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Chicago White Sox: 100 Years Trivia Quiz

This quiz covers one question per decade on the 20th Century Chicago White Sox.

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

Author
DJameson

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
277,005

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
558

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Which Hall of Fame hurler won an amazing 40 games for the Pale Hose in 1908? Hint

Eddie Cicotte

Ted Lyons

Red Faber

Ed Walsh

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Question 2 of 10

2. Three "clean" Sox from the 1919 White Sox team are in the Hall of Fame. One is the great Eddie Collins, one is pitcher Red Faber, who is the third? Hint

Ed Walsh

Joe Jackson

Ray Schalk

Eddie Cicotte

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which talented White Sox outfielder attempted suicide in 1927? Hint

Al Smith

Eddie Collins

Johnny Mostil

Joe Jackson

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which Hall of Famer set a single season White Sox record by hitting .388 in 1936? Hint

Luke Appling

Nellie Fox

Luis Aparicio

Eddie Collins

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Question 5 of 10

5. On April 28, 1946, which Hall of Famer won his 260th and final game? Hint

Ted Lyons

Billy Pierce

Red Faber

Early Wynn

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who was voted the American League MVP for the pennant-winning Chicago White Sox in 1959? Hint

Nellie Fox

Early Wynn

Luis Aparicio

Minnie Minoso

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who won the AL Rookie of the Year for the White Sox in 1963? Hint

Bill Melton

Dick Allen

Billy Pierce

Gary Peters

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Question 8 of 10

8. In 1973, which pitcher started both games of a double header? Hint

Wilbur Wood

Billy Pierce

Hoyt Wilhelm

LaMarr Hoyt

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Question 9 of 10

9. In 1983, the "Winning Ugly" White Sox went to the postseason for the first time since 1959. How many games did they win the AL West division by? Hint

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Question 10 of 10

10. In 1993, who became the first Sox player to win back to back MVP awards? Hint

Robin Ventura

Frank Thomas

Harold Baines

Carlton Fisk

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which Hall of Fame hurler won an amazing 40 games for the Pale Hose in 1908?

Answer: Ed Walsh

"Big" Ed Walsh was one the most dominant pitchers in baseball in the early 20th century. He finished with 195 wins in his career and is the all time career leader in ERA. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1946.

2. Three "clean" Sox from the 1919 White Sox team are in the Hall of Fame. One is the great Eddie Collins, one is pitcher Red Faber, who is the third?

Answer: Ray Schalk

Although he only had a .253 career batting average and 12 career home runs, Ray Schalk became a hall of famer in 1955. He was widley regarded as the best defensive catcher of his day.

3. Which talented White Sox outfielder attempted suicide in 1927?

Answer: Johnny Mostil

Johnny Mostil was among the best outfielders of the American League in the 1920s. Tragically, he attempted suicide during spring training of 1927. He would return later in the season.

4. Which Hall of Famer set a single season White Sox record by hitting .388 in 1936?

Answer: Luke Appling

"Old Aches and Pains", Luke Appling was a rare bright spot for the Pale Hose in the 1930s. 1936 was Appling finest season, as he led the league in hitting and drove in 128 runs. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1964.

5. On April 28, 1946, which Hall of Famer won his 260th and final game?

Answer: Ted Lyons

The 45-year old hurler returned to the White Sox after 3-year layoff. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1955.

6. Who was voted the American League MVP for the pennant-winning Chicago White Sox in 1959?

Answer: Nellie Fox

Nellie hit .306, and played a remarkable second base. Luis Aparicio and Early Wynn finished second and third in the voting, respectively.

7. Who won the AL Rookie of the Year for the White Sox in 1963?

Answer: Gary Peters

Peters won 19 games that season, and won 20 the following year. He finished with 124 victories in his career.

8. In 1973, which pitcher started both games of a double header?

Answer: Wilbur Wood

Unfortunatley, Wood lost both contests to the Yankees. Wood had a fine career, winning 20 or more games 4 straight years.

9. In 1983, the "Winning Ugly" White Sox went to the postseason for the first time since 1959. How many games did they win the AL West division by?

Answer: 20

The Sox finished at 99-63, 20 games ahead of the second place Kansas City Royals. They lost to the Baltimore Orioles in the ALCS, 3-1.

10. In 1993, who became the first Sox player to win back to back MVP awards?

Answer: Frank Thomas

"The Big Hurt" had an amazing career with the White Sox, hitting over 400 home runs with them. He played in Chicago from 1990-2005 before signing with Oakland in 2006.

Source: Author DJameson

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