World Series for a Dummy

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1. Reggie Jackson, a.k.a. 'Mr. October', really came through in one particular World Series by hitting five home runs, including three in one game. Which World Series year did this occur? 1996 1977 1960 1948

2. In 2002, the Anaheim Angels not only appeared in their first World Series, but won it all. Who did they defeat four games to three? Oakland Athletics New York Yankees San Francisco Giants Philadelphia Phillies

3. In which decade did the New York Yankees win their first World Series? 1940s 1920s 1960s 1980s

4. Some might know that the first World Series took place in 1903. Fans saw the American League Boston club defeat the National League Pittsburgh club. What was the name of the Boston team? Red Caps Beaneaters Pilgrims Braves

5. Which player appeared in a record-setting 75 World Series games? Nellie Fox Cy Young Rusty Staub Yogi Berra

6. Which pitcher was the first in history to throw 100 World Series innings? Bob Lemon Satchel Paige Bob Feller Christy Mathewson

7. The 2005 World Series Champion Chicago White Sox won their first World Series since 1917. Who was the manager of the White Sox? Ozzie Guillen Ozzie Canseco Ozzie Smith Ozzie Osborn

8. Reggie Jackson might have been known as 'Mr. October', but which Brooklyn Dodger hit four home runs in two different World Series? Duke Snider Lou Gehrig Mickey Mantle Joe DiMaggio

9. The 'Earthquake Series' of 1989 delayed the series for 10 days after a quake of 7.1 hit the bay area of San Francisco. Which two teams were playing in the World Series at the time? Baltimore Orioles - St. Louis Cardinals Oakland Athletics - San Francisco Giants Minnesota Twins - Pittsburgh Pirates Toronto Blue Jays - Chicago Cubs

10. Cleveland Indian outfielder Elmer Smith in 1920 performed a feat for the first time in World Series history. What did Smith do? Was the first manager to forfeit a World Series game Struck out 15 batters Hit a grand slam Hit 10 batters in the game