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Nicknames: Early 20th Century Trivia Quiz

In the early years of the Modern era, baseball had its share of unusual characters with interesting nicknames. Test your skill to see if you know these early (1901-1919) nicknames.

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

Author
shenron704

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
107,558

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Avg Score
6 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

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

Jack Doyle

John J. McGraw

Joe Jackson

Jack Chesbro

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Question 2 of 10

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

Walter Johnson

Cy Young

Grover Alexander

Christy Mathewson

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Question 3 of 10

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

Frank Schulte

Harry Steinfeldt

Cy Seymour

Tommy Leach

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Question 4 of 10

4. 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? Hint

John McGraw

Frank Selee

Connie Mack

Frank Chance

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Question 5 of 10

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

Mike Tiernan

Mike Myers

Mike McGrath

Mike Donlin

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Question 6 of 10

6. His career lasted from 1895-1918. He was at one time the highest paid player in the Majors. Who was called "Mr. Shortstop"? Hint

Honus Wagner

Hans Lobert

Joe Tinker

Bobby Wallace

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Question 7 of 10

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

Hal Chase

Hal Zimmerman

Hal Trosky

Hal Itosis

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Question 8 of 10

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

Gavvy Cravath

Frank Baker

Cy Seymour

Babe Ruth

9. 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? Hint

Nap Lajoie

Connie Mack

John McGraw

Hughey Jennings

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Question 10 of 10

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

Roger Bresnahan

Sam Crawford

Johnny Evers

Dan McGann

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

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

Answer: Jack Chesbro

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

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

Answer: 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.

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

Answer: Frank Schulte

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

4. 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?

Answer: 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.

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

Answer: Mike Donlin

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

6. His career lasted from 1895-1918. He was at one time the highest paid player in the Majors. Who was called "Mr. Shortstop"?

Answer: Bobby Wallace

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

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

Answer: Hal Chase

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

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

Answer: 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.

Answer: 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.

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

Answer: 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.

Source: Author shenron704

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