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First Basemen

“When my son’s best friend is my teammate, I figure it’s time to retire.” - Stan Musial (age 43 in 1963) *The Cardinals’ Mike Shannon played high school baseball with Stan’s son Stan Musial, HOF First Baseman

Who was your Favorite First Baseman? Gil Hodges Brooklyn Dodgers Ted Kluszweski Cincinnati Redlegs Bill Skowron New York Yankees

Which First Baseman had the highest career Batting Average? Johnny Mize New York Yankees Stan Musial St. Louis Cardinals Bill Terry New York Giants

Which First Baseman had the highest career Batting Average? Bill Terry New York Giants

Which First Baseman had the most career Hits? Stan Musial St. Louis Cardinals Eddie Murray Baltimore Orioles George Sisler St. Louis Browns

Which First Baseman had the most career Hits? Stan Musial St. Louis Cardinals

What was Frank Thomas’ Nickname?

What was Frank Thomas’ Nickname? Three Hall of Fame catchers. Ernie “Schnozz” Lombardi was still playing when Bill started following baseball The Big Hurt

What was Lou Gehrig’s Nickname?

What was Lou Gehrig’s Nickname? Because of durability and consistency – like a legendary locomotive (The Iron Horse) of the day. Also nicknamed “Biscuit Pants” by the players because of baggy pants over thick legs and a “broad back porch” The Iron Horse

What was Marv Throneberry’s Nickname?

What was Marv Throneberry’s Nickname? Symbol of futility for one of worst teams in ML history – 1962 Mets. Once hit what looked like game winning triple. Umpire called him out when he missed first base. Umpire later told Casey Stengel that he also missed second base! Marvelous Marv

What was Mike Hargrove’s Nickname? Three Hall of Fame catchers. Ernie “Schnozz” Lombardi was still playing when Bill started following baseball

What was Mike Hargrove’s Nickname? Three Hall of Fame catchers. Ernie “Schnozz” Lombardi was still playing when Bill started following baseball The Human Rain Delay

What was Harry Simpson’s Nickname?

What was Harry Simpson’s Nickname? Not because of numerous trades (8 times in 4 years 1955-1959). Nicknamed before this time because of size 13 shoes – as big as suitcases. From newspaper comics character in comic strip “Toonerville Folks” – Suitcase Simpson. Suitcase

What was Willie McCovey’s Nickname?

What was Willie McCovey’s Nickname? 6’4” tall Stretch

What was Rusty Staub’s Nickname?

What was Rusty Staub’s Nickname? Red hair after trade to Montreal Expos Le Grande Orange

What was Dick Stuart’s Nickname?

What was Dick Stuart’s Nickname? Led his league’s 1B in errors seven straight seasons. Radatz suggested his license plate be “E3”. Once received a standing ovation for picking up a hot dog wrapper. Dr. Strangeglove