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MLB Players Weekend: New York’s Best Baseball Nicknames of All-Time

By Mike Vivalo

Sep 1, 2015; Boston, MA, USA; A bobble head doll of Babe Ruth on the field prior to a game between the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 1, 2015; Boston, MA, USA; A bobble head doll of Babe Ruth on the field prior to a game between the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports /
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“Casey”

I didn’t know his real name until I researched for this article.  Charles Stengel is basically considered the G.O.A.T. baseball manager, so I couldn’t leave him off, plus he managed both the Yanks and Mets (seven-time World Series-winning manager – all with the Yankees).  He might also have the best origin of a nickname.

ORIGIN: Players called him K.C. in reference to his hometown of Kansas City.  Then it evolved to Casey.  Go figure.

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