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General Baseball Trivia Quiz

Pretty tough quiz, mostly from the 1970s and 80s.

A multiple-choice quiz by James76255. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
James76255

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
118,055

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
433

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Question 1 of 10

1. In 1974, Hank Aaron hit his record breaking 715th homerun into the Braves bullpen at Atlanta's Fulton County Stadium. What pitcher caught it? Hint

Tom House

Phil Niekro

Adrian Devine

Ken Dayley

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who was the first player to hit safely for two different teams on the same day? Hint

Julio Franco

Billy Martin

Joel Youngblood

Gorman Thomas

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Question 3 of 10

3. In 1989, Nolan Ryan recorded his 5000th strikeout. The same player to become his 4,999th strikeout victim was also his 5001st. What Oakland Athletic was it? Hint

Matt Stairs

Rickey Henderson

Ron Hassey

Jose Canseco

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Question 4 of 10

4. In the strike shortened season of 1981, Nolan Ryan threw his 5th career no hitter, blanking the L.A. Dodgers at the Astrodome. What day of the week was it? Hint

Sunday

Friday

Wednesday

Saturday

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who was on deck when Hank Aaron hit his 715th homerun in 1974? Hint

Bruce Benedict

Bob Horner

Dusty Baker

Bob Watson

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Question 6 of 10

6. In what year did the Texas Rangers begin playing in The Ballpark in Arlington? Hint

1993

1994

1995

1996

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Question 7 of 10

7. When he retired, Steve Garvey held the National League record for consecutive games played with 1,207. Against what team did the streak come to an end in 1983? Hint

Atlanta Braves

Houston Astros

Cincinnati Reds

San Diego Padres

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Question 8 of 10

8. Going back a little farther now: What team hired Babe Ruth as a coach in 1938? Hint

Yankees

Dodgers

Braves

Tigers

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Question 9 of 10

9. What was the name of the kids show Johnny Bench hosted in the 1980's? Hint

The Baseball Bunch

Future Big Leaguers

Johnny's Diamond Stars

The Benchballers

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Question 10 of 10

10. "People come to the ballpark to see me hit a homerun, slam into a wall, or strikeout." Who does this quote belong to? Hint

Reggie Jackson

Bobby Bonds

Juan Gonzalez

Gorman Thomas

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In 1974, Hank Aaron hit his record breaking 715th homerun into the Braves bullpen at Atlanta's Fulton County Stadium. What pitcher caught it?

Answer: Tom House

That is Tom's hand holding the ball in the famous Life magazine photo of Aaron hugging his mother.

2. Who was the first player to hit safely for two different teams on the same day?

Answer: Joel Youngblood

This happened in 1982. Youngblood got one hit for the Mets in New York during a day game, was traded to Montreal before the game was over, flew to Pittsburgh, and was used that night as a pinch-hitter where he singled for the Expos.

3. In 1989, Nolan Ryan recorded his 5000th strikeout. The same player to become his 4,999th strikeout victim was also his 5001st. What Oakland Athletic was it?

Answer: Ron Hassey

Rickey Henderson was number 5000.

4. In the strike shortened season of 1981, Nolan Ryan threw his 5th career no hitter, blanking the L.A. Dodgers at the Astrodome. What day of the week was it?

Answer: Saturday

It was NBC's game of the week. It also broke the record for most career no hitters held by Sandy Koufax.

5. Who was on deck when Hank Aaron hit his 715th homerun in 1974?

Answer: Dusty Baker

Dusty was also a solid player with the Dodgers after leaving the Braves. The others were Brave players, but came to Atlanta in later years.

6. In what year did the Texas Rangers begin playing in The Ballpark in Arlington?

Answer: 1994

The Rangers' former home, Arlington Stadium, was torn down after The Ballpark in Arlington was built. The site of the old ballpark now serves as a parking lot for the new stadium, which was renamed Ameriquest Field in Arlington in 2004.

7. When he retired, Steve Garvey held the National League record for consecutive games played with 1,207. Against what team did the streak come to an end in 1983?

Answer: Atlanta Braves

He broke his wrist in the first game of a double header, and was out of the second games lineup. He is usually remembered as a Dodger, but he was with the Padres when the streak ended.

8. Going back a little farther now: What team hired Babe Ruth as a coach in 1938?

Answer: Dodgers

He spent one season as a hitting coach, but was never offered the managers job he wanted.

9. What was the name of the kids show Johnny Bench hosted in the 1980's?

Answer: The Baseball Bunch

The show mixed great baseball instruction for young players with campy comedy, and featured guest stars like Tug McGraw and Ted Simmons.

10. "People come to the ballpark to see me hit a homerun, slam into a wall, or strikeout." Who does this quote belong to?

Answer: Gorman Thomas

A centerfielder and DH from 1973 to 1986, Gorman slammed, banged, and whiffed for the Milwakee Brewers for most of his career. He also played for the Indians and Mariners.

Source: Author James76255

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