Have you ever wondered how your favorite teams acquired their nickname; or the statistics regarding your favorite players. "Power of a Name" delivers the information right to your fingertips. Consider the Yankees: the origin of the name was actually an expression invented by Dutch immigrants. Their accent made saying, "Jack Cheese" sound like they were uttering, "Jan-kee." The Pittsburg Pirates, meanwhile, were so called because their owner was accused of stealing players from other teams. Did you know Ty Cobb ran the 100-yard dash in ten seconds, and Hall of Fame pitcher, Walter Johnson, is...
Have you ever wondered how your favorite teams acquired their nickname; or the statistics regarding your favorite players. "Power of a Name" delivers ...