Denton True Young is the true birth name of this pioneer pitcher, whose name graces baseballs premier annual pitching award (the Cy Young Award). But how did he acquire the nickname Cy?
- Its short for Seymour, his mothers name.
- He would sigh audibly on the rare occasions when he walked a batter.
- Its short for Cyclops, the fearsome, one-eyed monster.
- Its short for cyclone, because of the power of his fastball.
Answer
The correct answer is D) Its short for cyclone, because of the power of his fastball..
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