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World Series V Trivia Quiz

With the IV series being cancelled, this is the last in a series of 10 multiple choice questions pertaining to World Series happenings. Good Luck!

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

Author
Nightmare

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
53,537

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
1186

Last 3 plays: Guest 162 (8/10), Guest 162 (8/10), Guest 24 (5/10).

Question 1 of 10

1. Who saved the World Series for the Yankees in 1962 by robbing Willie McCovey with a final-out spectacular catch? Hint

Tony Kubek

Roger Maris

Bobby Richardson

Bill Skowron

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Question 2 of 10

2. In 1926, the Cardinals picked up Grover Cleveland Alexander from the Cubs.

True

False

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Question 3 of 10

3. When World Series perfect game pitcher Don Larsen was traded from the Yankees, what team did he go to? Hint

Kansas City

Baltimore

Boston

Chicago

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who lost to the Amazing Mets in the 1969 World Series? Hint

Baltimore

Minnesota

Boston

New York

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which of the following players hit three World Series triples? Hint

Willie Wilson

Steve Garvey

Tim McCarver

Rickey Henderson

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of the following pitchers has NOT won seven World Series games? Hint

Bob Gibson

Red Ruffing

Allie Reynolds

Sandy Koufax

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Question 7 of 10

7. What relief pitcher holds the record for saving seven World Series games? Hint

Rollie Fingers

Mariano Rivera

John Wettland

John Rocker

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Question 8 of 10

8. Other than Whitey Ford, who is the only pitcher to pitch more than 100 World Series innings throughout his career? Hint

Tom Glavine

Bob Gibson

Christy Mathewson

Sandy Koufax

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Question 9 of 10

9. How many World Series home runs did Roger Maris hit throughout his career? Hint

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Question 10 of 10

10. In a five game World Series, who is the only pitcher in history to notch 4 victories? Hint

Nobody has done this

Stan Coveleski

Christy Mathewson

Jack Combs

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who saved the World Series for the Yankees in 1962 by robbing Willie McCovey with a final-out spectacular catch?

Answer: Bobby Richardson

Ralph Houk opted not to intentionally walk McCovey and let Terry pitch to him. He ripped the ball and Richardson reeled it in to save the final game and Series. The Yankees won 4 games to 3.

2. In 1926, the Cardinals picked up Grover Cleveland Alexander from the Cubs.

Answer: True

The Cubs let Grover go on waivers and the Cardinals stole him for $4000. Alexander led the Cardinals to their first World Series.

3. When World Series perfect game pitcher Don Larsen was traded from the Yankees, what team did he go to?

Answer: Kansas City

In 1960, the Yankees traded him to Kansas City where he had a record of 1-10 that year for K.C.

4. Who lost to the Amazing Mets in the 1969 World Series?

Answer: Baltimore

Brooks Robinson never got over the 1969 defeat.

5. Which of the following players hit three World Series triples?

Answer: Tim McCarver

McCarver of the St. Louis Cardinals was the first catcher to hit three triples in World Series play.

6. Which of the following pitchers has NOT won seven World Series games?

Answer: Sandy Koufax

The Big 'K' is the only one without accumulating 7 big ones. His career was unfortunately cut short for the Dodgers.

7. What relief pitcher holds the record for saving seven World Series games?

Answer: Mariano Rivera

Fingers is the closest saver with 6.

8. Other than Whitey Ford, who is the only pitcher to pitch more than 100 World Series innings throughout his career?

Answer: Christy Mathewson

Mathewson has 101.2 innings in the World Series behind Ford's total of 146.0!

9. How many World Series home runs did Roger Maris hit throughout his career?

Answer: 6

He hit 5 in the American League and 1 while playing in the National League.

10. In a five game World Series, who is the only pitcher in history to notch 4 victories?

Answer: Nobody has done this

Numerous pitchers have 3 victories, but nobody has reached the plateau of 4 wins.

Source: Author Nightmare

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