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Baseball for Old-Timers [1] Trivia Quiz

The first in a series of five all multiple choice baseball quizzes to show just how much a mind can hold. Good luck. :-)

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

Author
Nightmare

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
229,514

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
865

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Question 1 of 10

1. Which was the first expansion team to be in first place at some point in a season? Hint

Milwaukee Brewers

Los Angeles Angels

Baltimore Orioles

Texas Rangers

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who was the first player to hit 400 home runs and steal 400 bases? Hint

Joe DiMaggio

Al Kaline

Barry Bonds

Gil Hodges

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who hit their 60th home run of the season off pitcher Tom Zachary? Hint

Roger Maris

Jimmie Foxx

Hank Greenberg

Babe Ruth

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Question 4 of 10

4. When Barry Bonds won his fourth season MVP award in 2001, he broke the record set by how many players who had all won three MVPs in their career? Hint

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which World Series was the first to have more than two umpires? Hint

1902

1916

1896

1909

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which pitcher threw the first no-hitter for the Atlanta Braves? Hint

Phil Niekro - 1973

Warren Spahn - 1953

Tony Cloninger - 1965

Johnny Sain - 1948

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Question 7 of 10

7. Babe Ruth walked 2062 times in his career, which was at the top of the heap when he retired. In what season did the Babe receive his final walk? Hint

1941

1935

1930

1927

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of the following set a record for playing the shortstop position in 2581 consecutive games? Hint

Luis Aparicio

Doug DeCinces

Rod Carew

Johnny Bench

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of the following pitchers started the most games in their pitching career? Hint

Warren Spahn

Cy Young

Kent Tekulve

Marty Decker

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Question 10 of 10

10. I played my entire career in Pittsburgh. My career ended with exactly 3000 hits, 166 triples, and a .317 average. Who am I? Hint

Rocky Colavito

Tony Oliva

Roberto Clemente

Don Mincher

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which was the first expansion team to be in first place at some point in a season?

Answer: Los Angeles Angels

The other teams listed were not expansion teams. The Angels' franchise began in 1961 where they finished in 8th of 10 places. Their attendance record was a last place finisher in the season also. In July 1962, the Angels swept a doubleheader from the Senators, putting them in first place in the American League. They finished the season 10 games back in third place.

2. Who was the first player to hit 400 home runs and steal 400 bases?

Answer: Barry Bonds

None of the others listed hit 400 home runs in their career. Bonds of the Giants reached this plateau in 1998.

3. Who hit their 60th home run of the season off pitcher Tom Zachary?

Answer: Babe Ruth

Maris was the only other batter listed who hit 60 in a season. Zachary had just come from the St. Louis Browns to the Senators in mid-season to deliver the pitch. It took place on September 30, 1927. Ruth broke his own record of 59 that he hit in 1921.

4. When Barry Bonds won his fourth season MVP award in 2001, he broke the record set by how many players who had all won three MVPs in their career?

Answer: 7

The first three-time winner was Jimmie Foxx with the Athletics and Boston in the 1930s. Stan Musial of the Cardinals took three in the 1940s. The others were Joe DiMaggio, Yogi Berra, Mickey Mantle, Roy Campanella, and Mike Schmidt.

5. Which World Series was the first to have more than two umpires?

Answer: 1909

The World Series first began in 1903. This presence of four umpires was initiated in game four of the 1909 series. The Pirates defeated the Tigers, four games to three.

6. Which pitcher threw the first no-hitter for the Atlanta Braves?

Answer: Phil Niekro - 1973

The Braves moved to Atlanta from Milwaukee in 1966. August 7, 1973, saw Atlanta's first no-no. Niekro and his Braves defeated the Padres, 9-0.

7. Babe Ruth walked 2062 times in his career, which was at the top of the heap when he retired. In what season did the Babe receive his final walk?

Answer: 1935

After six seasons with the Red Sox, Ruth spent 15 as a Yankee. He saw his final season in 1935 as a Boston Brave.

8. Which of the following set a record for playing the shortstop position in 2581 consecutive games?

Answer: Luis Aparicio

The others listed never played more than 20 games at the shortstop position. Cal Ripken Jr. had a 2216 shortstop game streak until he was moved to third base temporarily in 1996. Aparicio played for 18 seasons from 1956-1973, mostly for the White Sox.

9. Which of the following pitchers started the most games in their pitching career?

Answer: Cy Young

Spahn started 665 games, and the others were relief pitchers who never started a game. Young started 815 games while appearing in 906. His career win-loss record was 511-316 over 22 seasons.

10. I played my entire career in Pittsburgh. My career ended with exactly 3000 hits, 166 triples, and a .317 average. Who am I?

Answer: Roberto Clemente

The others never played for the Pirates. Clemente was a 18-season career Pirate. He was killed after the 1972 season in a plane crash.

Source: Author Nightmare

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