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Baseball for WHO? Trivia Quiz


'Things' in a 10 question multiple choice quiz about baseball. Thanks for playing. :-)

A multiple-choice quiz by Nightmare. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
Nightmare
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
93,851
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
1649
Last 3 plays: Guest 140 (8/10), zzzsz (10/10), Guest 68 (6/10).
Question 1 of 10
1. Which of the following pitcher's career spanned 25 seasons? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. What number did the great Ty Cobb wear during his rookie year in 1905 with the Tigers? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. What Major Leaguer was ordered to stop wearing hair curlers on the field in 1973? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Outfielder Pete Gray played with the St. Louis Browns in 1945 despite a serious handicap. What was his handicap? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What Major League player was named after TV star Vince Edwards of 'Ben Casey' being named Vince Edwards _________ ? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Who was the first black player to play in the American League? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Who was on the mound for the Brooklyn Dodgers when Yankee great Don Larsen pitched his perfect game in the 1956 World Series? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. How many World Series did Babe Ruth appear in throughout his 22 year career? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Which of the following was the tallest shortstop? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. What was Jim Thorpe's career batting average? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which of the following pitcher's career spanned 25 seasons?

Answer: Jim Kaat

Kaat began his career in 1959 with the Washington Senators. He retired in 1983 with the St.Louis Cardinals playing with teams such as the Twins, White Sox, Phillies, and Yankees before retiring with the Cardinals. His best season was in 1966 with the Twins when he went 25-13 and retired with a win-loss record of 283-237.
2. What number did the great Ty Cobb wear during his rookie year in 1905 with the Tigers?

Answer: He didn't wear a number

The Tigers did not have numbers on their uniforms in 1905.
3. What Major Leaguer was ordered to stop wearing hair curlers on the field in 1973?

Answer: Doc Ellis

Doc Ellis of the Pittsburgh Pirates was ordered by manager Bill Virdon and also Danny Murtaugh to get rid of them in 1973 due to the negativity that it created for baseball. He was fined twice before he got rid of them.
4. Outfielder Pete Gray played with the St. Louis Browns in 1945 despite a serious handicap. What was his handicap?

Answer: He had only one arm

Gray overcame his handicap and St. Louis signed him to play with only one arm in 1945. He was a reserve but played the outfield in 77 games during the season at age 30. He still had a batting average of .218 with 51 hits including 6 doubles and 2 triples. 1945 was his only season in Major League baseball. He died on June 30, 2002.
5. What Major League player was named after TV star Vince Edwards of 'Ben Casey' being named Vince Edwards _________ ?

Answer: 'Bo' Jackson

Vincent Edward Jackson was born on November 30, 1962. He acquired the nickname Bo from his brother shortened from Boar because at age 8 he acted like a wild boar.
6. Who was the first black player to play in the American League?

Answer: Lary Doby

Doby played with the Cleveland Indians in July of 1947, 11 weeks after Jackie Robinson broke the barrier by signing with the Dodgers. This Hall of Famer only had 5 hits and batted .156 in 32 at-bats. He retired after 13 seasons in baseball.
7. Who was on the mound for the Brooklyn Dodgers when Yankee great Don Larsen pitched his perfect game in the 1956 World Series?

Answer: Sal Maglie

Maglie allowed only 5 hits in this 2-0 Dodger loss to the Yankees.
8. How many World Series did Babe Ruth appear in throughout his 22 year career?

Answer: 10

The Babe appeared in 10 World Series helping Boston to win 3, and the the Yankees to win 4 World Series. In his 10 World Series he batted .326 and hit 15 home runs.
9. Which of the following was the tallest shortstop?

Answer: Cal Ripken Jr

Ripken who was the iron-man for the Orioles was 6 feet 4 which is quite tall for a shortstop.
10. What was Jim Thorpe's career batting average?

Answer: .252

In his short 6 seasons in baseball, Thorpe played with the Giants, Cincinnati, and Boston. He retired with a .252 batting average. His season high was .327 in 1919 which was his last season of baseball. He died March 28, 1953 in Long Beach, California.
Source: Author Nightmare

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