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Nig (nickname)
Nig was the nickname of some American athletes of the late 19th and early 20th century. Before the integration of baseball, a number of baseball players were known by the nickname, often adjudged to be a reference to someone's dark complexion. The nickname is a short form of the ethnic slur nigger. Notable athletes with the nickname include: * Vincent Borleske (1887–1957), American minor league baseball player, college football player and coach * Nig Clarke (1882–1949), Canadian-born baseball player in the United States * George Cuppy (1869–1922), American baseball pitcher * Nig Fuller (1878–1937), American baseball player * Johnny Grabowski (1900–1946), American baseball player * Nig Lipscomb (1911–1978), American baseball player * Charlie Niebergall (1899–1982), American baseball player * Nig Perrine (1885–1948), American baseball player * E. M. Waller (1904–1988), American football player and coach See also * Harry Rosen Harry Rosen, CM (born 1931) is th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nickname
A nickname is a substitute for the proper name of a familiar person, place or thing. Commonly used to express affection, a form of endearment, and sometimes amusement, it can also be used to express defamation of character. As a concept, it is distinct from both pseudonym and stage name, and also from a title (for example, City of Fountains), although there may be overlap in these concepts. Etymology The compound word ''ekename'', literally meaning "additional name", was attested as early as 1303. This word was derived from the Old English phrase ''eac'' "also", related to ''eacian'' "to increase". By the 15th century, the misdivision of the syllables of the phrase "an ekename" led to its rephrasing as "a nekename". Though the spelling has changed, the pronunciation and meaning of the word have remained relatively stable ever since. Conventions in various languages English nicknames are generally represented in quotes between the bearer's first and last names (e.g., '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Baseball Color Line
The color line, also known as the color barrier, in American baseball excluded players of black African descent from Major League Baseball and its affiliated Minor Leagues until 1947 (with a few notable exceptions in the 19th century before the line was firmly established). Racial segregation in professional baseball was sometimes called a gentlemen's agreement, meaning a tacit understanding, as there was no written policy at the highest level of organized baseball, the major leagues. A high minor league's vote in 1887 against allowing new contracts with black players within its league sent a powerful signal that eventually led to the disappearance of blacks from the sport's other minor leagues later that century, including the low minors. After the line was in virtually full effect in the early 20th century, many black baseball clubs were established, especially during the 1920s to 1940s when there were several Negro leagues. During this period Native Americans, and native Hawai ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nigger
In the English language, the word ''nigger'' is an ethnic slur used against black people, especially African Americans. Starting in the late 1990s, references to ''nigger'' have been progressively replaced by the euphemism , notably in cases where ''nigger'' is Use–mention distinction, mentioned but not directly used. The term ''nigger'' is also used casually and fraternally among African Americans, most commonly in the form of ''nigga''. The word originated in the 18th century as an adaptation of the Spanish word ''wikt:negro#Spanish, negro'', a descendant of the Latin adjective ''wikt:niger#Latin, niger'', which means "black". Over time it took on a derogatory connotation and became a racist insult by the 20th century. Accordingly, it began to disappear from general popular culture. Its inclusion in classic works of literature has sparked controversy and ongoing debate. Etymology and history Early use The variants ''neger'' and ''negar'' derive from various Romance l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vincent Borleske
Raymond Vincent "Nig" Borleske (January 8, 1887 – January 2, 1957) was an American professional baseball player and college football player and coach. Borleske was one of a number of American athletes in the first half of the 20th century to be nicknamed "Nig", being referred to as such in newspaper reports as early as September 1907. Borleske was born in Albert Lea, Minnesota. He played college football for the Fighting Missionaries of Whitman College in Walla Walla, Washington, from 1907 to 1909. He played in minor league baseball from 1910 to 1912, pitching for two teams in the Western Canada League The Western Canada League was the name of three different baseball circuits in Minor League Baseball that operated between 1907 and 1921. The first instance of the league was a Class D circuit that played only in 1907 with four teams sponsored b .... He served as the head football coach at Whitman College from 1915 to 1946. Borleske was the mayor of Walla Walla from 1948 t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nig Clarke
Jay Justin "Nig" Clarke (December 15, 1882 – June 15, 1949) was a Canadian professional baseball player. A catcher, Clarke played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for nine seasons with the Detroit Tigers, Cleveland Naps, St. Louis Browns, Philadelphia Phillies, and Pittsburgh Pirates. In 506 career games, Clarke recorded a batting average of .254 and accumulated 20 triples, six home runs, and 127 runs batted in (RBI). Born in Canada and raised in Michigan, Clarke began his baseball career in 1902, when he reportedly hit eight home runs in one game while playing for the Corsicana Oil Citys of the Texas League. From there, he spent two more seasons in the minor leagues before the Cleveland Naps signed him to a contract. Aside from a loan to the Detroit Tigers, he played for the Naps for six seasons. Clarke was then traded to the St. Louis Browns, where he played for one season. After several years in the minor leagues, Clarke joined the United States Marine Corps. He returned t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
George Cuppy
