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Pretty Tough Baseball History Trivia Quiz

Major League Baseball History Trivia. ALL Multiple Choice!

A multiple-choice quiz by Nightmare. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
Nightmare

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
39,946

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
1094

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Question 1 of 10

1. In 1953, the Philadelphia Athletics finished how many games out of first place? Hint

47.5

43.5

41.5

45.5

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Question 2 of 10

2. The St. Louis Browns became what team? Hint

St. Louis Cardinals

Baltimore Orioles

Washington Senators

Cleveland Indians

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who was the owner of the New York Giants when they moved to San Francisco? Hint

Horace Stoneham

Branch Rickey

Walter O'Malley

Joseph Atkinson

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Question 4 of 10

4. What team did the Dodgers swap minor-league franchises with in 1957? Hint

Giants

Cubs

Reds

Senators

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Question 5 of 10

5. The first major league game played in the Pacific Standard Time zone was played between which two teams? Hint

Giants - Reds

Dodgers - Pirates

Dodgers - Reds

Dodgers - Giants

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who won the game in Q5 (the first major league game played in the Pacific Standard Time zone)? Hint

Dodgers

Giants

Reds

Pirates

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Question 7 of 10

7. What team hit 240 home runs in 1961? Hint

Dodgers

Angels

Giants

Yankees

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who turned down a $125,000 contract and signed for a mere $90,000? Hint

Ty Cobb

Ted Williams

Lou Gehrig

Orel Herscheiser

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Question 9 of 10

9. In 1960, who lead the American League in home runs? Hint

Norm Cash

Roger Maris

Mickey Mantle

Harmon Killebrew

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Question 10 of 10

10. In which of the following years did Bill Mazeroski win a Golden Glove? Hint

1957

1958

1962

1969

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In 1953, the Philadelphia Athletics finished how many games out of first place?

Answer: 41.5

In another dismal year, they drew only 304,666 fans for the season.

2. The St. Louis Browns became what team?

Answer: Baltimore Orioles

At the end of the 1953 season, the Browns became the Orioles to restore the name in Baltimore after more than half of a century.

3. Who was the owner of the New York Giants when they moved to San Francisco?

Answer: Horace Stoneham

It was a financial move for 'Stoney' in his competition to the Dodger owner Walter O'Malley.

4. What team did the Dodgers swap minor-league franchises with in 1957?

Answer: Cubs

The Cubs took the Fort Worth franchise and the Dodgers took the Cub's team in Los Angeles.

5. The first major league game played in the Pacific Standard Time zone was played between which two teams?

Answer: Dodgers - Giants

On April 15, 1958 the Dodgers were hosted by the Giants at Seals Stadium in San Francisco.

6. Who won the game in Q5 (the first major league game played in the Pacific Standard Time zone)?

Answer: Giants

The Giants beat the Dodgers 8-0 to continue the New York rivalry.

7. What team hit 240 home runs in 1961?

Answer: Yankees

The Yankess were lead by Maris's 61 dingers.

8. Who turned down a {$125,000} contract and signed for a mere {$90,000?}

Answer: Ted Williams

After a dismal 1959 season, Ted refused the offered contract and signed at this lower amount. He was suprised that Boston even offered him another shot.

9. In 1960, who lead the American League in home runs?

Answer: Mickey Mantle

The Mick edged Maris out with 40 to Roger's 39, but Roger still beat Mantle to the MVP Award.

10. In which of the following years did Bill Mazeroski win a Golden Glove?

Answer: 1958

Maz won eight between 1958-1967, missing out in 1962. He played for the Pirates as their 2nd baseman and clutch hitter.

Source: Author Nightmare

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