What were Rockies players called?
Today’s question: The Colorado Rockies picked up Larry Walker prior to the start of the 1995 season. During the 1995 season, Walker, Vinny Castilla, Andres Galarraga, and Dante Bichette were collectively given a nickname due to their home run totals. What nickname was that quartet of players given?
Yesterday’s question and answer: From 1974 to 1982, car owner Junior Johnson won five championships. Three championships were by the same man behind the wheel, Cale Yarborough. Which driver was behind the wheel for the other two? Answer: Darrell Waltrip. Cale Yarborough won three consecutive championships from 1974-1976. Waltrip won two in 1981 and 1982. Waltrip would go on to win another one with Johnson in 1985.
This story was originally published June 16, 2016 at 12:13 AM with the headline "What were Rockies players called?."