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Baseball World Series IV Trivia Quiz

The fourth of five in a short series about the World Series. Thanks for visiting the site. :-)

A multiple-choice quiz by Nightmare. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Nightmare

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
96,791

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
5

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
3 / 5

Plays
1558

Question 1 of 5

1. What team appeared in the World Series the most times in the 1990s? Hint

Cleveland Indians

New York Yankees

Atlanta Braves

Toronto Blue Jays

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Question 2 of 5

2. How many World Series did the great Cal Ripken Jr. appear in? Hint

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Question 3 of 5

3. What team was the first World Series champion, in 1903? Hint

Detroit Tigers

Brooklyn Superbas

Boston Pilgrims

Pittsburgh Pirates

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Question 4 of 5

4. With what team did Walter Johnson win a World Series with? Hint

Washington Senators

Pittsburgh Pirates

He never won one

Cincinnati Reds

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Question 5 of 5

5. How many times did the the Athletics franchise, as the Kansas City Athletics, win a World Series? Hint

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What team appeared in the World Series the most times in the 1990s?

Answer: Atlanta Braves

The Braves appeared 5 times in the 90s. Their only win in the 90s was in 1995 against the Indians 4 games to 2. They lost in 1991 against the Twins, 1992 against the Blue Jays, and against the Yankees in 1996 and again in 1999.

2. How many World Series did the great Cal Ripken Jr. appear in?

Answer: 1

He appeared in only one in 1983 with the Orioles. He was 3-for-18 with one RBI and struck out 4 times. Baltimore won the Series vs. Philadelphia 4 games to 1.

3. What team was the first World Series champion, in 1903?

Answer: Boston Pilgrims

The Boston Pilgrims (now the Boston Red Sox) beat Pittsburgh 5 games to 3 in 1903. They were led by the bats of Patsy Dougherty and the arm of Cy Young.

4. With what team did Walter Johnson win a World Series with?

Answer: Washington Senators

He appeared in two World Series in 1924 and 1925. The Senators won in 1924 by beating the New York Giants 4 games to 3, and Walter won only one game. They lost to the Pirates in 1925 4 games to 3 where Walter won two games.

5. How many times did the the Athletics franchise, as the Kansas City Athletics, win a World Series?

Answer: 0

The Kansas City Athletics (formerly the Philadelphia Athletics 1901-1954) never finished better than 6th place in their league. They moved to Oakland in 1968 where things started to change for the franchise. In 1969 and 1970 they finished in 2nd place.

In 1971 they won their division. In 1972, 1973, and 1974 they won the World Series. In 1975 they won their division again. In 1976 they finished 2nd in their division. What a run!

Source: Author Nightmare

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