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Baseball Short - 73 Trivia Quiz

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

Author
Nightmare

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
84,694

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
5

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
3 / 5

Plays
676

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

Question 1 of 5

1. In 1927 when Babe Ruth hit 60 home runs, how many times did he strike out in the season? Hint

60-69 times

90-100 times

80-89 times

70-79 times

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Question 2 of 5

2. How many times did Giant great Juan Marichal win a Cy Young Award? Hint

He never won it

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Question 3 of 5

3. Which of the following did NOT receive a Rookie of the Year award? Hint

Steve Garvey

Albie Pearson

Wally Moon

Willie McCovey

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Question 4 of 5

4. In what year did the Los Angeles Angels change their name to the California Angels? Hint

1963

1961

1965

1962

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Question 5 of 5

5. Who was the first manager of the Kansas City Royals? Hint

Joe Gordon

Jack McKeon

Bob Lemon

Gene Mauch

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In 1927 when Babe Ruth hit 60 home runs, how many times did he strike out in the season?

Answer: 80-89 times

The Babe struck out 89 times in 1927 which was 29 more times than he homered. He also led the Yankees with strikeouts that year although Gehrig was a close second with 84.

2. How many times did Giant great Juan Marichal win a Cy Young Award?

Answer: He never won it

Marichal never won the Cy Young. He was most famous for the 'bat incident' involving Dodger catcher John Roseboro.

3. Which of the following did NOT receive a Rookie of the Year award?

Answer: Steve Garvey

Garvey was not a rookie of the year. Moon won it in 1954 with St. Louis, McCovey with the Giants in 1959, and 5'5" Albie Pearson won his in 1958 with Washington.

4. In what year did the Los Angeles Angels change their name to the California Angels?

Answer: 1965

It was 1965 and they were still playing at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. In 1964 they finished 5th in the American League. After the name change they finished 7th.

5. Who was the first manager of the Kansas City Royals?

Answer: Joe Gordon

Joe Gordon was the first at the helm in 1969. They finished in 4th place behind the hitting of Pat Kelly and Lou Piniella. The 1969 season was the last in Gordon's managerial career.

Source: Author Nightmare

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