Tough Player's Milestones

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1. In 1984, Pete Rose played in his 3309th game in baseball. Whose record for most games did he break? Willie Mays Ty Cobb Hank Aaron Carl Yastzremski

2. On August 5, 1986, Steve Carlton was the first southpaw to collect 4000 strikeouts. What team did he play for at the time? Cincinnati Philadelphia San Francisco New York

3. What player had the highest batting average in a season since Ted Williams' remarkable .400 in 1941? Brett Butler Rod Carew Tony Gwynn George Brett

4. Who was the first player to hit 400 home runs and steal 400 bases in their career? Lou Gehrig Barry Bonds Willie Mays Jimmy Foxx

5. What manager was the first since Connie Mack to be a manager for 24 consecutive years? Walter Alston Sparky Anderson Gene Mauch Leo Durocher

6. Roberto Clemente made his 3000th and final hit of his career, a double off what pitcher in 1972? Mike Marshall Jon Matlack Bob Welch Kent Tekulve

7. In 1985, Rod Carew collected his 3000th hit on August 4 off Frank Viola of the Twins. He was the first infielder to collect 3000 hits since what other infielder did it? Eddie Collins Honus Wagner Rogers Hornsby Paul Waner

8. What pitcher dished up Roger Maris' 61st home run in 1961? Jim Kaat Mark Ward Jim Hunter Tracy Stallard

9. What pitcher broke Bob Gibson's National League record for career strikeouts in 1981? Don Sutton Steve Carlton Ferguson Jenkins Phil Niekro

10. When Ty Cobb hit his 4000th hit, what team did he play for? Tigers Athletics Yankees Highlanders