One Team Players Trivia Quiz

Answer: Detroit Tigers

Al Kaline entered the Baseball Hall of Fame (HOF) in 1980. Kaline was known as "Mr. Tiger" by baseball writers and players alike. Kaline was a model player getting 3,007 hits, 399 homers, and won 10 Gold Glove awards for his play in the outfield.

Answer: New York Yankees

Thurmon Munson, the seven time All-Star catcher, played his ten year career with the Yankees. "Squatty Body", as he was affectionately known, was the 1970 American League Rookie of the Year and won the MVP in 1976. Munson was the first Yankee captain since Lou Gehrig, which was quite an honor. Tragically, Munson died August 2, 1979 while practicing landing his airplane.

Answer: Boston Red Sox

Americo Peter Petrocelli was born in Brooklyn, NY, in 1943. He debuted with the Red Sox on September 21, 1963. Petrocelli was twice an All-Star, in 1967 and 1969. Petrocelli's best year was 1969 when he hit 40 homers and batted .297.

Answer: Washington Senators

Walter Johnson, known as "The Big Train", was known for his incredible side-arm delivered fast ball. Johnson fanned 3,508 batters over his brilliant career. Johnson was inducted into the HOF with Ty Cobb, Christy Mathewson, Honus Wagner, and Babe Ruth. Speaking of the Babe, Johnson's final game was the same game that Ruth hit his then record setting 60th homer on September 30, 1927.

Answer: New York Yankees

Tony Kubek was a valuable player for the Yankess because of his defensive versatility. He played every position except for pitcher and catcher in his career. Kubek was a three time All-Star and was the 1957 American League Rookie of the Year.

Answer: Pittsburgh Pirates

Bil "Maz" Mazeroski was a great defensive second baseman for the Pirates. His career was slightly overshadowed playing with Roberto Clemente for his entire career, but Pittsburgh fans fell in love with his tenacity in the field. Maz became the first player ever to end a World Series with a home run, when in 1960 he took a Ralph Terry fastball over Yogi Berra's head in left field, beating the Yankees 10-9. Maz entered the HOF in the 2001 class thanks to his career .983 fielding percentage and 2,016 hits.

Answer: New York Giants

Joseph Gregg Moore Sr. played his 12 year career with the New York Giants. The outfielder was a six time All-Star who had his best offensive year in 1934, when he finished third for the MVP Award. That year he hit 15 homers and had 61 RBI's.

Answer: St. Louis Cardinals

Musial was a 20 time All-Star, three time MVP and led the league seven times with the highest batting average. Musial was elected to the HOF in 1969 with 93.2% of the vote. One of the best days Musial had playing baseball was on May 2, 1954 when he hit five home runs in a double header. Two of his five homers that day were hit off of the Giant's Hoyt Wilhelm, who joined Musial in the HOF in 1985.

Answer: Minnesota Twins

Oliva was an eight time All-Star, won the 1964 American League Rookie of the Year, and even picked up a Gold Glove Award in 1966. Oliva was born in Cuba on July 20, 1940, and made his major league debut September 9, 1962.

Answer: New York Giants

Mel Ott was known as "Master Melvin" during his playing days with the Giants. He was a great power hitter whose 511 career homers was a record when he retired. Ott was the leader, or tied for the lead, in home runs six times in his 22 year career. Ott was inducted in the HOF in 1951.

Answer: Boston Red Sox

Jim Rice had a great 16 year career with the Red Sox. The 1978 American League MVP was an All-Star eight times and led the league in homers three times. Rice hit .298 with 382 homers for his career.

Answer: New York Yankees

Rizzuto was the 1950 American League MVP and a five time All-Star. Rizzuto was voted into the HOF by the veterans committee with the 1994 class. After his retirement in 1956, Rizutto spent the next 40 years as the Yankees broadcaster. Rizzuto is forever memorialized in the Meat Loaf hit "Paradise by the Dashboard Lights", he's the radio voice heard in the song.

