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10 more questions about the best hobby, baseball card collecting.

A multiple-choice quiz by themick1968. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
themick1968

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
181,952

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
1520

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is the most expensive (and hard to find) card in the 1959 Fleer Ted Williams' set? Hint

Ted and His Idol Babe Ruth.

Ted signs for 1960.

Ted Hits .406 in 1941.

Ted The Fisherman.

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Question 2 of 10

2. Steve Garvey's rookie is from the 1971 Topps set?

True

False

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which is the error on the 1989 Fleer Billy Ripken card? Hint

There is a swear word on the card.

His name is spelled wrong.

The wrong player is pictured.

There is no 89 Fleer Bill Ripken card.

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Question 4 of 10

4. Why is Honus Wagner's 1909 T206 card worth so much? Hint

He was the greatest player of his era.

It was issued in cigarettes and he had it pulled so very few got out.

There is an error on the front that is hard to find.

Mr. Wagner bought up all he could find and burned them.

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Question 5 of 10

5. Ted Williams did not sign for any of the card companies before his death.

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which year did Topps issue it's first card of Stan Musial? Hint

1955

1959

1958

1952

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Question 7 of 10

7. Upper Deck has issued a card that could be used on a computer?

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of the following pitchers was the last to have a licensed autograph card? Hint

Sandy Koufax

Mariano Rivera

Tim Wakefield

Bob Gibson

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is Mike Piazza's most expensive rookie? Hint

1992 Bowman

1992 Fleer Update

1991 Bowman

1991 Upper Deck SP

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of these players was shown playing a guitar on a regular issue card? Hint

Bernie Williams

Barry Zito

John Smoltz

Corey Patterson

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the most expensive (and hard to find) card in the 1959 Fleer Ted Williams' set?

Answer: Ted signs for 1960.

This card is an extreme short print and currently (as of Aug 04) books for $1,500.

2. Steve Garvey's rookie is from the 1971 Topps set?

Answer: True

This set is considered one of the hardest to have cards graded from due to its black borders.

3. Which is the error on the 1989 Fleer Billy Ripken card?

Answer: There is a swear word on the card.

This is the only card ever issued with this particular swear word on it. It's on his bat barrel.

4. Why is Honus Wagner's 1909 T206 card worth so much?

Answer: It was issued in cigarettes and he had it pulled so very few got out.

There are currently around 30 total cards of this issue in existence. Ironically, though Wagner did not believe in cigarettes he did indeed use tobacco as is shown on his 1949 Leaf issue.

5. Ted Williams did not sign for any of the card companies before his death.

Answer: False

Williams was a prolific signer and did sign a few issues for Upper Deck.

6. Which year did Topps issue it's first card of Stan Musial?

Answer: 1958

Musial did not sign a contract with Topps until 1957 and was issued as an All-Star in the 58 series.

7. Upper Deck has issued a card that could be used on a computer?

Answer: True

Upper Deck put out cards in 1999 that had mini CD Roms included.

8. Which of the following pitchers was the last to have a licensed autograph card?

Answer: Tim Wakefield

Rivera was in the 94 Leaf Signature set. Gibson has signed for multiple sets, and Koufax (though only in small numbers) has signed for a few Upper Deck issues.

9. What is Mike Piazza's most expensive rookie?

Answer: 1992 Fleer Update

The Fleer Update currently (Jun 04) is listed at $80.

10. Which of these players was shown playing a guitar on a regular issue card?

Answer: Bernie Williams

Williams is shown playing a Gibson guitar. He is an accomplished jazz guitarist.

Source: Author themick1968

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