Massey Quiz #43- Baseball Players and Nicknames

This is a test of baseball players and their nicknames. I will give you the nicknames and you tell me the players actual name. 

The answers are at the end of the quiz. Keep track of your score and read exactly what your score indicates. If you would like- share your score on the Facebook or Massey Blog under the comments. 

#1- Goose

#2- Iron Horse

#3- Wizard of Oz

#4- Ryno

#5- The Bambino

#6- Stan the Man

#7- Catfish

#8- Little Louie

#9- Pudge

#10- The Lip

#11- Yankee Clipper

#12- Yogi

#13- Mr. Cub

#14- Hammerin’ ____

#15- Big Unit

#16- Big Hurt

#17- Splendid Splinter

#18- Shoeless

#19- Say Hey Kid

#20- Nellie is named for this player?

#21- Minnie is named for this player?

Answers

1- Rich Gossage

2- Lou Gehrig

3- Ozzie Smith

4- Ryne Sandburg

5- George Herman Ruth (Babe Ruth)

6- Stan Musial

7- Jim Hunter

8- Luis Aparicio

9- Carlton Fisk (all-time greatest catcher) or Ivan Rodriguez

10- Leo Durocher

11- Joe Dimaggio

12- Lawrence “Yogi” Berra

13- Ernie Banks

14- Hank Aaron

15- Randy Johnson

16- Frank Thomas

17- Ted Williams

18- Joe Jackson

19- Willie Mays

20- Nellie Fox

21- Minnie Minoso

What Your Score Means

18-21 Correct- WOW!!! I bet you listened to a lot of baseball on the radio growing up!!

15-17 Correct- Do you still collect baseball cards?

12-14 Correct- Impressive- I am sure you would take two and hit to right?

8-11 Correct- You usually fall asleep by the fifth inning of most games. 

0-7 Correct- Don’t worry, football season starts soon.