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1. Which of the following players whose last name starts with "K", retired with 573 home runs?

Answer: Harmon Killebrew

Killebrew played from 1954-1975 for the original Senators franchise, the Twins, and the Royals. He hit over 40 home runs 8 times. Kingman hit 442 home runs, Kaline hit 399 home runs and Kiner hit 369.

2. Which of the following players whose last name starts with "L", retired with 307 home runs?

Answer: Greg Luzinski

Luzinski played from 1970-1984 for the Phillies and White Sox. He teamed with Mike Schmidt and Steve Carlton on some very strong Philly teams. Fred Lynn hit 306 home runs. "L" was not a big home run initial. Paul Lynde was a comedian and Don Larson was a pitcher.

3. Who retired with 660 home runs and his last name started with "M"?

Answer: Willie Mays

Willie Mays played for the Giants and the Mets from 1951-1973. "M" is probably the strongest home run initial. Other leaders include Mark McGwire who retired with 583 home runs, Mickey Mantle with 536, Willie McCovey with 521, Eddie Mathews with 512, Eddie Murray with 504, Fred McGriff with 493, Stan Musial with 475, and Dale Murphy with 398.

4. Which of the following players whose last name starts with "N", retired with 390 home runs?

Answer: Graig Nettles

Nettles played from 1967-1988 mostly for the Yankees. Niekro, Newcombe, and Newhauser were all great pitchers. Newcombe did hit 15 home runs which is a lot for a pitcher.

5. Which of the following players whose last name starts with "O", retired with 511 home runs?

Answer: Mel Ott

Mel Ott played from 1926-1947 for the New York Giants. O'Neill hit 281 home runs, and Tony Oliva hit 220 home runs. Oerter was an Olympic discus thrower.

6. Which of the following players whose last name starts with "P", hit over 550 home runs?

Answer: Rafael Palmeiro

Palmeiro played mainly for the Orioles and Rangers. He is famous for Viagra commercials. He hit 551 home runs through the end of the 2004 season. Parker and Powell each retired with 339 home runs. Tony Perez hit 379 home runs. Pendleton, mostly with the Cardinals and Braves, hit only 140 career home runs.

7. Which of the following players whose last name starts with "Q", retired with 43 home runs?

Answer: Jamie Quirk

Quirk played from 1975-1992 mainly with the Royals. Rey Quinones hit 29 home runs. Queen was a pitcher and Randy Quaid was an actor.

8. Who retired with 714 home runs and his last name started with "R"?

Answer: Babe Ruth

The Babe played for the Red Sox, Yankees, and Braves from 1914-1935. His career record of 714 home runs lasted until 1974 when Hank Aaron hit his 715th home run. His season record 60 home runs lasted until 1961 when Roger Maris hit 61, which created a history asterisk because the Ruth hit 60 in a 154-game season, while Maris hit 61 in a 162-game season. Mark McGwire erased that asterisk in 1998 when he hit 70 for the Cardinals.

9. Which of the following players whose last name starts with "S", retired with 548 home runs?

Answer: Mike Schmidt

Mike Schmidt was a three-time MVP with the Phillies. Stargell hit 475 home runs, Snider hit 407, and Santo hit 342. Other "S" leaders include Darryl Strawberry with 335 home runs, Roy Sievers with 318, Reggie Smith with 314, Al Simmons with 307, and Gary Sheffield with over 400.

10. Which of the following players whose last name starts with "T", retired with 521 home runs?

Answer: Frank Thomas

Frank Thomas, "The Big Hurt", won two MVP awards in the 1990s. Bill Terry hit 154 home runs and in 1930 was the last NL player to hit .400. Gorman Thomas hit 268 home runs. Dave Thomas was the founder of Wendy's.

11. Which of the following players whose last name starts with "U", retired with 123 home runs?

Answer: Willie Upshaw

Upshaw played from 1978-1988 mainly for the Blue Jays. Del Unser hit 87 home runs, and catcher/announcer/actor Bob Uecker hit 14. Cecil Upshaw was a pitcher.

12. Which of the following players whose last name starts with "V", retired with 355 home runs?

Answer: Greg Vaughn

Greg Vaughn played from 1989-2003 mainly for the Brewers and Padres. He hit 50 home runs in 1998. Van Slyke hit 164 home runs and Valentine hit 169 home runs. Villechaize was a very short actor.

13. Which of the following players whose last name starts with "W", retired with 521 home runs?

Answer: Ted Williams

The great Ted Williams played his entire career with the Boston Red Sox. He was the last man in the 20th century to hit .400 in a season with an average of .406 in 1941. Dave Winfield hit 465 home runs, Billy Williams hit 426 home runs, and Hack Wilson retired with 244.

14. Carl Yastrzemski, who retired with 452 home runs, was the only "Y" player in the 20th century to retire with over 250 home runs?

Answer: False

Yastrzemski played from 1961-1983 for the Red Sox. Robin Yount played from 1974-1993 for the Brewers and retired with 251 home runs. Rudy York played from 1934-1948 and hit 277 home runs mainly for the Tigers.

15. Which of the following players whose last name starts with "Z", retired with 253 home runs?

Answer: Todd Zeile

Todd Zeile played from 1989-2004 for 11 different major league teams. Richie Zisk hit 207 home runs. Gus Zernial hit 237 home runs in the 1950's for the Athletics. Emil Zapata was a Mexican revolutionary.

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Home Run Leaders: K-Z Trivia Quiz

Name the Major League leaders in home runs by the first letter of the players last name.

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