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Short Players Quiz I

A short players quiz of 5 multiple choice questions.

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

Author
Nightmare

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
41,717

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
5

Difficulty
Very Difficult

Avg Score
2 / 5

Plays
1367

Question 1 of 5

1. What 300 game winner was a broadcaster for the New York Yankees? Hint

Nolan Ryan

Warren Spahn

Tom Seaver

Ferguson Jenkins

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Question 2 of 5

2. In what year did Don Drysdale set his Major League scoreless inning record? Hint

1968

1965

1966

1967

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Question 3 of 5

3. A Dodger great Davey Lopes was traded to what team in 1986? Hint

Reds

Pirates

Astros

Cubs

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Question 4 of 5

4. What famous pitcher was overly known for soaking his blistered fingers in pickle brine for relief? Hint

Walter Johnson

Bob Gibson

Nolan Ryan

Sandy Koufax

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Question 5 of 5

5. Pete Rose's last career at bat was a strikeout against which pitcher? Hint

Curt Schilling

Eric Show

Goose Gossage

Orel Hershiser

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What 300 game winner was a broadcaster for the New York Yankees?

Answer: Tom Seaver

He was the 14th 300 game winner. He lives Greenwich, Ct. On January 7, 1992, he was the highest percentage winner to the Hall of Fame at that time.

2. In what year did Don Drysdale set his Major League scoreless inning record?

Answer: 1968

He was forced to retire one year later. Orel broke his record with 59 scoreless innings.

3. A Dodger great Davey Lopes was traded to what team in 1986?

Answer: Astros

He was a factor with the Astros in the 1986 NLCS against the Mets.

4. What famous pitcher was overly known for soaking his blistered fingers in pickle brine for relief?

Answer: Nolan Ryan

Nolan was known for this but it didn't become a national thing until he joined the California Angels.

5. Pete Rose's last career at bat was a strikeout against which pitcher?

Answer: Goose Gossage

The Goose put a finality to his player status when Pete was a player-coach on August 17, 1986.

Source: Author Nightmare

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