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Quiz about Hall of Fame Catchers
Quiz about Hall of Fame Catchers

Hall of Fame Catchers Trivia Quiz

I will give the team(s) and seasons played for, and you identify the catchers.

A multiple-choice quiz by jdfeag. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
jdfeag
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
253,412
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
2163
Awards
Top 10% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 86 (4/10), Guest 76 (9/10), Guest 104 (10/10).
Question 1 of 10
1. I played for the Pittsburgh Crawfords from 1930-1937, and the Homestead Grays from 1937-1946. I am considered the greatest power hitter in the Negro Leagues. Who am I? Hint


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Question 2 of 10
2. I played for the Philadelphia Athletics from 1925-1933, and for the Detroit Tigers from 1934-1937. I was MVP in 1928 and 1934. Who am I? Hint


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Question 3 of 10
3. I was probably the premier catcher of the 1970s. I played for the Cincinnati Reds from 1967-1983. I led the National League in RBI's 3 times while playing for the "Big Red Machine". Who am I? Hint


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Question 4 of 10
4. I played for the Brooklyn Dodgers for my entire career from 1948-1957. I was an 8-time All-Star and captured the MVP three times (1951, 1953, 1955). Who am I? Hint


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Question 5 of 10
5. I played for the Chicago White Sox from 1912-1928, and the New York Giants in 1929. I set a record in 1916 for stolen bases by a catcher with 30. I was also manager of the White Sox in 1927 and 1928. Who am I? Hint


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Question 6 of 10
6. I was one of the best-known catchers of the 1970s and 1980s. I played for the Boston Red Sox in 1969, and from 1971-80. I concluded my career with the Chicago White Sox from 1981-1993. I was an 11-time All-Star. Who am I? Hint


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Question 7 of 10
7. I was one of the best catchers from the 19th century. I played from 1881-1899 on several teams, including Troy, the New York Giants, and Cleveland. I was the first catcher elected into the Hall of Fame. Who am I? Hint


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Question 8 of 10
8. I played for the New York Yankees from 1946-1963, and the New York Mets in 1965. I was a 15-time All-Star and a 3-time MVP. Who am I? Hint


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Question 9 of 10
9. I played for the Chicago Cubs from 1922-1940, and the New York Giants in 1941. I was named MVP in 1935. Hint


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Question 10 of 10
10. I played for the Yankees from 1928-1943, and also in 1946. I finished with a career batting average of .313. Who am I? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. I played for the Pittsburgh Crawfords from 1930-1937, and the Homestead Grays from 1937-1946. I am considered the greatest power hitter in the Negro Leagues. Who am I?

Answer: Josh Gibson

 Gibson, one of the top players in the Negro Leagues, died just 3 months before the integration of baseball and was never able to play in the Major Leagues. He was elected into the Hall of Fame in 1972.
2. I played for the Philadelphia Athletics from 1925-1933, and for the Detroit Tigers from 1934-1937. I was MVP in 1928 and 1934. Who am I?

Answer: Mickey Cochrane

 Cochrane was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1947. Lolich and Tettleton both played in the Major Leagues. Dolenz was a member of the musical group, "The Monkees".
3. I was probably the premier catcher of the 1970s. I played for the Cincinnati Reds from 1967-1983. I led the National League in RBI's 3 times while playing for the "Big Red Machine". Who am I?

Answer: Johnny Bench

 Bench, the Rookie of the Year in 1968, was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1989. He won 10 Gold Gloves and was a 14-time All-Star.
4. I played for the Brooklyn Dodgers for my entire career from 1948-1957. I was an 8-time All-Star and captured the MVP three times (1951, 1953, 1955). Who am I?

Answer: Roy Campanella

 Campanella was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1969. His Hall of Fame career was cut short due to a tragic auto accident prior to the 1958 season.
5. I played for the Chicago White Sox from 1912-1928, and the New York Giants in 1929. I set a record in 1916 for stolen bases by a catcher with 30. I was also manager of the White Sox in 1927 and 1928. Who am I?

Answer: Ray Schalk

 Schalk was elected into the Hall of Fame in 1955. His record of steals by a catcher stood for 66 seasons, when it was broken by John Wathan who had 36.
6. I was one of the best-known catchers of the 1970s and 1980s. I played for the Boston Red Sox in 1969, and from 1971-80. I concluded my career with the Chicago White Sox from 1981-1993. I was an 11-time All-Star. Who am I?

Answer: Carlton Fisk

 Fisk was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2000. "Pudge" was well known for his longevity behind the plate. He became the first AL catcher to lead the American League in triples, getting nine three-baggers in 1972.
7. I was one of the best catchers from the 19th century. I played from 1881-1899 on several teams, including Troy, the New York Giants, and Cleveland. I was the first catcher elected into the Hall of Fame. Who am I?

Answer: Buck Ewing

 Elected into the hall in 1939, Ewing had a .311 career batting average.
8. I played for the New York Yankees from 1946-1963, and the New York Mets in 1965. I was a 15-time All-Star and a 3-time MVP. Who am I?

Answer: Yogi Berra

 Berra was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1972. He managed both the Yankees and the Mets after his playing days were over.
9. I played for the Chicago Cubs from 1922-1940, and the New York Giants in 1941. I was named MVP in 1935.

Answer: Gabby Hartnett

 Hartnett was named to the Hall of Fame in 1955. He earned all-star status six times.
10. I played for the Yankees from 1928-1943, and also in 1946. I finished with a career batting average of .313. Who am I?

Answer: Bill Dickey

 Dickey, who was elected into the Hall of Fame in 1954, batted over .300 in 10 of his 11 full seasons.
Source: Author jdfeag

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