Famous Sports Nicknames
An athlete by another name smells so sweet in this trivia game featuring famous sports nicknames.
15 questions · Published July 24, 2023
Trivia questions (5 of 15)
- Multiple Choice
1. Which kitchen appliance inspired former Chicago Bears defensive tackle William Perry's nickname?
FUN FACT
William "The Refrigerator" Perry holds the record for the largest Super Bowl ring at size 25.
- Multiple Choice
2. Hall of Fame MLB catchers Carlton Fisk and ____________ were both nicknamed "Pudge."
A coach with the Gastonia Rangers nicknamed Hall of Fame catcher Iván Rodriguez "Pudge" on his very first day of spring training because, according to Rodriguez, he was so "short and stocky."
- Multiple Choice
3. Green Bay Packers defensive lineman and ordained minister ___________ was dubbed the "Minister of Defense" while still in college.
Reggie White became an ordained Baptist minister while still in college and was known as the "Minster of Defense" by his senior year.
- Multiple Choice
4. What slugger put the "Big Hurt" on opposing pitchers for fourteen Major League Baseball seasons?
Frank "The Big Hurt" Thomas is the only player in Major League Baseball history with seven consecutive seasons with at least a .300 batting average, 100 RBIs, 100 runs, 100 walks, and 20 home runs.
- Multiple Choice
5. What legendary NHL Hall of Famer was dubbed "Mr. Hockey"?
"Mr. Hockey" Gordie Howe played in the NHL for a record twenty-six seasons.
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