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Dummies Baseball #11 Trivia Quiz

Another quiz for the Dummies like me. I had 6 correct! :-)

A multiple-choice quiz by Nightmare. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Author
Nightmare

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
139,860

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
1180

Question 1 of 10

1. Who was the first 2003 team to win 60 games in the season? Hint

Texas

Atlanta

Milwaukee

San Diego

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of the following greats, was inducted into the Hall of Fame first? Hint

Walter Johnson

Bob Feller

Jackie Robinson

Bill McKechnie

3. The only major season category that I led in my career was strikeouts, as I won 3 strikeout crowns. I was a very consistent pitcher, but only won 20 games once in my career. I played for the Tigers, Phillies, Pirates, and Dodgers. I never saw a World Series game. I retired with 224 wins after 17 years. The Hall of Fame opened their arms to me in 1996. Who am I? Hint

Jim Bunning

Curt Flood

Ron Cey

Ron Fairly

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who was the first Cleveland Indian to win a season MVP Award? Hint

George Burns

Rodney Dangerfield

Milton Berle

Bob Feller

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which of the following teams, existed for only 1 season of baseball? Hint

Seattle Pilots

Cleveland Spiders

Washington Senators

Kansas City Athletics

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Question 6 of 10

6. Where was Sammy Sosa born? Hint

Trenton, New Jersey

Helsinki, Finland

Kingston, Jamaica

Dominican Republic

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Question 7 of 10

7. What 2003 player hit 30 home runs before the All-Star break? Hint

Jose Lima

Mike Schmidt

Shawn Green

Barry Bonds

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of the following is NOT a member of the 500 home run club? Hint

Jose Canseco

Eddie Murray

Mel Ott

Willie McCovey

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Question 9 of 10

9. What player had the nickname of "Killer"? Hint

Rollie Fingers

Maury Wills

Harmon Killebrew

Dick Groat

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who led the 2002 New York Yankees in home runs for the season? Hint

Reggie Jackson

Mark McGwire

Alex Rodriguez

Jason Giambi

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who was the first 2003 team to win 60 games in the season?

Answer: Atlanta

The Braves won 60 games prior to the All-Star break, to continue their tear in the National League. The other teams listed were at least 20 wins behind behind Atlanta.

2. Which of the following greats, was inducted into the Hall of Fame first?

Answer: Walter Johnson

Johnson was amongst the first 5 inductees in 1936, over 25 years earlier than the other listed inductees. Johnson spent his entire career of 21 seasons in a Washington uniform, and won 417 games.

Answer: Jim Bunning

The others listed were not pitchers. Consistency was Bunning's trade. Although his numbers weren't superstar caliber every season, he was near the top of the heap. In 1957 he was 20-8 with Detroit. His 2nd place Cy Young voting, saw him with a 17-15 record in 1967 as a Phillie.

4. Who was the first Cleveland Indian to win a season MVP Award?

Answer: George Burns

Although Feller won the Triple Crown in 1940, he never won a MVP. Burns a primary first baseman, won the award in 1926 with the Indians. He played for 16 seasons, and retired in 1926.

5. Which of the following teams, existed for only 1 season of baseball?

Answer: Seattle Pilots

The Pilots of Seattle saw their only season in 1969. After a 64-98 record, they packed their bags and moved to Milwaukee, to become the Brewers of the American League Western Division.

6. Where was Sammy Sosa born?

Answer: Dominican Republic

Born on June 12, 1968, in San Pedro de Macoris, Samuel Peralta Sosa debuted in the Major Leagues in 1989. After 25 games in a Texas Rangers' uniform in 1989, he was traded to the White Sox. In 1992, he donned the Cubs' uniform, and the rest is history.

7. What 2003 player hit 30 home runs before the All-Star break?

Answer: Barry Bonds

The Giants' Bonds and McCovey Cove have met many times in 2003. At this same All-Star break, Bonds was 17 career home runs behind his Godfather, Willie Mays.

8. Which of the following is NOT a member of the 500 home run club?

Answer: Jose Canseco

Canseco retired with 462 home runs. Jose played for 7 teams during his 17 seasons, retiring in 2001. In 1993, he made his only pitching appearance, going 1 inning and giving up 3 walks, 2 hits, and 3 earned runs. His career ERA is 27.00.

9. What player had the nickname of "Killer"?

Answer: Harmon Killebrew

Harmon Killebrew was a very respected hitter in the American League. He played 22 seasons, mostly with the Senators and Twins. He won a season MVP in 1969. He retired with 573 career home runs in 1975.

10. Who led the 2002 New York Yankees in home runs for the season?

Answer: Jason Giambi

The only other 2002 player was A-Rod, but he played for the Rangers. Giambi, who came from Oakland the previous season, led the pinstripes with 41.

Source: Author Nightmare

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