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1. The Hall of Fame began inducting players into the immortal hall in 1936. Who was the first player inducted into the Hall of Fame after he had died?

Answer: Christy Mathewson

Only Gehrig was living when he was inducted in 1939, then died in 1941. Christy Mathewson was a giant of a pitcher with the New York Giants of the National League from 1900-1916. All but one of his 635 games were with the Giants, and a lone appearance was his last career game with the Reds. Christy was one of the first five inductees in 1936.

He died in 1925 at the age of 45, after compiling 373 career wins.

2. Who was the first woman that was inducted into Major League Baseball's Hall of Fame?

Answer: Effa Manley

Manley was inducted amongst numerous other baseball contributors in 2006, showing dedication to 17 Negro League members. She was the owner of the Newark Eagles. She died in 1981. Of the 18 inducted in 2006, Bruce Sutter was the only person not affiliated with the Negro Leagues. He was a pitcher for the Cubs, Cardinals, and Braves.

3. Who was the first Giant player to win two MVP awards?

Answer: Carl Hubbell

Hubbell played his entire career for the Giants of New York from 1928-1943. He won his MVPs in 1933 and 1936. He won 20+ games in five consecutive seasons from 1933-1937. Carl was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1947.

4. Who was the first pitcher to hit a World Series home run?

Answer: Jim Bagby

Bagby was the first pitcher to hit a four-bagger in series play. He did it in the 1920 World Series for the Cleveland Indians who defeated Brooklyn five games to two. The Indians bounced back from devastation in the season after shortstop Ray Chapman was killed after being beaned by a Carl Mays pitch.

5. The Orioles brought the city of Baltimore their first World Series crown in 1966 against the Dodgers, but they weren't always the Orioles by name. The franchise moved from St. Louis in 1954 after playing for many decades there, and became the Baltimore Orioles. What was the name of the franchise that it began with in the American League?

Answer: Milwaukee Brewers

The Brewers lasted only one season in 1901, and the franchise moved to become the St. Louis Browns in 1902. In 1954, they moved to Baltimore to become the Orioles. In 1966, the Dodgers were heavily-favored with the arm of Triple Crown winner Sandy Koufax to win the World Series against the Orioles, but the Orioles put them in their place by skunking them four games to none.

6. Which of the following threw a no-hitter as a pitcher, then called a no-hitter as an umpire?

Answer: Bill Dinneen

Dinneen was an American League umpire until 1937. He called five no-hitters in his umpiring career. Before becoming an umpire, he was a pitcher from 1898-1909. Bill was part of the 1903 Boston Americans who won the first World Series. His no-hitter came in September 1905 with Boston.

7. The National League Philadelphia franchise began in 1883. Which of the following team names was not theirs throughout their team history?

Answer: Centennials

The franchise was named the Quakers from 1883-1889. They took on the name Phillies in 1890, and kept that until the 1942 season. After five consecutive dismal seasons of losing 100+ games, the owners thought a name change was in order. 1943 and 1944 saw the team name Blue Jays attached to the franchise.

It didn't do any good as they still lost 90+ games in the Blue Jays' two seasons. The name went back to Phillies in 1945. The team name "Philadelphia Centennials" existed for only one season in the National Association in 1875.

8. In 1917, Babe Ruth started a game on the mound for the Boston Red Sox. After walking the first batter, Ruth charged at the home plate umpire and was ejected from the game. With a runner on first base, Boston reliever Ernie Shore came in, picked off the runner before throwing one pitch, then continued to retire the remaining 26 batters in order. Ernie was never credited with a perfect game although providing 27 consecutive outs with him on the mound. Who was the batter that Ruth walked in the first place?

Answer: Ray Morgan

The game occurred on June 23, 1917. Boston ended up winning the game against the Washington Senators, 4-0. Ruth went on to go 24-13 in the season, while Shore sported a 13-10 record. The Red Sox finished in second place behind the White Sox.

9. Which of the following catchers never played for the Giants?

Answer: Rick Ferrell

Ferrell played his entire 18-season career in the American League, mostly with the Browns and Senators. Rick played from 1929-1947, and all his 1806 games were behind the plate. He was a 1984 Hall of Fame inductee.

10. All these pitching greats threw a perfect game in their careers. Which of these threw it first?

Answer: Lee Richmond

Richmond threw the first National League's perfect game in history in 1880. He was pitching for the 1880 Worcester Ruby Legs. He went 32-32 in the season, and his Ruby Legs finished fifth of eight teams. Young threw his in 1904 with the Boston Americans. Joss was next and threw his in 1908 with the Cleveland Naps (later Indians). Finally, Robertson threw his for the White Sox in 1922.

Source: Author Nightmare

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