e) Mike Torrez
11. Of course, not all AL pitchers have been poor hitters. Seventy years ago, a mound prospect named George Herman Ruth hit so well for the Red Sox and Yankees that he was moved to the outfield where he could play everyday. The "Babe" had the most famous nickname ever, but thousands of players have been saddled with less notable monickers. Two points for each of the following players' nicknames.
a) Brooks Robinson
b) Mike Epstein
c) Greg Luzinski
d) Sam Crawford
e) John Milner
12. But nicknames go both ways. Brooklyn Dodgers great Pee Wee Reese, for example, can't leave home without the American Express card when he goes by the name of Harold. One point for the given name of each of the following.
a) Blue Moon Odom
b) Moose Haas
c) Mookie Wilson
d) Lefty Grove
e) Goose Goslin
f) Ducky Medwick
g) Red Schoendienst
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