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20th Century Decade Leaders Trivia Quiz

Every decade brings more to the lush history of baseball. Every decade also brings its kings.

A multiple-choice quiz by IronHorse2130. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
IronHorse2130

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
316,634

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
278

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which of these hit the most home runs of any player in one decade of the 20th century? Hint

Babe Ruth

Mark McGwire

Jimmie Foxx

Hank Aaron

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of these three players hit 2000 or more hits in a decade? Hint

Ty Cobb, Zach Wheat, and Eddie Collins

Ty Cobb, Pete Rose, and Honus Wagner

Rogers Hornsby, Sam Rice, and Pete Rose

Wade Boggs, Ted Williams, and Rogers Hornsby

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of these players have snagged all 10 Gold Gloves of their position in a decade? Hint

Ozzie Smith, Brooks Robinson, Greg Maddux, Ivan Rodriguez

Jim Kaat, Brooks Robinson, Greg Maddux, Ozzie Smith

Brooks Robinson, Ken Griffey Jr., Ozzie Smith, and Greg Maddux

Brooks Robinson, Ivan Rodriguez, Andruw Jones, Jim Kaat

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Question 4 of 10

4. The Roaring 1920s brought change throughout America, especially in baseball. How many times did Ruth break his single-season home run record during this decade? Hint

Four times

Once

Three times

Twice

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which post dead-ball era decade featured the least home runs? Hint

1970s

1980s

1950s

1940s

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which pitcher won the most games in the 1960s without a Cy Young Award? Hint

Fergie Jenkins

Juan Marichal

Don Drysdale

Jim Bunning

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Question 7 of 10

7. Baseball's 20th century home run king Hank Aaron never had the most home runs in a decade. He came close to this feat in the 1960s, yet was beaten by who? Hint

Willie Mays

Willie McCovey

Harmon Killebrew

Frank Robinson

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Question 8 of 10

8. Bill Pierce, Warren Spahn, and Early Wynn all tied for what statistic in the 1950s? Hint

Losses

Complete Games

Games Started

Shutouts

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which player dominated two decades in batting average more than once? Hint

Ty Cobb

Ted Williams

Rogers Hornsby and Wade Boggs

Tony Gwynn and Ty Cobb

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Question 10 of 10

10. Of the following decade home run kings, who set a record for least at-bats per home run? Hint

Duke Snider

Jimmie Foxx

Mark McGwire

Babe Ruth

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of these hit the most home runs of any player in one decade of the 20th century?

Answer: Babe Ruth

Ruth hit the most home runs of any player in one decade. His 467 home runs in the 1920s stand tall in every standard.

2. Which of these three players hit 2000 or more hits in a decade?

Answer: Rogers Hornsby, Sam Rice, and Pete Rose

Hornsby hit 2085 and Sam Rice hit 2010 in the 1920s, while Pete Rose hit 2045 in the 1970s. The all-time batting leader, Ty Cobb, had 4189 hits in his career and a .366 batting average over a 24-year career. Surprisingly, he never accomplished this feat nor did he ever lead a decade in hits.

3. Which of these players have snagged all 10 Gold Gloves of their position in a decade?

Answer: Brooks Robinson, Ken Griffey Jr., Ozzie Smith, and Greg Maddux

Robinson won them for the 1960s at third base, Maddux for the 1990s for pitcher, Ozzie Smith for the 1980s at shortstop, and Griffey for the 1990s at centerfield. A few players with 10 or more Gold Gloves like Roberto Alomar, Roberto Clemente, and Keith Hernandez have missed the accomplishment by one season. Griffey won all 10 of his in the 1990s.

4. The Roaring 1920s brought change throughout America, especially in baseball. How many times did Ruth break his single-season home run record during this decade?

Answer: Three times

Ruth broke his 1919 record of 29 home runs in 1920 when he hit 54. Then in 1921, he hit another 59 to raise the bar, which was raised again in 1927 when he hit 60 whoppers. Even though it has been since broken, his record for 60 home runs never lost its touch. Roger Maris played more games in his 1961 season, enabling him to hit 61.

5. Which post dead-ball era decade featured the least home runs?

Answer: 1940s

The most homers hit in the 1940s was 234 by Ted Williams. This low number can be attributed to the fact that many players, including Williams, missed years because of service in World War II.

6. Which pitcher won the most games in the 1960s without a Cy Young Award?

Answer: Juan Marichal

Juan Marichal won 20 or more games six times throughout the 1960s. Overall, he won 191 games. This is the most wins of the decade even including Cy Young Award winners.

7. Baseball's 20th century home run king Hank Aaron never had the most home runs in a decade. He came close to this feat in the 1960s, yet was beaten by who?

Answer: Harmon Killebrew

Killebrew of the Twins hit 393, 18 more home runs than Aaron.

8. Bill Pierce, Warren Spahn, and Early Wynn all tied for what statistic in the 1950s?

Answer: Shutouts

Each pitcher tossed 33 shutouts. This helped Spahn dominate the category of wins for the decade.

9. Which player dominated two decades in batting average more than once?

Answer: Ted Williams

Williams led the 1940s with a .356 batting average. When he batted .336 in the 1950s, he was dominant again.

10. Of the following decade home run kings, who set a record for least at-bats per home run?

Answer: Mark McGwire

McGwire was a feared slugger in his decade. He hit one out of the park less than every ten at-bats. When considering his career, He also set a record for the least at-bats per home run.

Source: Author IronHorse2130

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