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A multiple-choice quiz by unrulyrapper7. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
unrulyrapper7

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
127,952

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
682

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which of the following players went the longest between MVP years? Hint

Henry Aaron

Lou Gehrig

Willie Mays

Joe DiMaggio

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of the following managers hit a homer as a pinch-hitter in his first at-bat in the majors? Hint

Whitey Herzog

Davey Johnson

Dick Howser

Chuck Tanner

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Question 3 of 10

3. Of the following, who was the last player to hit .400? Hint

Bill Terry

Ted Williams

Rogers Hornsby

George Sisler

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Question 4 of 10

4. What year was the Designated Hitter rule put into effect in the American League? Hint

1972

1973

1971

1970

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which of the following players has won the Triple Crown twice? Hint

Mickey Mantle

Ted Williams

Frank Robinson

Joe DiMaggio

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of the following players has had the most consecutive years leading the league in home runs? Hint

Ralph Kiner

Babe Ruth

Mike Schmidt

Henry Aaron

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Question 7 of 10

7. From 1936-1986, who was the batting champion with the widest margin between himself and second place? Hint

Joe DiMaggio

George Brett

Rod Carew

Ted Williams

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who was the last pitcher before Dwight Gooden to lead the majors in wins, ERA, and strikeouts in the same season? Hint

Sandy Koufax

Jim Palmer

Bob Gibson

Steve Carlton

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of the following retired, and set a record for most consecutive gold gloves at 16? Hint

Brooks Robinson

Luis Aparicio

Jim Kaat

Willie Mays

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Question 10 of 10

10. What year was Stan Musial's rookie year? Hint

1947

1941

1944

1950

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of the following players went the longest between MVP years?

Answer: Willie Mays

Mays was N.L. MYP in 1954 at age 23, and won again 11 years later in 1965. He played for the New York Giants (1951-1957), San Francisco Giants (1958-1972), and New York Mets (1972-1973).

2. Which of the following managers hit a homer as a pinch-hitter in his first at-bat in the majors?

Answer: Chuck Tanner

Tanner did it for the Milwaukee Braves in 1955. Tanner played for 8 seasons, retiring as an Angel in 1962. In 1970, he began he managing career with the Chicago White Sox.

3. Of the following, who was the last player to hit .400?

Answer: Ted Williams

Williams batted .406 in 1941. He played for the Boston Red Sox (1939-1960).

4. What year was the Designated Hitter rule put into effect in the American League?

Answer: 1973

The Designated Hitter rule allows an American League team to have a hitter instead of a pitcher bat. When National League teams play an American League team, the DH applies to both teams if the home team is the American League team.

5. Which of the following players has won the Triple Crown twice?

Answer: Ted Williams

Hall of Famer Ted Williams gained the Triple Crown for leading the A.L. in BA, HRs, and RBI's in 1942 and 1947.

6. Which of the following players has had the most consecutive years leading the league in home runs?

Answer: Ralph Kiner

Kiner had seven straight seasons leading the league in HRs (1946-52). He played for the Pittsburgh Pirates (1946-1953), Chicago Cubs (1953-1954), and Cleveland Indians (1955).

7. From 1936-1986, who was the batting champion with the widest margin between himself and second place?

Answer: Rod Carew

Carew had a batting average of .388 in 1977; his runner-up had .336. He played for the Minnesota Twins (1967-78), and California Angels (1979-85).

8. Who was the last pitcher before Dwight Gooden to lead the majors in wins, ERA, and strikeouts in the same season?

Answer: Sandy Koufax

Koufax won 27 games, had 317 K's, and a 1.73 ERA in 1966, his last season in baseball. He played for the Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers (1955-1966.

9. Which of the following retired, and set a record for most consecutive gold gloves at 16?

Answer: Brooks Robinson

Robinson had 16 in a row from 1960-1975. He played for the Baltimore Orioles (1955-1977).

10. What year was Stan Musial's rookie year?

Answer: 1941

Stan Musial broke into baseball in 1941 with the St.Louis Cardinals. He would remain there his entire career of 22 seasons. Musial won 3 MVP awards during his career, and won 7 batting titles.

Source: Author unrulyrapper7

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