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Other Side of WS Heroics Trivia Quiz

We remember the heroes from the great moments of the World Series - but what about the other guys? Here are some games from the 1940s, 50s and 60s.

A multiple-choice quiz by robert362. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
robert362

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
91,876

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
621

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. In one of baseball's greatest plays, Willie Mays makes a famous over-the-shoulder catch in the 1954 World Series against the Cleveland Indians. Who was the batter? Hint

Minnie Minoso

Vic Wertz

Larry Doby

Hank Thompson

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Question 2 of 10

2. Bill Mazeroski hit a home run in Game Seven to win the 1960 World Series for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Who was the Yankee pitcher on the mound at the time? Hint

Bob Turley

Ryne Duren

Whitey Ford

Ralph Terry

3. History records Bobby Thompson hit a dramatic ninth inning home run off of Dodger pitcher Ralph Branca to propel the Giants into the 1951 World Series. Who was the winning pitcher for the Giants? Hint

Johnny Antonelli

Warren Spahn

Mike McCormick

Larry Jansen

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Question 4 of 10

4. The Mets won Game 6 of the 1986 World Series when a little ground ball got by Red Sox first baseman Bill Buckner. Who was the batter? Hint

Mookie Wilson

Donn Clendenon

Jim Hickman

Ray Knight

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Question 5 of 10

5. Johnny Pesky is famous for "holding the ball", in a World Series game in the 40s. Before firing home from his shortstop position, he would try and cut down a runner who was attempting to score. Who was the runner? Hint

Al Gionfriddo

Enos Slaughter

Ferris Fain

Ewell Blackwell

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Question 6 of 10

6. Don Larsen of the Yankees is famous for being the first man to ever toss a perfect game during the World Series. Who was the starting pitcher for the losing Dodgers? Hint

Don Newcombe

Joe Black

Sal Maglie

Clem Labine

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Question 7 of 10

7. Carlton Fisk's dramatic 12th inning home run in the 1975 World Series gave the Red Sox a memorable World Series win. Who was the Reds pitcher that surrendered the hit? Hint

Jim O'Toole

Jay Hook

Pat Darcy

Joey Jay

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Question 8 of 10

8. In 1969, the "Amazin' Mets" defeated the Baltimore Orioles. A highlight was an incredible diving catch by Ron Swoboda. Who was the batter? Hint

Mark Belanger

Brooks Robinson

Frank Robinson

Elrod Hendricks

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Question 9 of 10

9. In 1955 the Brooklyn Dodgers finally won a championship when Johnny Podres pitched them to a 2-0 win over the Yankees. Who was the starting pitcher for the Yankees? Hint

Tommy Byrne

Vic Raschi

Eddie Lopat

Allie Reynolds

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Question 10 of 10

10. In 1962, the Yankees defeated the Giants in Game 7 by a score of 1-0 when Willie McCovey lined out to Bobby Richardson to end the game. Who was the losing pitcher for the Giants? Hint

Masonari Murikami

Billy Pierce

Jack Sanford

Frank Linzy

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In one of baseball's greatest plays, Willie Mays makes a famous over-the-shoulder catch in the 1954 World Series against the Cleveland Indians. Who was the batter?

Answer: Vic Wertz

It's often referred to as the "Vic Wertz catch". Great catch - and throw. MVP year for Mays. Great series pinch-hiting for Dusty Rhodes as the Giants swept the Indians.

2. Bill Mazeroski hit a home run in Game Seven to win the 1960 World Series for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Who was the Yankee pitcher on the mound at the time?

Answer: Ralph Terry

Mazeroksi - hardly a power hitter - had a great moment to cap off a wild, high-scoring Game Seven.

Answer: Larry Jansen

Jansen came on in relief and pitched a solid ninth inning. Then came the most famous moment in baseball history.

4. The Mets won Game 6 of the 1986 World Series when a little ground ball got by Red Sox first baseman Bill Buckner. Who was the batter?

Answer: Mookie Wilson

Possibly the most exasperating loss of a World Series ever. If you believe in "the curse" ...

Answer: Enos Slaughter

Slaughter was a fine player - but he was a big power hitter, rather than a speedy runner. He took off from first base when the ball was hit - and kept on going.

6. Don Larsen of the Yankees is famous for being the first man to ever toss a perfect game during the World Series. Who was the starting pitcher for the losing Dodgers?

Answer: Sal Maglie

Maglie pitched a fine game; he just did it at the wrong time. (It's hard to beat perfection.)

7. Carlton Fisk's dramatic 12th inning home run in the 1975 World Series gave the Red Sox a memorable World Series win. Who was the Reds pitcher that surrendered the hit?

Answer: Pat Darcy

Great series between the Sox and the "Big Red Machine" of Pete Rose, Johnny Bench and Tony Perez.

8. In 1969, the "Amazin' Mets" defeated the Baltimore Orioles. A highlight was an incredible diving catch by Ron Swoboda. Who was the batter?

Answer: Brooks Robinson

They weren't supposed to be in the series - and they certainly weren't expected to beat a very talented Oriole team. Fantastic catch by Swoboda - who was not known for his defense.

9. In 1955 the Brooklyn Dodgers finally won a championship when Johnny Podres pitched them to a 2-0 win over the Yankees. Who was the starting pitcher for the Yankees?

Answer: Tommy Byrne

No more "wait till next year" - the Bums finally did it.

10. In 1962, the Yankees defeated the Giants in Game 7 by a score of 1-0 when Willie McCovey lined out to Bobby Richardson to end the game. Who was the losing pitcher for the Giants?

Answer: Jack Sanford

The winning run scored on a double play. (Hard luck game in many ways for the Giants.)

Source: Author robert362

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