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300-Game Winner Snapshots Trivia Quiz

A look at some 300-game winning pitchers throughout baseball history. The pictures might help also, or might not depending on how wide you think. Have fun. :)

A photo quiz by Nightmare. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which 300-game winner began his career in the 19th century?

Answer: Cy Young

Young began his career as a 23-year old rookie with the Cleveland Spiders in 1890. He along with several other Spiders joined the St. Louis Perfectos for the 1899 season. Cy was a Boston American from 1901-1908, then played for the Indians and Braves before retiring in 1911 with 511 wins.
Pictured is a cyclone.

2. Which of these pitchers retired with exactly 300 wins?

Answer: Early Wynn

Wynn retired after 21 seasons in 1963. As a Cleveland Indian in his final season, it would take five starts in the season to squeak out a 1-2 record, giving him number 300. Early won the 1959 Major League Cy Young Award, when it was presented to only one pitcher. The 1959 White Sox also had the AL MVP that season in the name of second baseman Nellie Fox.
Pictured is an early bird getting their worm.

3. Which pitcher won his 300th game in 1925 as a Chicago Cub?

Answer: Pete Alexander

Of Pete's 20 seasons from 1911-1930, nine were with the Cubs. Alexander threw three Triple Crowns and was the first pitcher in history to throw the triple for two different teams. He threw two with the Phillies in 1915 and 1916, then another with the Cubs in 1920. Alexander retired with a 373-208 record.
Pictured is Jason Alexander, co-star in the American television series, "Seinfeld".

4. This 300-game winner also won 59 games in one season. Who is this Hall of Fame pitcher?

Answer: Charlie Radbourn

Nicknamed "Hoss", Radbourn pitched for only 11 seasons from 1881-1891. In 1884 with the National League Providence Grays, Hoss went 59-12 to help the Grays win the NL pennant by more than 10 games. He retired with 309 wins.
Pictured is actor Dan Blocker who played the character Hoss Cartwright on the American television western series, "Bonanza".

5. The St. Louis Browns having a 300-game winner is almost an oxymoron. They did have one, but he only won 31 of those games with them. Who was this pitcher that reached the milestone in 1916?

Answer: Eddie Plank

Eddie played 14 of his 17 seasons with the Philadelphia Athletics, going to four World Series with them. In 1915, he was one of many that were lured to the new Federal League with bigger contracts, but the league folded after the season and he found himself pitching for the Browns in 1916. He retired in 1917 with a 326-194 career record.
The photo is of a plank on the front of the boat.

6. This Hall of Fame pitcher won his 300th game in 1890 while pitching for the New York Giants. His career high was 44 wins in 1885. Who is this?

Answer: Mickey Welch

Mickey spent his entire 13 seasons in the National League. The first three were the Troy Trojans in the early 1880s, then the other 10 with the Giants. Welch also led the league in walks three times. He retired with a 307-210 record.
Pictured is a can of Welch's grape juice.

7. This pitcher was baseball's second 300-game winner, and the third 350-game winner. Who is this Hall of Famer?

Answer: Kid Nichols

Pud Galvin was baseball's first-ever 300-game winner. He pitched from 1875-1892. Pud retired with 365 wins. Cy Young was baseball's second 350-game winner. Nichols won this 300th game in 1901 withe Boston Braves, then his 350th in 1905 with the St. Louis Cardinals. Nichols retired with a 361-208 record.
The photo is of the American coin nickel, worth five cents.

8. This Hall of Fame 300-game winner was nicknamed "Big Six". He pitched 635 of his 636 career games as a New York Giant. His final one-game appearance was as a Cincinnati Red. Who was this that died in 1925?

Answer: Christy Mathewson

Mathewson was a Giant from 1900-1916, winning 372 games. He was traded by John McGraw and the Giants to the Cincinnati Reds along with Bill McKechnie. Christy did not like the trade and retired after one game, winning number 373.
Pictured is American recording artist, Christina Aguilera.

9. Not just being another 300-game winner, this Hall of Fame pitcher was baseball's second 400-game winner. Who was this that retired in 1927?

Answer: Walter Johnson

Johnson played his entire 21-season career with the Washington Senators, taking them to two World Series in 1924 and 1925. In 1926, Walter became baseball's second 400-game winner. In addition to a record 110 career shutouts, Walter retired with 417 wins.
The photo is of American actor Walter Matthau.

10. This Hall of Fame pitcher won 324 games in his career. They were overshadowed by seven no-hitters and over 5000 strikeouts. Who is this pitcher?

Answer: Nolan Ryan

Nolan played for 27 seasons with four teams in his career. Win number 100 was his fourth no-hitter for an amazing average. Ryan retired in 1993 with 324 wins along with a record 5714 strikeouts.
Pictured is Ryan Seacrest, American radio personality and television host.

Source: Author Nightmare

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300-Game Winner Snapshots Trivia Quiz

A look at some 300-game winning pitchers throughout baseball history. The pictures might help also, or might not depending on how wide you think. Have fun. :)

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