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Baseball: In Print and Screen Trivia Quiz

In all of sports, baseball may be the most written about in novels and filmed for TV and movies. This quiz covers all three forms of media.

A multiple-choice quiz by maskman22. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
maskman22

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
316,490

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Difficult

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5 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. "Angels in the Outfield" was a 1994 remake of a 1951 film. In the remake the team that received 'divine' help was the California Angels. What was the team in the 1951 original movie? Hint

Cleveland Indians

Milwaukee Braves

Pittsburgh Pirates

Brooklyn Dodgers

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Question 2 of 10

2. Author Robert Whiting wrote a book about Japanese baseball. What was its title? Hint

"Samurai Baseball"

"Zen Sluggers"

"You Gotta Have Wa"

"Kamikazes in the Outfield"

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who played the Devil's assistant Lola in the 1958 film "Damn Yankees"? Hint

Doris Day

Gwen Verdon

Lee Remick

Ann Margaret

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which of the following television situation comedies did not have a leading character who was ever a Major League Baseball player? Hint

"Who's The Boss"

"Ball Four"

"Bad News Bears"

"Cheers"

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who wrote the novel "The Natural"? Hint

Moss Hart

Bernard Malamud

W. P. Kinsella

J. D. Salinger

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Question 6 of 10

6. In what movie did Professor Vernon Simpson discover a substance that repels wood, and began a career as a baseball pitcher? Hint

"Flubber"

"It Happens Every Spring"

"Rhubarb"

"The Absent Minded Professor"

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Question 7 of 10

7. How many pitches did it take Steve Nebraska to complete his Major League pitching debut in "The Scout"? Hint

122

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who starred in the movie "Talent For the Game"? Hint

Kevin Costner

Dennis Quaid

Tom Selleck

Edward James Olmos

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Question 9 of 10

9. In the 1992 film "Mr. Baseball", Tom Selleck's character Jack Elliot is replaced in the Yankee's outfield by a rookie player. Who played the rookie? Hint

Barry Bonds

Sammy Sosa

Ken Griffey Jr.

Frank Thomas

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Question 10 of 10

10. Former Major League infielder Johnny Berardino was on an American Soap Opera from 1963 to 1993. What show was he on? Hint

"Days of Our Lives"

"As the World Turns"

"One Life to Live"

"General Hospital"

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. "Angels in the Outfield" was a 1994 remake of a 1951 film. In the remake the team that received 'divine' help was the California Angels. What was the team in the 1951 original movie?

Answer: Pittsburgh Pirates

The film starred Paul Douglas, Keenan Wynn and Janet Leigh. The 1994 movie starred Christopher Lloyd, Danny Glover, and Tony Danza.

2. Author Robert Whiting wrote a book about Japanese baseball. What was its title?

Answer: "You Gotta Have Wa"

'Wa' in Japanese roughly translates to 'harmony' when used in this context. It once was believed that Japanese players attempted to achieve perfect style and form over actually winning games.

3. Who played the Devil's assistant Lola in the 1958 film "Damn Yankees"?

Answer: Gwen Verdon

Ray Walston played the Devil and Tab Hunter played Joe Hardy in this musical about an elderly man who made a pact with the Devil, in order to become a star baseball player. The film was adapted from the Broadway play of the same name and included songs such as: "You Gotta Have Heart", and "Whatever Lola Wants". Lee Remick played Lola in a later TV version of the play.

4. Which of the following television situation comedies did not have a leading character who was ever a Major League Baseball player?

Answer: "Bad News Bears"

In "Bad News Bears" on television, the lead character was supposed to be a former Minor League player. In the 1979 to 1980 series, Morris Buttermaker was played by Jack Warden.
"Ball Four" was a short-lived 1976 series starring former Major League pitcher Jim Bouton. The series took place in a Major League locker room.
In "Cheers", Sam Malone (Ted Danson) was a former Red Sox pitcher. The series ran from 1982 to 1993.
Tony Micelli (Tony Danza) of "Who's The Boss?" was supposed to be a retired Major Leaguer. That series debuted in 1984 and was on until 1992.

5. Who wrote the novel "The Natural"?

Answer: Bernard Malamud

The 1952 novel spawned the 1984 classic film of the same name. Robert Redford starred in the film with Glen Close, Robert Duvall, and Kim Basinger.

6. In what movie did Professor Vernon Simpson discover a substance that repels wood, and began a career as a baseball pitcher?

Answer: "It Happens Every Spring"

The 1949 movie starred Ray Milland as Vernon Simpson. He became a pitcher who managed to hide his baseball success from his girlfriend and colleagues.

7. How many pitches did it take Steve Nebraska to complete his Major League pitching debut in "The Scout"?

Answer: 81

"The Scout" starred Albert Brooks as Sam Percola the scout, and Brendan Frazer as Steve Nebraska, the prospect. In the 1994 film, Nebraska's Major League debut is in the first game of the World Series for the New York Yankees. He pitches a perfect game, with all outs occurring on three-pitch strikeouts. Three outs per inning, nine innings. 3 x 3 x 9 = 81.

8. Who starred in the movie "Talent For the Game"?

Answer: Edward James Olmos

In "Talent For the Game", Olmos played scout Virgil Sweet. His character was a lifetime Minor League catcher whose dream was to catch a Major League pitcher in a Major League game, once.

9. In the 1992 film "Mr. Baseball", Tom Selleck's character Jack Elliot is replaced in the Yankee's outfield by a rookie player. Who played the rookie?

Answer: Frank Thomas

Thomas was the player who deposed Elliot. The Yankees sent Elliot to play in Japan. Thomas went on to become a superstar in Major League Baseball while winning the Most Valuable Player Award twice.

10. Former Major League infielder Johnny Berardino was on an American Soap Opera from 1963 to 1993. What show was he on?

Answer: "General Hospital"

Berardino played Dr. Steve Hardy on "General Hospital". Earlier he played all four infield positions for the St. Louis Browns, Cleveland Indians, and Pittsburgh Pirates. His baseball career spanned the years 1939 to 1942 and 1946 to 1952. His career batting average was .249.

Source: Author maskman22

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