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Dummies Baseball #17 Trivia Quiz

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

Author
Nightmare

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
141,316

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
1598

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

Question 1 of 10

1. What 2003 team, played their home games at Wrigley Field? Hint

Los Angeles Dodgers

Chicago Cubs

Boston Red Sox

Baltimore Orioles

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Question 2 of 10

2. I played for 12 seasons in my career, mostly with the Giants, Cubs, and Brooklyn Dodgers. I was most remembered for being the 2nd player in history to hit over 50 home runs in a season, in 1930. I also led the league by striking out 84 times that season. Who am I? Hint

Fred McGriff

Mark McGwire

Ken Griffey Jr.

Hack Wilson

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Question 3 of 10

3. What Oriole player was hit in the face by an Angel fastball, on July 20, 2003? Hint

Leon Wagner

Melvin Mora

Andy Messersmith

Jeff Burroughs

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which of the following 2003 franchises, was once called the Blue Jays? Hint

Montreal

Houston

Arizona

Philadelphia

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which of the following did not hit at least 600 home runs in their career? Hint

Willie Mays

Babe Ruth

Barry Bonds

Willie Stargell

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Question 6 of 10

6. How many Cy Young Awards, did the great Cy Young win throughout his career of 22 seasons? Hint

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Question 7 of 10

7. What player in the 1980s, had the nickname of "Mookie"? Hint

Herman Munster

Dal Maxvill

William Wilson

Thurman Munson

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Question 8 of 10

8. Brooks Robinson retired with what Major League team? Hint

Cleveland Spiders

Baltimore Orioles

Cleveland Naps

New York Highlanders

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of the following, won consecutive Manager of the Year Awards in the 20th century, and not necessarily with the same team? Hint

None

Tom Lasorda

Tony LaRussa

Lou Piniella

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of the following are not brothers? Hint

Gaylord / Jim Perry

Brooks / Frank Robinson

Phil / Joe Niekro

Jose / Ozzie Canseco

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What 2003 team, played their home games at Wrigley Field?

Answer: Chicago Cubs

Wrigley Field in Chicago, first opened in 1914, and saw the Cubs' first baseball game in 1916. It was built for the Chicago Federals baseball team. It was officially named Wrigley in 1926, in honor of gum magnate, Willam Wrigley Jr.

Answer: Hack Wilson

The others listed did not play for another 50 years. Wilson had a stellar year in 1930 with the Cubs. In addition to his 56 round-trippers, he also hit .356, and set a record for hitting 191 RBIs in the season.

3. What Oriole player was hit in the face by an Angel fastball, on July 20, 2003?

Answer: Melvin Mora

The others listed, retired more than 15 seasons earlier. This could have been a lot worse. The video is horrendous compared to the passified outcome. Melvin was hit in the left side of his face by a John Lackey fastball. Mora was in his 5th season in the Majors, beginning his career in 1999 as a New York Met. Mora is expected to recover completely. Baltimore won the game 7-6. Lackey was in his 2nd Major League season, both with the Angels.

In 2002, Mora hit 19 home runs for Baltimore.

4. Which of the following 2003 franchises, was once called the Blue Jays?

Answer: Philadelphia

Beginning their franchise in 1883 as the Quakers, the Philadelphia Blue Jays existed in the 1943 and 1944 season. In 1945, the club became the Phillies for the 2nd time in their team history.

5. Which of the following did not hit at least 600 home runs in their career?

Answer: Willie Stargell

'Pops' retired from the Pittsburgh Pirates after 21 seasons. He hit 475 in his career. The others listed were well over the 600 barrier.

6. How many Cy Young Awards, did the great Cy Young win throughout his career of 22 seasons?

Answer: 0

The Cy Young Award was named after this great pitcher. Young retired after 22 seasons in 1911 with 511 wins. After being traded from the NL Cardinals at the end of the 1900 season, Young won the Triple Crown in 1901 with Boston of the AL. The first Cy Young Award was presented in 1956, to Dodger pitcher Don Newcombe.

7. What player in the 1980s, had the nickname of "Mookie"?

Answer: William Wilson

Wilson played most of his career with the Mets, and his final years with the Blue Jays, retiring in 1991. Mookie was a speedster, and stole 327 bases. He also stretched out 71 triples. Never winning a major award, Wilson was a consistent player through his 12 seasons.

8. Brooks Robinson retired with what Major League team?

Answer: Baltimore Orioles

None of the teams listed, existed when Robinson played. Brooks played his entire career with Baltimore from 1955-1977. Robinson was a 16 time Gold Glove recepient, a 15 time all-star, and the 1964 American League MVP winner.

9. Which of the following, won consecutive Manager of the Year Awards in the 20th century, and not necessarily with the same team?

Answer: None

Although these manager greats all won the award more than once, no manager ever won the award in consecutive years in either league in the 20th century.

10. Which of the following are not brothers?

Answer: Brooks / Frank Robinson

Although Frank was born 2 years earlier, they are not brothers. Brooks played with the Orioles, while Frank played primarily with the Reds and Orioles. Frank later went to manage the Indians, Giants, Orioles, and Montreal.

Source: Author Nightmare

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