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A multiple-choice quiz by NYFan721. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
NYFan721

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
132,989

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
616

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Question 1 of 10

1. What was so special about the 1996 and 1997 Colorado Rockies? Hint

seven players batted over .310 during that span

They had three players with over 40 homeruns both seasons

They made the playoffs both years

Their team slugging percentage was over .480 during that span

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Question 2 of 10

2. Did Ted Williams ever record six hits in one game?

Yes

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Question 3 of 10

3. Were Barry Bonds 71st, 72nd, and 73rd homeruns hit on consecutive days?

Yes

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Question 4 of 10

4. During which season did the Mets win more than 100 regular season games? Hint

1986

1988

1969

1962

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Question 5 of 10

5. Has there ever been a successful triple play in World Series history?

Yes

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Question 6 of 10

6. During the 2001 World Series, the Yankees had very few hits. Who led the Yankees in batting average during that seven game series with a mark of .240? Hint

Paul O'Neill

Derek Jeter

Alfonso Soriano

Ricky Ledee

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Question 7 of 10

7. As a player for the Red Sox, did Babe Ruth ever lead the Red Sox in RBIs?

Yes

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of the following retired players, never led the major leagues in home runs in a season? Hint

Gavvy Cravath

Ralph Kiner

Hank Greenberg

Home Run Baker

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Question 9 of 10

9. What was so memorable about the 1944 World Series? Hint

Two teams from St. Louis played

There were three 1-0 games

Roger Hornsby managed his first World Series

It never took place

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of the following players, never hit two home runs in one World Series game? Hint

Rico Petrocelli

Eddie Murray

Joe DiMaggio

Alan Trammell

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was so special about the 1996 and 1997 Colorado Rockies?

Answer: They had three players with over 40 homeruns both seasons

In 1996 Galarraga belted 47 HR's, Burks hit 40 HR's, and Castilla hit 40 four-baggers. Then in 1997 Larry Walker hit 49, Galarraga hit 41, and Castilla hit 40 again.

2. Did Ted Williams ever record six hits in one game?

Answer: No

Considered by most the best hitters of all time, neither Williams nor Babe Ruth ever had 6 hits in one game.

3. Were Barry Bonds 71st, 72nd, and 73rd homeruns hit on consecutive days?

Answer: No

Bonds hit his historical 71st and 72nd homeruns on Oct. 5, 2001, against Chan Ho Park. Two days later on the last game of the season Dennis Springer gave up his Bond's 73rd homer.

4. During which season did the Mets win more than 100 regular season games?

Answer: 1986

The Mets first season was in 1962. The Miracle Mets of '69 and the '88 Mets won exactly 100 games. The 1986 Mets however won 108 games.

5. Has there ever been a successful triple play in World Series history?

Answer: Yes

In 1920, Cleveland and Brooklyn met in the World Series and turned one triple play.

6. During the 2001 World Series, the Yankees had very few hits. Who led the Yankees in batting average during that seven game series with a mark of .240?

Answer: Alfonso Soriano

Soriano had a total of 6 hits in the series and 9 total bases. Steve Finley led the Diamondbacks in batting average with a mark of .368.

7. As a player for the Red Sox, did Babe Ruth ever lead the Red Sox in RBIs?

Answer: Yes

Oddly enough, in 1919 Babe Ruth batted in 112 runs for the Red Sox, which was enough to lead the A.L.

8. Which of the following retired players, never led the major leagues in home runs in a season?

Answer: Home Run Baker

Home Run Baker led the American league in homers in 1911, 1912, 1913, and 1914, however the leader of the National League out-homered him every year.

9. What was so memorable about the 1944 World Series?

Answer: Two teams from St. Louis played

The St. Louis Browns on their one and only trip to the World Series, lost to the St. Louis Cardinal in six games.

10. Which of the following players, never hit two home runs in one World Series game?

Answer: Joe DiMaggio

Murray hit 2 in game 5 of the 1983 WS, Trammell belted 2 in the 1984 WS in game 4, and Petrocelli banged 2 in game 6 of the 1967 WS.

Source: Author NYFan721

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