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Ted Williams and His Stats Trivia Quiz

Do you know anything about "The Splendid Splinter", or "The Kid"? How about "Teddy Ballgame"? Now we'll find out.

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

Author
baseballboypb

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
105,452

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
772

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. How many career HRs did Ted Williams hit? Hint

573

512

521

540

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Question 2 of 10

2. What was Ted Williams career batting average? Hint

.353

.344

.367

.349

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Question 3 of 10

3. What years did Ted win the "Triple Crown"? Hint

1942 & 1947

1941 & 1947

1941 & 1942

1949 & 1947

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Question 4 of 10

4. How many seasons did Williams spend, or lose time during his baseball career in the military? Hint

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Question 5 of 10

5. Ted Williams collected 3000 hits?

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. 'Teddy Ballgame' scored over 1800 runs in his career?

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. How many times did Ted Williams collect 200 hits in a season? Hint

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Question 8 of 10

8. How many years did The Kid play for the Red Sox? Hint

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Question 9 of 10

9. What number was The Splendid Splinter?

Answer: (Number)

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Question 10 of 10

10. In what year did Ted get his 500th HR? Hint

1959

1957

1960

1955

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. How many career HRs did Ted Williams hit?

Answer: 521

The Kid lost 3 years of playing to the WWII, and some in the Korea War. If he didn't, then he might be right up there on the all time HR list. 14 times in his career he hit 25 or more.

2. What was Ted Williams career batting average?

Answer: .344

Ted was considered by many, as to be the greatest hitter of all-time. His highest season average was .406 in 1941.

3. What years did Ted win the "Triple Crown"?

Answer: 1942 & 1947

Ted lost the MVP in 1942 and 1947 even though he won the Triple Crown.

He also lost the MVP in 1941 when he hit .406, slammed 37HRs, 120 RBIs, and banged out 185 hits.

4. How many seasons did Williams spend, or lose time during his baseball career in the military?

Answer: 5

It was during WWII in 1943-44-45, and most of the 1952 and 1953 season in Korea.

5. Ted Williams collected 3000 hits?

Answer: False

He retired with 2654 hits. In 10 of his seasons, he had over 150 hits.

6. 'Teddy Ballgame' scored over 1800 runs in his career?

Answer: False

Ted scored 1798 times in his career! In his first 8 seasons, he scored over 100 times every year.

7. How many times did Ted Williams collect 200 hits in a season?

Answer: 0

Ted hit 193 in 1940, and came close again with 194 in 1949.

8. How many years did The Kid play for the Red Sox?

Answer: 19

He played from 1939-1960, including missing his 4 military seasons.

9. What number was The Splendid Splinter?

Answer: 9

At Fenway Park in Boston, They have a 9 in left field in the turf/grass.

10. In what year did Ted get his 500th HR?

Answer: 1960

Ted got his 500th HR in his final year when he hit 29 HRs.

Source: Author baseballboypb

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