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Everett Scott Trivia Quiz

This quiz is on Everett Scott who played shortstop for the New York Yankees.

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

Author
bldudas

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
136,971

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
163

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Question 1 of 10

1. When was Everett Scott born? Hint

September 1, 1899

November 20, 1890

November 19, 1892

October 19, 1892

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Question 2 of 10

2. With which team did Everett Scott begin his career? Hint

Boston Braves

New York Giants

New York Yankees

Boston Red Sox

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which position did Everett Scott play? Hint

First base

Shortstop

Second base

Third base

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Question 4 of 10

4. How many consecutive games did Everett Scott play? Hint

1,307

1,308

1,300

2,130

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Question 5 of 10

5. What was his career batting average? Hint

.300

.249

.250

.200

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Question 6 of 10

6. How many career homeruns did Everett Scott hit? Hint

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Question 7 of 10

7. How many career RBIs did Everett Scott have? Hint

513

447

600

555

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Question 8 of 10

8. What was his nickname?

Answer: (one word- begins with D)

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Question 9 of 10

9. What was his last year playing? Hint

1920

1926

1930

1921

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Question 10 of 10

10. In what year did Everett Scott die? Hint

1961

1960

1977

1980

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. When was Everett Scott born?

Answer: November 19, 1892

He was born in Bluffton, Indiana.

2. With which team did Everett Scott begin his career?

Answer: Boston Red Sox

He also played for Yankees, Senators, White Sox, and the Reds (1914 to 1926).

3. Which position did Everett Scott play?

Answer: Shortstop

Scott led American League shortstops in fielding average for eight straight seasons (1916-23).

4. How many consecutive games did Everett Scott play?

Answer: 1,307

Lou Gehrig broke this record when he played in 1,308 consecutive games on August 17, 1933.

5. What was his career batting average?

Answer: .249

He never reached .300 in a season in which he payed more than 20 games.

6. How many career homeruns did Everett Scott hit?

Answer: 20

His highest season total was 6 in 1923, far behind the Babe.

7. How many career RBIs did Everett Scott have?

Answer: 555

His career high was 62 in 1921 at Boston Red Sox.

8. What was his nickname?

Answer: Deacon

Lewis Everett 'Deacon' Scott.

9. What was his last year playing?

Answer: 1926

He played in 1654 games, and retired in a Reds uniform.

10. In what year did Everett Scott die?

Answer: 1960

He died on November 2 in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Source: Author bldudas

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