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Renner · 01-07-2008, 10:58 AM

Many of the "Docs" were either doctors or guys who studied medicine. "Kids" were small scrappy guys. I think the connection came from early 20th century boxing. I always thought Wally Backman should have been called "Kid"...or maybe "Kid" Eckstein ??

01-07-2008, 10:58 AM	#4
Renner Major Leagues Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Connecticut Posts: 416	Many of the "Docs" were either doctors or guys who studied medicine. "Kids" were small scrappy guys. I think the connection came from early 20th century boxing. I always thought Wally Backman should have been called "Kid"...or maybe "Kid" Eckstein ?? __________________ I drink only distilled water, or rain water, and only pure-grain alcohol.