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Quiz about Baseball Firsts
Quiz about Baseball Firsts

Baseball Firsts Quiz for Experts | MLB Records

So, you know who's first? Lets see. It's pretty tough quiz .Good Luck.

A multiple-choice quiz by joker157. Estimated time: 7 mins.
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Author
joker157
Time
7 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
954
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
25
Difficulty
Difficult
Avg Score
12 / 25
Plays
2410
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Question 1 of 25
1. Who was the first major leagues black umpire? Hint


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Question 2 of 25
2. Earl Averill was the first for what? Hint


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Question 3 of 25
3. Bob Bailor was first to be what? Hint


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Question 4 of 25
4. Ross Barnes was the first to do what? Hint


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Question 5 of 25
5. Ginger Beaumont was first for what? Hint


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Question 6 of 25
6. Yogi Berra was first for what? Hint


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Question 7 of 25
7. Paul Blair was the first for what? Hint


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Question 8 of 25
8. Lou Brock was the first for what? Hint


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Question 9 of 25
9. The first two black players to appear together in a major league game were (on same team)? Hint


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Question 10 of 25
10. Who was the first pitcher to pitch for both National and American leagues in the All-Star game (not the same game)? Hint


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Question 11 of 25
11. The first National League team to draw a million fans in one year was? Hint


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Question 12 of 25
12. The first stadium where the National League won the All-Star game in an American League site? Hint


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Question 13 of 25
13. Who was the first player to steal home in the World Series? Hint


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Question 14 of 25
14. The first National League pitcher to win the All-Star game was? Hint


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Question 15 of 25
15. Who tossed the first shutout in World Series? Hint


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Question 16 of 25
16. Joe Nuxhall made his debut in the majors June 10, 1944, what was so special about him? Hint


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Question 17 of 25
17. Who was Lou Brock's first big league team? Hint


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Question 18 of 25
18. Tommy John's first big league team was? Hint


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Question 19 of 25
19. Roger Maris first big league team was? Hint


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Question 20 of 25
20. Lou Gehrig was first for what? Hint


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Question 21 of 25
21. Jack Graney was the first player to do what? Hint


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Question 22 of 25
22. Chick Hafey had the first hit in All-Star history, what was it? Hint


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Question 23 of 25
23. Bobo Holloman was the first pitcher to do what? Hint


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Question 24 of 25
24. Connie Mack was the first what? Hint


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Question 25 of 25
25. Fred Marberry was the pitcher who gave up what? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Who was the first major leagues black umpire?

Answer: Emmett Ashford

 American League 1966-70
2. Earl Averill was the first for what?

Answer: pinch hit in All-Star game

 Singled in 6th inning on July 6,1933.
3. Bob Bailor was first to be what?

Answer: picked by Toronto Blue Jays

 In the American League Exspansion draft of 1976.
4. Ross Barnes was the first to do what?

Answer: homer in major league play

 2nd baseman for Chicago National team homers off Cincinnati's Cherokee Fisher on May 2, 1876.
5. Ginger Beaumont was first for what?

Answer: bat in World Series

 First at bat, flied out for Pirates against Cy Young of the Red Sox.
6. Yogi Berra was first for what?

Answer: pinch hit home run in World Series

 Off Ralph Branca of the Brooklyn Dodgers in the 7th inning of Game 3 of the 1947 Series.
7. Paul Blair was the first for what?

Answer: bat in night World Series

 Baltimore's lead-off batter in Game 4 of the 71 Series (singled).
8. Lou Brock was the first for what?

Answer: bat in Canada

 First bat in major league game in Canada against the Montreal Expos.
9. The first two black players to appear together in a major league game were (on same team)?

Answer: Willard Brown - Hank Thompson

 Brown played right field,Thompson played second base for the St. Louis Browns July 20, 1947 against the Red Sox.
10. Who was the first pitcher to pitch for both National and American leagues in the All-Star game (not the same game)?

Answer: Jim Bunning

 American 1957, 59, 61. National 1964, 66.
11. The first National League team to draw a million fans in one year was?

Answer: Chicago Cubs

 A total of 1,159,168 fans in 1927.
12. The first stadium where the National League won the All-Star game in an American League site?

Answer: Comiskey Park

 Losing 8 consecutive games in A.L.parks,the N.L. won 4-3 in 14 innings in 1950.
13. Who was the first player to steal home in the World Series?

Answer: Bill Dahlen

 Playing for the New York Giants against the Philadelphia Athletics in 1905, stole home in 5th inning of Game 3.
14. The first National League pitcher to win the All-Star game was?

Answer: Dizzy Dean

 St. Louis Cardinals 1936.
15. Who tossed the first shutout in World Series?

Answer: Bill Dinneen

 For the Boston Red Sox, blanking the Pittsburgh Pirates in Game 2 of the 1903 Series.
16. Joe Nuxhall made his debut in the majors June 10, 1944, what was so special about him?

Answer: was 15 years old

 Youngest player in major league history.
17. Who was Lou Brock's first big league team?

Answer: Chicago Cubs

 Cubs 1961.
18. Tommy John's first big league team was?

Answer: Cleveland Indians

 Indians 1963.
19. Roger Maris first big league team was?

Answer: Cleveland Indians

 Indians 1957.
20. Lou Gehrig was first for what?

Answer: Error in All-Star game

 Dropped a foul fly ball in the 5th inning on July 6, 1933
21. Jack Graney was the first player to do what?

Answer: bat against Babe Ruth

 July 11,1914 Ruth pitched for Boston Red Sox.
22. Chick Hafey had the first hit in All-Star history, what was it?

Answer: single

 Cincinnati left fielder singled in 2nd inning July 6,1933.
23. Bobo Holloman was the first pitcher to do what?

Answer: throw nine inning no hitter in first career start

 St. Louis Browns against Philadelphia Athletics May 6, 1953.
24. Connie Mack was the first what?

Answer: American League manager in All-Star game

 American League All-Star game manager in 1933.
25. Fred Marberry was the pitcher who gave up what?

Answer: Lou Gehrig's first grand slam

 July 23, 1925 gave Lou Gehrig's 1st of 23 career grand slams.
Source: Author joker157

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