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by LalaWeb on April 5th, 2007

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Why is a cramp in your leg called a "Charlie Horse"?

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  • by unknown on April 5th, 2007

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    The term may date back to American baseball slang of the 1880s, possibly from the pitcher Charley "Old Hoss" Radbourne who is said to have suffered from cramps.[citation needed](1) Another story mentions a horse named Charley that used to work at U.S. Cellular Field, the Chicago White Sox' ballpark in Chicago. In those days, an old, perhaps lame, retired horse was often called "Charley."[citation needed]

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  • by WhyamIhere on April 5th, 2007

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    Cuz it feels like a horse biting you and makes you want to slap your uncle charlie......... I really don't know but thought this might be it?

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  • by R U Sirius on April 5th, 2007

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    I thought a Charlie Horse was the product of getting hit in the area that causes pain and bruising?

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