Special Sub-Topic: Nicknames: Early 20th Century Authored by: shenron704 Sub-topic of: MLB Names & Numbers

Not exactly the most jovial character, this spitball pitcher was known as "Happy Jack".

Jack Chesbro. Jack set a modern record for wins in a season with 41 in 1904 for the New York Highlanders.

One of the first inductees into the Hall of Fame, this all-time great pitcher was called "Big Six".

Christy Mathewson. Won a total of 373 games, mostly with the New York Giants. Hero of the Second World Series (1905) with three complete game shutouts.

This speedster played outfield for the Great Chicago Cub team of 1906. Which great clutch hitter was nicknamed "Wildfire"?

Frank Schulte. Starred on the 1906 Chicago NL team that won 116 games, but lost the series to the "Hitless Wonders".

This famous first baseman-manager was known by two names. Who managed the 1906 Chicago Cubs, and was called "The Peerless Leader" and "Husk" by his teammates?

Frank Chance. Chance started his career in 1897 as a catcher. Moved to first base in early 1900 by then manager Frank Selee, he became player-manager in '06 and part of the Tinkers-to-Evers-to-Chance double play combination.

One of the star players for the New York Giants, "Turkey Mike" was quite the character. Who was he?

Mike Donlin. An aspiring actor, Donlin missed parts of several seasons due to time spent on the Vaudeville circuit.

His career lasted from 1895-1914. He was at one time the highest paid player in the Majors. Who was called "Mr. Shortstop"?

Bobby Wallace. Bobby Wallace began his career as a pitcher for the 1895 Cleveland Spiders.

This "shady" character roamed the infield during the early part of the 20th century. What slick fielding first baseman was known as "Prince Hal"?

Hal Chase. Repeatedly accused of throwing games, Hal Chase was eventually banned from baseball.

In an era when home runs were a rarity, which player was given the nickname "Home Run"?

Frank Baker. Baker played third base for the Philadelphia Athletics during the early part of the 20th century. His two home runs in consecutive games in the 1911 World Series, was indeed a rare occurance.

This manager was given two different nicknames. The first "Little Napoleon" was in reference to his size and management skills. The second, "Muggsy" was derived from his tendancy to bully players and umpires. Who was he?

John McGraw. One of the greatest managers of all time, McGraw played for the Old Orioles (1892-1899), then later managed the New York Giants from 1902-1932.

Which testy Chicago Cub infielder was nicknamed "The Crab", by his teammates?

Johnny Evers. Hall of Famer Evers played second base for the Cubs (116 wins in '06, World Series champs '07 and '08), and later for the Boston "Miracle" Braves (champs 1914). Part of the famous Tinkers-to-Evers-to-Chance combination. The nickname "Crab", was also in reference to the way he looked when fielding ground balls.