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Phillies' History - The 1920s Trivia Quiz

Phillies' history from the 1920s.

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

Author
bldudas

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
139,980

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
5

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
3 / 5

Plays
241

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Question 1 of 5

1. The 1920s was probably the worst times for the Phillies. They finished eighth five times, and they finished seventh three times. How many times in the 1920s did the Phillies lose 100 games? Hint

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Question 2 of 5

2. The best part of the 1920s was Cy Williams, who was one of the best hitters the Phillies had in the 1920s. How many home run crowns did he win? Hint

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Question 3 of 5

3. During the 1920s, Philadelphia Park's name was changed to the Baker Bowl. The right field fence was very short. How many feet away from home plate was the right field wall? Hint

280 feet

276 feet

270 feet

273 feet

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Question 4 of 5

4. The Phillies were the first team to have an unassisted triple play turn against them. When did this happen and which team did this? Hint

1923-New York Giants

1924-Brooklyn Dodgers

1924-Pittsburgh Pirates

1923-Boston Braves

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Question 5 of 5

5. In 1929, Chuck Klein began to play for the Phillies. During this season, how many homeruns did he hit? Hint

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The 1920s was probably the worst times for the Phillies. They finished eighth five times, and they finished seventh three times. How many times in the 1920s did the Phillies lose 100 games?

Answer: 4

They had six different managers and unwisely traded future Hall of Famers Dave Bancroft and Eppa Rixey.

2. The best part of the 1920s was Cy Williams, who was one of the best hitters the Phillies had in the 1920s. How many home run crowns did he win?

Answer: 3

He won his first title in 1920, and he extended the club's record to seven home run crowns in an eight-year period.

3. During the 1920s, Philadelphia Park's name was changed to the Baker Bowl. The right field fence was very short. How many feet away from home plate was the right field wall?

Answer: 280 feet

In 1921, the Phillies set a Major League team record with 88 homeruns.

4. The Phillies were the first team to have an unassisted triple play turn against them. When did this happen and which team did this?

Answer: 1923-Boston Braves

Ernie Padgett turned the triple play for the Braves.

5. In 1929, Chuck Klein began to play for the Phillies. During this season, how many homeruns did he hit?

Answer: 43

Klein hit .356, drove in 145 runs, and led the league with 43 home runs in 1929.

Source: Author bldudas

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