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Warren Spahn Trivia Quiz

Welcome! Do you know anything about one of the winningest lefty in baseball history?

A multiple-choice quiz by miller4790. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
miller4790

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
194,084

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
219

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Question 1 of 10

1. When was Spahn born? Hint

April 7th, 1918

April 23rd, 1921

September 18th, 1928

October 2nd, 1920

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Question 2 of 10

2. In which year did Warren break in to the majors? Hint

1942

1939

1945

1940

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Question 3 of 10

3. How many wins did Warren have in his first full season? Hint

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Question 4 of 10

4. Warren Spahn went to his first World Series in 1948. Which team did he play against? Hint

Philadelphia Athletics

St. Louis Cardinals

Cleveland Indians

New York Yankees

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Question 5 of 10

5. How many wins did Spahn pick up in 1953? Hint

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Question 6 of 10

6. How many home runs did Warren Spahn hit in his career? Hint

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Question 7 of 10

7. Warren Spahn allowed which of these player's first career home run? Hint

Hank Aaron

Willie Mays

Mickey Mantle

Jimmie Foxx

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Question 8 of 10

8. How many wins did Spahn have in his career? Hint

327

363

389

512

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Question 9 of 10

9. In which year was Warren Spahn inducted into the Hall Of Fame? Hint

1972

1973

1966

1968

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Question 10 of 10

10. When did Warren Spahn die? Hint

November 24, 2003

April 2, 2003

January 1, 2004

October 20, 2004

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. When was Spahn born?

Answer: April 23rd, 1921

Warren Spahn was born on April 23rd, 1921, in Buffalo, New York.

2. In which year did Warren break in to the majors?

Answer: 1942

In 1942, Warren Spahn entered the big leagues with the Boston Braves. He pitched in his first game on April 19th, 1942.

3. How many wins did Warren have in his first full season?

Answer: 8

Spahn had eight wins in 1946. In 1942, Spahn had 0 wins, then he went in to Military Service and came back in 1946.

4. Warren Spahn went to his first World Series in 1948. Which team did he play against?

Answer: Cleveland Indians

The Braves lost four games to two to the Indians.

5. How many wins did Spahn pick up in 1953?

Answer: 23

Spahn picked up 23 wins in 1953. His win total went from 122 to 145. He went 23-7.

6. How many home runs did Warren Spahn hit in his career?

Answer: 35

Spahn had the most career home runs as a pitcher in the National League when he retired. Wes Ferrell had the most in the NL and AL.

7. Warren Spahn allowed which of these player's first career home run?

Answer: Willie Mays

He gave up Willie Mays' first career hit and home run on May 28, 1951. Hank Aaron hit his first off Vic Raschi, Mickey Mantle hit his first off Randy Gumpert, and Jimmie Foxx hit his first off Urban Shocker.

8. How many wins did Spahn have in his career?

Answer: 363

At the time of Warren's retiring, he had 363 wins against 245 losses.

9. In which year was Warren Spahn inducted into the Hall Of Fame?

Answer: 1973

Warren Spahn was inducted in 1973. He received 82.9% of the voting. He was inducted with Roberto Clemente, Billy Evans, Monte Irvin, George Kelly, and Mickey Welch.

10. When did Warren Spahn die?

Answer: November 24, 2003

Warren Spahn died on November 24, 2003, in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma.

Source: Author miller4790

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