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1944 Browns: Champs At Last!

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1944 Browns Champs At Last game quiz
"In their 52 seasons in the American League (1902-1953), the St. Louis Browns played in the World Series only once, in 1944. Test your knowledge of the Browns and their lone pennant season. They became the Baltimore Orioles in 1954."

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  



1. Who was at the helm of the Browns during the 1944 season?
    Luke Sewell
    George Sisler
    Joe Sewell
    Rogers Hornsby


2. Despite finishing in first place, St. Louis did not lead the American League in any team offensive categories.
    True
    False


3. Before it was commonplace for a shortstop to provide home run power in the lineup, the Browns shortstop led the team in HR for the 1944 season. Who was this predecessor of Banks, Ripken and Rodriguez?
    Answer: ( Two words, or just surname)


4. How many pitchers won 20 or more games for the Browns in 1944?
    1
    3
    2
    0


5. How many saves did league-leader George Caster have in 1944?
    18
    11
    21
    12


6. By how many games did St. Louis win the 1944 American League pennant?
    2
    1
    5
    6


7. Whom did the St. Louis Browns face in the 1944 World Series?
    Chicago Cubs
    New York Giants
    St. Louis Cardinals
    Brooklyn Dodgers


8. Who was the Browns leading hitter in the 1944 World Series?
    Vern Stephens
    Gene Moore
    Mike Kreevich
    George McQuinn


9. Of the six games played in the Series, how many were decided by 3 or more runs?
    0
    1
    2
    4


10. The Browns had a better team ERA than their opponent in the 1944 World Series.
    True
    False


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