The Best of the Best

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  

1. Of these Hall of Fame greats, who retired with the highest career batting average? Rogers Hornsby Ty Cobb Babe Ruth Ted Williams

2. Who was the first player ever, inducted into the Hall of Fame after he died? Christy Mathewson Ty Cobb Lou Gehrig Kenesaw Landis

3. Who was the first player inducted into the hall that had played as a designated hitter also? Joe DiMaggio Paul Molitor Sam Rice Frank Robinson

4. Who was the first player inducted into the Hall of Fame as a catcher? Robin Roberts Ernie Lombardi Buck Ewing Rogers Hornsby

5. In three seasons between 1958-1960, only one player made it into the Hall of Fame. Who was this 18-season Brooklyn outfielder? Stan Musial Zack Wheat Bill Dinneen Dizzy Dean

6. Who was the first female inducted into baseball's Hall of Fame? Happy Chandler Babe Didrikson Effa Manley No woman has ever been inducted

7. Who was the first Hall of Fame inductee that had any affiliation with the New York Mets? Tom Seaver Yogi Berra Casey Stengel Nolan Ryan

8. Who was the first pitcher inducted into the Hall of Fame that threw 300 strikeouts in season? Walter Johnson Pud Galvin Bob Feller Sandy Koufax

9. Which of the following Hall of Fame inductees, was not inducted all by himself in his year of recognition? Reggie Jackson Luke Appling Willie Stargell Rogers Hornsby

10. Philadelphia Athletic manager Connie Mack shares the honor of being one of the two first managers ever inducted into the Hall of Fame. Who was the other that was also inducted along with Mack? Lou Boudreau Al Lopez Bucky Harris John McGraw