Guys Named Joe Trivia Quiz

Answer: Joe Jackson

"Shoeless" Joe Jackson was involved in the famous Black Sox scandal of 1919. Probably more than any other player, he has over the years aroused the most sympathy. Nearly illiterate and probably naive, Jackson did not understand fully what was happening around him.

The other seven banned players said that Joe never attended any of the meetings, and some of the money Jackson allegedly received was just thrown on his hotel room floor. Even though he was banned from the Baseball Hall of Fame, the Hall of Fame does have his shoes on display.

Answer: Joe Cronin

Cronin amassed a lifetime managerial record of 2315 wins with 1236 losses or .540. It was not just because his wife's uncle owned the Washington Senators, but because he was a team leader and astute baseball man. He managed two American League pennant winners, the Senators in 1933 and the Red Sox in 1946.

He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1956. After 10 years as front office manager for the Red Sox, he became American League President from 1959 to 1973.

Answer: Joe Morgan

Morgan was a key member of the "Big Red Machine" along with Pete Rose, Johnny Bench, Tony Perez, and Dave Concepcion. He came to Cincinnati in what was one of the most one-sided trades from Houston. The Reds won two World Series in a row. Morgan stole 689 bases, won five gold gloves, was chosen for the All-Star team 10 times, and was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1990.

Answer: Joe DiMaggio

DiMaggio was one of three brothers to play in the Major Leagues, the others being Dominic and Vincent, all centerfielders. DiMaggio played 13 seasons, interrupted by World War II. During that period of time he was selected for All-Star every year. The Yankee's won the pennant ten of those seasons and were World champions nine times.

In 1941, he got a hit in 56 consecutive games, a record difficult to overcome.

Answer: Joe Mauer

In high school playing for the Cretin-Derham Hall Raiders, Mauer lettered in basketball, football, and baseball. He turned down a football scholarship to play baseball.

Answer: Joe Adcock

Adcock was known for his prodigious home runs. On April 29, 1953, he became one of only three players to hit a home run to the centerfield bleachers at the Polo Grounds, the others being Hank Aaron and Lou Brock. On July 31, 1954, he hit four home runs against the Dodgers at Ebbets Field for 18 total bases, a record at that time.

After a disastrous year as a manager in Cleveland in 1967, he retired to Coushatta to raise horses.

Answer: Joe Medwick

Medwick was known for his aggressiveness. After a vicious slide into third base in the 1934 World Series, he was pelted with garbage from the fans. Commissioner Keneshaw Mountain Landis had him benched for the next game.

A funny and legendary story is that on a USO tour of Europe, Medwick had an audience with the Pope. The Pope asked him what his vocation was. He reportedly said, "Your Holiness, I used to be a Cardinal."

Answer: Joe Gordon

Gordon was an all-around athlete. At the University of Oregon he played football, gymnastics, soccer, and did the long jump in track while still playing violin in the school orchestra. He was the American League MVP in 1942. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2008 by the Veteran's Committee.

Answer: Joe Torre

His on field exploits aside, Torre has had notable success as a manager, particularly of the Atlanta Braves and New York Yankees. In 2009, he was named Manager of the Decade by both the "Sporting News" and "Sports Illustrated" magazine.

Answer: Joe McGinnity

McGinnity won 246 games between 1899-1908. Wood won 117 games between 1908-1920. Neither 'Smokey' Joe Williams nor 'Bullet' Joe Rogan won any Major League games, as the eras in which they played did not allow African-Americans to play, thus they became stars of the Negro League.