Famous MLB Shortstops Trivia Quiz

Answer:

The incorrect answers were all right fielders (Nick Swisher, Bake McBride, Trot Nixon, Taffy Wright, Vic Wertz, Jim Northrup, Floyd Robinson).

Did you know?

- Alex Rodriguez took over from Lou Gehrig as the MLB all-time leader in grand slams in 2013.

- Honus Wagner was the first athlete to make an endorsement when he permitted Louisville Slugger to use his signature on bats sold in stores.

- Cal Ripken Jr. played 8,243 consecutive innings, shattering the previous record of 5,152, held by 19th-century infielder George Pinkney.

- Arky Vaughan born Joseph Floyd Vaughan, acquired his nickname "Arky" from friends in California after they learned of his birthplace in Arkansas.

- Ernie Banks became the first player in Cubs history to have his number retired when his No. 14 was set aside in 1982.

- Robin Yount achieved a rare feat by winning MVP awards at two positions: as a shortstop in 1982 and as a center fielder in 1989.

- Lou Boudreau won the American League Most Valuable Player Award and managed the Cleveland Indians to the World Series title in 1948.