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Baesball for Good Spelers Trivia Quiz

Another all multiple choice selection to see if you can spell some famous names in baseball. Good luck! :-)

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

Author
Nightmare

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
226,019

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
490

Question 1 of 10

1. This Oakland Athletic went to three consecutive World Series in the early '70s, but was overshadowed by other pitching greats such as Catfish Hunter, Vida Blue, and Ken Holtzman. Who was this pitcher nicknamed, "Blue Moon"? Hint

John Odom

Dave Odam

John Odum

Dave Odum

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Question 2 of 10

2. This Washington Senator made the move with the team to Texas in 1972. He was the 1974 AL MVP, edging out three Oakland Athletics for the award. After 16 seasons, he hung up his cleats in 1985. Who was this outfielder/first baseman/DH? Hint

Jeff Burroughs

Jeff Burows

Jeff Borrows

Jeff Bourough

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Question 3 of 10

3. I made my name as a Baltimore Oriole catcher in the 1960s and 1970s. What is my name? Hint

Andy Etchebaron

Andy Etcheberren

Andy Etchebarron

Andy Etchebarren

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Question 4 of 10

4. This Yankee Hall of Fame infielder went to seven World Series from 1926-1938. He was in the AL season MVP top 10 voting three times. Who is the player nicknamed, "Poosh 'Em Up Tony"? Hint

Tony Lazzeri

Tony Lazzari

Tony Lazerri

Tony Lazarri

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Question 5 of 10

5. Nicknamed 'The Mad Hungarian', this pitcher threw for 13 seasons from 1970-1982. Appearing in 545 games, only one was as a starter. Who was this St. Louis Cardinal pitcher? Hint

Al Hrabowsky

Al Hrabosky

Al Hrobowski

Al Harbosky

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Question 6 of 10

6. I'm not sure how I got the nickname of 'Kitten', but I became famous in 1959 when I threw 12 perfect innings in a game, then lost it in the 13th. Who am that went only 12-12 in the season? Hint

Harvey Haddux

Harvey Haddix

Harvey Haddox

Harvey Hadux

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Question 7 of 10

7. If you are a frequent baseball quizzer, then you'll recognize the spelling of this famous little person who was a pinch-hitter in his only Major League at-bat. What was Eddie's last name? Hint

Gaedel

Gadael

Gaddell

Gaedall

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Question 8 of 10

8. This Hall of Fame infielder played most of his 23 seasons with the St. Louis Cardinals. He led the league in batting seven times, won two Triple Crowns, and two NL MVPs. Who was this player who hit over .400 three times in his career? Hint

Roger Hornbee

Roger Hornsbey

Rogers Hornsby

Roger Harnsbey

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Question 9 of 10

9. 22 seasons saw this primarily third baseman in a Yankee uniform. He was a six-time all-star, and led the league in home runs in 1976. Who was this player that retired as an Expo in 1988? Hint

Graig Nettles

Craig Nestles

Craig Nettles

Graig Nettels

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Question 10 of 10

10. I played my entire 15-season career with the Dodgers from 1946-1960. Every one of my games was in their outfield. I went to seven World Series with them, but came up empty-handed five times. Who am I? Hint

Carl Furillo

Carl Furrilo

Carl Farrello

Carl Farilo

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: John Odom

Odom pitched in 11 of his 13 seasons with the Athletics. He won all three World Series from 1972-1974. His career record was 84-85.

Answer: Jeff Burroughs

Burroughs topped Oakland's Joe Rudi, Sal Bando, and Reggie Jackson for the MVP. Jeff hit 240 home runs and had 1443 hits in his career.

3. I made my name as a Baltimore Oriole catcher in the 1960s and 1970s. What is my name?

Answer: Andy Etchebarren

1966 was the year of the Orioles, who skunked the Dodgers four games to none in the World Series. Ironically, 1966 was Andy's worst season defensively, allowing 15 past balls and 10 errors. The Orioles pitching staff consisted of Jim Palmer, Dave McNally, Wally Bunker, and Steve Barber. Those pitchers threw 26 wild pitches in the season also.

4. This Yankee Hall of Fame infielder went to seven World Series from 1926-1938. He was in the AL season MVP top 10 voting three times. Who is the player nicknamed, "Poosh 'Em Up Tony"?

Answer: Tony Lazzeri

Lazzeri played for 14 seasons and retired in 1939. He died in 1946, then was later inducted into the hall in 1991.

5. Nicknamed 'The Mad Hungarian', this pitcher threw for 13 seasons from 1970-1982. Appearing in 545 games, only one was as a starter. Who was this St. Louis Cardinal pitcher?

Answer: Al Hrabosky

Hrabosky finished third in the Cy Young voting in 1975, losing to Tom Seaver and San Diego's Randy Jones, when he experienced his career high of 13-3. He retired with a 64-35 record, along with 97 saves.

6. I'm not sure how I got the nickname of 'Kitten', but I became famous in 1959 when I threw 12 perfect innings in a game, then lost it in the 13th. Who am that went only 12-12 in the season?

Answer: Harvey Haddix

There is still an asterisk in the records of baseball for his 12-inning perfect game, but he was never credited with a perfecto. Harvey played for five teams in his 14 seasons and retired with a 136-113 record. Haddix died in 1994.

7. If you are a frequent baseball quizzer, then you'll recognize the spelling of this famous little person who was a pinch-hitter in his only Major League at-bat. What was Eddie's last name?

Answer: Gaedel

Gaedel pinch-hit for the 1951 St. Louis Browns in a well documented game in baseball history. He was 26 at the time, and officially measured in at 3'7". He died in 1961, 10 days after his 36th birthday as the result of a mugging.

Answer: Rogers Hornsby

Hornsby's Triple Crowns and MVPs all came in the 1920s. Ironically, Rogers went to two World Series, but couldn't bat over .250. After retiring in 1937, he was inducted into the hall in 1942. Hornsby died in 1963 at the age of 66.

9. 22 seasons saw this primarily third baseman in a Yankee uniform. He was a six-time all-star, and led the league in home runs in 1976. Who was this player that retired as an Expo in 1988?

Answer: Graig Nettles

Graig began his career in 1967 with the Twins. Three seasons later he was in an Indians uniform for another three seasons. Nettles donned the pinstripes in 1973 and wore them for 11 seasons. He went to five World Series, winning two of them.

Answer: Carl Furillo

Carl led the NL in batting in 1953. His closest season to be immortalized with a MVP award was in 1949, finishing sixth. Teammate Jackie Robinson won the MVP that season.

Source: Author Nightmare

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