George Joseph "Nig" Cuppy (July 3, 1869 – July 27, 1922) was an American professional baseball pitcher. In his 10-year major league career, he played mostly for the Cleveland Spiders, compiling a win–loss record of 163–98. Biography Cuppy was born George Joseph Koppe in Logansport, Indiana Logansport is a city in and the county seat of Cass County, Indiana, United States. The population was 18,366 at the 2020 census. Logansport is located in northern Indiana at the junction of the Wabash and Eel rivers, northwest of Kokomo. Hi ..., on July 3, 1869,Cava, Pete (2015). ''Indiana-Born Major League Baseball Players''. p. 47. to Christian Koppe and Christina Stieffenheffer Koppe. It is unclear when he changed his name, but "Cuppy" is the phonetic spelling of the German name "Koppe (surname), Koppe". His nickname was a reference to his dark complexion; before the Baseball color line, integration of baseball, ballplayers with a dark complexion were sometimes Nig (nickname), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nig Fuller
Charles F. Fuller (born Charles F. Furrer; March 30, 1878 – March 1, 1937), was an American professional baseball player from 1900 to 1908. He played for the major league Brooklyn Superbas as a catcher in three games during the 1902 season. Fuller was one of several baseball players in the first half of the 20th century to be nicknamed "Nig". Per his 1918 draft registration card, "Charles F. Furrer" (with a middle initial only) remained his legal name; the card listed his occupation as a railroad switchman, aged 40, married, and living in his hometown of Toledo, Ohio Toledo ( ) is a city in and the county seat of Lucas County, Ohio, United States. A major Midwestern United States port city, Toledo is the fourth-most populous city in the state of Ohio, after Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati, and according .... References External links * 1878 births 1937 deaths Major League Baseball catchers Brooklyn Superbas players Baseball players from Toledo, Ohio Minor l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Johnny Grabowski
John Patrick Grabowski (January 7, 1900 – May 23, 1946) was an American baseball player. He played professional baseball for 12 years from 1922 to 1933, including seven years as a catcher in Major League Baseball with the Chicago White Sox (1924–1926), New York Yankees (1927–1929), and Detroit Tigers (1931). He was a member of the 1927 and 1928 New York Yankees teams that won consecutive World Series championships. Grabowski was one of a number of American athletes in the first half of the 20th century to be nicknamed "Nig", being referred to as such in newspaper reports as early as October 1924. Early years Grabowski was born in Ware, Massachusetts, in 1900 to a family of Polish descent. Professional baseball Grabowski began his professional baseball career in 1922 with the St. Joseph Saints, then spent 1923 and 1924 with the Minneapolis Millers of the American Association. He was traded to the Chicago White Sox in July 1924 and made his major league debut that mont ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nig Lipscomb
Gerard "Nig" Lipscomb (February 24, 1911 – February 27, 1978) was an American professional baseball infielder during 1933–1947. He played in 36 games for the St. Louis Browns of Major League Baseball in 1937, primarily as a second baseman. Lipscomb was one of several baseball players in the first half of the 20th century to be Nig (nickname), nicknamed "Nig". External links 1911 births 1978 deaths People from Rutherfordton, North Carolina Major League Baseball second basemen Baseball players from North Carolina St. Louis Browns players Charlotte Hornets (baseball) players Atlanta Crackers players New Orleans Pelicans (baseball) players Little Rock Travelers players Greenwood Crackers players Charleston Rebels players Zanesville Cubs players Buffalo Bisons (minor league) players Louisville Colonels players Williamsport Grays players Greensboro Patriots players Concord Weavers players {{US-baseball-second-baseman-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charlie Niebergall
Charles Arthur Niebergall (May 23, 1899 – August 29, 1982) was an American professional baseball catcher and scout. He appeared in 54 major league games over three seasons for the St. Louis Cardinals. Listed at and , he threw and batted right-handed. Niebergall was one of a number of baseball players in the first half of the 20th century to be nicknamed "Nig", being referred to as such in newspaper reports as early as June 1923. Niebergall spent the entire 1924 season with the Cardinals, playing in 40 games (17 as starting catcher) and batting .293. All told, he had 21 major-league hits, with eight doubles and eight runs batted in. He played in the minor leagues for all or part of 14 seasons between 1920 and 1935, and scouted for the Boston Red Sox The Boston Red Sox are an American professional baseball team based in Boston. The Red Sox compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) East division. Founded in as one of the Ameri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nig Perrine
John Grover "Nig" Perrine (January 14, 1885 – August 13, 1948) was an American professional baseball infielder. Perrine started his professional baseball career in 1902, at the age of 17. In 1906, he batted .308 in the American Association (AA) and was purchased by the Washington Senators of the American League. However, Perrine was sent back down to the AA after batting .171 in 44 games. He played in the minor leagues Minor leagues are professional sports leagues which are not regarded as the premier leagues in those sports. Minor league teams tend to play in smaller, less elaborate venues, often competing in smaller cities/markets. This term is used in Nor ... until 1915. Perrine was one of several baseball players in the first half of the 20th century to be nicknamed "Nig". External links 1885 births 1948 deaths Baseball players from Wisconsin Major League Baseball second basemen Washington Senators (1901–1960) players People from Clinton, Rock County, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Harry Rosen (mobster)
Harry "Nig" Rosen was a Philadelphia mobster who was a major organized crime figure on the east coast with influence as far as Atlantic City, Baltimore and Washington, D.C. Biography Born Harry Stromberg, Rosen emerged as a prominent racketeer in southwest Philadelphia and, as head of the 69th Street Gang, became involved in prostitution, extortion, labor racketeering and later in narcotics with Arnold Rothstein during the mid-1920s. Succeeding Max "Boo Hoo" Hoff as the city's chief bootlegger during Prohibition, he was a member of the " Big Seven" aligned with the Philadelphia faction along with Waxey Gordon and Irving Blitz, later attending the Atlantic City Conference. During the 1930s, he and Meyer Lansky worked on expanding drug trafficking operations in Mexico as an alternative to older routes such as Japan now closed with United States entry into World War II. By 1939, a lucrative heroin network had been established from drug traffickers based in Mexico City to major cit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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