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The Diamond of Spelling Bees Trivia Quiz

An all multiple choice spelling bee to see if you can spell the name of some baseball diamond greats. I hope that you have fun! :-)

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

Author
Nightmare

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
263,259

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

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Avg Score
7 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Nicknamed 'The Old Perfessor', which manager took the Yankees to 10 World Series in 12 seasons? Hint

Casey Stengal

Casey Stengel

Casy Stennel

Casey Stennal

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Question 2 of 10

2. This 1968 season Tiger pitcher took a backseat to Cy Young teammate Denny McLain, but took the World Series MVP by winning three games in the Tigers' four games to three win. Which name belongs to this series MVP? Hint

Mikey Lolaich

Mickey Lolich

Mickey Lolick

Mikey Lolish

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Question 3 of 10

3. After four seasons with the San Diego Padres, the team traded this shortstop to the Cardinals in 1981. The shortstop then went on to grab 13 Gold Glove awards and later be inducted into the elite club, Hall of Fame. Who was this shortstop? Hint

Ossie Smith

Ozzie Smith

Ozzie Smithe

Ossie Smythe

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Question 4 of 10

4. In 1986, this Twins pitcher didn't get much respect from the batters as he gave up 50 home runs in a season, setting a new season record. In 1987, he almost topped that by giving up another 46. Who was this Minnesota pitcher? Hint

Burt Blevins

Burt Blilevan

Bert Blyleven

Bert Blylevan

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Question 5 of 10

5. After playing with the Red Sox for eight seasons, his mental state was under question in 1958, and Boston traded him to the Indians. Two teams later with the Mets in 1963, he hit his 100th career home run and ran the bases backwards. Who was this player that went downhill from there? Hint

Jimmy Peirsall

Jimmie Pearsal

Jimmy Piersall

Jimmie Peirsal

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Question 6 of 10

6. This all-star catcher and first baseman began his career with the Oakland Athletics in 1969, and was part of the team that three-peated the World Series from 1972-1974. Who was he? Hint

Gene Tennace

Gene Tenace

Gene Tennis

Gene Tanness

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Question 7 of 10

7. This outfielder and later turned manager, played 11 of his 18 seasons in the Yankee outfield. The 1969 Royals' Rookie of the Year hung his bat up in 1984. In 1986, he found himself at the helm of the Yankees. He had also managed the Reds, Mariners, Devil Rays, and in 2007 was somewhat holding the reins of the Chicago Cubs. Who was he? Hint

Lou Pinella

Lou Pinellia

Lou Pinnella

Lou Piniella

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Question 8 of 10

8. This four-time consecutive Cy Young winner won one with the Cubs, then three with the Atlanta Braves, was a San Diego Padre in 2007, playing in his 22nd season on the mound. Who was this pitcher? Hint

Greg Maddox

Craig Maddox

Craig Maddax

Greg Maddux

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Question 9 of 10

9. There was only one Triple Crown hit in the history of the American Association. A batter for the St. Louis Browns did this in 1887. Who was this outfielder? Hint

Tip O'Neill

Tip O'Niel

Tip O'Neal

Tip O'Neile

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Question 10 of 10

10. This 1992 NL Rookie of the Year played 12 of his 14 seasons in a Dodger uniform. 1992 would be the first of five consecutive Rookie of the Year awards going to the Los Angeles club. Who was this first baseman that retired in 2004 as an Oakland Athletic? Hint

Erick Karras

Eric Karros

Eric Karras

Erik Karros

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Nicknamed 'The Old Perfessor', which manager took the Yankees to 10 World Series in 12 seasons?

Answer: Casey Stengel

From 1949-1960, Casey had a tremendous run at the helm of the Yankees. However, with many future Hall of Famers like DiMaggio, Mantle, Berra, etc, it was only a task of keeping the players happy. Before managing, Stengel played 14 seasons for the Dodgers, Pirates, Phillies, Giants, and the Braves.

He put his bat down in 1925, and took his first job as manager with the Dodgers in 1934. The Hall of Fame took Casey in 1966.

Answer: Mickey Lolich

McLain went 31-6 in the season, which led to a most anticipated duel in the series against Bob Gibson and the Cardinals. McLain went 1-2 with 13 strikeouts in the series, while Lolich went 3-0 with 21 strikeouts. Gibson of the Cardinals also went 1-2, but with 35 strikeouts.

Answer: Ozzie Smith

Ozzie went to 15 all-star games, and all but one with St. Louis. 19 seasons saw him hit only 28 home runs, but it was his glove that made him famous. He went to three World Series with the Cardinals, with his only ring coming in 1982. 20 years later, the Hall of Fame took him in.

Answer: Bert Blyleven

Blyleven pitched for 22 seasons from 1970-1992. 10 times in his career, Bert gave up 20+ home runs in a season, and a career 430 silver platters, seventh on the all-time list when he retired.

Answer: Jimmy Piersall

Piersall finished his career with the Angels in 1967 after numerous off-field incidents. After his stint of running backwards, Major League Baseball altered the rule book to reflect that unless a runner is being 'run-down', they must face the base in which they are trying to acquire. Piersall retired with 104 home runs after 17 seasons in 1967.

6. This all-star catcher and first baseman began his career with the Oakland Athletics in 1969, and was part of the team that three-peated the World Series from 1972-1974. Who was he?

Answer: Gene Tenace

Tenace wore the A's uniform for eight seasons before signing as a free agent with the Padres after the 1982 season. His only all-star appearance was in 1975. Gene was also the World Series MVP in Oakland's first of three series in 1972.

Answer: Lou Piniella

Piniella won his AL rookie award over Mike Nagy and Carlos May. He played all four of his World Series in the pinstripes. Lou won the World Series at the helm of the Reds in 1990.

Answer: Greg Maddux

Greg's career began as a Cub in 1986. He appeared in his first of eight all-star games in 1988. His first of four consecutive Cy Young's came in 1992 in Chicago. Ironically, after winning the Cy in 1992, and after a tremendous start in 1993, Maddux didn't make the all-star game in 1993.

9. There was only one Triple Crown hit in the history of the American Association. A batter for the St. Louis Browns did this in 1887. Who was this outfielder?

Answer: Tip O'Neill

O'Neill was in his fifth season of baseball in 1887 after beginning his career with the 1883 New York Giants of the National League. Tip's 19 home runs in that season was quite a few in those days. The Browns won the AA by 14 games over the Cincinnati Red Stockings. The American Association folded in 1891 with most teams that could survive, moving to the National League.

Answer: Eric Karros

Eric came out of UCLA in his college days. After Karros' rookie award for the Dodgers in 1992 were Mike Piazza, Raul Mondesi, Hideo Nomo, and Todd Hollandsworth. Eric never saw a World Series in his career.

Source: Author Nightmare

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