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Quiz about The Baseball Hall Of Fame III

The Baseball Hall Of Fame III Trivia Quiz

My third quiz on the Baseball Hall of Fame. I think that this will be a bit more challenging. I hope you enjoy it.

A multiple-choice quiz by dlt743. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
dlt743

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
226,482

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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1169

Last 3 plays: Guest 104 (9/10), DeepHistory (10/10), Guest 72 (4/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. I was a World War I veteran who pitched 20 years in the Major Leagues. I won 373 games and finished my career with a 2.56 era. I was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1938. Hint

Charles Radbourn

Jack Chesbro

Grover Cleveland Alexander

Christy Mathewson

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Question 2 of 10

2. Known as the "Fordham Flash", I played 19 years in the Major Leagues with the New York Giants and the St. Louis Cardinals. I finished my career with 2880 hits and a .316 batting average. I was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1947. Hint

Eddie Plank

Frank Chance

Mickey Cochrane

Frankie Frisch

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Question 3 of 10

3. I played 16 years in the Major Leagues, primarily with the St. Louis Browns. I finished my career with 2812 hits and a .340 batting average. In 1920, I set a record for most hits in a season with 257 which stood until 2004 when Ichiro Suzuki of the Seattle Mariners broke it. Hint

Buck Ewing

Tris Speaker

George Sisler

Willie Keeler

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Question 4 of 10

4. I pitched 20 seasons for the Chicago White Sox. I combined a fastball with a spitball to win 254 career games. I pitched in the 1917 World Series and beat the Giants three times. Hint

Heinie Manush

Lefty Gomez

Red Faber

Tim Keefe

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Question 5 of 10

5. I pitched for the Baltimore Orioles my entire 19-year career. Known for my high leg kick I won 268 games, had 2212 strikeouts, and finished my career with a 2.86 era. Hint

Jim Palmer

Gaylord Perry

Don Sutton

Steve Carlton

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Question 6 of 10

6. My entire 17-year career was played with the St. Louis Cardinals. Intimidation was my name and strikeouts was my game. I finished my career with 3117 strikeouts and a 2.91 era. Hint

Lefty Grove

Hoyt Wilhelm

Bob Gibson

Dizzy Dean

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Question 7 of 10

7. I played 17 years in the Major Leagues, most of them with the Detroit Tigers. I finished my career with an outstanding .342 batting average. I won four batting titles and considered Ty Cobb to be my mentor. Hint

Ed Delahanty

Harry Heilmann

Paul Waner

Mickey Cochrane

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Question 8 of 10

8. I played 20 years in the Major Leagues with the Pittsburgh Pirates, Washington Senators, and Boston Red Sox. I was a seven-time All-Star at shortstop and finished my career with a .301 batting average. I also managed the Senators and Red Sox from 1933-1947 and served two terms as American League President. Hint

Lee McPhail

Dazzy Vance

Gabby Hartnett

Joe Cronin

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Question 9 of 10

9. I played 25 years in the Major Leagues with the Philadelphia A's and the Chicago White Sox. I played in six World Series including the infamous 1919 World Series as a second baseman for the Sox. I finished my stellar career with 3315 hits and a .333 batting average. Hint

Shano Collins

Swede Risberg

Eddie Collins

Ray Schalk

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Question 10 of 10

10. I was the centerfielder for the New York Yankees from 1951-1968. During those 18 years, I hit 536 home runs and played in 12 World Series in which I helped the Yankees win 7 of them. Hint

Lou Gehrig

Mickey Mantle

Joe DiMaggio

Roger Maris

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. I was a World War I veteran who pitched 20 years in the Major Leagues. I won 373 games and finished my career with a 2.56 era. I was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1938.

Answer: Grover Cleveland Alexander

Grover played for the Philadelphia Phillies, Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals during his career. For three straight years (1915-1917), he won 30 or more games with the Philadelphia Phillies. In addition to seeing combat in World War I, he also suffered from epilepsy and alcoholism which made his accomplishments in baseball even more amazing.

Answer: Frankie Frisch

Frankie was a player-manager with the St. Louis Cardinals, also known as the "Gashouse Gang", from 1933-1937. He was a three-time All-Star and the National League MVP in 1931.

Answer: George Sisler

George was an outstanding all around player. He won the American League MVP in 1922 and had a 41-game hitting streak that same year. He hit over .400 twice and .300 or better 13 times in his career. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1939.

4. I pitched 20 seasons for the Chicago White Sox. I combined a fastball with a spitball to win 254 career games. I pitched in the 1917 World Series and beat the Giants three times.

Answer: Red Faber

Red was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1964. He won 20 or more games four times in his career and finished with a 3.15 era.

5. I pitched for the Baltimore Orioles my entire 19-year career. Known for my high leg kick I won 268 games, had 2212 strikeouts, and finished my career with a 2.86 era.

Answer: Jim Palmer

Jim was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1990. He won three Cy Young awards and was a six-time All-Star. One of his many great accomplishments was that he never allowed a grand slam in his entire 19-year career.

6. My entire 17-year career was played with the St. Louis Cardinals. Intimidation was my name and strikeouts was my game. I finished my career with 3117 strikeouts and a 2.91 era.

Answer: Bob Gibson

Bob Gibson was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1981. He was an eight-time All-Star and a nine-time Gold Glove Award winner. He was the National League MVP in 1968, and the World Series MVP in 1964 and 1967.

Answer: Harry Heilmann

Harry was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1952. He hit over .400 once and .300 or better 12 times in his career.

Answer: Joe Cronin

Joe was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1956. He was a great all around player who won the Americam League MVP in 1930. He hit .300 or better eight times in his career.

Answer: Eddie Collins

Eddie was inducted int the Hall of Fame in 1939. He was the American League MVP in 1914 and hit .300 or better 18 times in his career.

10. I was the centerfielder for the New York Yankees from 1951-1968. During those 18 years, I hit 536 home runs and played in 12 World Series in which I helped the Yankees win 7 of them.

Answer: Mickey Mantle

Mickey Mantle was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1974. He was a 20-time All-Star and a three-time American League MVP.

Source: Author dlt743

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