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Baseball from 1900 to 1970 Trivia Quiz

Hard Baseball Quiz: This is a very tough quiz. You really need to know your baseball. I wish anyone who plays this the best of luck.

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

Author
owenz

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
23,646

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
9 / 15

Plays
1125

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 15

1. How many hits did Willie Keeler have in 1900? Hint

200

204

251

257

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Question 2 of 15

2. How many games did the National League champion Pirates win in 1902? Hint

103

109

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Question 3 of 15

3. How many wins did Cy Young have in 1902? Hint

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Question 4 of 15

4. How many home runs did Mel Ott hit in 1932? Hint

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Question 5 of 15

5. What stadium was baseball's T.V. show 'Home Run Derby' held at? Hint

L.A. Stadium

Donley Field

Wrigley Field

Polo Grounds

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Question 6 of 15

6. What athlete was so beloved by the city he played in that they named the club after him? Hint

Jimmie Foxx

Ted Williams

Napolean Lajoie

John McGraw

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Question 7 of 15

7. Name the starting infield for the 1947 Dodgers? Hint

Robinson, Owens, Kiner, Williams

Robinson, Doeer, Joost, Henrich

Musial, Bearden, Seerey, Doeer

Reese, Robinson, Jorgenson, Stanky

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Question 8 of 15

8. What age was Monte Irvin of the New York Giants when he played his first game of MLB? Hint

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Question 9 of 15

9. In 1951 Bob Feller's winning percentage was? Hint

.733

.628

.511

.823

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Question 10 of 15

10. Who were the three DiMaggio brothers? Hint

Vinny, Armando, Victor

Joe, Dom, Paul

Joe, Dom, Vince

Dom, William, Ted

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Question 11 of 15

11. What was Robin Roberts record in 1952? Hint

23-2

28-7

20-10

14-17

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Question 12 of 15

12. How many wins did Early Wynn have in 1959? Hint

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Question 13 of 15

13. Who was the Orioles manager in 1966? Hint

John McGraw

Dave McNAlly

Larry Anderson

Hank Bauer

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Question 14 of 15

14. How many wins did Gaylord Perry have in 1970? Hint

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Question 15 of 15

15. What year did Lou Brock retire? Hint

1980

1983

1976

1979

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. How many hits did Willie Keeler have in 1900?

Answer: 204

Willie Keeler is the reason why they have bunts count as strikes. He used to bunt balls foul at will.

2. How many games did the National League champion Pirates win in 1902?

Answer: 103

That year the Pirates won 103 out of 139.

3. How many wins did Cy Young have in 1902?

Answer: 32

He lead the league with 32 that year.

4. How many home runs did Mel Ott hit in 1932?

Answer: 38

Now a days second basemen can hit 38.

5. What stadium was baseball's T.V. show 'Home Run Derby' held at?

Answer: Wrigley Field

Tricky One. Though it is true. An exact replica of Wrigley field was built in L.A.

6. What athlete was so beloved by the city he played in that they named the club after him?

Answer: Napolean Lajoie

Cleveland used to be known as the Naps in honor of Nap Lajoie.

7. Name the starting infield for the 1947 Dodgers?

Answer: Reese, Robinson, Jorgenson, Stanky

Pretty good infield, along with Jackie Robinson as a rookie.

8. What age was Monte Irvin of the New York Giants when he played his first game of MLB?

Answer: 30

Most people don't start at that age. In 1951 Irvin topped the NL in RBIs.

9. In 1951 Bob Feller's winning percentage was?

Answer: .733

He went 22-8.

10. Who were the three DiMaggio brothers?

Answer: Joe, Dom, Vince

Joe, Vinny, and Dom, three great baseball players.

11. What was Robin Roberts record in 1952?

Answer: 28-7

Pretty good season.

12. How many wins did Early Wynn have in 1959?

Answer: 22

He did this at the age of 39.

13. Who was the Orioles manager in 1966?

Answer: Hank Bauer

They swept the series that year.

14. How many wins did Gaylord Perry have in 1970?

Answer: 23

He lead the N.L. that year.

15. What year did Lou Brock retire?

Answer: 1979

The end!

Source: Author owenz

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