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What’s an Uncle Charlie?

Retry Correct Incorrect We’re not sure where this one comes from, but the term for a decent curveball is “Uncle Charlie.” Bonus points if you know the variant used for a great curveball, which is “Lord Charles.”

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What’s an Uncle Charlie?

• A curveball
• A ball hit high in the air
• A manager
• A utility player