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Nicknames of Past
June 2, 2008 - 9:23pm — Anton1965
Some time back, it came up briefly, that we used to have an entirely different way of identifying each other up here in the woods. I thought I would list a few alias's that I remember and then leave it to all you folks out there to complete the list. Swede Charlie, Gabby Russell, Skinny Minnie Bluefin, Root House Pete, Big Swede, Fan.y, Tony Baloony, Garv, Slat, Paco 1, Paco 2, Dutch, Dutchy, Dumbo,Ski, Squaw Alec, Porky, Tiny, Moon Pie,Cootie, Jocko, Gutter, Tork, Slim, Skunko, Crosscut...there are many more but now its your turn. |
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Anton......Muskgag Hanson,...
Back to page topAnton......Muskgag Hanson, The Minx, Slapshot, Bear....boy have to think some more on this one. Very good blog tho. Hope there are others out there that have some. I think the 60's had quite a few good ones.
Was "Bear"that Canadian...
Back to page topWas "Bear"that Canadian Goalie back in the early 60's? across the bridge in Ft. Francis?
No, Bear was Andy Piekarski...
Back to page topNo, Bear was Andy Piekarski and then there was Bear Holler too. Could have been a goalie from across too. Wasn't there someone called Weasel too? Boy now you got me thinking, I know there was quite a few more.
weasel = Gary...
Back to page topweasel = Gary Kielczewski
wookie = Shaun Chambers
Now that you mention it,...
Back to page topNow that you mention it, there was a weasel. Most all those guys on the old "pro" hockey team had names. I have a few more but thought I would let all our minds go to work a little. I am sure Tom can add a few when he gets up in the morning.
Red, Finn. Minnow, Whitie,...
Back to page topRed, Finn. Minnow, Whitie, Schmitty, Tootsie, Fritz, Dolly. Done for the night but hope there are more by morning.
Bear(Holler and Piekarski),...
Back to page topBear(Holler and Piekarski), weasle, waas, cabbage, Kav, Krazy, Bugs, Chopper, doenut, meatball, warps, beastly, dork, clem, flyer, snowman, stickman, ratso, skypilot, porky, nutso, tiny, pinhead, gumper, munker, gordo, stinky(yes, stinky), juicer, doper, nert, ricko, morie, thumper, mushy, cowboy(cowboy's), sandy, browny, looney, slats, blondie, Buzz, goofball, peach, dirtball, dirtbag, Mac, I have a lot more, some not printable, the 60's and 70's were full of nicknames.
Nice line of nostalgia....
Back to page topNice line of nostalgia. What we might want to do is make it a puzzle: guess the real name that attaches to the nickname: Who was Conoco? Rich Pudink? Almost? Soup Lip? Gopher? Chico/Elk? Nutsie? Beaver? Skinose? Tiny? Bunny? Pinky? Lardy? Lefty? Squeaky?
No pprizes will be awarded; there are often more than one name to apply to a single nickname.
Ole "Pudink", now there's...
Back to page topOle "Pudink", now there's someone who should have been Mayor of I-Falls!! Yes, that was the good ole days, before this left wing "political correctness" BS!!!! Could you imagine giving someone one of these names in today's culture?? I could think of a good nickname for that 12 yr old that recently caused so much disruption in the school district with his or her threats!! But as with most other things up there, it was swept under the rug!! Anyway, back to the topic for you old folks!! LOL
Sonny, Pappy,Shorty,...
Back to page topSonny, Pappy,Shorty, Wrongway,Moose, Littleman, Boomer.
Some of these names were less then complimentary so a contest attaching the alias with the real name might not be in anyones best interest.
so in the first blog I seen...
Back to page topso in the first blog I seen the name Garv, could you tell me who you are referring too. Im wondering if it is the same person I am thinking.