World Series for Dummies

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1. Which team lost the very first World Series? Detroit Grays Washington Mutuals Boston Red Sox Pittsburgh Pirates

2. Which slugger hit the very first home run in World Series play? Jimmy Sebring Mickey Mantle Reggie Jackson Babe Ruth

3. Which team was the first to appear in three consecutive World Series? New York Mets Boston Red Sox Brooklyn Dodgers Chicago Cubs

4. Who hit the first ever World Series grand slam in 1920? Roger Maris Reggie Jackson Elmer Smith Gil Hodges

5. Who was the first pitcher to win three World Series games in the 21st century? Jack Coombs Mickey Lolich Randy Johnson Christy Mathewson

6. The New York Yankees ran off five consecutive World Series wins from 1949-1953. Which team did they defeat three times in those Series? Detroit Tigers Cleveland Indians Brooklyn Dodgers Chicago White Sox

7. Which player won the first World Series MVP Award in 1955? Babe Ruth Deacon Phillippe Joe DiMaggio Johnny Podres

8. Upon retirement, which of the following set World Series career records for the most home runs hit, runs, RBIs, walks, total bases, extra base hits, and also struck out the most times? Rod Carew Mickey Mantle Greg Pinchbeck Ernie Banks

9. In the 2003 World Series, which team was shutout in the final game of the Series? San Francisco Yankees Anaheim Atlanta

10. Which team won the 1901 World Series? Los Angeles Dodgers There was no Series Houston Colt .45's Boston Red Sox