World Series Losers

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1. In 1966, the Dodgers were favored to win their third World Series in four seasons. Frank Robinson had other ideas, and his team skunked the Dodgers in four games. Which team was this that won their first-ever World Series? Philadelphia Phillies Chicago White Sox Minnesota Twins Baltimore Orioles

2. In 1954, the Cleveland Indians set an American League record for winning 111 games. They were a hands-down favorite to win the World Series. Instead, they were skunked four games to none by which team? Yankees Dodgers Giants Athletics

3. The 2004 Boston Red Sox ended their 86-year World Series drought, and did it in style by defeating which team four games to none? Minnesota Twins St. Louis Cardinals San Diego Padres Los Angeles Dodgers

4. This team won the "Earthquake Series" of 1989 by skunking the San Francisco Giants in four games. Unfortunately, they themselves would be skunked in 1990 by the Cincinnati Reds. Who was this team that flip-flopped? Oakland Athletics Florida Marlins Detroit Tigers New York Yankees

5. The first true World Series skunking of four games to none was provided by the Boston Braves. They went up against a team that led the Major Leagues in wins, had Eddie Collins and Frank Baker's bats, along with the arms of Joe Bush and Eddie Plank. Who was this losing team? Detroit Tigers Chicago Cubs New York Giants Philadelphia Athletics

6. To lose a World Series is bad enough, but to lose it in three consecutive seasons is tough to rebound from. Which team was the first in history to lose three consecutive World Series? Detroit Tigers St. Louis Browns Chicago Cubs Washington Senators

7. This was the first player in history to win the World Series MVP, and his team was the loser. The player was Bobby Richardson. Which team was his? Pittsburgh Pirates New York Yankees Cincinnati Reds Oakland Athletics

8. In which year were the Yankees skunked four games to none in a World Series for the first time? 1917 The Yankees have never been skunked in a World Series 1963 1940

9. After almost 100 seasons of their franchise existence, the Philadelphia Phillies won their first World Series in 1980 with the help of third baseman Mike Schmidt. Who did they defeat? Minnesota Twins Cleveland Indians California Angels Kansas City Royals

10. Which team lost four World Series in the 1990s? No team went to four series in the 1990s Atlanta Braves Los Angeles Dodgers Oakland Athletics