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Quiz about One Ballot and Theyre Out
Quiz about One Ballot and Theyre Out

One Ballot and They're Out Trivia Quiz


This is a quiz on players who were on Hall of Fame ballot, but were off after only one ballot because they didn't have enough votes to continue.

A multiple-choice quiz by GoodVibe. Estimated time: 6 mins.
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Author
GoodVibe
Time
6 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
200,679
Updated
Jul 23 22
# Qns
25
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
15 / 25
Plays
886
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Question 1 of 25
1. Journeyman pitcher Doyle Alexander was traded in 1987 from Atlanta to Detroit. Who did Atlanta receive? Hint


Question 2 of 25
2. In 1992, what player who would later become manager, received four Hall of Fame votes? Hint


Question 3 of 25
3. How many votes did Bert Campaneris earn on the 1989 voting? Hint


Question 4 of 25
4. How many votes did Ron Darling receive in Hall of Fame voting in 2001? Hint


Question 5 of 25
5. What former Pittsburgh Pirate pitcher threw a no-hitter in 1970 under the influence of LSD?

Answer: (Two words or just surname)
Question 6 of 25
6. What state was the birthplace of left-handed pitcher Sid Fernandez? Hint


Question 7 of 25
7. Who was the Astros manager for the last half of 2004?

Answer: (Two Words or just surname)
Question 8 of 25
8. How many years did Mike Hargrove play in the majors? Hint


Question 9 of 25
9. In 2003, how many players were shut out in Hall of Fame voting? Hint


Question 10 of 25
10. What position did Terry Kennedy play during his 14-year career? Hint


Question 11 of 25
11. What was the lone All-Star year of infielder Carney Lansford? Hint


Question 12 of 25
12. Infielder Bill Madlock had over 2000 hits during his 15-year career.


Question 13 of 25
13. Were Joe and Phil Niekro ever teammates?


Question 14 of 25
14. How many votes did 16-year American League outfielder Ben Oglivie earn in 1992? Hint


Question 15 of 25
15. What team did Lance Parrish not play for? Hint


Question 16 of 25
16. In 1996, who became the second "Q" to be featured on a Hall of Fame ballot?

Answer: (Two words or just surname)
Question 17 of 25
17. What position did Willie Randolph play during his 18-year career? Hint


Question 18 of 25
18. What was the birthplace of 16-year major league veteran Juan Samuel? Hint


Question 19 of 25
19. 21-year major league veteran and lefty pitcher Frank Tanana, spent his entire career in the American League.


Question 20 of 25
20. What year did Ellis Valentine earn his Gold Glove? Hint


Question 21 of 25
21. 17 year veteran Tim Wallach spent most of his career with what team? Hint


Question 22 of 25
22. Pat Zachary was one of 11 players who did not receive any votes in 1991.


Question 23 of 25
23. When was Brett Butler's lone All-Star game? Hint


Question 24 of 25
24. 19 year major league outfielder and Puerto Rican Jose Cruz played the bulk of his career with what National League team? Hint


Question 25 of 25
25. What year was outfielder Lenny Dykstra traded? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Journeyman pitcher Doyle Alexander was traded in 1987 from Atlanta to Detroit. Who did Atlanta receive?

Answer: John Smoltz

Alexander was shut out in 1995 Hall of Fame voting. Other notables out after one ballot were: Two-time All-Star pitcher Rick Rhoden, 1980 NLCS MVP Manny Trillo, six-time Gold Glove catcher Rick Sundberg, three-time All-Star shortstop Chris Speier, 1986 All-Star pitcher Mike Krukow, 1984 Cy Young winner Willie Hernandez, long-time National League pitcher Kent Tekulve, former homerun champion Darrell Evans, and five-time All-Star and six-time Gold Glove 3B Buddy Bell.
2. In 1992, what player who would later become manager, received four Hall of Fame votes?

Answer: Dusty Baker

Baker played from 1968-1986 with four teams. In 2004, he managed the Chicago Cubs.
3. How many votes did Bert Campaneris earn on the 1989 voting?

Answer: 14

Campaneris spent his entire 19-year career (1964-1981, 1983) in the American League. Also out after one ballot were: Five-time All-Star outfielder Bobby Murcer, fout-time All-Star infielder Don Money, 1972 World Series MVP Gene Tenace, two-time All-Star pitcher Woodie Fryman, 1972 National League Rookie of the Year and 1975 All-Star MVP Jon Matlack, 1974 National League Rookie of the Year Bake McBride, and two-time All-Star outfielder Richie Zisk.
4. How many votes did Ron Darling receive in Hall of Fame voting in 2001?

Answer: 1

Darling played for the Mets, Expos, and Athletics, from 1983-1995.
5. What former Pittsburgh Pirate pitcher threw a no-hitter in 1970 under the influence of LSD?

Answer: Dock Ellis

Ellis earned one vote in 1985 Hall of Fame voting. Ellis threw his no-hitter against the Padres. Also not inducted were: Six-time All-Star and two-time Gold Glove shortstop Don Kessinger, 1970 All-Star Rico Carty, lifelong Met Ed Kranepool, and lifelong Yankee Roy White.
6. What state was the birthplace of left-handed pitcher Sid Fernandez?

