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Quiz about Easy Short History IV
Quiz about Easy Short History IV

Easy Short History IV Trivia Quiz


A short history quiz with 5 multiple 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 #
41,572
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
5
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
3 / 5
Plays
954
Awards
Top 20% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 172 (3/5), Guest 174 (5/5), Guest 67 (3/5).
Question 1 of 5
1. In which one of these years did the Cubs win a World Series Championship? Hint


Question 2 of 5
2. In a National League Championship series, which one of these series went 5 games with four going into extra innings? Hint


Question 3 of 5
3. I was MVP of the NLCS in 1979. I hit .455 with two home runs and won the first game with a three run shot in the top of the 11th inning. Who am I? Hint


Question 4 of 5
4. Where is Roberto Clemente buried? Hint


Question 5 of 5
5. Pete Rose was loaned an authentic used Ty Cobb bat to break Cobb's hitting record. What happened to the bat? Hint



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Oct 23 2024 : Guest 172: 3/5
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. In which one of these years did the Cubs win a World Series Championship?

Answer: 1908

This was known as the 'Fred Merkle' season. They won a pennant in 1945.
2. In a National League Championship series, which one of these series went 5 games with four going into extra innings?

Answer: 1980

It was the Phillies vs. the Astros. Steve Carlton won the opener for Philadelphia. It was the only game NOT to go to extra innings. Philadelphia won the NLCS.
3. I was MVP of the NLCS in 1979. I hit .455 with two home runs and won the first game with a three run shot in the top of the 11th inning. Who am I?

Answer: Willie Stargell

It was Pittsburgh against Cincinnati. Pops did his magic against the Reds and then put on a show in the World Series by beating the Orioles.
4. Where is Roberto Clemente buried?

Answer: The body was never found

He died in a plane crash 3 months after the end of the 1972 season while flying on a humanitarian mission for Nicaraguan relief.
5. Pete Rose was loaned an authentic used Ty Cobb bat to break Cobb's hitting record. What happened to the bat?

Answer: It was broken during batting practice.

Memorabilia collector Barry Halper loaned the certified bat to Pete. Rose broke the bat in batting practice prior to the game. There is no mention of any compensation that might have occurred.
Source: Author Nightmare

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