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Quiz about Easy Short History III
Quiz about Easy Short History III

Easy Short History III Trivia Quiz


A quick history quiz with 5 mulitple choice questions.

A multiple-choice quiz by Nightmare. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
Nightmare
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
41,492
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
5
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
3 / 5
Plays
961
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
Question 1 of 5
1. In Roger Maris's first 4 seasons, which team did he NOT play with? Hint


Question 2 of 5
2. Who replaced Judge Landis as commissioner upon his death? Hint


Question 3 of 5
3. What war veteran returned from war, and hit a home run that gave his team a pennant on the final day of the season? Hint


Question 4 of 5
4. What historical event was over-shadowed the same day by Nolan Ryan's 7th no-hitter? Hint


Question 5 of 5
5. Pete Rose got his 1000th hit from what pitcher? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. In Roger Maris's first 4 seasons, which team did he NOT play with?

Answer: Boston

He played with Cleveland and Kansas City for 3 seasons before signing with the Yankees. He hit only 58 total home runs those first 3 seasons.
2. Who replaced Judge Landis as commissioner upon his death?

Answer: Albert Chandler

Albert 'Happy' Chandler replaced Judge Landis in April 1945 after Landis's 25 year reign.
3. What war veteran returned from war, and hit a home run that gave his team a pennant on the final day of the season?

Answer: Hank Greenberg

He only played 78 games in 1945 and homered to beat the Braves on the last day of the season to clinch the pennant for the Detroit Tigers.
4. What historical event was over-shadowed the same day by Nolan Ryan's 7th no-hitter?

Answer: Rickey Henderson's stolen base record

Henderson surpassed Lou Brock's season stolen base record. Ryan was 42 at the time on May 2, 1991 when he beat Toronto 3-0.
5. Pete Rose got his 1000th hit from what pitcher?

Answer: Dick Selma

Dick Selma dished it up in 1967 while Rose was in his 5th year.
Source: Author Nightmare

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