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

Author
BIBSSMOL

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
1,317

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
4 / 10

Plays
1232

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Question 1 of 10

1. Name the only manager of the Seattle Pilots? Hint

Bill Rigney

Joe Schultz

Al Dark

Dave Bristol

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who was the youngest pitcher to ever play in a World Series game? Hint

Ken Brett

Fernando Valenzuela

Jim Palmer

Dwight Gooden

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Question 3 of 10

3. The famous Cubs infield of Tinker, Evers, and Chance. Who played third? Hint

Pie Traynor

Harry Steinfeldt

Heinie Zimmerman

Max Bishop

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Question 4 of 10

4. The 1971 Orioles pitching staff had four 20 game winners. McNally, Cuellar, Palmer, and? Hint

Mike Boddiker

Jim Hardin

Pat Dobson

Wally Bunker

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who was the opening day second baseman for the 1967 Red Sox? Hint

Jerry Adair

Mike Andrews

Reggie Smith

Dalton Jones

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Question 6 of 10

6. Name the only pitcher to win the Cy Young Award in one league, after starting the season in the other league? Hint

Gaylord Perry

Mike Cuellar

Dean Chance

Rick Sutcliffe

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Question 7 of 10

7. Name the first catcher to win a batting title. Hint

Mickey Cochrane

Thurman Munson

Ernie Lombardi

Johnny Bench

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Question 8 of 10

8. In 1968, Bob Gibson recorded a miniscule 1.12 ERA to lead the majors. Who lead the American League at 1.60? Hint

Denny McLain

Mickey Lolich

Sam MacDowell

Luis Tiant

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Question 9 of 10

9. What current major league manager is a former league Rookie of the Year? Hint

Joe Torre

Davy Johnson

Lou Piniella

Bobby Valentine

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Question 10 of 10

10. Name the first Black American League pitcher to win a World Series game? Hint

Satchel Paige

Jim 'Mudcat' Grant

Dave Stewart

John Wyatt

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Name the only manager of the Seattle Pilots?

Answer: Joe Schultz

In 1970, the Pilots moved to Milwaukee and became the Brewers.

2. Who was the youngest pitcher to ever play in a World Series game?

Answer: Ken Brett

George's big brother pitched for the 1967 Red Sox.

3. The famous Cubs infield of Tinker, Evers, and Chance. Who played third?

Answer: Harry Steinfeldt

4. The 1971 Orioles pitching staff had four 20 game winners. McNally, Cuellar, Palmer, and?

Answer: Pat Dobson

With all that pitching, they lost to Roberto Clemente's Pirates in the World Series.

5. Who was the opening day second baseman for the 1967 Red Sox?

Answer: Reggie Smith

Smith's arm was too strong, and inaccurate, for the infield, ans was soon moved to centerfield. Andrews was injured as the team broke spring training. Adair was a mid season pick-up.

6. Name the only pitcher to win the Cy Young Award in one league, after starting the season in the other league?

Answer: Rick Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe started the 1984 season with the Indians, was traded to the Cubs and won the Cy Young Award leading the Cubs to the NL East title.

7. Name the first catcher to win a batting title.

Answer: Ernie Lombardi

The 'Shnozz', who played for the Reds and Braves, actually did it twice.

8. In 1968, Bob Gibson recorded a miniscule 1.12 ERA to lead the majors. Who lead the American League at 1.60?

Answer: Luis Tiant

Tiant was with the Indians. The mounds were lowered, and expansion in 1969, brought offense back into baseball.

9. What current major league manager is a former league Rookie of the Year?

Answer: Lou Piniella

In 1969, Piniella was cut by the Pilots, picked up by the other expansion team, the Royals, and was the AL Rookie of the Year.

10. Name the first Black American League pitcher to win a World Series game?

Answer: Jim 'Mudcat' Grant

Grant was the ace of the Twins staff in 1965, and beat the Dodgers in that year's World Series.

Source: Author BIBSSMOL

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