World Series for Boneheads

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1. In which World Series did two wildcard teams meet for the first time in history? 1962 1990 2002 1956

2. The 1905 World Series was unique in itself. The New York Giants defeated the Philadelphia Athletics four games to one. All five games in the series were shutouts. Which Giant pitcher threw three of them? Charley Radbourn Christy Mathewson Jim Kaat Jim Maloney

3. The 1920 World Series was full of firsts, and were provided by the Cleveland Indians. A player played at three different positions, the first World Series grand slam was hit, the first series home run by a pitcher, and an unassisted triple-play was performed. Who was the stingy one and did the triple-play by himself? Lou Brock Paul O'Neill Don Kessinger Bill Wambsganss

4. In 1997, the Indians were two outs away from their first World Series crown in 49 years. Which Cleveland closer could not get them two outs in the ninth inning, allowed a game-tying sacrifice fly, then watched the Indians lose in extra innings? Hoyt Wilhem Jose Mesa Roger Craig Jim O'Toole

5. In game six of the 1993 World Series, Toronto fans saw Joe Carter hit a bottom of the ninth inning home run off Mitch Williams to defeat the Phillies 8-6. This home run overshadowed an event in game four. What happened in game four? 14 home runs were hit in the game The game was delayed due to a concession stand fire The teams set a record for most runs in a World Series Only two umpires called the game due to their strike

6. In 1991, the Minnesota Twins went to their third World Series since moving to Minnesota. What was strange about the Twins after this series was over? The defeated their rivals four games to none in each of them In 19 series games, the Twins were shutout 17 times A Minnesota grand slam was hit in each of the three series After those three World Series, the Twins still had not won a road game

7. The 1918 World Series saw the Red Sox up against the Cubs. The Red Sox scored only nine runs in the entire series and batted a flimsy .186. Although Boston won the series four games to two, how many total runs did the Cubs score? 34 1 10 36

8. The 1988 World Series saw the American League champions Oakland Athletics against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Dodgers won, four games to one. Which of the following statements is true about the series? Dave Henderson hit eight series home runs Orel Hershiser struck out 41 batters Dave Stewart threw two shutouts McGwire and Canseco had one hit each

9. Who set a record for stealing seven bases in a World Series, then tied the record the following season in the next World Series? Mo Vaughn Lou Brock Harmon Killebrew Deion Sanders

10. Who was the first pitcher to appear in all seven games in a World Series in 1973? Don Newcombe Darold Knowles Satchel Paige Warren Spahn