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Toronto Maple Leaf Nicknames Trivia Quiz

For die-hard Leaf fans a collection of nicknames given to members of the Toronto Maple Leaf players by team mates.

A multiple-choice quiz by gamesrfun2222. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
gamesrfun2222

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
57,197

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
2025

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. What is the nickname of Bill Barilko, who played 5 seasons for Toronto in the late 40s and early 50s? Hint

Bumper Bill

Barroom Bill

Bashin Bill

Bomber Bill

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Question 2 of 10

2. What nickname was associated with Andy Bathgate? Hint

Hardass Andy

Hammer Andy

Handy Andy

Dandy Andy

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Question 3 of 10

3. George Armstrong played his entire career of 21 season with the Leafs. What was his nickname? Hint

Bobo

All the above

Slapshot

Chief

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Question 4 of 10

4. Allan Bester,one of the younger Toronto goalies to don the Leaf jersey, what was his nickname? Hint

Bestie

The Beast

Beastman

Mr Beastie

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Question 5 of 10

5. Nikolai Borschevsky was one of the grinders on the team at the time. What was his nickname? Hint

Nick the Stick

Old St. Nick

Nickie the Stickie

Flick the Stick

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Question 6 of 10

6. Pat Boutette in my mind was one of Toronto's most dedicated players. What was his nickname? Hint

Bash

Boots

Bootie

Paddy

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Question 7 of 10

7. Celebrated Toronto goalie Johnny Bower was given what nickname? Hint

The Big Wall

The China Wall

The Stone Wall

The Canadian Wall

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Question 8 of 10

8. Longtime Toronto goalie Walter Broda was given what nickname? Hint

The Turk

Turks

Turkman

Turk

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Question 9 of 10

9. Grinding defenceman Garth Butcher was given what nickname? Hint

Butchie

Butch

Garts

The Butcher

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Question 10 of 10

10. Legendary Hall Of Fame defenceman Tim Horton was known by what nickname? Hint

Tim the Man

Tiny Tim

Superman

Tim Man

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the nickname of Bill Barilko, who played 5 seasons for Toronto in the late 40s and early 50s?

Answer: Bashin Bill

Also called Dumb Dumb, he played 5 seasons for Toronto 252 games 26 goals 36 assists 62 points from 1946-47 to 1950-51.

2. What nickname was associated with Andy Bathgate?

Answer: Handy Andy

He plaayed for 17 seasons with New York Rangers, Toronto Maple Leafs, Detroit Redwings and Pittsburgh. 1069 games 349 goals 624 assists 973 points.

3. George Armstrong played his entire career of 21 season with the Leafs. What was his nickname?

Answer: Chief

The former Captain of the Leafs he played 1187 games: 296 goals and 417 assists for 713 points, from 1949-50 to 1970-71.

4. Allan Bester,one of the younger Toronto goalies to don the Leaf jersey, what was his nickname?

Answer: The Beast

Also called 'Worm' and 'Ernie', he played from 1986-87 to 1989-90 for Toronto demoted to Newmarket Saints, and played 6 more games for Toronto in 1990-91 before being traded to Detroit.

5. Nikolai Borschevsky was one of the grinders on the team at the time. What was his nickname?

Answer: Nick the Stick

Also called 'Stick' he played 6 seasons for Toronto, Calgary and Dallas for a total of 162 games, 49 goals, 74 assists, and 123 points.

6. Pat Boutette in my mind was one of Toronto's most dedicated players. What was his nickname?

Answer: Bash

Also called 'Booter' he played 10 seasons for Toronto, Hartford and Pittsburgh: 756 games, 171 goals, 282 assists and 453 points.

7. Celebrated Toronto goalie Johnny Bower was given what nickname?

Answer: The China Wall

15 seasons for New York Rangers and Toronto: 552 games, 250 wins, 195 losses, 90 ties and 37 career shut-outs.

8. Longtime Toronto goalie Walter Broda was given what nickname?

Answer: Turk

Also called 'Fatman' and 'Old Slippery' he played for 14 seasons ALL for Toronto: 629 games, 302 wins, 224 losses, 101 ties, 62 career shut-outs from 1936-37 to 1951-52.

9. Grinding defenceman Garth Butcher was given what nickname?

Answer: Butch

He was also called 'Strangler'. He played 14 seasons with Vancouver, St.Louis, Quebec and Toronto: 897 games, 48 goals, 158 assists and 206 points from 1981-82 to 1994-95.

10. Legendary Hall Of Fame defenceman Tim Horton was known by what nickname?

Answer: Superman

He played for Toronto, New York Rangers, Pittsburgh and Buffalo over 24 seasons: 1446 games, 115 goals, 403 assists and 518 points. He was killed in a car crash returning to Buffalo after a game. Founder of the Tim Horton's Donut chain. He also opened a Fastfood Restaurant in Notrh Bay Ontario Canada called Tim Horton's Charchoal Broiled Burgers.

Source: Author gamesrfun2222

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