Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Nicknames I Like: MLB

Iron Horse











Big Hurt 











Charlie Hustle











Penguin











Blade





  






Splendid Splinter











Say Hey Kid











Nails











Toy Cannon











Cobra











Mr. October











Sultan of Swat











Louisiana Lightning











Blue Moon











El Presidente











Sweet Music











Big Unit











Spaceman











Mad Hungarian











Wild Thing











-  Not a definitive list, obviously.   

-  Williams had the nickname before Major League came out.

-  Photos from TCDB.

-  I have all these cards, with two exceptions.  Feel free to guess the two for bragging rights.   

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2 comments:

  1. Batting Out Of OrderMay 26, 2026 at 9:54 AM

    Millville Meteor....c'mon!

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  2. FujiMay 27, 2026 at 5:41 AM

    a. Some really awesome nicknames. As a Padres fan and fan of Gwynn... I'd toss Mr. Padre into the pool.

    b. Hmmm... I'm gonna guess the 1957 Topps Ted Williams and 1972 Topps John Odom.

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