowl III? Namath's Jets won that game with a score of 16-7, over Johnny Unitas and the Baltimore Colts.

13. This 'Pearl' was also known as the 'Tyler Rose'. Can you name him?

Answer: Earl Campbell

Holds the unofficial record for most torn jerseys in a game, season and career.

14. Baseball brothers, Paul was known as 'Big Poison'. Who was his brother, 'Little Poison'?

Answer: Lloyd Waner

Ended his career with 2,459 hits and a lifetime batting average of .316.

15. A master with words, 'The Old Professor' is considered one of the elite managers in baseball history. Who was he?

Answer: Casey Stengel

Casey had the dubious distinction of managing the Mets of '62 when they set the record for most losses in a season(120).

16. This female cager went by this nickname 'Blaze'. Do you know her real name?

Answer: Carol Blazejowski

Carol was the all time career leading scorer for college women until Jackie Stiles broke that record in 2001, surpassing the 3199 points scored by the 'Blaze'.

17. This 'Juice' wasn't a drink, but a star running back for the USC Trojans while in college. Do you remember him?

Answer: O J Simpson

The first player to rush for 2000 yards in a season, Simpson accomplished this in '73 with 2003 yards.

18. Here is an easy one. 'Hammerin' Hank' is the all time homerun leader with 755. Do you know his name?

Answer: Hank Aaron

Henry Aaron is amoung the top five all time leaders in homeruns, hits, runs batted in, runs scored and games played as of 2002.

19. This basketball legend just made the Hall of Fame in 1996. Can you name the 'Iceman'?

Answer: George Gervin

George won 4 scoring titles in five years, and combined his ABA and NBA points for a total of 26,595.

20. This football legend goes by the nickname of 'The Galloping Ghost'. Do you know who he is?

Answer: Red Grange

Also known as 'The Wheaton Iceman', Grange starred for the University of Illinois in the mid 20's and was also one of the first 'Star Players' in the NFL.

Source: Author yeeeaaah

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