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Take this Baseball Nicknames pre-1900 Quiz! Difficult Trivia | MLB Players

Before the modern era of baseball, many players had unusual and interesting nicknames. See how well you know your 19th Century baseball by matching the nickname to the correct player!

A multiple-choice quiz by shenron704. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
shenron704

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
105,811

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Difficult

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which early outfielder played in the 1860's and 1870's, and was known as "Death to Flying Things", because of his ability to chase down fly balls? Hint

Jack Chapman

Joe Start

George Wright

Dickey Pearce

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which pitcher was derisively known as "Josephus the Phenomenal", due to the fact that he pitched a no-hitter, and never came close again? Hint

Joe Kelley

Joe Borden

Joe Judge

Joe Start

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which scrappy outfielder was known as "The Virginia Squire"? Hint

Jesse Burkett

Jack Glasscock

Cap Anson

Steve Brodie

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which early pitcher was called 'The Count', because of his long, bushy sideburns? Hint

Amos Rusie

Asa Brainard

Harry Wright

Frank Selee

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Question 5 of 10

5. A Hall of Famer now, which early catcher-outfielder was called 'Orator', due to his verbosity? Hint

Tim Keefe

Pud Galvin

Jim O'Rourke

Mickey Welch

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Question 6 of 10

6. A hard-throwing (and often wild) right handed pitcher, this redhead was known as the "Indiana Thunderbolt". Hint

Amos Rusie

George Bradley

Cy Young

Mike Tiernan

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Question 7 of 10

7. This player won multiple batting titles in the American Association in the 1880's. He was known as "The Louisville Slugger". Hint

Tip O'Neil

Roger Connor

Pete Browning

Sam Thompson

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Question 8 of 10

8. This catcher was called "King", and was one of the biggest stars of the 19th century. Hint

Willie Keeler

Mike Kelly

Joe Kelley

Patsy Tebeau

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which underrated catcher was dubbed "The Duke of Marlboro"? Hint

Bill Dineen

Charles Farrell

Roger Bresnahan

Edwin Snider

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which catcher named "Boileryard" was the only non-pitcher on the Old Orioles of 1894, who did not bat at least .300? Hint

Frank Bowerman

Tommy Bond

Bill Clarke

John K. Tener

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which early outfielder played in the 1860's and 1870's, and was known as "Death to Flying Things", because of his ability to chase down fly balls?

Answer: Jack Chapman

Gained nickname while playing outfield for the Brooklyn Atlantics in the 1860's. Was a member of the team that defeated the previously undefeated Cincinnati Red Stockings in 1870.

2. Which pitcher was derisively known as "Josephus the Phenomenal", due to the fact that he pitched a no-hitter, and never came close again?

Answer: Joe Borden

He pitched the first no-hitter in National League history (1876). He did little else of significance going 11-12 in the season, then retired after only two seasons.

3. Which scrappy outfielder was known as "The Virginia Squire"?

Answer: Steve Brodie

Played centerfield for the "Old Orioles" of the 1890's. Brodie would yell "I'll get you, you dirty dog", when chasing down fly balls.

4. Which early pitcher was called 'The Count', because of his long, bushy sideburns?

Answer: Asa Brainard

Pitcher for the 1869 Cincinnatti Red Stockings.

5. A Hall of Famer now, which early catcher-outfielder was called 'Orator', due to his verbosity?

Answer: Jim O'Rourke

Only person to play in the inaugural NL season (1876) and also play in a 20th century game (Giants, 1904).

6. A hard-throwing (and often wild) right handed pitcher, this redhead was known as the "Indiana Thunderbolt".

Answer: Amos Rusie

Major reason the mound was moved back from 50 feet to 60 feet, 6 inches in 1893.

7. This player won multiple batting titles in the American Association in the 1880's. He was known as "The Louisville Slugger".

Answer: Pete Browning

Had bats made by Bannister factory, Hillerich and Bradsby. Also known as "The Gladiator."

8. This catcher was called "King", and was one of the biggest stars of the 19th century.

Answer: Mike Kelly

One of the first superstars of the game, Was sold to the Boston Beaneaters for $10,000 in 1888. Because of this, he was also referred to as the "$10,000 Beauty".

9. Which underrated catcher was dubbed "The Duke of Marlboro"?

Answer: Charles Farrell

Born in Marlboro, Massachusetts, started with Cap Anson's Chicago White Stockings in 1888. Near the end of his career, played in first World Series (1903) as a reserve catcher.

10. Which catcher named "Boileryard" was the only non-pitcher on the Old Orioles of 1894, who did not bat at least .300?

Answer: Bill Clarke

Clarke was also a member of the World Champion 1905 New York Giants. He later became the baseball coach for Yale University, and was present when the Orioles returned as a Major Leauge team in 1954.

Source: Author shenron704

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