Why do they call a "Charlie Horse" a "Charlie Horse?"?

Question

Why do they call a "Charlie Horse" a "Charlie Horse?"?

Answer 1

The term may date back to American baseball slang of the 1880s, possibly from the pitcher Charley "Old Hoss" Radbourn who is said to have suffered from cramps. Another story mentions a horse named Charley that used to work at Comiskey Park, the Chicago White Sox' ballpark in Chicago. In those days, an old, retired horse was often called "Charley".

Answer 2

actually i think it's because when someone gives you a charlie horse you jump around on one foot like a charlie horse

Answer 3

Because the first person to get a charlie horse was named Charlie Horse.

Answer 4

Probably because the namer was named charlie. And it was most commonly found in horses cuz they raced all the time.And then they would have to stop cuz of the cramp in there leg.