The Philadelphia Athletics - R.I.P.

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  

1. The A's had only 3 managers in their 53 year history. Can you name them? Connie Mack - Connie Mack ,Jr. - Bob Carpenter Connie Mack - George Earnshaw - Eddie Joost Connie Mack - Elmer Valo - Jimmy Dykes Connie Mack - Jimmy Dykes - Eddie Joost

2. Which of the following legends finished his career with the A's? Tris Speaker Honus Wagner Cap Anson Ty Cobb

3. Before it was re-named Connie Mack Stadium, their home was called what? Franklin Field Baker Bowl Shibe Park Municipal Stadium

4. Which of the following A's players, was not inducted into baseball's Hall of Fame in the 20th century. Eddie Collins Ferris Fain Mickey Cochran Al Simmons

5. Which of the following A's players, won back to back season MVP awards? Lefty Grove Frank (Home Run) Baker Rube Waddell Jimmy Foxx

6. Which A's player refused to sign his contract, until his roommate agreed not to eat Animal Crackers in bed? Rube Waddell Elmer Valo George Earnshaw Chief Bender

7. Which of the following was never an A's catcher? Joe Astroth Joe Tipton Andy Seminick Buddy Rosar

8. This player won the 1952 MVP award, even though the A's finished only 4th that year. Eddie Joost Bobo Newsome Gus Zernial Bobby Shantz

9. Who was the first black player to be signed with the A's? Pumpsie Green Martin Dihigo Monte Irvin Bob Trice

10. In their entire 53 year history, only one player totaled over 50 home runs in a season. Who was he? Al Simmons Home Run Baker Gus Zernial Jimmy Foxx