1960 Pirates

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1. The most common starting infield during 1960 season was? Willie Stargell, Bill Mazeroski, Gene Alley, and Bob Bailey Rocky Nelson, Bill Mazeroski, Dick Schofield, and Gene Baker Dick Stuart, Bill Mazeroski, Dick Groat, and Dick Hoak Dick Stuart, Dave Cash, Tim Foli, and Bill Madlock

2. The outfielders on the Pirates roster for the 1960 World Series were: Bob Skinner, Bill Virdon, Bob Clemente, Gino Cimoli, and Joe Christopher Dave Parker, Omar Moreno, Willie Stargell, and Bill Robinson Bob Skinner, Bill Virdon, Smoky Burgess, Vern Law, and Roman Mejias Matty Alou, Bob Clemente, Manny Sanguillen, and Bill Madlock

3. Who were the three catchers on the 1960 Pirates World Series roster? Smoky Burgess, Dick Stuart, and Milt May Many Sanguillen, Ed Ott, and Jesse Gonder Julian Javier, Smoky Burgess, and Ed Ott Smoky Burgess, Hal Smith, and Bob Oldis

4. The four starting pitchers on the 1960 Pirates with the most wins were? Bobby Layne, Ed Brown, Bill Nelsen, and Kent Nix Vern Law, Bob Veale, Al McBean, and Jim Bunning Vern Law, Bob Friend, Ben Mizell, and Harvey Haddix Whitey Ford, Bob Turley, Ralph Terry, and Don Larsen

5. Winning Pirate pitchers in the 1960 World Series were? Dan Murtaugh, Frank Oceak, Mickey Vernon, and Lenny Levy Vern Law, Bob Friend, Clem Labine, and Roy Face Vern Law and Harvey Haddix Roy Face,Fred Green, Ron Francis, and Earl Francis

6. The 1960 Pirate bullpen relied on a short part-time carpenter wearing number 26 as the primary closer named who? Alvin McBean Elroy Face Clem Labine Rich Gossage

7. The 1960 Pirates faced which opponent in the World Series? New York Mets Chicago White Sox Boston Red Sox New York Yankees

8. Vernon Law was the National League Cy Young Award winner with a record of 20-9 in 1960, and his sons, all with first names starting with the letter V included a future Pirate infielder named who? Vance Vernon, Jr. Victor Valerie

9. The National League Most Valuable Player Award in 1960 was awarded to which Pirate? Vernon Law Don Hoak Roberto Clemente Dick Groat

10. The Pirates won the 1960 World Series despite being outscored over the 7-game series by the American League opponents, but won the 7th game due to home runs by which three unlikely Pirates? Bob Skinner, Bob Clemente, and Don Hoak Rocky Nelson, Hal Smith, and Bill Mazeroski Dick Stuart, Smoky Burgess, and Bill Virdon Willie Stargell, Dave Parker, and Tim Foli