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This is a list of nicknames of Major League Baseball teams and players. It includes a complete list of nicknames of players in the Baseball Hall of Fame, a list of nicknames of current players, nicknames of popular players who have played for each major league team, and lists of nicknames grouped into particular categories (e.g., ethnic nicknames, personality trait nicknames etc.). [1]
When major league baseball expanded in 1961, a new entry in the American League revived the old nickname. The team was renamed the California Angels in 1965, anticipating their move to Anaheim . After 32 years as "California", the team became the "Anaheim Angels" starting with the 1997 season, as a result of a contractual agreement connected ...
The Boys of Summer [35] – From the Brooklyn years – Reference to baseball being the only major team sport played during the summer. As with "Dem Bums", usage of this nickname for the Dodgers has faded with time; "Boys of Summer" is now often used to refer to baseball players in general. The Azul- Spanish word for blue
Incident during Game 1 of the 1996 American League Championship Series where 12-year-old spectator Jeffrey Maier deflected a batted ball by New York Yankee Derek Jeter into the Yankee Stadium stands to be ruled a home run rather than fan interference, allowing the Yankees to tie the game and eventually win the series. [95] [96] Grand Slam Single
As 'Mr. Baseball' turns 90 and 'Doc' potentially moves in to take over the Bucks, here's a look at the great nicknames in Wisconsin sports history.
The league the franchise was in at the time of their move First First year in Major League Baseball Last Last year in Major League Baseball Post–change status The status of the franchise after moving or becoming defunct Current status The current status of the franchise P League championships won WS World Series victories ^
Miscellaneous Baseball Old Time Radio. During the spring of 2020, when the Major League Baseball season was on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic, I did my bit to alleviate baseball fans’ hunger ...
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