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Eddie Gaedel Quiz for Experts | MLB Players

A quiz on, probably, the most famous publicity stunt that Bill Veeck ever staged, sending a midget to bat in a major league baseball game.

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

Author
AdmiralShark

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
197,514

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
225

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Question 1 of 10

1. In what year did Eddie Gaedel bat for the St. Louis Browns? Hint

1953

1950

1951

1952

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who were the opponents for the Browns in the game? Hint

Philadelphia Athletics

Chicago White Sox

Washington Senators

Detroit Tigers

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Question 3 of 10

3. What was Eddie Gaedel's number on his jersey? Hint

1/2

1/8

1/4

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Question 4 of 10

4. What were the Browns celebrating that day? Hint

Mark Twain's birthday

Browns' manager Zack Taylor's birthday

AL 50th anniversary

Browns' 65th anniversary

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who did Gaedel pinch-hit for in the game in the bottom of the first inning? Hint

Ray Coleman

Frank Saucier

Matt Batts

Kermit Wahl

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who was the pitcher that threw to Gaedel? Hint

Dizzy Trout

Bob Cain

Virgil Trucks

Ted Gray

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who was the catcher behind the plate when Gaedel batted? Hint

Bob Swift

Russ Sullivan

Joe Ginsberg

Doc Daugherty

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who was the home plate umpire when Gaedel batted? Hint

A. Henry Soar

Charles Berry

Ed Hurly

William McGowan

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who pinch-ran for Gaedel after he was walked on four pitches? Hint

Ken Wood

Jim Delsing

Hank Arft

Bill Jennings

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Question 10 of 10

10. Did the Browns eventually win the game that Gaedel batted in?

Yes

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In what year did Eddie Gaedel bat for the St. Louis Browns?

Answer: 1951

The game took place on August 19, 1951. It was the second game of a Sunday doubleheader.

2. Who were the opponents for the Browns in the game?

Answer: Detroit Tigers

Both the Tigers and Browns were second division clubs in the 1951 American League season. The Tigers would finish fifth in the league while the Browns finished eighth and last.

3. What was Eddie Gaedel's number on his jersey?

Answer: 1/8

An obvious takeoff on his height.

4. What were the Browns celebrating that day?

Answer: AL 50th anniversary

The year 1951 was the 50th anniversary of the American League. Gaedel popped out of a giant cake in the ceremonies that took place between the two games.

5. Who did Gaedel pinch-hit for in the game in the bottom of the first inning?

Answer: Frank Saucier

Saucier play in 18 games for the Browns in 1951. That was his only year in the major leagues.

6. Who was the pitcher that threw to Gaedel?

Answer: Bob Cain

Cain had an 11-10 record for the Tigers in 1951. In 1952, he was playing himself for the Browns and retired after the 1953 season.

7. Who was the catcher behind the plate when Gaedel batted?

Answer: Bob Swift

Swift hit .192 in 44 games with the Tigers in 1951. His playing career ended after the 1953 season.

8. Who was the home plate umpire when Gaedel batted?

Answer: Ed Hurly

Hurly was an umpire in the American League from 1947 to 1965.

9. Who pinch-ran for Gaedel after he was walked on four pitches?

Answer: Jim Delsing

Delsing hit .249 for the Browns in 1951. Delsing played from 1948 to 1956 for the Browns, White Sox, Yankees and Tigers. In 1960, he returned to the major leagues and played 16 games for the Kansas City Athletics.

10. Did the Browns eventually win the game that Gaedel batted in?

Answer: No

The Tigers won the game 6-2.

Source: Author AdmiralShark

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