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Hardball Baseball - Nightmare 70 Quiz

10 multiple choice questions about baseball history. Thanks for playing! Good Luck. :-)

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

Author
Nightmare

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
83,098

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

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1120

Question 1 of 10

1. In which of Rickey Henderson's many baseball seasons did he first break the 100 barrier for stolen bases in a season? Hint

As a Rookie

His second season

His fourth season

His third season

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Question 2 of 10

2. How many teams did John Kruk play for throughout his career? Hint

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which was the first team that Connie Mack managed in the Major Leagues? Hint

Pittsburgh Pirates

Chicago Cubs

Philadelphia Athletics

Detroit Tigers

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who was the first American League second baseman to receive a Gold Glove Award? Hint

Nellie Fox

Jim Lefebvre

Bobby Richardson

Don Zimmer

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which of the following years was the Hall of Fame flooded with 11 new inductees? Hint

1953

1971

1946

1972

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Question 6 of 10

6. How many different teams did Leo Durocher manage in his career? Hint

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Question 7 of 10

7. How many season MVP Awards did Dodger great Roy Campanella receive in his short career? Hint

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Question 8 of 10

8. Senators and Twins great Harmon Killebrew retired with how many career stolen bases in his 22 year career? Hint

118

223

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Question 9 of 10

9. How many different teams did home run king Mel Ott play for during his 22 seasons of baseball? Hint

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Question 10 of 10

10. In which year of baseball did the Seattle Pilots exist? Hint

1966

1968

1969

1967

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In which of Rickey Henderson's many baseball seasons did he first break the 100 barrier for stolen bases in a season?

Answer: His second season

He stole 33 in his rookie year in 1979 with the Athletics, then stole 100 the following year. His third season saw him steal 56, and then in his fourth he stole 130.

2. How many teams did John Kruk play for throughout his career?

Answer: 3

Kruk (Greatest Damn Sports Show Period) played for 3 teams. His career started in 1986 with the Padres. In mid-season in 1989 he was traded to the Phillies where he spent most of his career. He finished out his 10 seasons of baseball with the White Sox in 1995.

3. Which was the first team that Connie Mack managed in the Major Leagues?

Answer: Pittsburgh Pirates

Mack spent 50 years with Philadelphia starting in 1901. However, his first three seasons as a manager were with the Pirates in 1894, 1895, and 1896. 149 of his record 3582 wins were with Pittsburgh.

4. Who was the first American League second baseman to receive a Gold Glove Award?

Answer: Nellie Fox

Jacob Nelson Fox of the Chicago White Sox was the first 2nd baseman to receive it in 1957. He went on to win two more in 1959 and 1960 in his 19 Major League seasons. He also received a MVP Award in 1959.

5. Which of the following years was the Hall of Fame flooded with 11 new inductees?

Answer: 1946

All years listed had a trememdous amount of inductees, but 1946 set the 20th Century record for 11 inductees. The inductees included Ed Walsh, Rube Waddell, Joe Tinker, Eddie Plank, Joe McGinnity, Clark Griffith, Johnny Evers, Jack Chesbro, Frank Chance, Tommy McCarthy, and Jesse Burkett.

6. How many different teams did Leo Durocher manage in his career?

Answer: 4

Leo the Lip started managing in 1939 with the Brooklyn Dodgers. Then in mid-season in 1948 jumped ship to the cross-town rival New York Giants (another story in itself) until 1955. He resumed his managerial career in 1966 with the Cubs for 7 seasons. He ended his career with Houston in 1972 and 1973. His career record 2008-1709.

7. How many season MVP Awards did Dodger great Roy Campanella receive in his short career?

Answer: 3

This Dodger great received 3. In 1951 was his first followed by two more in 1953 and 1955. He played 10 seasons with Brooklyn before his career-ending tragic accident.

8. Senators and Twins great Harmon Killebrew retired with how many career stolen bases in his 22 year career?

Answer: 19

Only known for his power, Killebrew stole only 18 bases. His season high was a blistering 8 in 1969 with the Twins. In 1959 and 1971 he stole 3 in each season.

9. How many different teams did home run king Mel Ott play for during his 22 seasons of baseball?

Answer: 1

He was a loyal New York Giant his entire career which spanned from 1926-1947. He retired with 511 home runs with a season high of 42 in 1929.

10. In which year of baseball did the Seattle Pilots exist?

Answer: 1969

The Pilots, now the Milwaukee Brewers lasted only one season. They finished 6th in the American League West with a record of 64-98. They were helmed by Joe Schultz.

Source: Author Nightmare

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