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Easy Short History II Trivia Quiz

A quick baseball history quiz with 5 multiple choice questions.

A multiple-choice quiz by Nightmare. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Nightmare

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
41,488

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
5

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
3 / 5

Plays
1043

Question 1 of 5

1. What was Mickey Cochrane's real first name? Hint

Gordon

James

Mickey

Parker

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Question 2 of 5

2. In what year were Paul and Dizzy Dean united with St. Louis? Hint

1934

1932

1931

1933

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Question 3 of 5

3. Brooklyn's first World Championship came in what year? Hint

1939

1955

1947

1951

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Question 4 of 5

4. Which team had swept their World Series opponents in 1963, and then were swept themselves in 1966? Hint

Reds

Orioles

Yankees

Dodgers

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Question 5 of 5

5. In the newly formed American League Eastern Division, which team played in it? Hint

Texas

St. Louis

Washington

Oakland

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was Mickey Cochrane's real first name?

Answer: Gordon

Gordon 'Mickey' Cochrane was a superb defensive catcher and a heavy hitter. He also managed the Tigers to the pennant in 1934.

2. In what year were Paul and Dizzy Dean united with St. Louis?

Answer: 1934

Dizzy had already pitched for 4 years before Paul (Daffy) joined the Cardinals in 1934.

3. Brooklyn's first World Championship came in what year?

Answer: 1955

In 1955, the Brooklyn Dodgers stopped New York Yankees who had not lost a World Series since 1942.

4. Which team had swept their World Series opponents in 1963, and then were swept themselves in 1966?

Answer: Dodgers

The Dodgers swept the Yankees in 1963. The Orioles returned the American League favor in 1966.

5. In the newly formed American League Eastern Division, which team played in it?

Answer: Washington

In 1969, the Senators finished miserably and they were actually finished under Ted Williams before they were run out of town.

Source: Author Nightmare

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