[Zakeet]

I watched Early nail his 300th win while sitting in the stands in Kansas City. He pitched just enough to get the victory and then was pulled off the mound. I remember the event fairly well, although I was a young pup at the time. And until now, I wondered how he got his nickname.

[MinuteGal]

Actually, "Early" was his real name. His nickname during his baseball career was "Gus", although broadcasters and sportswriters usually referred to him by his given first name.

Leni