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Baseball's All-Century Numbers Quiz

This quiz tests your knowledge of the numbers of Baseball's All-Century Team as selected by Major League Baseball in 1999 and announced at Atlanta's Turner Field during the 1999 World Series. You get the player and his team and you give me his number.

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

Author
adlehman

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
45,993

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
20

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
14 / 20

Plays
1033

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Question 1 of 20

1. What number did Yankees first baseman Lou Gehrig wear? Hint

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Question 2 of 20

2. Dodgers Second Baseman Jackie Robinson wore which number? Hint

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Question 3 of 20

3. The fielding star of the 1970 World Series, Orioles third baseman Brooks Robinson wore what number? Hint

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Question 4 of 20

4. When pitcher Roger Clemens was with the Red Sox, he wore what number? Hint

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Question 5 of 20

5. What number did intimidating Cardinals Pitcher Bob Gibson wear? Hint

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Question 6 of 20

6. The all-time leader in wins by a lefthanded pitcher, the Braves' Warren Spahn wore this number. Hint

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Question 7 of 20

7. A pitcher in the 1930s, the A's and Red Sox player Lefty Grove wore what number? Hint

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Question 8 of 20

8. Noted and quotable Yankees catcher Yogi Berra wore this number. Hint

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Question 9 of 20

9. Considered by many to be the best catcher ever, Reds Johnny Bench donned this digit on the back of his jersey. Hint

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Question 10 of 20

10. The man who many say is responsible for the building of Yankee Stadium, outfielder Babe Ruth, wore this number. Hint

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Question 11 of 20

11. Many contemporaries say that Giants outfielder Willie Mays, who wore this number, was the best player ever. Hint

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Question 12 of 20

12. Originally from Mobile, Alabama, former Milwaukee and Atlanta Braves (and Milwaukee Brewers) outfielder Hank Aaron wore this number. Hint

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Question 13 of 20

13. The man for whom the best pitcher award is named, Indians pitcher Denton True 'Cy' Young had what on the back of uniform? Hint

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Question 14 of 20

14. LA Dodgers pitcher Sandy Koufax wore what number? Hint

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Question 15 of 20

15. The former husband of Marilyn Monroe, Yankees outfielder Joe DiMaggio wore this number. Hint

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Question 16 of 20

16. Yankees outfielder Mickey Mantle wore this number. Hint

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Question 17 of 20

17. A statute of Cardinals outfielder Stan Musial is outside Busch Stadium. What number did he wear? Hint

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Question 18 of 20

18. Versatile Reds and Phillies player Pete Rose wore what number? Hint

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Question 19 of 20

19. The Iron Man, the Orioles Cal Ripken, Jr. wore what number in season 2001? Hint

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Question 20 of 20

20. Rangers, Angels, Astros, and Mets pitcher Nolan Ryan wore what number while with the Texas Rangers? Hint

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What number did Yankees first baseman Lou Gehrig wear?

Answer: 4

His number was based on his spot in the batting order.

2. Dodgers Second Baseman Jackie Robinson wore which number?

Answer: 42

All major league teams had retired his number in 1999.

3. The fielding star of the 1970 World Series, Orioles third baseman Brooks Robinson wore what number?

Answer: 5

Considered the best fielding third-baseman ever.

4. When pitcher Roger Clemens was with the Red Sox, he wore what number?

Answer: 21

Clemens has took number 12 with the Yankees.

5. What number did intimidating Cardinals Pitcher Bob Gibson wear?

Answer: 45

Had one of the best seasons for a pitcher ever in 1968, with a 1.12 ERA.

6. The all-time leader in wins by a lefthanded pitcher, the Braves' Warren Spahn wore this number.

Answer: 21

The lack of depth on the old Boston Braves pitching staff led to the refrain of 'Spahn and Sain and pray for rain.'

7. A pitcher in the 1930s, the A's and Red Sox player Lefty Grove wore what number?

Answer: 10

Lefty's progress to the majors was blocked when his minor league owner refused to sell his rights for two years waiting for a high enough bid.

8. Noted and quotable Yankees catcher Yogi Berra wore this number.

Answer: 8

Yogi has more World Series rings as a player than any other player in major league history.

9. Considered by many to be the best catcher ever, Reds Johnny Bench donned this digit on the back of his jersey.

Answer: 5

Bench was a part of Cincinnati's 'Big Red Machine' teams in the mid-1970s.

10. The man who many say is responsible for the building of Yankee Stadium, outfielder Babe Ruth, wore this number.

Answer: 3

Also because of his batting order slot - third in the lineup, right before Gehrig.

11. Many contemporaries say that Giants outfielder Willie Mays, who wore this number, was the best player ever.

Answer: 24

The 'Say Hey' kid may be best known for his catch of a drive by Vic Wertz in the 1954 World Series.

12. Originally from Mobile, Alabama, former Milwaukee and Atlanta Braves (and Milwaukee Brewers) outfielder Hank Aaron wore this number.

Answer: 44

Baseball's all-time Home Run King.

13. The man for whom the best pitcher award is named, Indians pitcher Denton True 'Cy' Young had what on the back of uniform?

Answer: Nothing

Numbers were an invention of the mid-1920s in baseball.

14. LA Dodgers pitcher Sandy Koufax wore what number?

Answer: 32

Koufax is considered by many to be the best Lefty in baseball history.

15. The former husband of Marilyn Monroe, Yankees outfielder Joe DiMaggio wore this number.

Answer: 5

Mr. Coffee was also known as the Yankee Clipper.

16. Yankees outfielder Mickey Mantle wore this number.

Answer: 7

Probably the best switch-hitter in baseball history.

17. A statute of Cardinals outfielder Stan Musial is outside Busch Stadium. What number did he wear?

Answer: 6

Stan 'The Man' is second all-time in the number of total bases amassed in a career.

18. Versatile Reds and Phillies player Pete Rose wore what number?

Answer: 14

Though banned from baseball by Fay Vincent, Rose was allowed to take part in the All-Century Team ceremonies.

19. The Iron Man, the Orioles Cal Ripken, Jr. wore what number in season 2001?

Answer: 8

Ripken is known for having played 2632 games consecutively.

20. Rangers, Angels, Astros, and Mets pitcher Nolan Ryan wore what number while with the Texas Rangers?

Answer: 34

Ryan wore 34 with the Angels, Astros, and Rangers, but also wore 30 while he was with the Mets.

Source: Author adlehman

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