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Quiz about Dummies Baseball 33
Quiz about Dummies Baseball 33

Dummies Baseball #33 Trivia Quiz

Overall, the 133rd quiz for the baseball dummies like me. I hope that you've played them all. Accept no imitations! :-)

A multiple-choice quiz by Nightmare. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
Nightmare
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
146,117
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
9 / 10
Plays
1670
Awards
Top 20% Quiz
Question 1 of 10
1. What 2003 team, was once named the Philadelphia Athletics? Hint


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Question 2 of 10
2. Of the Boyer brothers, Ken and Clete, who was the oldest? Hint


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Question 3 of 10
3. The famous early 1900s infield of 'Tinkers to Evers to Chance', played on which team? Hint


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Question 4 of 10
4. Which of the following teams, became a member of the Major League in 1998? Hint


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Question 5 of 10
5. My Father asked my godfather to draft me, although the chances of me playing professional baseball was zero. Tom Lasorda my godfather, did indeed draft me. I won the National League Rookie of the Year as a result in 1993. I prefer to play catcher. In my first 11 seasons, I hit 347 home runs. After 7 seasons with the Dodgers, I went to the Marlins and then the Mets in the same season. Who am I? Hint


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Question 6 of 10
6. Yankee pitcher Don Larsen pitched a World Series perfect game in 1956. What Dodger was the losing pitcher? Hint


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Question 7 of 10
7. What 1981 New York Yankee pitcher, led the team with wins in the season? Hint


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Question 8 of 10
8. Who won the American League Cy Young in 2002? Hint


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Question 9 of 10
9. Which of the following names does not belong? Hint


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Question 10 of 10
10. What team won the 50th World Series in 1952? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What 2003 team, was once named the Philadelphia Athletics?

Answer: Oakland Athletics

 The Oakland Athletics began their franchise as the Philadelphia Athletics, in the newly formed American League in 1901. Under the management of Connie Mack for 50 years, they finally moved to Kansas City for the 1955 season. After 13 seasons, the team moved to Oakland. Reggie Jackson was a rookie in Kansas City's final season, before moving with the club to Oakland in 1968.
2. Of the Boyer brothers, Ken and Clete, who was the oldest?

Answer: Ken

 Ken was almost 6 years older than Clete. Ken played for 16 seasons mostly with St.Louis, while Clete also played 16 seasons, mostly with the Yankees and Atlanta Braves. Ken also had the better statistics than brother Clete. However, Ken went to 1 World Series while Clete went to 5. Both have 2 World Series home runs to their credit.
3. The famous early 1900s infield of 'Tinkers to Evers to Chance', played on which team?

Answer: Chicago Cubs

 The other teams did not exist for another 50 years. From 1903-1910, this famous double-play combination started for the Cubs. They were a feared defensive tool in baseball. Chance the first baseman, was also the manager of the team. In this span, the Cubs won 4 National League pennants, including 2 World Series.

They also finished 2nd twice and 3rd twice. Johnny Evers, Joe Tinker, and Frank Chance, are all members of baseball's Hall of Fame.
4. Which of the following teams, became a member of the Major League in 1998?

Answer: Arizona Diamondbacks

 The other teams were members of the inaugural American League in 1901. The Diamondbacks first season in 1998, saw them with a 65-97 record under Buck Showalter. The following season they won a remarkable 100 games. In their 4th season, they won the World Series against the Yankees 4 games to 3.
5. My Father asked my godfather to draft me, although the chances of me playing professional baseball was zero. Tom Lasorda my godfather, did indeed draft me. I won the National League Rookie of the Year as a result in 1993. I prefer to play catcher. In my first 11 seasons, I hit 347 home runs. After 7 seasons with the Dodgers, I went to the Marlins and then the Mets in the same season. Who am I?

Answer: Mike Piazza

 The others listed were all American Leaguers. Piazza was drafted over the 300 number, just as a favor to his Father. It is amazing how things work out if given the chance.
6. Yankee pitcher Don Larsen pitched a World Series perfect game in 1956. What Dodger was the losing pitcher?

Answer: Sal Maglie

 The other pitching greats were not born yet. Game 5 saw Larsen pitch the first World Series perfect game ever. He beat the Dodgers 2-0, with the help of a Mickey Mantle home run. The Yankees won the series 4-3. Maglie, nicknamed the 'Barber', pitched in 2 games in the series, and struck out 15 batters.
7. What 1981 New York Yankee pitcher, led the team with wins in the season?

Answer: Ron Guidry

 The others never played for the Yankees and were not pitchers. Guidry led the team with only a 11-5 record, after going 17-10 the previous season. Ron spent his entire 14 season career with the Yankees, compiling an amazing record of 170-91. He won the 1978 American League Cy Young Award.
8. Who won the American League Cy Young in 2002?

Answer: Barry Zito

 The others listed had long ago retired. Zito with the Athetics, was remarkable in his 3rd season. He threw a 23-5 record, along with an ERA of .275.
9. Which of the following names does not belong?

Answer: Henry Louis 'Scooter' Gehrig

 'Scooter' was a nickname of Yankee shortstop Phil Rizzuto. Gehrig's born name was Ludwig Heinrich Gehrig. He played his entire career of 17 seasons for the Yankees. 'Iron Horse' was Lou's well known nickname, but he also had the nickname of 'Biscuit Pants'.
10. What team won the 50th World Series in 1952?

Answer: Yankees

 The other teams did not exist for at least another 10 years. The World Series began in 1903, and who else should commemorate the 50th World Series anniversary but the Yankees? The Yankees were in their 4th of 5 consecutive World Series victories in 1952. They defeated the Dodgers 4 games to 3, and then 4 games to 2 the following season.
Source: Author Nightmare

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