Nicknames of Fame

[Collector]

Okay, this contest is simple; all you have to do is guess the nickname of the players listed. We'll be doing one player at a time. This will be strictly over baseball players, probably just over the older ones. Only one guess per person is allowed, each nickname is 5 points a piece. The first one to reply with the correct answer will receive 5 points. If no one can guess a nickname of a certain player, then we'll put up a multiple choice. The first one to reply with the correct answer will only receive one point, so let's try not to get any multiple choice ones as they can really hurt your points. Reason for this is because you have several answers out in front of you, and one of them is the correct answer. Once you post your reply for a nickname, please do not post again on the same nickname or modify your post. Anyone found doing this will probably be disqualified from participating. I'll reply to this contest thread to let everyone know if there's a winner who gets a nickname right. Alexis and I will be taking turns, so when she's doing a nickname, she'll call a winner and when I'm doing one, I'll call a winner. There will be a total of 20 names. Everyone is elgible to participate. Winner of this contest will receive 10 Elite Points and these two cards:

2003 Fleer Classic PostSeason Glory Dave Parker and Willie Stargell 14 of 30 PG #'d insert 1266/1500
1990 Topps Sammy Sosa Rookie #692



If all goes as planned, contest will end on May 15th or May 16th. Keep in mind that most of these names, if not all, will have more than one nickname, so therefore, there may be more than one answer. Also keep in mind that this contest could end early if someone gets too many right. We'll have no other choice but to call them the winner if that happens. A score board will be added, and those who receive points will be placed on that board. Good luck and let the contest begin!

Score Board:
mbengacollector- 46 points
aiancwebb- 5 points
#1marinersfan- 30 points

1. Paul Molitor- "Molly" or "The Ignitor." (Nickname correctly guessed by mbengacollector)
2. Mitch Williams ~ "Wild Thing" (Nickname correctly guessed by aiancwebb)
3. Ty Cobb- "The Georgia Peach" (Nickname correctly guessed by #1marinersfan)
4. Tommy Herr ~ "T-Bird" (Nickname correctly guessed by mbengacollector)
5. Orlando Cepeda- "The Baby Bull" or "Cha Cha" (Nickname correctly guessed by #1marinersfan)
6. Joe Pepitone ~ "Pepi" (Nickname correctly guessed by #1Marinersfan)
7. Napoleon Lajoie- "Larry" (Nickname correctly guessed by #1marinersfan)
8. Mickey Mantle ~ "Mick" (Nickname correctly guessed by mbengacollector)
9. Dennis Eckersley- "The Eck" (Nickname correctly guessed by mbengacollector)
10. John Kruk ~ "Krukker" (Nickname correctly guessed by mbengacollector)
11. Christopher Mathewson- "Matty" or "Big Six" (Nickname correctly guessed by mbengacollector)
12. Robin Yount ~ "The Kid" (Nickname correctly guessed by mbengacollector)
13. Hank Aaron- "Bad Henry" or "Hammerin' Hank" (Nickname correctly guessed by mbengacollector)
14. Mark McGwire ~ "Big Mac" (Nickanme correctly guessed by mbengacollector)
15. Joe Dimaggio- "The Yankee Clipper" or "Joltin' Joe" (Nickname correctly guessed by #1marinersfan)
16. Al Rosen ~ "Flip or Al" (Nickname correctly guessed by #1marinersfan)
17. Steve Carlton- "Lefty" (Nickname correctly guessed by mbengacollector)

Thanks, Collector

[mbengacollector]

Paul Molitor
Nickname:Molly he has 2 i think but not sure if i can post them both

[Collector]

mbengacollector said:

Paul Molitor
Nickname:Molly he has 2 i think but not sure if i can post them both

That is right. He has two nicknames; first one is "Molly" and the other is "The Ignitor." You're only asked to name one, though. You will be added on the score board with 5 points. The next name will be coming up shortly, so keep an eye out!

Thanks, Collector

[mbengacollector]

thanks alot just joind the site and read the rules so i didnt think i was going to be able to enter but glad i did thanks for the points,hope i can get the next one

[Collector]

Hey, no problem. By the way, just to let everyone know, the thread will be modified to put up #2, so no new threads will be made for putting up names. This should help save some room.

Thanks, Collector

[aiancwebb]

Mitch Williams
AKA
Wild Thing

[jonnyweb]

nice, u beat me to it.

good job..

[Lexis]

Posted by aiancwebb on Today at 9:58am
Mitch Williams
AKA
Wild Thing

number three will be posted sometime today ~~ Good Luck!

[#1marinersfan]

ty cobb:The Georgia Peach

[seahawkz37]

Just guessing, but..."the natural"?

[aiancwebb]

good job #1marinersfan

Ty Cobb AKA the "Georgia Peach"

these are too easy

[Collector]

1cubsfan said:

ty cobb:The Georgia Peach

Yes, that is correct. These names will probably be easy for most of you, but the main trick to the contest is beating others to the correct answer. Name #4 will be posted shortly!

Thanks, Collector

[jonnyweb]

Berman's nickname for him is Tommy BEN Herr...

will that work?

[#1marinersfan]

tommy herr:Tom

[jdthakid36]

#1marinersfan is just too quick...I do have another one to add, even though it's not an official nickname. I always like Chris Berman's nickname's on Sportscenter...He called him "Tommy Ben Herr". Pretty catchy huh. I'll try and be quicker tomorrow.