World Series for Dummies

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1. Which team lost the very first World Series? Detroit Grays Washington Mutuals Boston Red Sox Pittsburgh Pirates

2. Which slugger hit the very first home run in World Series play? Babe Ruth Reggie Jackson Jimmy Sebring Mickey Mantle

3. Which team was the first to appear in three consecutive World Series? Chicago Cubs Brooklyn Dodgers New York Mets Boston Red Sox

4. Who hit the first ever World Series grand slam in 1920? Reggie Jackson Elmer Smith Gil Hodges Roger Maris

5. Who was the first pitcher to win three World Series games in the 21st century? Randy Johnson Christy Mathewson Mickey Lolich Jack Coombs

6. The New York Yankees ran off five consecutive World Series wins from 1949-1953. Which team did they defeat three times in those Series? Brooklyn Dodgers Chicago White Sox Cleveland Indians Detroit Tigers

7. Which player won the first World Series MVP Award in 1955? Babe Ruth Johnny Podres Joe DiMaggio Deacon Phillippe

8. Upon retirement, which of the following set World Series career records for the most home runs hit, runs, RBIs, walks, total bases, extra base hits, and also struck out the most times? Rod Carew Ernie Banks Greg Pinchbeck Mickey Mantle

9. In the 2003 World Series, which team was shutout in the final game of the Series? San Francisco Yankees Anaheim Atlanta

10. Which team won the 1901 World Series? Boston Red Sox Los Angeles Dodgers There was no Series Houston Colt .45's