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Name That Team II Trivia Quiz

The second in a series of five quizzes which lists five players, then you guess which team they played on in that season. I hope you have fun! :-)

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

Author
Nightmare

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
221,860

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
1686

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

Question 1 of 10

1. Which 1963 National League team rostered John Roseboro, Ken McMullen, Frank Howard, Sandy Koufax, and Don Drysdale? Hint

Mets

Reds

Tigers

Dodgers

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Question 2 of 10

2. This team in 1935 saw such names as Bill Dickey, Frank Crosetti, Tony Lazzeri, Earle Combs, and Lefty Gomez. Which team was this that finished second in the American League? Hint

Giants

Yankees

White Sox

Cardinals

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which 1972 team rostered some players with the nicknames of Mr. October, Superjew, Campy, Catfish, and Blue Moon? Hint

Kansas City Royals

Boston Red Sox

New York Yankees

Oakland Athletics

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Question 4 of 10

4. Paul Molitor, Joe Carter, Devon White, Roberto Alomar, and John Olerud all were seen on which 1993 team? Hint

Yankees

Phillies

Twins

Blue Jays

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which team in 1940 rostered some baseball greats in the names of Paul and Lloyd Waner, Vince DiMaggio, Arky Vaughn, and Rip Sewell? Hint

Chicago Cubs

St. Louis Cardinals

Pittsburgh Pirates

San Diego Padres

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which Americian League team in its first season of existence, rostered Leon Wagner, Albie Pearson, Ken Hunt, Ken McBride, and Dean Chance? Hint

Angels

Orioles

Giants

Phillies

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Question 7 of 10

7. This 1962 team had five future Hall of Famers in the names of Gaylord Perry, Willie Mays, Willie McCovey, Orlando Cepeda, and Juan Marichal. Which team rostered these greats in 1962? Hint

San Francisco Giants

New York Mets

St. Louis Cardinals

Boston Red Sox

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Question 8 of 10

8. In this team's first Major League season n 1969, it rostered Jerry Adair, Lou Piniella, Wally Bunker, Moe Drabowsky, and Bob Oliver. Which team was this? Hint

Houston Colt 45s

Philadelphia Athletics

Anaheim Angels

Kansas City Royals

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which 1953 team rostered Joe Garagiola, Ralph Kiner, Clyde McCullough, Bubba Church, and a rookie named Ernie Banks? Hint

Dodgers

Cubs

Pirates

Tigers

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Question 10 of 10

10. In 1948, Bob Lemon, Bob Feller, Larry Doby, Joe Gordon, and Lou Boudreau all went to the World Series with which team? Hint

New York Giants

Boston Braves

Cleveland Indians

New York Yankees

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which 1963 National League team rostered John Roseboro, Ken McMullen, Frank Howard, Sandy Koufax, and Don Drysdale?

Answer: Dodgers

The 1963 Los Angeles Dodgers were arguably one of the greatest teams in baseball. Under the helm of Walter Alston, the Dodgers won another World Series, this time against the Yankees. Led by left-handed great Sandy Koufax, he won his first of three Cy Young and Triple Crown awards before retiring in 1966.

2. This team in 1935 saw such names as Bill Dickey, Frank Crosetti, Tony Lazzeri, Earle Combs, and Lefty Gomez. Which team was this that finished second in the American League?

Answer: Yankees

1935 was the first season for the Yankees without the great Babe Ruth, who packed his bags to become a Boston Brave. The Yankees did still have Lou Gehrig, who led the team in batting, home runs, and RBIs. They finished three games behind the AL pennant winning Tigers.

3. Which 1972 team rostered some players with the nicknames of Mr. October, Superjew, Campy, Catfish, and Blue Moon?

Answer: Oakland Athletics

1972 would be the first of three consecutive World Series titles for the Athletics. The nicknames belonged to Reggie Jackson, Mike Epstein, Bert Campaneris, Jim Hunter, and John Odom.

4. Paul Molitor, Joe Carter, Devon White, Roberto Alomar, and John Olerud all were seen on which 1993 team?

Answer: Blue Jays

1993 brought the Blue Jays their second consecutive World Series title as they defeated the Philadelphia Phillies. The series saw Joe Carter's historical home run in game six, and also saw Molitor as the series MVP.

5. Which team in 1940 rostered some baseball greats in the names of Paul and Lloyd Waner, Vince DiMaggio, Arky Vaughn, and Rip Sewell?

Answer: Pittsburgh Pirates

From 1927-1940, the Pittsburgh fans saw the brothers of Paul and Lloyd Waner in the Pirate outfield together. This 1940 season saw the Pirates finish fourth in the National League, and stop the era of the Waner's in Pittsburgh together. Vaughn and both Waner brothers later joined the Hall of Fame.

6. Which Americian League team in its first season of existence, rostered Leon Wagner, Albie Pearson, Ken Hunt, Ken McBride, and Dean Chance?

Answer: Angels

The Angels joined the Major Leagues in 1961 under the management of Bill Rigney and finished a dismal 70-91. The following season saw them finish third in the American League. The franchise won its first World Series in 2002.

7. This 1962 team had five future Hall of Famers in the names of Gaylord Perry, Willie Mays, Willie McCovey, Orlando Cepeda, and Juan Marichal. Which team rostered these greats in 1962?

Answer: San Francisco Giants

The 1962 Giants made their first trip to the World Series since moving to San Francisco from New York. The team was led by all these greats, including Willie Mays' 49 home runs. The season ended in a tie between the Giants and Dodgers, then the Giants won it in a three-game playoff. They lost to the Yankees in the World Series four games to three.

8. In this team's first Major League season n 1969, it rostered Jerry Adair, Lou Piniella, Wally Bunker, Moe Drabowsky, and Bob Oliver. Which team was this?

Answer: Kansas City Royals

This 1969 team and new addition to the American League, finished 28 games behind division winner Minnesota, but still ahead of the White Sox and Mariners. Wally Bunker led the team with 12 wins. It would be four more years before some rookie named George Brett put on the blue.

9. Which 1953 team rostered Joe Garagiola, Ralph Kiner, Clyde McCullough, Bubba Church, and a rookie named Ernie Banks?

Answer: Cubs

Ernie Banks was a career Chicago Cub of 19 seasons. In addition to 11 all-star appearances by Banks, he also won the National League MVP in 1958 and 1959.

10. In 1948, Bob Lemon, Bob Feller, Larry Doby, Joe Gordon, and Lou Boudreau all went to the World Series with which team?

Answer: Cleveland Indians

Doby was the first black player in the American League. The Indians had a record of 97-58, and won the American League by one game over the Red Sox. The series went six games in the Indians' favor, with Lemon winning two games.

Source: Author Nightmare

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