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Quiz about More Early Baseball Nicknames

More Early Baseball Nicknames Trivia Quiz

Here are some more unusual nicknames from the Early years of Baseball (1876-1900). See if you can come up with the correct answers!

A multiple-choice quiz by shenron704. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
shenron704

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
108,216

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
453

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Question 1 of 10

1. What 2 individuals played outfield for the Boston Beaneaters in the 1890's, and were known as "The Heavenly Twins" by the fans? Hint

Joe Kelley and Willie Keeler

Dan Brouthers and George Gore

Hugh Duffy and Tommy McCarthy

Billy Hamilton and Billy Sunday

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Question 2 of 10

2. What outstanding outfielder batted over .400 twice, and was called "the Crab", because of his testy personality? Hint

Bobby Lowe

Jesse Burkett

Bobby Wallace

Jake Beckley

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Question 3 of 10

3. What bare-handed shortstop used to pick up small rocks from his position in the infield, and the habit earned him the nickname "Pebbly Jack"? Hint

Jack Glasscock

Jack Doyle

John K. Tener

Guy Jackson Heckler

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Question 4 of 10

4. What early pitcher was as durable as they came, was the winner of 60 games in 1884, and was called "Ole Hoss" for his reliability? Hint

Tim Keefe

Tommy Bond

Tony Mullane

Charles Radbourne

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Question 5 of 10

5. What 300 game winner was also known for his durability as an early pitcher, and was nicknamed "The Little Steam Engine" for his size and strength? Hint

Kid Nichols

John McGraw

Pud Galvin

Larry Corcoran

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Question 6 of 10

6. What early player was famous for being a non-smoking, non-drinking church official, thereby earning the nickname "Deacon"? Hint

Sadie McMahon

Jim O'Rourke

James White

Will White

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Question 7 of 10

7. What big first baseman played on the 1899 Orioles, later starred in the first World Series (1903) for Boston, and was nicknamed "Candy"? Hint

George LaChance

Mike Tiernan

George Bradley

Danny Richardson

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which pitcher went 31-6 for the "Old Orioles" in 1895, and was nicknamed "The Wizard", because of his ability to get out of jams? Hint

George Hemming

Ned Williamson

Mickey Welch

Bill Hoffer

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which Deaf-Mute outfielder was nicknamed "Dummy"? Hint

Tommy Bond

William Hoy

Dave Orr

Monty Ward

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Question 10 of 10

10. Connie Mack was one of the all-time great Managers. What was his real name? Hint

Cornelius McGillicuddy

Conrad McPherson

Conrad McClure

Cornelius McGee

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What 2 individuals played outfield for the Boston Beaneaters in the 1890's, and were known as "The Heavenly Twins" by the fans?

Answer: Hugh Duffy and Tommy McCarthy

Duffy and McCarthy were each elected to the Hall of Fame. Duffy set a single season batting average record, with a .438 mark in 1894.

2. What outstanding outfielder batted over .400 twice, and was called "the Crab", because of his testy personality?

Answer: Jesse Burkett

Born in Wheeling, West Virginia, Burkett later coached for John McGraw's New York Giants in the 1920's.

3. What bare-handed shortstop used to pick up small rocks from his position in the infield, and the habit earned him the nickname "Pebbly Jack"?

Answer: Jack Glasscock

Another native of Wheeling, West Virginia, Glasscock was one of the top shortstops in the early years of the National League.

4. What early pitcher was as durable as they came, was the winner of 60 games in 1884, and was called "Ole Hoss" for his reliability?

Answer: Charles Radbourne

When the pitching rules changed, allowing a pitcher to throw overhand, Radbourn continued his running "cricket style" underhand delivery until the end of the 1886 season, when it was outlawed.

5. What 300 game winner was also known for his durability as an early pitcher, and was nicknamed "The Little Steam Engine" for his size and strength?

Answer: Pud Galvin

The first 300-game winner in baseball history, James "Pud" Galvin was also called "Gentleman Jeems".

6. What early player was famous for being a non-smoking, non-drinking church official, thereby earning the nickname "Deacon"?

Answer: James White

James Laurie "Deacon" White was one of the top catchers of the 19th Century. He allegedly invented the chest protector, and was the first batter in the first professional league game (NA) in 1871. He got a double for the first hit, and extra-base hit.

7. What big first baseman played on the 1899 Orioles, later starred in the first World Series (1903) for Boston, and was nicknamed "Candy"?

Answer: George LaChance

A solid fielder and an outstanding power hitter, Candy LaChance was a vital part of the 1903 champions, Boston Pilgrims.

8. Which pitcher went 31-6 for the "Old Orioles" in 1895, and was nicknamed "The Wizard", because of his ability to get out of jams?

Answer: Bill Hoffer

Hoffer was one of the last surviving members of the Old Orioles. He died in 1959.

9. Which Deaf-Mute outfielder was nicknamed "Dummy"?

Answer: William Hoy

Legend has it that Dummy Hoy was responsible for Umpire's use of hand signals today. Hoy lived to be 99 years of age.

10. Connie Mack was one of the all-time great Managers. What was his real name?

Answer: Cornelius McGillicuddy

Connie Mack began his career as a cather in the 1880's. He began managing in the 1890's, and is most famous for managing the Philadelphia Athletics for 50 years.

Source: Author shenron704

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