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Quiz about This Date in Baseball History

This Date in Baseball History Trivia Quiz

This quiz will test your knowledge of baseball.

A multiple-choice quiz by yanks2003. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
yanks2003

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
115,031

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
535

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which of the following was born on January 31, 1919? Hint

Nolan Ryan

Jackie Robinson

Roberto Clemente

Johnny Mize

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Question 2 of 10

2. Mark McGwire hit his 62nd home run on September 8, 1998?

True

False

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Question 3 of 10

3. When was Babe Ruth born? Hint

January 15, 1896

April 7, 1895

February 23, 1890

February 6, 1895

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Question 4 of 10

4. On January 27th, 1937, the Ohio River flooded what stadium?

Answer: (Two or one word. The Old Cincinnati Stadium)

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who was born on Christmas Day of 1958? Hint

Carlton Fisk

Connie Mack

Ozzie Smith

Rickey Henderson

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who won the American League MVP Award on November 11, 1951? Hint

Johnny Bench

Willie Mays

Yogi Berra

Ted Williams

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Question 7 of 10

7. When was Joe DiMaggio born? Hint

August 11, 1915

April 21, 1916

November 25, 1914

May 8, 1914

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Question 8 of 10

8. When did Ted Williams have his last at-bat? Hint

October 1, 1959

September 28, 1960

September 11, 1961

September 25, 1960

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who was born on October 20, 1931? Hint

Roger Maris

Keith Hernandez

Mickey Mantle

Ralph Kiner

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Question 10 of 10

10. On April 29, 1986, who struck out 20 players in one game?

Answer: (Two Words or just surname)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of the following was born on January 31, 1919?

Answer: Jackie Robinson

Nolan Ryan was born on the 31st of January, but not in 1919. He was born in 1947. Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier and became the first African American to play in the major leagues.

2. Mark McGwire hit his 62nd home run on September 8, 1998?

Answer: True

That was the record breaking homerun! Number 62. He broke Roger Maris' record of 61.

3. When was Babe Ruth born?

Answer: February 6, 1895

On February 6th the legend was born. Babe Ruth played for the Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees, and Boston Braves.

4. On January 27th, 1937, the Ohio River flooded what stadium?

Answer: Crosley Field

That was a sad and scary day. The stadium had to be renovated and drained out.

5. Who was born on Christmas Day of 1958?

Answer: Rickey Henderson

Carlton Fisk was born on the 26th of December in 1947, and Ozzie Smith was also born on the 26th, in 1956. Connie Mack was born on December 23rd, 1862. Rickey Henderson got into the 3000 hit club, and set a record for most career stolen bases.

6. Who won the American League MVP Award on November 11, 1951?

Answer: Yogi Berra

Berra is noted for saying, " The game's not over until it's over." Yogi was the catcher for the New York Yankees.

7. When was Joe DiMaggio born?

Answer: November 25, 1914

Joe was born on the same day but not year as Bucky Dent. Bucky was born in 1951. DiMaggio played his entire career with the New York Yankees. He started in 1936. He won 3 American League MVP Awards. Joe retired after 13 seasons with 361 homeruns. His nickname was "Joltin Joe."

8. When did Ted Williams have his last at-bat?

Answer: September 28, 1960

He hit a home run! Ted was named the greatest hitter who ever lived. He played for the Boston Red Sox and wore number 9. Ted batted left handed.

9. Who was born on October 20, 1931?

Answer: Mickey Mantle

Another legend is born. Mickey was competing against Roger Maris in 1961, for most homeruns in a single season. Roger won though by hitting 61.

10. On April 29, 1986, who struck out 20 players in one game?

Answer: Roger Clemens

Clemens played for the Red Sox, and played for the Yankees in 2002.

Source: Author yanks2003

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