Answer: Hawaii

The 15-year major league veteran wore the number 50 in honor of Hawaii being the 50th state. Fernandez earned two votes in 2003 voting.
7. Who was the Astros manager for the last half of 2004?

Answer: Phil Garner

Garner probably gave Houston their most successful season, going within one win of a World Series birth. Garner had two votes in the 1994 voting. As a player, Garner was a three-time All-Star infielder and a member of the 1979 Pirates world champion team.
8. How many years did Mike Hargrove play in the majors?

Answer: 12

Hargrove earned one vote in 1991. He took Cleveland to two World Series, later managed the Orioles, and took over as Mariners coach in 2004. Hargrove was the 1974 AL Rookie of the Year and an All-Star in 1975.
9. In 2003, how many players were shut out in Hall of Fame voting?

Answer: 4

The four were: Danny Jackson, Todd Worrell, Mickey Tettleton, and Mitch Williams.
10. What position did Terry Kennedy play during his 14-year career?

Answer: Catcher

Kennedy earned one vote in 1997. In 2005, the four-time All-Star became a manager of the independent San Diego Surf Dawgs, where one of his players is Rickey Henderson.
11. What was the lone All-Star year of infielder Carney Lansford?

Answer: 1988

Lansford played for the Angels, Red Sox, and Athletics, during his 15-year career, from 1978-1992. Lansford earned three votes in 1998.
12. Infielder Bill Madlock had over 2000 hits during his 15-year career.

Answer: True

Madlock had 2008 hits with the Rangers, Cubs, Giants, Pirates, Dodgers, and Tigers. Madlock received 19 votes in 1993 voting, falling short of remaining on the ballot by three votes.
13. Were Joe and Phil Niekro ever teammates?

Answer: Yes

The Niekro brothers were on the 1973 and 1974 Atlanta Braves and the 1985 New York Yankees. Joe earned six votes in 1994 voting. Phil was inducted in 1997 in his fifth try. Joe's son Lance spent the 2004 season in the San Francisco Giants system.
14. How many votes did 16-year American League outfielder Ben Oglivie earn in 1992?

Answer: 0

Six players received no votes in 1992: John Denny, Ken Forsch, Gary Maddox, Ben Oglivie, Gorman Thomas, and Pete Vukovich.
15. What team did Lance Parrish not play for?

Answer: Expos

During his 19-year career (1977-1995), the Gold Glove catcher played for Detroit, Philadelphia, California, Seattle, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, and Toronto. Parrish received six votes in 2001. In 2005, the eight-time All-Star was the bullpen coach of the Detroit Tigers, managed by former teammate and lifelong Tigers star shortstop Alan Trammell.
16. In 1996, who became the second "Q" to be featured on a Hall of Fame ballot?

Answer: Dan Quisenberry

The submarine-throwing reliever played from 1979-1990, the first eight with the Royals. He earned 18 votes in 1996 voting. Quisenberry died of a brain tumor in 1998. The first "Q" was spitballer Jack Quinn.
17. What position did Willie Randolph play during his 18-year career?

Answer: Second base

Randolph, who became the Mets manager in 2004, earned five votes in 1998.
18. What was the birthplace of 16-year major league veteran Juan Samuel?

Answer: Dominican Republic

Samuel earned two votes in 2003. In 2005, Samuel was the third-base coach for the Detroit Tigers.
19. 21-year major league veteran and lefty pitcher Frank Tanana, spent his entire career in the American League.

Answer: False

Tanana spent part of the 1993 season, his final in the majors, with the Mets before being traded to the Yankees. Tanana was shut out in 1999 voting.
20. What year did Ellis Valentine earn his Gold Glove?

Answer: 1978

The ten year veteran, who played for the Expos, Mets, Angels, and Rangers, earned one vote in 1991. Valentine played in the 1977 All-Star game and earned his Gold Glove as an Expo.
21. 17 year veteran Tim Wallach spent most of his career with what team?

Answer: Expos

Wallach earned one vote in 2002. In 2005, Wallach was the hitting coach for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
22. Pat Zachary was one of 11 players who did not receive any votes in 1991.

Answer: True

Zachry was a 10-year pitcher for the Reds, Mets, Dodgers, and Phillies.
23. When was Brett Butler's lone All-Star game?

Answer: 1991

The 17 year outfielder played for the Braves, Indians, Giants, Dodgers, and Mets. His All-Star season was with the Dodgers. Butler received two votes in 2003.
24. 19 year major league outfielder and Puerto Rican Jose Cruz played the bulk of his career with what National League team?

Answer: Astros

Cruz played from 1970-1974 with the Cardinals, 1975-1987 with the Astros, and 1988 with the Yankees. Cruz earned two votes in 1994. In 2005, Cruz was the first base coach for the Houston Astros. His son, Jose, Jr., was with the Diamondbacks, Red Sox, and Dodgers in 2005.
25. What year was outfielder Lenny Dykstra traded?

Answer: 1989

Dykstra played from 1985 to 1989 with the Mets and 1989 to 1996 with the Phillies. Dykstra was traded for Juan Samuel. "Nails" earned one vote in 2002.
Source: Author GoodVibe

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