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Mel Ott

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Rob

I think I’ve just set a record for the shortest name of any person profiled on the blog. Huzzah! Melvin Thomas Ott (1909-1958) was a major league right fielder. And he was a heck of a right fielder, to say … Continue reading →

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Tristram E. Speaker

Posted on February 6, 2013 by Rob

Howdy folks! I’m back, and you know what that means – more funny baseball names. Tristram E. Speaker (1888-1958) is kind of legit. Although born without a middle name, he adopted the “E.” after Red Sox management insisted he have … Continue reading →

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Cornelius McGillicuddy, Sr.

Posted on October 31, 2012 by Rob

Happy Halloween folks! Anybody who dresses up as our inductee today gets triple the candy at my parents’ house than they would if they dressed up as something cliché like a witch, goblin, ghost, grim reaper or eggplant. (Seriously, if … Continue reading →

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Denton True Young

Posted on August 22, 2012 by Rob

Denton True Young (1867-1955). Name ring a bell? I hope not! (If it does, you’re probably a hopeless baseball nerd like myself). How about “Cy” Young? One of the game’s all-time greats, Young compiled an unbelievable 511-316 record (both the … Continue reading →

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Nap Time!

Posted on August 15, 2012 by Rob

Napoleon “Nap” Lajoie (1874-1959) is one of baseball’s all-time greats in many categories, including the much-vaunted best names department. The pronunciation of the name Lajoie is hard to track down with any certainty. I personally have heard “Lazaway” or “Lazshwa” … Continue reading →

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