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Challenging Baseball History Trivia Quiz

A Real Challenge for the Trivia Nut.

A multiple-choice quiz by Nightmare. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
Nightmare

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
40,265

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
1144

Question 1 of 10

1. What number did Wes Parker wear on his jersey? Hint

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who did Nolan Ryan strikeout to beat Sandy Koufax's record of 382 strikeouts in a season? Hint

Zoilo Versalles

Steve Brye

Rich Reese

Harmon Killebrew

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Question 3 of 10

3. What major league player was hit by a pitch and died? Hint

Ray Chapman

Smokey Carlson

Randy Bilsley

Carl Smolson

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Question 4 of 10

4. What baseball team appeared on the Ed Sullivan Show and sang, 'You've Gotta Have Heart? Hint

Yankees

Senators

Mets

Giants

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who hit the first inside-the-park home run in Yankee Stadium in World Series history? Hint

Yogi Berra

Phil Rizzuto

Mickey Mantle

Casey Stengel

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Question 6 of 10

6. In what year did Branch Rickey move from the Cardinals to the Dodgers? Hint

1947

1943

1946

1945

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who replaced Bobby Thomson when he broke his ankle in spring training in 1954? Hint

Willie Mays

Alvin Dark

Willie McCovey

Hank Aaron

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of the following players retired in 1968? Hint

Mickey Mantle

Bob Gibson

Sandy Koufax

Denny McLain

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who was NOT a 1963 Dodger World Series starting pitcher? Hint

Sandy Koufax

Ron Perranoski

Don Drysdale

Johnny Podres

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Question 10 of 10

10. What political figure was on hand when Hank Aaron hit number 715? Hint

Spiro Agnew

Richard Nixon

Gerald Ford

Bill Clinton

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What number did Wes Parker wear on his jersey?

Answer: 28

This first baseman-right fielder was number 28 for the Dodger Blue.

2. Who did Nolan Ryan strikeout to beat Sandy Koufax's record of 382 strikeouts in a season?

Answer: Rich Reese

On September 28, 1973, it was the last day of the season in the 11th inning. Nolan did this with a torn right thigh muscle obtained in the 8th inning.

3. What major league player was hit by a pitch and died?

Answer: Ray Chapman

On August 16, 1920, he was hit by a pitch delivered by Carl Mays of the Yankees killing the Cleveland player.

4. What baseball team appeared on the Ed Sullivan Show and sang, 'You've Gotta Have Heart?

Answer: Mets

It was the amazing Mets of 1969. Each player earned {$18,000} each for appearing on the show.

5. Who hit the first inside-the-park home run in Yankee Stadium in World Series history?

Answer: Casey Stengel

The Mighty Casey did it in 1923. He hit this inside the park shot off Joe Bush while playing for the Giants. The Giants won the game 5-4.

6. In what year did Branch Rickey move from the Cardinals to the Dodgers?

Answer: 1943

It was a factor that he wanted to bring up the hidden Jackie Robinson in the Dodger organization. He felt Jackie had a better chance in New York. A few years later it came about.

7. Who replaced Bobby Thomson when he broke his ankle in spring training in 1954?

Answer: Hank Aaron

It happened when Bobby was with the Milwaukee Braves.

8. Which of the following players retired in 1968?

Answer: Mickey Mantle

It was the final bow for the Yankee great.

9. Who was NOT a 1963 Dodger World Series starting pitcher?

Answer: Ron Perranoski

With the greatest starting rotation in baseball history, Perranoski was the Dodger's prime relief pitcher.

10. What political figure was on hand when Hank Aaron hit number 715?

Answer: Gerald Ford

The Vice President sat next to commissioner Bowie Kuhn in the 1974 game.

Source: Author Nightmare

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