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Quiz about Major League Baseball Pt 3
Quiz about Major League Baseball Pt 3

Major League Baseball: Pt. 3 Trivia Quiz


This is my third quiz about MLB in general. It is all multiple choice.

A multiple-choice quiz by RedsRock29. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
RedsRock29
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
233,614
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
437
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Question 1 of 10
1. Which baseball Hall of Famer played College Hoops at the University of Cincinnati? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Who said, "Baseball is 90 percent mental, the other half is physical"? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Who was MVP of the 1919 Rose Bowl, and played Major League Baseball that same year? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Who was the first pitcher to win back-to-back Cy Young awards? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. In 1974, Graig Nettles of the Yankees was caught putting what in his bat? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. On June 2, 1959, a game at Chicago's Comiskey Park was delayed 28 minutes because of a what? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Comedian David Letterman once called baseball pitcher Terry Forster a what? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Who was at the plate when Nolan Ryan threw his last pitch in the Major Leagues? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. In 1998, which player hit 70 home runs in a season? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. A wild Yankees-Red Sox brawl occurred in a 1976 game after who collided with Carlton Fisk? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which baseball Hall of Famer played College Hoops at the University of Cincinnati?

Answer: Sandy Koufax

Sandy Koufax was a standout basketball player before becoming a Dodger pitcher.
2. Who said, "Baseball is 90 percent mental, the other half is physical"?

Answer: Yogi Berra

Yogi Berra of the Yankees became famous for his twisted, yet endearing proverbs.
3. Who was MVP of the 1919 Rose Bowl, and played Major League Baseball that same year?

Answer: George Halas

George Halas paced Great Lakes Naval Academy to a 17-0 win, and played right field for the Yankees.
4. Who was the first pitcher to win back-to-back Cy Young awards?

Answer: Sandy Koufax

The fireballing lefty won the Cy Young award in 1965 and 1966 with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
5. In 1974, Graig Nettles of the Yankees was caught putting what in his bat?

Answer: Superballs

Graig had hit only 30+ home runs in a season during his career. In 1974, he hit 22.
6. On June 2, 1959, a game at Chicago's Comiskey Park was delayed 28 minutes because of a what?

Answer: Swarm of gnats

Fireworks were finally used to clear the field.
7. Comedian David Letterman once called baseball pitcher Terry Forster a what?

Answer: Fat tub of goo

Forster was a left-handed pitcher known for his ample waistline, and played mostly with the White Sox and Dodgers, and led the league in 1974 in saves.
8. Who was at the plate when Nolan Ryan threw his last pitch in the Major Leagues?

Answer: Dave Magadan

Ryan tore a ligament in his elbow while pitching to Dave Magadan on September 22, 1993.
9. In 1998, which player hit 70 home runs in a season?

Answer: Mark McGwire

McGwire of the Cardinals broke Roger Maris' record of 61 in 1961.
10. A wild Yankees-Red Sox brawl occurred in a 1976 game after who collided with Carlton Fisk?

Answer: Lou Piniella

Boston pitcher Bill Lee was never the same after suffering a shoulder injury in the melee.
Source: Author RedsRock29

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