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Aptronyms (fitting names)

Can you name the Aptronyms (fitting names)?

By popestcyril
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Feb 16, 2017
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  • Most of the hints are from Richard Lederer "Name Game: Aptronyms prove some people were born into their professions" Mensa Bulletin, August 2012; some from a previous quiz by RebeccaAMax
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First NameLast NameOccupation
Margaretchampion tennis player
Jimfootball star (Dolphins, and other teams)
Early 'Gus'baseball pitcher (Indians, White Sox)
Herbbaseball pitcher and announcer
Cecilbaseball first baseman, dh (several teams)
Princebaseball first baseman (Brewers, Tigers)
Garygolf star
Tigergolf star
Sallyastronaut
Larrypresidential spokesman (Reagan)
Williamromantic poet
First NameLast NameOccupation
JamieWorld Series of Poker champion
ChrisWorld Series of Poker champion
Thomasmanufacturer of toilets
Lorenaspouse snipper
Chaddrummer and percussionist for Frank Zappa
MargaretSecretary of Education (Bush)
Georgeformer U.S. Senator and Democratic presidential candidate
Usainfastest man in the world
Martinnot-too-tall SNL actor
Louis Jean & Auguste Marie created first movies that told stories
(No first name for this one!)U.S. Supreme Court case that legalized interracial marriage
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