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The World Series by Decade Trivia Quiz

This covers World Series during the 20th century, with one question per decade.

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

Author
BaronTR

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
66,228

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
688

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. How may shutouts did Christy Mathewson pitch in the 1905 World Series? Hint

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Question 2 of 10

2. What team was in last place on July 4th and ended the season by winning the World Series? Hint

Cincinnati Reds

Philadelphia A's

Boston Braves

Brooklyn Dodgers

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who had the game winning hit in Game 7 of the 1924 World Series? Hint

Ty Cobb

Muddy Ruel

Earl McNeely

Casey Stengal

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Question 4 of 10

4. Gashouse Gang member Pepper Martin of the St Louis Cardinals helped lead them to 2 World Series titles in the 1930s. His nickname was 'The Wild Hoss of the __________ ' ?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who was the last of the 16 teams from Baseball's Modern Era to play in the World Series? Hint

Dodgers

Browns

Phillies

Yankees

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which team won the 1957 World Series after the franchise changed locations? Hint

Braves

Giants

Dodgers

Orioles

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who gave up the fewest hits since Christy Mathewson while winning 3 games in a single World Series? Hint

Mickey Lolitch

Jim Palmer

Sandy Koufax

Bob Gibson

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who hit the game tying home run in game 6 of the 1975 World Series? Hint

Carlton Fisk

Bernie Carbo

Fred Lynn

Tony Perez

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Question 9 of 10

9. What team gave up 11 walks in the first 5 innings of a World Series game? Hint

Padres

Red Sox

Brewers

Phillies

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which team played in the most World Series during the 1990s? Hint

Braves

Yankees

Blue Jays

Indians

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. How may shutouts did Christy Mathewson pitch in the 1905 World Series?

Answer: 3

He not only threw 3 shutouts, he pitched all three games in a period of only 6 days.

2. What team was in last place on July 4th and ended the season by winning the World Series?

Answer: Boston Braves

The Braves went from last to 1st in the NL, then swept Philadelphia in the 1914 World Series.

3. Who had the game winning hit in Game 7 of the 1924 World Series?

Answer: Earl McNeely

The hit, which struck a pebble and bounced over the 3rd baseman's head, also gave both Hall of Fame pitcher Walter Johnson and the Senators their 1st and only World Series win.

4. Gashouse Gang member Pepper Martin of the St Louis Cardinals helped lead them to 2 World Series titles in the 1930s. His nickname was 'The Wild Hoss of the __________ ' ?

Answer: Osage

He stole 7 bases in the 1931 World Series.

5. Who was the last of the 16 teams from Baseball's Modern Era to play in the World Series?

Answer: Browns

The Browns 1st and only AL Championship was during the 1944 season, when most of Baseball's stars were at war.

6. Which team won the 1957 World Series after the franchise changed locations?

Answer: Braves

After moving from Boston in 1953, Milwaukee won the 1957 Series behind Lou Boudrette and Hank Aaron.

7. Who gave up the fewest hits since Christy Mathewson while winning 3 games in a single World Series?

Answer: Bob Gibson

He even hit a home run while winning game 7 of the 1967 World Series.

8. Who hit the game tying home run in game 6 of the 1975 World Series?

Answer: Bernie Carbo

He hit a pinch hit, 3 run homer in the bottom of the 8th inning.

9. What team gave up 11 walks in the first 5 innings of a World Series game?

Answer: Padres

In game 3 of the 1984 Series, Tim Lollar gave up 4 hits, 4 walks, and 4 runs in less than 2 innings vs the Tigers.

10. Which team played in the most World Series during the 1990s?

Answer: Braves

Atlanta played in 5 World Series (1991, 1992, 1995, 1996, and 1999), but only won in 95.

Source: Author BaronTR

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