On why Jennings, with little to no playing experience, was called upon to catch the hard-throwing Golden, Caylor stated: He looked so large and handsome, so very like a catcher...that Manager Chapman was mashed, and straightway engaged him, and clinched the bargain with a dinner. He endured his nickname for the remainder of his career, and sportswriters exaggerated his dismal performance more in the years afterward.
The selection of Jennings, an inexperienced player, as the catcher arose from his physical appearance, which reminded Chapman of a traditional catcher...that Manager Chapman was convinced, and subsequently agreed to him through a meal. He kept the nickname for the remainder of his career, with sportswriters amplifying his poor performance in subsequent years.