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Phillies' History: 1940s-1950s Quiz

Phillies' history from the 1940s and 1950s.

A multiple-choice quiz by bldudas. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
bldudas

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
141,300

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
330

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Question 1 of 10

1. Some of the worst teams in the franchise history were from the early 1940s. In 1941, the team had one of the worst records the franchise has ever had. How many losses did the 1941 Phillies have? Hint

100

111

112

162

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Question 2 of 10

2. In the begining of the 1940s, the Phillies had a practicing dentist as their manager?

True

False

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Question 3 of 10

3. In 1942, the Phillies had the first outfielder to play the whole season with what fielding percentage? Hint

.999

.997

.998

1.000

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Question 4 of 10

4. During the 1940s, there was a contest for the team's new nickname. What nickname did the Phillies take in the 1940s? Hint

Browns

did not change their name

Quakers

Blue Jays

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which Phillies pitcher was the first Phillie to win an All-Star game? Hint

Ken Raffensberger

Del Ennis

Andy Karl

Robin Roberts

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Question 6 of 10

6. During which year's Spring Training did the Phillies begin to play in Clearwater? Hint

1950

1948

1947

1949

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Question 7 of 10

7. The Phillies won the National League pennant in 1950. By how many games ahead were the Phillies, at the end of the season?
Hint

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Question 8 of 10

8. The last game of the 1950 season was played against Brooklyn. How many innings did this game go? Hint

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who was the first relief pitcher to win the National League MVP award? Hint

Ken Raffensberger

Curt Simmons

Jim Konstanty

Andy Seminick

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Question 10 of 10

10. When did the Phillies host their first All-Star game? Hint

1953

1950

1952

1951

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: 111

The Phillies lost 100 games in 5 straight seasons by 1942.

2. In the begining of the 1940s, the Phillies had a practicing dentist as their manager?

Answer: true

Doc Prothro was the dentist who was the Phillies manager. The decade ended with Eddie Sawyer, who was a college professor as their manager.

3. In 1942, the Phillies had the first outfielder to play the whole season with what fielding percentage?

Answer: 1.000

Danny Litwhiler, who was a left fielder, did this for the 1942 Phillies.

4. During the 1940s, there was a contest for the team's new nickname. What nickname did the Phillies take in the 1940s?

Answer: Blue Jays

Blue Jays name lasted only for the 1943 and 1944 season.

5. Which Phillies pitcher was the first Phillie to win an All-Star game?

Answer: Ken Raffensberger

Raffensberger won the All-Star game in 1944.

6. During which year's Spring Training did the Phillies begin to play in Clearwater?

Answer: 1947

7. The Phillies won the National League pennant in 1950. By how many games ahead were the Phillies, at the end of the season?

Answer: 1

The Phillies led most of the season and they had 11 games left to play with a seven-game lead. The team lost eight of 10 games at the end of the season.

8. The last game of the 1950 season was played against Brooklyn. How many innings did this game go?

Answer: 10

The Phillies won the game 4-1, on Dick Sisler's three-run home run. Robin Roberts went 10 innings to get the win.

9. Who was the first relief pitcher to win the National League MVP award?

Answer: Jim Konstanty

Jim Konstanty won 16 games and saved 22 games, as a Phillie in 1950.

10. When did the Phillies host their first All-Star game?

Answer: 1952

Source: Author bldudas

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