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A multiple-choice quiz by Nightmare. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
Nightmare

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
288,964

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
4 / 10

Plays
714

Awards
Top 5% quiz!

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Question 1 of 10

1. The Philadelphia Athletics started their new American League endeavors in 1901. They were led by Connie Mack for 50 seasons, and he took them to eight World Series appearances before the team moved to Kansas City, then Oakland. In Oakland, they made another six appearances to round out their 100 season of existence. In what year did the Athletics first win a World Series four games to none? Hint

1910

1972

1929

1989

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of these players in their rookie season, did not lead their league in home runs? Hint

Willie Stargell

Ralph Kiner

Mark McGwire

Al Rosen

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which National League franchise once set a Major League record by finishing a season with a horrendous 66.5 games behind the league leader? Hint

Phillies

Braves

Reds

Dodgers

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Question 4 of 10

4. Ernie Lombardi was a catcher for the Cincinnati Reds. In 1938, Lombardi was the first catcher in history to win a MVP award, and the first to lead the league in batting. What other season record did he set in 1938? Hint

He had two unassisted triple-plays

He hit into 30 double-plays

His 19 home runs was the most ever by a catcher

He had a 37-game hitting streak, the most by a catcher

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who was the first pitcher in history to walk away from a World Series with 30 strikeouts in it? Hint

Deacon Phillippe

Bob Gibson

Mickey Lolich

Joe Wood

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of the following statements is not true concerning Minnie Minoso? Hint

He had a hit in a game at age 50

He played for 17 seasons

He won two batting titles

His career spanned five decades

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who was the first pitcher in history to appear in 1000 games, but never start one in his career? Hint

Lee Smith

Kent Tekulve

Rich Gossage

Hoyt Wilhelm

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Question 8 of 10

8. Baseball has seen some great sluggers hit for a Triple Crown award in the names Rogers Hornsby, Ted Williams, Mickey Mantle, Frank Robinson, and others. Babe Ruth almost had a Triple Crown season, but missed out because he was the runner-up for the batting title to which other great? Hint

George Kell

Lou Gehrig

Tris Speaker

Harry Heilmann

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Question 9 of 10

9. The first Hall of Fame inductions took place in 1936 with five baseball players being immortalized. These five were chosen from a list of how many people from baseball's past? Hint

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who was the first manager in history to take their team to 10 league pennants? Hint

John McGraw

Casey Stengel

Miller Huggins

Joe McCarthy

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: 1989

With 14 appearances in their 100 seasons, the Athletics won nine titles, with five coming under Connie Mack. They skunked only one team during the process, the 1989 San Francisco Giants in a series known as "The Earthquake Series". Game three of the series was delayed 10 days due to the quake. Manager Tony LaRussa took the A's to the title.

The other three World Series titles came under manager Dick Williams in 1972 and 1973, then Alvin Dark in 1974.

2. Which of these players in their rookie season, did not lead their league in home runs?

Answer: Willie Stargell

Stargell was a career Pittsburgh Pirate, and hit only 11 in his official rookie season. Kiner was also a Pirate in his rookie season in 1946, and led the league with 23 home runs, but the Rookie of the Year award had not begun yet. Rosen was a Cleveland Indian in his official rookie season in 1950. Al smacked 37 in the season. McGwire of the Athletics hit 49, and won the Rookie of the Year award in 1987.

3. Which National League franchise once set a Major League record by finishing a season with a horrendous 66.5 games behind the league leader?

Answer: Braves

The Braves' franchise was the Boston Beaneaters from 1883-1906. The Beaneaters won eight National League pennants in that time, and it was unlike them to do so poorly. However, in 1905 and 1906 they lost over 100 games each season. In 1905, they finished 54.5 games back behind the Giants, then topped that the following season by finishing 66.5 back of the league champion Cubs.

Answer: He hit into 30 double-plays

Lombardi hit .342 in 1938 with the Reds, then would lead the league again in 1942 with the Braves. Ernie's 30 double-plays would stand until 1954 when Jackie Jensen of the Red Sox would hit into 32.

5. Who was the first pitcher in history to walk away from a World Series with 30 strikeouts in it?

Answer: Bob Gibson

Even after 100 World Series, Gibson was the only pitcher to reach the 30-plateau, and he did it twice. He fanned 31 Yankees in the 1964 series win against the Yankees, then 35 in 1968 in a loss to the Tigers.

6. Which of the following statements is not true concerning Minnie Minoso?

Answer: He won two batting titles

Minoso began his career in 1949 with the Indians. He played off and on with the White Sox, Cardinals, and Senators. He intially retired in 1964 with Chicago, then came back for three games in 1976, then two more at the age of 54 in 1980. Minnie was a runner-up for a batting only one time in 1951.

7. Who was the first pitcher in history to appear in 1000 games, but never start one in his career?

Answer: Kent Tekulve

The others all started a game at some point in their careers. Tekulve came in relief 12 of his 16 seasons for the Pirates. He reached this mark in 1988 as a Phillie. In 1050 games, he retired with a 94-90 record. John Franco surpassed Kent's record with 1119 games and still never started one. Franco retired in 2005.

Answer: Harry Heilmann

Ruth had come close in his career, but never closer than the 1923 season. The Babe batted .393 in the season, but was runner-up to Heilmann of the Tigers who batted .403. Ironically, both Ruth and Heilmann retired with a .342 career average. Ruth's teammate Lou Gehrig hit for a Triple Crown in 1934.

9. The first Hall of Fame inductions took place in 1936 with five baseball players being immortalized. These five were chosen from a list of how many people from baseball's past?

Answer: 33

226 members of the Baseball Writers Association of America voted on the top five from the 33. The five inducted were Ty Cobb, Honus Wagner, Walter Johnson, Babe Ruth, and Christy Mathewson.

10. Who was the first manager in history to take their team to 10 league pennants?

Answer: John McGraw

McGraw was the manager of the New York Giants from 1902-1932. His 10th National League pennant came in 1924. John was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1937.

Source: Author Nightmare

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