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National League's New York City

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Fun Trivia : Quizzes : MLB Teams : National League's New York City

Introduction:
"There have been three NL ballclubs representing New York City since 1900. Sometimes great; always interesting. Here's my quiz on the players, managers, and ballparks that made them so New York."


1. Brooklyn Dodgers outfielders Carl Furillo and Al Gionfriddo were born on the same day. Which date is it?
    March 8, 1922
    March 4, 1922
    March 21, 1923
    March 11, 1922


2. John McGraw started as a player/manager for the New York Giants in 1902. What was the final year he managed the team?
    1933
    1932
    1930
    1934


3. In 1912, Charles Hercules Ebbets built Ebbets Field, in the Flatbush section of Brooklyn, with his own money. How much did it cost?
    $650,000
    $550,000
    $750,000
    $875,000


4. The last ballplayer to hit .400 before Ted Williams in 1941 did so in 1930. He was a New York National Leaguer. What was his name?
    Freddie Lindstrom
    Babe Herman
    Del Bissonette
    Bill Terry


5. In the first Subway series, played in 1921 between the Giants and the Yankees, what Giant pitcher won the eighth and deciding game?
    Fred Toney
    Jesse Barnes
    Phil Douglas
    Art Nehf


6. Christy Mathewson, the great Giants pitcher, came to the Giants in 1900 by way of a trade with the Cincinnati Reds. What was the name of the pitcher the Giants traded to get Mathewson?
    Answer: ( Two words, or just surname)


7. Which of these Mets starters finished the 1986 regular season with the most wins?
    Ron Darling
    Dwight Gooden
    Sid Fernandez
    Bob Ojeda


8. The Brooklyn Dodgers had how many players named Rookie of the Year?
    4
    5
    6
    3


9. What was the seating capacity of the Polo Grounds at the time the Giants played their final game there in 1957?
    53,000
    58,500
    51,000
    56,000


10. Who was the 1969 World Series MVP for the Mets?
    Tommie Agee
    Donn Clendenon
    Al Weis
    Jerry Koosman


11. How many New York Mets have been named Rookie of the Year?
    3
    4
    2
    5


12. In the Brooklyn Dodgers Championship year, 1955, how many players on the roster had been born in New York City?
    4
    2
    0
    3


13. Casey Stengel made his Major League debut at _____________ Park?
    Answer: ( One Word)


14. How many no-hitters had been pitched by Brooklyn players after 1900?
    9
    12
    10
    7


15. In 1973, the Mets were defeated by the Oakland Athletics in the World Series. How many regular season games were won by the 1973 Mets?
    84
    82
    86
    83


16. Monte Irvin, the first black player on the New York Giants, was a Negro League player?
    True
    False


17. How many times was a Brooklyn player named MVP?
    7
    9
    4
    6


18. In game 1 of the 1954 World Series, Willie Mays made a spectacular catch of a ball hit by Vic Wertz of the Cleveland Indians. Which Giant pitcher served up that ball?
    Hoyt Wilhelm
    Don Liddle
    Sal Maglie
    Marv Grissom


19. On what date was the first game at Shea Stadium played?
    April 10, 1964
    April 11, 1964
    April 17, 1964
    April 13, 1964


20. What number did the great Gil Hodges wear for most of his career?
    12
    28
    32
    14


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