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Baseball:- Also Known As Trivia Quiz

Also known as..... baseball is a sport known for its colorful monikers. See if you can match the player to his nickname.

A multiple-choice quiz by markr_1. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
markr_1

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
17,310

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
10 / 15

Plays
2617

Last 3 plays: Guest 99 (15/15), Guest 76 (2/15), Guest 68 (13/15).

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Question 1 of 15

1. The Big Train is also known as who? Hint

Christy Mathewson

Walter Johnson

Carl Hubbell

Bob Feller

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Question 2 of 15

2. The Barber was known as who? Hint

Hal Newhouser

Whitey Ford

Sal Maglie

Don Newcombe

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Question 3 of 15

3. The Gray Eagle is also known as who? Hint

Whitey Herzog

Tris Speaker

Sparky Anderson

Gaylord Perry

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Question 4 of 15

4. Who is also known as The Scooter? Hint

Phil Rizzuto

Ron LeFlore

Rickey Henderson

Maury Wills

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Question 5 of 15

5. Louisiana Lightnin' is also known as who? Hint

Ron Guidry

Dave Righetti

Bobby Murcer

Don Mattingly

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Question 6 of 15

6. Who is also known as Le Gran Orange? Hint

Rusty Staub

Gary Carter

Rheal Cormier

Randy Johnson

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Question 7 of 15

7. The Toy Cannon is also known as who? Hint

Jimmy Wynn

Tony Conigliaro

Kirby Puckett

Lou Brock

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Question 8 of 15

8. Old Aches and Pains was known as what player? Hint

Luke Easter

Luis Aparicio

Luke Appling

Hebert Perry

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Question 9 of 15

9. The Bulldog is also known as what player? Hint

Orel Hershiser

Ron Cey

Lenny Dykstra

Phil Garner

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Question 10 of 15

10. What player was also known as 'The Monster'? Hint

Rob Dibble

Frank Howard

Dick Radatz

Randy Johnson

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Question 11 of 15

11. Cha Cha or The Baby Bull was also known as what player? Hint

Orlando Cepeda

Jose Rijo

Juan Marichal

Felipe Alou

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Question 12 of 15

12. Columbia Lou is known as what player? Hint

Lou Johnson

Lou Boudreau

Lou Gehrig

Lou Piniella

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Question 13 of 15

13. Mad Dog was the nickname of what player? Hint

Earl Weaver

Bill Madlock

Pete Rose

Al Hrbosky

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Question 14 of 15

14. What player was also known as Tom Terrific? Hint

Tom Glavine

Tom Seaver

Tom Harper

Tom Lasorda

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Question 15 of 15

15. Super Joe was also known as what player? Hint

Joe Morgan

Joe Adcock

Joe Dimaggio

Joe Charboneau

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The Big Train is also known as who?

Answer: Walter Johnson

Johnson was the premier power pitcher of his day. The speed of his pitches gave rise to his nickname. Mathewson's nickname was the Big Six, Hubbell's was King Carl, and Feller's was Rapid Robert.

2. The Barber was known as who?

Answer: Sal Maglie

Maglie earned this nickname due to his habit of pitching high and tight to opposing batters.

3. The Gray Eagle is also known as who?

Answer: Tris Speaker

Speaker was a star centerfielder for both the Indians and Red Sox during the dead ball era, especially known for his defensive prowess.

4. Who is also known as The Scooter?

Answer: Phil Rizzuto

Rizzuto was the shortstop for the Yankees during the 40's and 50's. He then served as an announcer for the team for several decades. Interestingly, of the 4 answers listed, he was the only one not known for his speed.

5. Louisiana Lightnin' is also known as who?

Answer: Ron Guidry

All 4 of these players starred for the Yankees. However only Guidry hailed from Louisiana. Righetti went by the nickname of Rags, and Mattingly was known as Donnie Baseball.

6. Who is also known as Le Gran Orange?

Answer: Rusty Staub

Staub received this nickname in the early years of the expansion Expos in tribute to his orange hair.

7. The Toy Cannon is also known as who?

Answer: Jimmy Wynn

Wynn was a diminutive power hitter for the expansion Astros.

8. Old Aches and Pains was known as what player?

Answer: Luke Appling

Although with all of his injuries this may be an appropriate nickname for Perry, the correct answer is Appling - a longtime infielder for the White Sox. He was more recently known for hitting a home run when in his 70's in a Legends of Baseball game.

9. The Bulldog is also known as what player?

Answer: Orel Hershiser

Hershiser was the pitching star for the Dodgers in the late 80s and early 90s, who then went on to pitch for the Indians. Known for being a tough competitor, especially in the post-season. The other three answers were also known for being tough ballplayers. Dykstra was known as Nails, Cey as the Penguin, and Garner as Scrap Iron.

10. What player was also known as 'The Monster'?

Answer: Dick Radatz

Radatz was a power reliever for the Red Sox in the 60's. The others were also big guys. Howard was known as the Washington Monument, Johnson is the Big Unit, and Dibble was one of the Nasty Boys.

11. Cha Cha or The Baby Bull was also known as what player?

Answer: Orlando Cepeda

Cepeda was a star outfielder- first baseman for the Giants and Cardinals. He is a recent inductee into the baseball hall of fame.

12. Columbia Lou is known as what player?

Answer: Lou Gehrig

Another nickname for the Iron Horse, derived from his alma mater.

13. Mad Dog was the nickname of what player?

Answer: Bill Madlock

Madlock was star third baseman for the Cubs and Pirates in the 70s and 80s. However, it was a name that would have fit just as well for Weaver in light of his many arguments with the men in blue. Hrbosky was the Mad Hungarian. Greg Maddux was also known as 'Mad Dog', especially in Atlanta.

14. What player was also known as Tom Terrific?

Answer: Tom Seaver

Seaver was the power pitching star of the Amazin' Mets. He later pitched for the Reds before a return to Shea Stadium.

15. Super Joe was also known as what player?

Answer: Joe Charboneau

Charboneau was the 1 year wonder for the Indians in the early 80's. He later wound up with a bit part in the movie The Natural.

Source: Author markr_1

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