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Fun Trivia: M : MLB Historical

Special Sub-Topic: This Date in Baseball History


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

    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.

Mark McGwire hit his 62nd home run on September 8, 1998?
    t. That was the record breaking homerun! Number 62. He broke Roger Maris' record of 61.

When was Babe Ruth born?
    February 6, 1895. On February 6th the legend was born. Babe Ruth played for the Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees, and Boston Braves.

On January 27th, 1937, the Ohio River flooded what stadium?
    Crosley Field & Crosley. That was a sad and scary day. The stadium had to be renovated and drained out.

Who was born on Christmas Day of 1958?
    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.

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

When was Joe DiMaggio born?
    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."

When did Ted Williams have his last at-bat?
    September 26, 1960. He hit a homerun! Ted was named the greatest hitter who ever lived. He played for the Boston Red Sox and wore number 9. Ted batted left handed.

Who was born on October 20, 1931?
    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.

On April 29, 1986, who struck out 20 players in one game?
    Roger Clemens & Clemens. Clemens played for the Red Sox, and played for the Yankees in 2002.

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