Big Apple - Wikipedia
WEBBig Apple. " The Big Apple " is a nickname for New York City. It was first popularized in the 1920s by John J. Fitz Gerald, a sportswriter for the New York Morning Telegraph. Its popularity since the 1970s is due in part to a promotional campaign by …
The Big Apple: How NYC Got Its Name - ThoughtCo
WEBMar 11, 2020 · Throughout its history, the term "big apple" has always come down to simply mean the best and biggest of places to be, and New York City has long lived up to its nickname. Once you visit this seven-mile-long city, you'll truly understand why it's called the Capital of the World and the Big Apple.
Why is New York City nicknamed the “Big Apple”? - HISTORY
WEBJul 23, 2014 · New York City. New York state is America’s top apple grower, after the state of Washington, but New York City’s nickname has nothing to do with fruit production. In fact, the Big Apple...
Why is NYC called 'The Big Apple'? - FOX 5 New York
WEBFeb 22, 2024 · The nickname "The Big Apple" originated in the 1920s, referring to the prizes -- known as "big apples" – awarded at numerous racing courses in and around New York City, according to the...
Why New York Is Called "The Big Apple" and How 8 Other …
WEBNew York City is known by many nicknames—such as “the City that Never Sleeps” or “Gotham”—but the most popular one is probably “the Big Apple.” How did this nickname come about?
How NYC Earned Its Nickname “The Big Apple” - Untapped New York
WEBSep 10, 2024 · The popularization of “The Big Apple,” in reference to New York City is credited to John J. Fitz Gerald, a 1920s journalist and sports writer for the NY Morning Telegraph. For several years...
Why is New York City Called The Big Apple? - Mental Floss
WEBNew York City has been called many things—“The Great American Melting Pot,” “Gotham,” “The City that Never Sleeps”—but its most famous nickname is “The Big Apple.”
Where Did The Nickname 'The Big Apple' Come From?
WEBJan 21, 2020 · A stray remark overheard at a New Orleans racetrack inspired an enduring nickname. While the origins of the nickname "The Big Apple" are not widely known, a local historian believes he has traced it back to a conversation between stable hands in the Big Easy, a hundred years ago.
Why Is New York City Called the Big Apple? - The New York Public Library
WEBMar 11, 2015 · The “Big Apple” as a nickname for New York City really takes hold in the 1920s jazz era. The term, already in popular meaning as betting on a sure thing, makes its way to racetracks in the early 1920s.
How New York City Got Its Nickname ‘The Big Apple’ - Culture Trip
WEBJun 28, 2019 · Even though New York State is the second-largest supplier of apples in the United States, New York City’s nickname ‘The Big Apple’ has nothing to do with fruit. In fact, the moniker traces its roots to horse racing.