MLB Hall of Famers' Real Names Quiz

Answer: Edwin

One of the "Boys of Summer," Duke Snider was a Dodger hero in Brooklyn, and moved with the team to his native southern California when they became the Los Angeles Dodgers. After a long and illustrious career in Dodger blue, he finished with brief stints as a New York Met and a San Francisco Giant. Edwin "Duke" Snider was elected to Baseball's Hall of Fame in 1980.

Answer: Denton

Denton True "Cy" Young was so iconic a pitcher, that baseball named its annual award for best pitcher after him. The nickname "Cy" comes from "Cyclone." Born in Ohio, he started and ended his career with Cleveland, having stints at St. Louis and Boston in between. Retiring in 1911, he was inducted into the Hall of Fame aat its second induction class in 1937.

He still holds major league career records for wins, complete games, and innings pitched.

Answer: Robert

One of the dominant pitchers in the American league from the mid 1920s to the early '40s, Lefty Grove led the league in wins 3 times pitching for Connie Mack's Philadelphia Athletics. He finished his career with the Boston Red Sox. Inducted into Baseball's Hall of Fame in 1947.

Answer: Albert

A St. Louis Cardinals icon, Red started and ended his career with the Redbirds, with brief stops at the Giants and Braves in between. An all star second baseman, he also managed the Cardinals. inducted into Baseball's Hall of Fame in 1989.

Answer: Harold

An all time Pittsburgh Pirate great, Pie played the hot corner for the Pirates from 1920 through 1937. He also managed the Pirates. Inducted into Baseball's Hall of Fame in 1948.

Answer: Edward

Edward "Whitey" Ford was the mainstay of the pitching staff of the Yankees dynasty in the '50's and '60's. He still holds many World Series pitching records. Elected to Baseball's Hall of Fame in 1974.

Answer: Leroy

Longtime star of "Negro league" baseball, Satch was brought to the majors by Bill Veeck of the Cleveland Indians at the age of 42. This oldest rookie ever helped the Tribe win the American League pennant in 1948 with a 6-1 record, and also made a brief appearance in that year's World Series, the first black pitcher to do so. Elected to Baseball's Hall of Fame in 1971.

Answer: Harold

Another of the "Boys of Summer," PeeWee was an idol of the Brooklyn faithful. He played his entire career in Dodger blue, including one season "on the coast" when they moved there in 1958. Elected to Baseball's Hall of Fame in 1984.

Answer: George

You knew this one had to be in here. Even if you're not a baseball fan, this guy needs no introduction. A member of the original induction class of Baseball's Hall of Fame in 1936.

Answer: Vernon

Ace of the New York Yankees' staff in the 1930's Vernon "Lefty" Gomez pitched the Bronx Bombers to 5 World Series during that decade. Elected to Baseball's Hall of Fame in 1972.