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I Never Retired Trivia Quiz

All multiple choice about some Major League players who retired from life before they retired from the game. Good luck. :)

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

Author
Nightmare

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
315,656

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
756

Awards
Top 5% quiz!

Last 3 plays: Guest 104 (7/10), zzzsz (10/10), Guest 47 (9/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. New York and the world of baseball was shocked when this Yankee catcher was killed in a plane crash in 1979. Who was this pinstripe-wearing all-star that was loved by all? Hint

Thurman Munson

Bill Dickey

Yogi Berra

Tom Haller

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Question 2 of 10

2. In 1920, this player became the first on-field tragedy that resulted in a death. He was hit in the head by a pitch. Who was this Cleveland Indian? Hint

Ray Chapman

Vic Davalillo

Bob Feller

Joe Medwick

3. On the last day of the year in 1972, this Pittsburgh Pirate perished in a plane crash which he funded as a humanitarian relief effort to Nicaragua. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame the following year. Who was he? Hint

Bill Mazeroski

Donn Clendenon

Roberto Clemente

Willie Stargell

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Question 4 of 10

4. This pitcher's death in 2006 was never officially labeled with a cause. The plane crashed in a New York residential area, killing him and his flight instructor. Who was this pitcher? Hint

David Cone

Cory Lidle

Scott Erickson

Mariano Rivera

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Question 5 of 10

5. It was never determined what happened to this future Hall of Famer. In 1903, he fell to his death over Niagara Falls. Who was this Philadelphia Phillie and Washington Senator? Hint

Nap Lajoie

Larry Sherry

Vic Wertz

Ed Delahanty

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Question 6 of 10

6. This 10-season career Pittsburgh Pirate pitcher was killed in an auto accident on his 29th birthday in 1976. Who was this Buc-loved pitcher? Hint

Bob Moose

Warren Spahn

Harvey Haddix

Bo Belinsky

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Question 7 of 10

7. This player was credited with hitting the first-ever World Series home run in 1903. Three months after the 1909 season, he died at the age of 29 due to an illness. Who was he? Hint

Jimmy Sebring

Sam Leever

Eddie Collins

Eddie Cicotte

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Question 8 of 10

8. On March 22, 1993, Cleveland Indian pitcher Steve Olin and which Los Angeles Dodger pitcher was killed in a boating accident? Hint

Tim Belcher

Tim Crews

Kevin Gross

Jay Howell

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Question 9 of 10

9. This Brooklyn Robin (Dodger) and Cincinnati Red had just finished his 15th season in 1924. He died of complications during an appendectormy. Who was this 40-year old first baseman? Hint

Joe Tinker

Bubbles Hargrave

Jake Daubert

Rabbit Maranville

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Question 10 of 10

10. With only nine days left in the 1978 season, this California Angel outfielder was shot and killed by an estranged husband. The former Twin was only 27 years old. Who was he? Hint

Joe Rudi

Larry Hisle

Lyman Bostock

Dan Ford

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. New York and the world of baseball was shocked when this Yankee catcher was killed in a plane crash in 1979. Who was this pinstripe-wearing all-star that was loved by all?

Answer: Thurman Munson

On August 7, 1979, Munson was killed in his own aircraft while practicing 'touch and go' landings. He was in his 11th season with the Yankees when the accident occurred. Thurman was the 1970 AL Rookie of the Year and the AL MVP in 1976.

2. In 1920, this player became the first on-field tragedy that resulted in a death. He was hit in the head by a pitch. Who was this Cleveland Indian?

Answer: Ray Chapman

The Indian second baseman was at the plate against Yankee pitcher Carl Mays on August 17. Although Ray died a short time later, the Indians dedicated the rest of their season to him, winning the World Series against the Brooklyn Robins (Dodgers). Chapman was in his ninth season when he was beaned.

Answer: Roberto Clemente

Clemente had just finished his 18th season three months earlier. Roberto won 12 Gold Glove awards in the outfield and won four batting titles before his death.

4. This pitcher's death in 2006 was never officially labeled with a cause. The plane crashed in a New York residential area, killing him and his flight instructor. Who was this pitcher?

Answer: Cory Lidle

Lidle pitched for seven teams in his nine seasons. The only major category that Cory led, was giving up the most earned runs in 2003. The incident occurred just four days after the Yankees lost the ALDS to the Tigers.

5. It was never determined what happened to this future Hall of Famer. In 1903, he fell to his death over Niagara Falls. Who was this Philadelphia Phillie and Washington Senator?

Answer: Ed Delahanty

Ed was one of five brothers in the Major Leagues. On July 2 after being kicked off a train, Delahanty fell off the International bridge, or was pushed, or committed suicide. Ed won the NL batting title with his .410 average in 1899. He was a 1945 Hall of Fame inductee.

6. This 10-season career Pittsburgh Pirate pitcher was killed in an auto accident on his 29th birthday in 1976. Who was this Buc-loved pitcher?

Answer: Bob Moose

Moose's best season was in 1971 when he went 14-3. Bob went to one World Series with the Pirates in 1971 and won it over the Orioles. The accident occurred on October 9 in Martins Ferry, Ohio.

7. This player was credited with hitting the first-ever World Series home run in 1903. Three months after the 1909 season, he died at the age of 29 due to an illness. Who was he?

Answer: Jimmy Sebring

Jimmy died of brighs disease which is a kidney disorder. In five Major League seasons, he hit only six home runs, but his World Series home run on October 1st for his Pirates, went down in the record books.

8. On March 22, 1993, Cleveland Indian pitcher Steve Olin and which Los Angeles Dodger pitcher was killed in a boating accident?

Answer: Tim Crews

On a day off from spring training, the two went out together for a small boating excursion and drowned. Olin completed his fourth season with the Indians and was only 27 years old. Crews was just 10 days shy of his 32nd birthday. He had been a Dodger pitcher for six seasons.

9. This Brooklyn Robin (Dodger) and Cincinnati Red had just finished his 15th season in 1924. He died of complications during an appendectormy. Who was this 40-year old first baseman?

Answer: Jake Daubert

Daubert's career spanned from 1910-1924. He led the National League in triples twice and also stole 251 bases. Three times in his career, Jake was in the top 10 for the MVP voting.

10. With only nine days left in the 1978 season, this California Angel outfielder was shot and killed by an estranged husband. The former Twin was only 27 years old. Who was he?

Answer: Lyman Bostock

Bostock had only met this particular woman once when his life was taken on September 23 by her estranged husband. He appeared in 147 games in the season. He was only in his fourth season after playing three with the Twins.

Source: Author Nightmare

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