Nicknames for Dummies

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1. Ty Cobb set many records in his career, and he ended up in the Hall of Fame. What was his nickname? Georgia Peach Skeeter Fordham Flash Corn Cob

2. Orel Hershiser played most of his career with the Dodgers. He earned his nickname because he was ready to pitch, no matter what day it was. What was his nickname? Rough 'n Ready Hershey Bar K-Man Bulldog

3. Cal Ripken Jr. of the Baltimore Orioles was nicknamed "Iron Horse" for his consecutive game streak. However, the player whose game record he broke was also nicknamed "Iron Horse". Who was this Yankee great? Dizzy Dean Carl Hubbell Charley Root Lou Gehrig

4. From 1940-1958, Harold Reese was a Dodger shortstop and was a 10-time all-star. He eventually made it to the Hall of Fame. What was his nickname? Stretch Doughnut Old Shoes Pee Wee

5. A career Baltimore Oriole pitcher, he won three Cy Young awards. Who is this Hall of Famer nicknamed, "Cakes"? Pat Dobson Dave McNally Dave Boswell Jim Palmer

6. Baseball's first four-time Cy Young winner was Steve Carlton. What was his nickname? Lefty Tramp Cartwheel Peanut

7. This Hall of Fame pitcher played in 634 games as a Giant, and his final one as a Cincinnati Red. Who was this nicknamed "Big Six" and "The Christian Gentleman"? Hippo Vaughn Tom Zachary Rube Manning Christy Mathewson

8. Ty Cobb would have won 13 consecutive batting titles if Nap Lajoie didn't interrupt his streak, along with another Hall of Famer nicknamed the "Grey Eagle". Who was this? Tris Speaker Wally Pipp George Sisler Frank Baker

9. After 15 seasons with the Milwaukee Brewers, Paul Molitor found himself in the World Series as a Toronto Blue Jay, and won the series MVP award. What is his nickname? The Ignitor Pall Bearer Sauce Leftovers

10. Leo Durocher played from 1925-1945, mostly as a shortstop. He later became a manager with the Brooklyn Dodgers and earned his nickname of what? The Grocer Leo the Lip Lion Paw Cupcake