A Nightmare of a Challenge [2]

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1. Which National League umpire died of heart attack on Opening Day in 1997? Nestor Chylak John McSherry Joe West Al Barlick

2. Pittsburgh Pirate Harvey Haddix threw a 12-inning perfect game in the 1950s, only to lose the game in the 13th inning. Which team did the Pirates play on that day? Milwaukee Braves St. Louis Cardinals Philadelphia Phillies Chicago Cubs

3. In the 1920s, a Cleveland Indian lost his life as a result of being hit in the head with a pitch. Which pitcher threw the ball? Carl Mays Joe Bush Lefty Grove Herb Pennock

4. Which of these pitchers won more than 100 games in their first three seasons of baseball? Charley Radbourn Cy Young Al Spalding Grover Cleveland "Pete" Alexander

5. Having 100 successful pinch-hits in a career is an outstanding feat. However, if a pitcher did this it would be more amazing. Which pitcher set a record by having 114 successful pinch-hits in his career? Don Drysdale Wes Ferrell Red Ruffing Red Lucas

6. Which future Hall of Famer broke his elbow in an All-Star game in the 1950s? Hank Greenberg Ted Williams Charlie Gehringer Stan Musial

7. Which of the following Hall of Famers never wore the number 7 at some point in their career? Bobby Doerr Joe Medwick Hank Greenberg Mickey Mantle

8. In 2001, Yankee pitcher Mike Mussina lost his bid for a perfect game in the bottom of the ninth inning with two outs against the Red Sox. Which Boston player spoiled Mussina's quest with a pinch-hit single in this game? Carl Everett Trot Nixon Jason Giambi Jermaine Dye

9. Hank Aaron and Mark McGwire are two of baseball's biggest home run hitters. There was only one player who played with both these greats on different teams. Who was it? Dusty Baker Gene Tenace Ron Hassey Ray Sadecki

10. In a rare feat by a pitcher, what did Dodger pitcher Darren Dreifort do on June 12, 2001? He hit a grand slam Batted for the cycle in the game Struck out his first six batters that he faced He stole home