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Baseball For Die-Hards Trivia Quiz

A few more questions for other baseball freaks.

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

Author
jungfu

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
55,024

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
541

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. In the 1968 Topps 'Ted Shows How' card, to whom was Ted Williams giving hit tips? Hint

Eddie Brinkman

Frank Howard

Mike Epstein

Paul Casanova

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Question 2 of 10

2. Tom Seaver tossed how many no-hitters? Hint

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Question 3 of 10

3. Joe Torre once hit a pitch in the dirt out of the ballpark. What was the ruling? Hint

automatic out

home run

foul ball

ground rule double

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Question 4 of 10

4. Former Pirates pitcher Jim Bibby's brother was an athlete in what other major sport? Hint

basketball

hockey

football

tennis

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Question 5 of 10

5. Detroit reliever John Hiller came back from what ailment? Hint

cancer

heart attack

Tommy John surgery

car accident

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Question 6 of 10

6. 'Ball Four' author Jim Bouton made a brief comeback in 1978, eight years after he last pitched, for what team? Hint

NY Yankees

Houston

Los Angeles

Atlanta

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Question 7 of 10

7. What pitcher was known as 'The Hawk'? Hint

Clay Carroll

Calvin Schiraldi

Tony Cloninger

Jim Kern

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Question 8 of 10

8. The Oakland A's won three straight World Series from 1972-74. Who was the MVP of the '72 series? Hint

Joe Rudi

Gene Tenace

Reggie Jackson

Catfish Hunter

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Question 9 of 10

9. What Detroit legend died in a boating accident? Hint

Ty Cobb

Norm Cash

Charlie Gehringer

Birdie Tebbetts

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who was the first two-million dollar player? Hint

Jim Rice

Pete Rose

George Foster

Reggie Jackson

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In the 1968 Topps 'Ted Shows How' card, to whom was Ted Williams giving hit tips?

Answer: Mike Epstein

As with most great players, Ted was a lousy manager.

2. Tom Seaver tossed how many no-hitters?

Answer: 1

In 1978 while pitching for Cincinnati.

3. Joe Torre once hit a pitch in the dirt out of the ballpark. What was the ruling?

Answer: foul ball

Torre, whose brother Frank (also a major leaguer) worked for Louisville Slugger, swung a 40 ounce bat.

4. Former Pirates pitcher Jim Bibby's brother was an athlete in what other major sport?

Answer: basketball

Jim is taller than brother Henry, and nephew Mike.

5. Detroit reliever John Hiller came back from what ailment?

Answer: heart attack

I can't think of another player who came back after a heart attack. Can you?

6. 'Ball Four' author Jim Bouton made a brief comeback in 1978, eight years after he last pitched, for what team?

Answer: Atlanta

He was not warmly received by either teamates or opponents, espcially Davey Lopes whom he whiffed in his first outing back.

7. What pitcher was known as 'The Hawk'?

Answer: Clay Carroll

The Hawk once held the N.L. saves record with 37 in 1972.

8. The Oakland A's won three straight World Series from 1972-74. Who was the MVP of the '72 series?

Answer: Gene Tenace

Reggie was on crutches for the entire series.

9. What Detroit legend died in a boating accident?

Answer: Norm Cash

A few too many cold ones.

10. Who was the first two-million dollar player?

Answer: George Foster

Yahtzee signed with the Mets in 1982 and his numbers promptly went down.

Source: Author jungfu

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