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Quiz about Uniform Numbers From the 1950s

Uniform Numbers From the 1950s Quiz

Here are some uniform numbers from the 50's. Some easy, some not so easy. We'll start with 1 and work our way up. I know you can do this. Let's go!

A multiple-choice quiz by jake41. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
jake41

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
61,701

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
758

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Question 1 of 10

1. This shortstop and manager wore 1 for the Philadelphia Athletics in the early 50's. Hint

Ferris Fain

Pete Suder

Eddie Joost

Hank Majeski

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Question 2 of 10

2. This Phillie shortstop wore 2. Hint

Mike Goliat

Dave Philly

Willie Jones

Granny Hamner

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Question 3 of 10

3. This Hall of Famer began his career with the Washington Senators in the 50's wearing 3.

Answer: (Two words (or just surname))

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Question 4 of 10

4. What Dodger outfielder patrolled Ebbets Field in the 50's wearing no. 4? Hint

Carl Furillo

Wally Moon

Duke Snider

Junior Gilliam

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Question 5 of 10

5. The 50's were the twilight of what no. 5's great career? Hint

Sid Gordon

Joe DiMaggio

Andy Pafko

Paul Waner

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Question 6 of 10

6. Whose number 6 was worn by this great in the 50's, and also in the twilight of his great career? Hint

Arky Vaughn

Mel Ott

Stan Musial

Lloyd Waner

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Question 7 of 10

7. What number 7's baseball card from 1952 is most sought by card collectors worldwide?

Answer: (Two Words or just surname)

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Question 8 of 10

8. Whose number 8 hit the home run against the Dodgers that put the Phillies in the World Series in 1950. Hint

Stan Lopata

Eddie Waitkus

Andy Seminick

Dick Sisler

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Question 9 of 10

9. This number 9 could have outdid them all, but service in WWII and Korea abbreviated one of the all-time great careers.

Answer: (Two Words (or just surname))

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Question 10 of 10

10. Finally the number 10. What shortstop played his entire career in New York?

Answer: (Two Words or just surname)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. This shortstop and manager wore 1 for the Philadelphia Athletics in the early 50's.

Answer: Eddie Joost

Joost was only 1 of 3 managers in the 54 year history of the A's while in Philly. Connie Mack and Jimmy Dykes the others.

2. This Phillie shortstop wore 2.

Answer: Granny Hamner

The Whiz Kids shortstop was part of 1950's NL champions. He played the entire decade with Philadelphia before being traded to Cleveland at the end of the 1959 season.

3. This Hall of Famer began his career with the Washington Senators in the 50's wearing 3.

Answer: Harmon Killebrew

Harmon played with the Senators from 1954 on until the team moved to Minnesota in 1961. Killebrew retired with 573 home runs after 1 season with the KC Royals in 1975.

4. What Dodger outfielder patrolled Ebbets Field in the 50's wearing no. 4?

Answer: Duke Snider

The Duke was one of many great centerfielders during the 50's. He began his career in 1947 with the Dodgers of Brooklyn and left the organization in 1962.

5. The 50's were the twilight of what no. 5's great career?

Answer: Joe DiMaggio

DiMaggio had the heart and dream of every kid who ever wanted to play the game. His career from 1936 to 1951 with the Yankees was a Cinderella story every season. Joe's replacement was not too shabby a player either. Mickey Mantle.

6. Whose number 6 was worn by this great in the 50's, and also in the twilight of his great career?

Answer: Stan Musial

Stan the Man was playing 1st base for the Cardinals from 1941-1963. This Hall of Famer received 3 National League MVP awards.

7. What number 7's baseball card from 1952 is most sought by card collectors worldwide?

Answer: Mickey Mantle

Mantle's rookie card of 1952 is one of the most sought after. With statistics from the 'Mick' throughout his great career, it is no wonder. He was MVP 3 times, the first in 1956, then 1957, and the last in 1962, all with the Yankees.

8. Whose number 8 hit the home run against the Dodgers that put the Phillies in the World Series in 1950.

Answer: Dick Sisler

The son of the great George gave Philly one of it's great 1050's moments. His season stats were something to brag about but he was consistent. It was 1950, where they met the Yankees in the World Series but were defeated 4 games to 0.

9. This number 9 could have outdid them all, but service in WWII and Korea abbreviated one of the all-time great careers.

Answer: Ted Williams

Williams played all his 19 seasons with the Boston Red Sox. He won the rare Triple Crown in 1942, was an MVP in 1946 and 1949, and led the league in batting 6 times. This Hall of Famer passed away in July 2002.

10. Finally the number 10. What shortstop played his entire career in New York?

Answer: Phil Rizzuto

Rizzuto was part of the dominant Yankees from 1941-1956. He won the American League MVP in 1950, and went to 9 World Series with the Yankees winning 7 of them.

Source: Author jake41

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