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Quiz about Ozzland Baseball
Quiz about Ozzland Baseball

Ozzland Baseball Trivia Quiz


Test yourself with this multiple choice quiz about baseball players. Read each option carefully. Thanks for playing! :-)

A multiple-choice quiz by Nightmare. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
Nightmare
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
89,479
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
627
Question 1 of 10
1. What position did Rogers Hornsby play to begin his Major League career? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. What American Leaguer was the first to receive a season MVP Award? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. What player was born Jay Hanna _______? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What team did Cy Young lead to win the first World Series in 1903? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Al Kaline played 22 seasons with how many teams throughout his career? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. What are the most number of victories that Babe Ruth pitched in a season? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. In 1927 where Ruth and Gehrig battled it out for the home run crown, Ruth won the title with his 60 dingers versus Gehrig's 47. How many World Series home runs did Gehrig hit that year? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. How many career home runs did the great Bob Uecker hit? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. What 1965 Dodger pitcher batted .300, won 23 and lost 12, struck out 210 batters, and had an ERA of 2.77? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Whitey Ford earned how many World Series victories in 11 World Series? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What position did Rogers Hornsby play to begin his Major League career?

Answer: Short stop

In 1915 and 1916 the Cardinals started Hornsby at short stop but he had many problems. Because of his powerful bat, St.Louis moved him to 3rd base the following year. Still having problems they had Hornsby settle in at 2nd base where it fit like a glove.
2. What American Leaguer was the first to receive a season MVP Award?

Answer: Ty Cobb

Cobb was the first recepient in 1911. This Detroit Tiger had a typical Cobb kind of year with 248 hits, batted .420, 47 doubles, 24 triples, and 83 stolen bases.
3. What player was born Jay Hanna _______?

Answer: Dizzy Dean

Dean was born January 19, 1910 and started his baseball career with the Cardinals in 1930. In 12 seasons he went 150-83. He passed away July 1974.
4. What team did Cy Young lead to win the first World Series in 1903?

Answer: Boston Pilgrims

The Pilgrims beat Pittsburgh in the inaugural setting by beating the Pirates 5 games to 3. Boston was led by the arm of Cy Young and the bat of Patsy Dougherty. Young went 28-9 that year and also batted .321 via 44 hits.
5. Al Kaline played 22 seasons with how many teams throughout his career?

Answer: 1

Another one of those loyal players, Kaline was always a Detroit Tiger. He retired after 22 seasons at the young age of 39 with many Tiger records.
6. What are the most number of victories that Babe Ruth pitched in a season?

Answer: 24

In 1917 the Babe went 24-13 with the Red Sox. He struck out 128 that year. He retired with a pitching record of 94-46. Ironically, in 4 seasons that he pitched with the Yankees, he was a total of 5-0.
7. In 1927 where Ruth and Gehrig battled it out for the home run crown, Ruth won the title with his 60 dingers versus Gehrig's 47. How many World Series home runs did Gehrig hit that year?

Answer: 0

Lou did not hit any. He was very much overshadowed by Ruth's home run record although Gehrig's home run count and his batting average of .373 were nothing to sneeze at.
8. How many career home runs did the great Bob Uecker hit?

Answer: 14

Uecker hit only 14 dingers in 6 seasons. He never batted over .250 in a season. He also had 0 stolen bases.
9. What 1965 Dodger pitcher batted .300, won 23 and lost 12, struck out 210 batters, and had an ERA of 2.77?

Answer: Don Drysdale

This was Drysdale's greatest year of all. Sandy Koufax led the team and the league in almost every statistic including striking out 382. Drysdale died in 1993.
10. Whitey Ford earned how many World Series victories in 11 World Series?

Answer: 10

His record was 10-8 for his 11 Series appearances. He pitched in 22 World Series games and had 94 strikeouts along with his 2.71 ERA.
Source: Author Nightmare

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