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Nicknames of Baseball’s Colorful Past and Pet Peeves
Richard Pete Peterson reflects on baseball nicknames from classic figures in the Hall of Fame to stories of the Gas House Gang. He notes New York Times coverage of nickname decline and recalls players like Dizzy Dean, Goofy Gomez, and Big Cat Mize. The piece blends history with personal anecdotes and author credentials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anita
New York Times
John Branch
Hall of Fame
Kelly
Snider
Bender
Hornsby
Prince Hal
Newhouser
Babe
Ruth
Kid
Nichols
Musial
Bell
Pete
Alexander
Waddell
Marquard
Foster
Dizzy
Dean
Goofy
Gomez
Old MacDonald
Maranville
Stearnes
Cy Young
Bullet Rogan
Bullet Bob Feller
Walter Johnson
Cubs
Gabby Hartnett
Jim O’ Rourke
Leo Durocher
White Sox
Luke Appling
Paul
Lloyd Waner
Big
Brooklyn
Waner Brothers
Pepper Martin
Ducky Medwick
Gas House
Dizzy Dean
Daffy
Diz
Kent Haruf
Stinky Peterson