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Short Players III Trivia Quiz

A short players quiz with 5 multiple choice questions.

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

Author
Nightmare

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
41,727

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
5

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
2 / 5

Plays
1272

Question 1 of 5

1. What player was known as 'Thumper'? Hint

Willie Stargell

Kirby Puckett

Harmon Killebrew

Ted Williams

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Question 2 of 5

2. What player won the 1975 Rookie of the Year Award in the American League? Hint

Ken Griffey

Carlton Fisk

Fred Lynn

Luis Tiant

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Question 3 of 5

3. Which of the following players was a four-decade catcher? Hint

Minnie Minoso

Carlton Fisk

Gabby Hartnett

John Roseboro

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Question 4 of 5

4. What pitcher gave up Hank Aaron's 714th home run? Hint

Eric Show

Mike Marshall

Al Downing

Jack Billingham

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Question 5 of 5

5. Who lead the National League in home runs in 1967? Hint

Willie Mays

Hank Aaron

Frank Robinson

Bobby Bonds

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What player was known as 'Thumper'?

Answer: Ted Williams

Ted was a major force with the Red Sox throughout his illustrious career.

2. What player won the 1975 Rookie of the Year Award in the American League?

Answer: Fred Lynn

He was also the league's MVP for the regular season.

3. Which of the following players was a four-decade catcher?

Answer: Carlton Fisk

He was mostly known for his famous game winning World Series home run.

4. What pitcher gave up Hank Aaron's 714th home run?

Answer: Jack Billingham

It was April, 1974, 39 years after the Babe hit his 714th. It was the Cincinnati pitcher who dished it up. Al Downing gave up number 715 four days later.

5. Who lead the National League in home runs in 1967?

Answer: Hank Aaron

The new Atlanta Stadium was very good to Aaron as he hit 398 home runs over 12 years there.

Source: Author Nightmare

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