World Series for a Dummy

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1. Reggie Jackson, a.k.a. 'Mr. October', really came through in one particular World Series by hitting five home runs, including three in one game. Which World Series year did this occur? 1948 1996 1977 1960

2. In 2002, the Anaheim Angels not only appeared in their first World Series, but won it all. Who did they defeat four games to three? New York Yankees Oakland Athletics Philadelphia Phillies San Francisco Giants

3. In which decade did the New York Yankees win their first World Series? 1920s 1960s 1940s 1980s

4. Some might know that the first World Series took place in 1903. Fans saw the American League Boston club defeat the National League Pittsburgh club. What was the name of the Boston team? Beaneaters Red Caps Braves Pilgrims

5. Which player appeared in a record-setting 75 World Series games? Yogi Berra Rusty Staub Nellie Fox Cy Young

6. Which pitcher was the first in history to throw 100 World Series innings? Christy Mathewson Bob Feller Bob Lemon Satchel Paige

7. The 2005 World Series Champion Chicago White Sox won their first World Series since 1917. Who was the manager of the White Sox? Ozzie Smith Ozzie Osborn Ozzie Canseco Ozzie Guillen

8. Reggie Jackson might have been known as 'Mr. October', but which Brooklyn Dodger hit four home runs in two different World Series? Joe DiMaggio Mickey Mantle Duke Snider Lou Gehrig

9. The 'Earthquake Series' of 1989 delayed the series for 10 days after a quake of 7.1 hit the bay area of San Francisco. Which two teams were playing in the World Series at the time? Oakland Athletics - San Francisco Giants Minnesota Twins - Pittsburgh Pirates Baltimore Orioles - St. Louis Cardinals Toronto Blue Jays - Chicago Cubs

10. Cleveland Indian outfielder Elmer Smith in 1920 performed a feat for the first time in World Series history. What did Smith do? Struck out 15 batters Hit a grand slam Hit 10 batters in the game Was the first manager to forfeit a World Series game