Those Wacky Baseball Nicknames

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1. William Atwood was a catcher with Philadelphia from 1936-40, although he probably should have played for Wrigley's Cubs. What nickname did he have that came from the strongest words he would use? Razzle Frazzle Aaargh Shazbot Dad Gum

2. Carroll Belardi, a first baseman with Brooklyn and Detroit from 1950-56, was clumsy. After his first home run, he stepped on Ralph Branca's foot. He once hit a triple that would have been an inside-the-park home run except he tripped over second base, fell at shortstop, lost his hat and went back for it, then tripped over third base. What nickname was hung on him in honor of the body parts that gave him the most trouble? Footsie Elbows No Neck Brains

3. Lyman Bostock was a talker. What nickname did he pick up for his garrulous ways? Mummsy The Lie Man Shorty Abdul Jibber Jabber

4. Garland Buckeye, a pitcher for Washington in 1918 and with Cleveland and New York from 1925-28, loved riding trains because it was so easy to maintain his over-stuffed figure on a train. What was his nickname? Fleetwell The Great Knee Bender Skinny Dining Car Addict

5. Clifton Heathcote got his nickname after a fly ball bounced off his pate. What moniker did he pick up after that incident? Gloves Rubberhead Goofy Look Out Kid

6. Jeff Leonard played outfield for Los Angeles, Houston, San Francisco, Milwaukee and Seattle from 1977-90. He had a very baleful look, the kind of look you might see on someone who is incarcerated. What did they call Jeffrey? Smiley Peaches Bad Road Correctional Institute Face

7. Alan Gallagher played third base for the Giants and Angels from 1970-73. He got his nickname from always being dirty. What was it? Filthy McNasty Wee Gall Soaper Ytrid (dirty spelled backwards)

8. Bill Pecota spent a lot of time going back and forth between Kansas City and their AAA club in Omaha, NE. He was lucky that there was one highway connecting the two. What nickname did he pick up from his constant traveling between the two cities? Suitcase Old To-and-Fro Roadwarrior I-29

9. Edward Nolan pitched from 1878-85 for Indianapolis, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Wilmington and Philadelphia. What nickname did he get when he was the only pitcher his team had in spring training one year? Ed "The Pride of Paterson" Ed "The Franchise" Ed "The Only" Eddie Extra

10. Art Shires was a first baseman for Chicago and Washington from 1928-30, and for Boston in 1932. In the offseason, he also boxed and was quite proud of his physique. What nickname did he earn for his "manliness"? Hulkster Stud Muffin Whattaman Four Sack