Oh Say Can You 'C'? Quiz | MLB Players

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1. Which 'C' hit a walk-off series-winning home run in the 1993 World Series, giving the Toronto Blue Jays their second World Series title?

Answer: Joe Carter

In game six, down 6-5 against the Phillies, Carter was facing Mitch Williams on the mound. Joe's 2-2 pitch was a three-run home run, scoring Rickey Henderson and Paul Molitor, giving the Blue Jays a four games to two World Series crown.

2. The great Nolan Ryan was the first pitcher in history to strike out 4000 batters in a career. Which Hall of Fame 'C' was the next to reach this milestone?

Answer: Steve Carlton

Ryan hit the 4000-milestone in 1985. Nolan went on to reach the 5000-mark and retire with 5714 in 1993. Carlton, the left-hander and mainly with the Cardinals and Phillies, struck out his 4000th batter in 1986 while a member of the Chicago White Sox. Steve retired in 1988 as a Twin with 4136 career strikeouts.

3. Oh 'Cey' can you 'C'? Ron Cey played most of his career with the Dodgers of Los Angeles, playing in the 1970s and 1980s. What was his nickname?

Answer: Penguin

Ron was a third baseman and finished sixth in the Rookie of the Year voting in 1973. He won the NL Babe Ruth Award in 1981. Cey went to four World Series with the Dodgers, and has three series home runs to his credit. He hit 316 in his career.

4. This 'C' was the first player in Major League history to die as a result of being hit in the head with a pitch. Who was this player that died in 1920?

Answer: Ray Chapman

Chapman and his Cleveland Indians went up against the New York Yankees on August 16. It was Covelski on the mound for the Indians, and Carl Mays on the mound for the Yankees. Mays hit Chapman and he died the following day. The Indians won the game 4-3, but doubt they were concerned with that.

The did however, dedicate the rest of the season to Chapman, and they went on to win the American League pennant by two games over the White Sox, then the World Series over the Brooklyn Robins (later Dodgers).

5. This 'C' was a Cy Young Award winner an amazing seven times, and won the award in both the American and National League. He played over half his career of 24 seasons in a Red Sox uniform. Which 'C' was this that retired in 2007?

Answer: Roger Clemens

Nicknamed 'Rocket', Roger won the 1986 Cy Young and MVP Award together with the Red Sox, then repeated the Cy in 1987. He won another Cy with them in 1991, then two more with the Blue Jays in 1997 and 1998. More came in 2001 with the Yankees and 2004 with the Astros. Clemens was the first pitcher in history to win four Cy Young Awards with four different teams.

He led the league seven times in ERA, five times in strikeouts, and six time in shutouts. With his two Cy Youngs in 1997 and 1998 with the Blue Jays, he also threw a Triple Crown both seasons, yet still finished 10th and 11th in the MVP voting.

6. This Hall of Fame 'C' played for 19 seasons in the Majors from 1967-1985 between two teams. He won seven batting crowns with his first team, then none with his second team over seven seasons. Who is this 1967 AL Rookie of the Year?

Answer: Rod Carew

Carew took seven batting titles in his 12 seasons with the Twins in addition to his Rookie of the Year and his 1977 AL MVP Award. In February 1979, the Twins traded him to the Angels for four players. His awards and batting crowns all stopped there. He retired in 1985 with a .328 career average, then was inducted into the hall in 1991.

7. This 'C' was the all-time leader in career home runs until someone named Babe Ruth came along to break his record. Who was this career home run leader in 1920?

Answer: Roger Connor

Connor was the career leader for 25 years from 1895-1920. He played in 18 seasons, mostly with the National League New York Giants, and retired with 138 home runs in 1897. He led his league in home runs only once. It was with the New York Giants of the Players League in 1890 with his 14 big ones. Connor was the first player in history to hit a walk-off grand slam in 1881. Ruth smacked his 139th career home run in 1921, his second season in the pinstripes.

8. This 'C' pitched for 12 seasons in the 1960s and 1970s. His career record was 113-97, and he never won any major awards. However, he is remembered for being the first pitcher to hit two grand slams in one game. Who was this National Leaguer?

Answer: Tony Cloninger

Tony was in his sixth season with the Braves on July 3, 1966. With his own July 4th celebration, Cloninger capped off a seven-run first inning for the Braves before even taking the mound with a grand slam. His other shot came in the fourth inning against the Giants at Candlestick Park. Cloninger and the Braves won the game 17-3. Tony hit only 11 home runs in his career.

9. This pitcher was nicknamed 'Santana'. He was a 20-game winner three times, and made his money with the Baltimore Orioles. In 1969, he won the AL Cy Young Award. Who was this that died on April 2, 2010?

Answer: Mike Cuellar

One of Mike's 20-game seasons was in 1971 when the Orioles had four 20-game winners. He was complimented by Pat Dobson, Jim Palmer, and Dave McNally. Cuellar went 185-130 over his 15 seasons and retired in 1977.

10. This Hall of Fame 'C' won 11 batting titles, won the AL MVP, and batted for the Triple Crown. Who is this?

Answer: Ty Cobb

From 1907-1919, Cobb won his 11 batting titles, and finished second in the other two seasons. In 1910, he was runner-up to Nap Lajoie of the Indians by .001, .384 to 383. In 1916, he was runner-up to the Indians' Tris Speaker by .005. He came close to winning 13 consecutive batting crowns. His Triple Crown came in 1909, and his MVP in 1911 with the first presentation of the award.

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Oh Say Can You 'C'? Trivia Quiz

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