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Hank Aaron Trivia Quiz

Henry Aaron became the all-time home run king in 1974. This is a quiz about his life and career. Good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by pericles34. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
pericles34

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
268,664

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

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701

Awards
Top 10% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. Hank Aaron was born February 5, 1934, in what southern city? Hint

Jackson, Mississippi

Mobile, Alabama

Atlanta, Georgia

Jacksonville, Florida

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Question 2 of 10

2. What Negro League team did Aaron start with? Hint

Kansas City Monarchs

Cuban X-Giants

Birmingham Black Barons

Indianapolis Clowns

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Question 3 of 10

3. What Major League team purchased Aaron's contract from the Negro Leagues? Hint

New York Giants

St. Louis Browns

Washington Senators

Boston Braves

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Question 4 of 10

4. What was his first Minor League team? Hint

Superior Blues

Eau Claire Bears

Winona Pirates

St. Cloud Rox

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Question 5 of 10

5. For what team in the Sally (South Atlantic) League did Aaron play in 1953? Hint

Greensboro Grasshoppers

Savanah Sand Gnats

Jacksonville Tars

Macon Peaches

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Question 6 of 10

6. To what does Aaron attribute his power wrists that allowed him to turn on a pitch? Hint

Lifting weights

Working on an ice truck

Stacking hay as a kid

His brief boxing career

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Question 7 of 10

7. What famous hitter broke his ankle in spring training of 1954 that gave Aaron a spot in the Braves' lineup? Hint

Al Kaline

Ted Williams

Duke Snider

Bobby Thomson

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Question 8 of 10

8. What Braves relief pitcher caught Aaron's 715 home run when it flew into the bullpen? Hint

Max Leon

Joe Niekro

Tom House

Gary Gentry

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who was on-deck for the Atlanta Braves when Aaron passed Babe Ruth? Hint

Ralph Garr

Darell Evans

Jeff Boroughs

Dusty Baker

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Question 10 of 10

10. Where is the recreational trail called the Hank Aaron State Trail located? Hint

Sandusky, Ohio

Atlanta, Georgia

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Mobile, Alabama

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Hank Aaron was born February 5, 1934, in what southern city?

Answer: Mobile, Alabama

Aaron attended Central High School and led them to back-to-back Alabama Negro High School titles.

2. What Negro League team did Aaron start with?

Answer: Indianapolis Clowns

After Aaron left, he was replaced on the Clowns by the Negro Leagues first woman player, Toni Stone.

3. What Major League team purchased Aaron's contract from the Negro Leagues?

Answer: Boston Braves

Aaron actually had the choice as both the Giants and Braves sought to get him.

4. What was his first Minor League team?

Answer: Eau Claire Bears

Aaron won the 1952 Northern League Rookie of the Year, hitting .336.
There is a statue of 18-year old Henry Aaron outside Carson Park in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

5. For what team in the Sally (South Atlantic) League did Aaron play in 1953?

Answer: Jacksonville Tars

Aaron won the 1953 Sally League MVP. One sportswriter commented, "Henry Aaron led the league in everything except hotel accommodations." He did lead the league in hits, runs, RBI, doubles, and batting average, but as it was the 1950s, Aaron never got to stay or eat with his team at hotels and restaurants.

6. To what does Aaron attribute his power wrists that allowed him to turn on a pitch?

Answer: Working on an ice truck

As a kid he worked on an ice truck. In the days before, everyone had refrigerators. The ice truck would drive around the residential neighborhoods and sell chunks of ice to customers that they would then put in their icebox. It was Aaron's job to chip off the chunks of ice from a block in the truck.

It was from picking at these blocks of ice that Aaron says he got his powerful wrists.

7. What famous hitter broke his ankle in spring training of 1954 that gave Aaron a spot in the Braves' lineup?

Answer: Bobby Thomson

Bobby Thomson is best known for his home run as a New York Giant off Ralph Branca during the three-game playoff against the Brooklyn Dodgers that gave the Giants the pennant. The home run was called, "The Shot Heard Round the World", and is arguably the most famous home run of all-time.

8. What Braves relief pitcher caught Aaron's 715 home run when it flew into the bullpen?

Answer: Tom House

Tom House says he does not remember running from the left field bullpen to home plate with the ball. He just remembered catching it and glad he could give it back to Aaron. Next thing he remembers is being at home plate and handing Aaron the ball. House went on to be a successful pitching coach for the Texas Rangers, San Diego Padres, Houston Astros, and Chiba Lotte Marines of the Pacific League (Japan).

In his Hall of Fame induction ceremony, Nolan Ryan thanked Tom for his help when Ryan was a Ranger.

9. Who was on-deck for the Atlanta Braves when Aaron passed Babe Ruth?

Answer: Dusty Baker

Baker went on to a solid Major League career with the Braves, Dodgers, Giants, and Athletics. He is best remembered as a manager for the Giants and Cubs. He later became an analyst for ESPN.

10. Where is the recreational trail called the Hank Aaron State Trail located?

Answer: Milwaukee, Wisconsin

The trail is a walking/biking/skating trail that runs from Miller Park to Lake Michigan.

Source: Author pericles34

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