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A quiz about some no-hitters in baseball. I hope this is another learner. Have fun! :-)

A multiple-choice quiz by Nightmare. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Nightmare

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
248,338

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

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Avg Score
6 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. The only no-hitter thrown in the 2006 season was by a rookie. Who was this Florida Marlin? Hint

Randy Johnson

Tim Belcher

Matt Whisenant

Anibal Sanchez

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which pitcher threw a no-hitter in four consecutive seasons in the 1960s, with his final no-no being a perfect game? Hint

Jim Maloney

Bob Gibson

Sandy Koufax

Orel Hershiser

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who was the first Toronto Blue Jay to throw a no-hitter for the franchise? Hint

Bert Blyleven

Frank Tanana

Dave Stieb

Mark Langston

4. To begin the 21st century, in the first five seasons the National League threw six no-hitters while the American League threw only two. Hideo Nomo of the Red Sox threw his in 2001. Which Boston pitcher threw the other no-hitter in 2002? Hint

Hideo Nomo

Derek Lowe

Rod Beck

Bret Saberhagen

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Question 5 of 10

5. Nolan Ryan threw an amazing seven no-hitters in his career. He played for the Mets, Angels, Astros, and Rangers. How many no-hitters did he throw as a member of the National League? Hint

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which pitcher who was banned from baseball in 1920 as a result of the Black Sox scandal, left baseball with a no-hitter to his credit? Hint

Joe Bush

Joe Wood

Eddie Cicotte

Stan Coveleski

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Question 7 of 10

7. This no-hitter was the first thrown in professional baseball history by an American Association pitcher in 1882. Who was this Louisville Eclipse pitcher? Hint

Guy Hecker

Charlie Bohn

John Reccius

Tony Mullane

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Question 8 of 10

8. In 1917, in a strange occurrence, pitcher Babe Ruth of the Red Sox walked the first batter of a game, then was immediately ejected from that game. Which Boston pitcher relieved him and retired the next 26 batters to share this no-hitter? Hint

Pete Alexander

Ernie Shore

Claude Hendrix

Mike Prendergast

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Question 9 of 10

9. 1972 saw the Chicago Cubs throw two no-hitters in the season. Burt Hooton threw the first against the Phillies in April, then who threw the other no-no against the Padres in September? Hint

Milt Pappas

Wally Bunker

Dave McNally

Mike Cuellar

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Question 10 of 10

10. Over 35 years after this Pittsburgh Pirate pitcher's 12 perfect inning performance, the controversy continued to whether he should have been credited with a perfect game, or at least nine innings of no-hit ball. Who was this pitcher nicknamed 'Kitten'? Hint

Jeff Robinson

Kevin Gross

Harvey Haddix

John Leister

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The only no-hitter thrown in the 2006 season was by a rookie. Who was this Florida Marlin?

Answer: Anibal Sanchez

The others were neither rookies or Marlins in 2006. The 22-year old Sanchez went 10-3 in 18 games for the club. Florida had five pitchers win in double-figures, but none more than 12.

2. Which pitcher threw a no-hitter in four consecutive seasons in the 1960s, with his final no-no being a perfect game?

Answer: Sandy Koufax

Koufax of the Dodgers threw them from 1962-1965. His perfect game was against the Cubs. In Sandy's final five seasons, his record was 111-34.

3. Who was the first Toronto Blue Jay to throw a no-hitter for the franchise?

Answer: Dave Stieb

The others listed never played for the Blue Jays. Stieb was on the mark on that September day in 1990. The Blue Jays blanked the Indians 3-0. Dave went 18-6 in this his 15th season in Toronto. He retired in 1998.

Answer: Derek Lowe

The others listed did not play for the Red Sox in 2002. On April 27, Lowe blanked the Devil Rays 10-0. He went 21-8 in the season, and finished third in the Cy Young balloting behind Barry Zito and Pedro Martinez.

5. Nolan Ryan threw an amazing seven no-hitters in his career. He played for the Mets, Angels, Astros, and Rangers. How many no-hitters did he throw as a member of the National League?

Answer: 1

His only National League no-no came against the Dodgers in 1981 as an Astro. Four of those seven no-hitters were with the Angels, and two with the Rangers. Retiring with the most strikeouts in baseball history, Ryan never won a MVP or Cy Young award.

6. Which pitcher who was banned from baseball in 1920 as a result of the Black Sox scandal, left baseball with a no-hitter to his credit?

Answer: Eddie Cicotte

The others never played for the White Sox. In April of 1917, Cicotte who was in his 11th season, threw his no-hitter against the St. Louis Browns, defeating them 11-0. Eddie went 28-12 in 1917. The 1919 season saw him go 29-7, leading the league in both seasons with the most wins.

7. This no-hitter was the first thrown in professional baseball history by an American Association pitcher in 1882. Who was this Louisville Eclipse pitcher?

Answer: Tony Mullane

After being a rookie with the Detroit Wolverines of the National League in 1881, Mullane jumped leagues to the AA. Tony went 30-24 in 1882, leading the Eclipse to a second finish behind the Cincinnati Red Stockings.

Answer: Ernie Shore

The others never played in the American League. Ruth was ejected for arguing the first batter's walk. Ernie came in and picked off that runner without even throwing his first pitch, then retired the remaining 26 in a row.

9. 1972 saw the Chicago Cubs throw two no-hitters in the season. Burt Hooton threw the first against the Phillies in April, then who threw the other no-no against the Padres in September?

Answer: Milt Pappas

1972 saw the Cubs in their first season without the great Ernie Banks who had retired, but they still had Ron Santo, Billy Williams, and a pitching staff who had five double-figure winners. They were led by Fergie Jenkins with his 20-12 record. Hooton went 11-14 while Pappas went 17-7.

Answer: Harvey Haddix

The others pitchers weren't born yet. In May 1959, Haddix went 12 perfect innings against the Milwaukee Braves, but lost the game 1-0 in the 13th inning on a Joe Adcock single. Winning pitcher Lew Burdette threw the entire 13 innings for the Braves, giving up 12 hits.

Source: Author Nightmare

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