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Who's Joe Garagiola? Trivia Quiz

Who's Joe Garagiola is what I asked the first time I heard his name. Now that I know who he is, I want to know if you do.

A multiple-choice quiz by pennie1478. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
pennie1478

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
199,326

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. In what state was Joe born? Hint

Pennsylvania

Louisiana

Missouri

Texas

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Question 2 of 10

2. What war did Joe fight in? Hint

World War II

Vietnam War

World War I

He never fought in a war

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Question 3 of 10

3. How old was Joe when he first played major league baseball for the Cardinals? Hint

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Question 4 of 10

4. Joe is a left handed batter.

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. What team did the Cardinals trade Joe to in 1951? Hint

Chicago Cubs

Philadelphia Phillies

New York Giants

Pittsburgh Pirates

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Question 6 of 10

6. What award did Joe win in 1991? Hint

Cy Young award

Lou Gehrig award

Hank Aaron award

Ford C. Frick award

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Question 7 of 10

7. What position did Joe play? Hint

First Baseman

Pitcher

Catcher

Short Stop

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Question 8 of 10

8. What year did the Pirates trade Joe to the Cubs? Hint

1954

1955

1952

1953

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Question 9 of 10

9. How many seasons did Joe play baseball? Hint

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Question 10 of 10

10. When did Joe win the Peabody Award? Hint

1970

1973

1988

1992

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In what state was Joe born?

Answer: Missouri

Joseph Henry Garagiola was born on Friday, February 2, 1926, to John and Angeline Garagiola. He grew up on Elizabeth Street in St. Louis which was called "the hill". Yogi Berra lived across the street from him and his family.

2. What war did Joe fight in?

Answer: World War II

Joe joined the Army during World War II before going to play baseball. He was one of 4,000 minor league players and 500 major league players to be drafted into the war. He fought in the Phillipines during 1944 and 1945.

3. How old was Joe when he first played major league baseball for the Cardinals?

Answer: 20

Joe was signed at the age of 16 by Branch Rickey. He didn't play in the majors until he was 20 and then his first game was on May 26, 1946. His first season he won a World Series ring when the Cardinals beat the Red Sox.

4. Joe is a left handed batter.

Answer: True

Joe may have been a left handed batter, but he was a right handed catcher. He played 676 games in his career and five World Series games.

5. What team did the Cardinals trade Joe to in 1951?

Answer: Pittsburgh Pirates

The St. Louis Cardinals traded Joe and four other players for Cliff Chambers and Wally Westlake from the Pirates. Joe and President Gerald Ford were close friends.

6. What award did Joe win in 1991?

Answer: Ford C. Frick award

Joe won the Ford C. Frick award in 1991 for broadcasting and was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.

7. What position did Joe play?

Answer: Catcher

He played journeyman catcher. When Joe was 24, he separated his shoulder after avoiding a collision with Dodger player, Jackie Robinson at second base.

8. What year did the Pirates trade Joe to the Cubs?

Answer: 1953

Joe was traded with three others to the Chicago Cubs on June 4, 1953. Money was also traded with the men.

9. How many seasons did Joe play baseball?

Answer: 9

Joe's last game was on September 26, 1954. He was with the New York Yankees when he retired. He carried a .258 batting average.

10. When did Joe win the Peabody Award?

Answer: 1973

Joe won the Peabody Award for excellence in broadcasting. He started his broadcasting career in 1955 in St. Louis, and then worked at NBC.

Source: Author pennie1478

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