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Pastime Baseball Trivia Quiz

This is a tough test of your knowledge of baseball history. Good Luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by scolwell23. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
scolwell23

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
203,939

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
512

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Question 1 of 10

1. In his first season in 1879, this Hall of Fame pitcher won 37 games for the Buffalo Bisons. He went on to win 20 or more games in 10 different seasons, and 40 or more twice. He retired with the St. Louis Browns in 1892 with 361 wins. Who is this great Hall of Fame pitcher? Hint

James "Pud" Galvin

Tim Keefe

Charles "Kid" Nichols

John Clarkson

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Question 2 of 10

2. Most know that the Cubs' Joe Tinker, Johnny Evers, and Frank Chance, formed the most famous double-play combination in baseball history. The team's third basemen had a nice career yet was over-shadowed by the rest of the team's infield. What was his name? Hint

Harry Lord

Harry Steinfeldt

Charlie Deal

Johnny Kling

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Question 3 of 10

3. Upon his retirement in 1928, this baseball great set a record for the highest career batting average with .366. Who was this great hitter? Hint

Nap Lajoie

Honous Wagner

Ty Cobb

Babe Ruth

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which Hall of Famer set a Major League record in 1928 for the most career doubles with 792? Hint

Ty Cobb

Nap Lajoie

Tris Speaker

Stan Musial

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Question 5 of 10

5. On July 19, 1909, a Clevlend Indians second basemen caught a line drive, touched second base, and then tagged the oncoming runner for the first unassisted triple play in Major League history. Who was the player that accomplish this feat? Hint

Bill Wambsganss

George Burns

Neal Ball

Johnny Neun

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Question 6 of 10

6. 1911 was the first year that a most valuable player was recognized. This MVP award was called the Chalmers Award. Who won the American League award in its first year? Hint

Nap Lajoie

Walter Johnson

Ty Cobb

Honus Wagner

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who was the first American League player to hit four home runs in one game? Hint

Ted Williams

Babe Ruth

Lou Gehrig

Jimmy Fox

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Question 8 of 10

8. Yankee pitcher Don Larsen made history in the fifth game of the 1956 World Series when he threw a perfect game. Who was the losing Brooklyn Dodger pitcher in that game? Hint

Don Newcome

Sal Maglie

Sandy Koufax

Roger Craig

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Question 9 of 10

9. The first All-Star game MVP award was given in 1962 at Wrigley Field in Chicago. Which National League player won the award in its inaugural year? Hint

Roberto Clemente

Maury Wills

Juan Marcial

Don Drysdale

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Question 10 of 10

10. During his great career, Hall of Famer Cy Young won a record 511 games. What was his real first name? Hint

Cornelius

Wilbur

Herbert

Denton

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: James "Pud" Galvin

Pud was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1939.

Answer: Harry Steinfeldt

Harry was the Cubs' third basemen from 1906-1910. In the Cubs' 1907 World Series win over the Tigers, Harry hit .417 for the series.

3. Upon his retirement in 1928, this baseball great set a record for the highest career batting average with .366. Who was this great hitter?

Answer: Ty Cobb

Ty was a part of the first Hall of Fame class in 1936.

4. Which Hall of Famer set a Major League record in 1928 for the most career doubles with 792?

Answer: Tris Speaker

Tris broke Ty Cobb's record of 724 doubles.

Answer: Neal Ball

Neal Ball Played second base for the Cleveland Naps from 1909-1912. He alson played for the New York Highlanders and Boston Red Sox.

6. 1911 was the first year that a most valuable player was recognized. This MVP award was called the Chalmers Award. Who won the American League award in its first year?

Answer: Ty Cobb

The Chalmers award was done away with after the 1914 season because fans lost interest in the award, and the players were not give notoriety.

7. Who was the first American League player to hit four home runs in one game?

Answer: Lou Gehrig

Lou Gehrig of the Yankees accomplished this feat against the Philadelphia Athletics on June 3, 1932.

8. Yankee pitcher Don Larsen made history in the fifth game of the 1956 World Series when he threw a perfect game. Who was the losing Brooklyn Dodger pitcher in that game?

Answer: Sal Maglie

The New York Yankees defeated the Brooklyn Dodgers in seven games to win the 1956 World Series.

9. The first All-Star game MVP award was given in 1962 at Wrigley Field in Chicago. Which National League player won the award in its inaugural year?

Answer: Maury Wills

1962 was the last year in which there were two all-star games were played. Maury Wills was the first to ever win the MVP because he won it for game one. Leon Wagner of the Los Angeles Angels won the MVP for game two.

10. During his great career, Hall of Famer Cy Young won a record 511 games. What was his real first name?

Answer: Denton

Denton true Young pitched from 1890-1911. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1937.

Source: Author scolwell23

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