Answer: Los Angeles Dodgers

Bill Russell was a three time All-Star player for the LA Dodgers. Russell was born in Pittsburg, Kansas on October 21, 1948 and made his debut with the Dodgers on April 7, 1969. Russell was on four World Series teams, only winning the 1981 series.

Answer: St. Louis Cardinals

Mike "Moonman" Shannon was a light hitting outfielder and third baseman during his nine year career with the Cardinals. Shannon played on three World Series teams, with the Cardinals winning two of them. Shannon had 68 homers and hit .265 in his career.

Answer: Pittsburgh Pirates

Willie Stargell was one of the original "tape measure home run" hitting players ever. He hit massive bombs that are still recorded as the longest home runs in a number of ball parks. Stargell became the oldest player to win the MVP when he tied Keith Hernandez for the award in 1979. Stargell became a member of the HOF in 1988.

Answer: Washington Senators

Cecil Travis was a three time All-Star during his playing career. Travis only hit 27 homers, but had a very respectable .314 career batting average.

Answer: New York Yankees

Roy White was a two time All-Star with the Yankees. White played on the 1976-1978 World Series teams, winning in '77 and '78. White hit 160 homers in his career.

Answer: Boston Red Sox

"Yaz" was one of the most prolific players of his era. His 452 home runs, 3,419 hits and 1,844 RBI's propelled this player into the HOF in 1989. "Yaz" is the last American Leaguer to win the Triple Crown in 1967, the year he won the MVP as well.

Answer: St. Louis Cardinals

Alpha Eugene Brazle, sometimes known as "Cotton" during his ten-year career was a solid pitcher for the Cards going 97-64 for his career. Brazle pitched in two World Series (1943 and 1946) but failed to win a game in either series.

Answer: Detroit Tigers

Hooks Dauss won 222 games, lost 182 and had a very nice career ERA of 3.30. Dauss was born George August Daus in Indianapolis, Indiana, on September 22, 1889.

Answer: New York Yankees

Whitey Ford has more wins by a Yankee pitcher than anyone. His 236-106 record gives him the highest winning percentage of any 20th century player. Ford was known as the "Chairman of the Board" during his playing days, probably due to his being such a "money" pitcher. Ford won the Cy Young in 1961, was an eight time All-Star and holds several World Series records.

His ten wins and 94 strikeouts are both World Series records. He even pitched in 33 consecutive scoreless World Series innings. Whitey Ford joined the HOF in 1974.

Answer: St. Louis Cardinals

Bob Gibson, known as both "Gibby" and "Hoot" during his 17 year career, was an awesome, hard throwing pitcher with a tough reputation. Gibson's Hall of Fame credentials speak for themselves. Eight time All-Star, nine time Gold Glover, the 1964 and 1967 World Series MVP, the 1968 National League MVP, the 1968 and 1970 Cy Young winner and a five time 20 game winner.

His 1.12 ERA in 1968 may never be topped. Gibson's career record was 251-174 with a 2.91 ERA. Gibson joined the HOF in 1981. Gibson was also a great basketball player, he played for the Harlem Globetrotters from 1957-1958.

Answer: Cleveland Indians

Mel Harder was a four time All-Star with the Indians, compiling a career 223-186 record. Harder led the league in ERA in 1933 with a mark of 2.95. Harder was born October 15, 1909 in Beemer, NE, and debuted with the Indians on April 24, 1928.

Answer: Pittsburgh Pirates

Vern Law was known as either "Deacon" or "Preacher" in his playing days. He was an All-Star in 1960, the same year he won the Cy Young. Law had a career record of 162-147 with an ERA of 3.77. Law went 2-0 in three appearances in the 1960 World Series and even had two hits in six at-bats, helping his team beat the Yankees.

Answer: Houston Astros

Don Wilson had a career record of 104-92 with an ERA of 3.15. Wilson was an All-Star in 1971. That year, his best as a pro, he won 16 games, had three shut outs and completed 18 of his 34 starts.