World Series by the Decade

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1. The first-ever World Series was in the 1900s decade in 1903. There was one World Series that did not take place in that decade, due to the American and National League's front offices that could not agree on the format and monies of the games. Which year was a World Series absent in the decade? 1904 1907 1909 1906

2. In the 1910s, three teams would go to four World Series in the decade. The New York Giants lost all their four, the Philadelphia Athletics went 3-1 in the decade, and which other team that won all four of their World Series chances? Washington Senators Boston Red Sox Detroit Tigers Minnesota Twins

3. Babe Ruth would play his first game as a Yankee in 1920, and would hopefully define the decade for the team. The Yankees' first World Series came in 1921. How many total World Series did they go to in the 1920s? 9 6 3 1

4. The New York Yankees dominated the World Series in the 1930s. Going to and winning five in the decade, they lost only three games total. One player in the decade also stood out, as he set a record for doubles in a single series, and would still have the record 70 years later. Who was this record-setter? Hal Trosky Paul Waner Cookie Lavagetto Pete Fox

5. The Yankees were still shining in the 1940s in the American League, going to four World Series. The National League was dominated by a team that also went to four World Series, and they won 100+ games in a season three times. Which team was this that rostered Enos Slaughter, Joe Garagiola, and Mort Cooper? Brooklyn Robins St. Louis Cardinals Milwaukee Braves Baltimore Orioles

6. The World Series in the 1950s saw its first perfect game, thrown by Don Larsen of the Yankees in 1956. The Yankees went to the promised land eight times in the decade. The Yankees also had a player who tied the World Series record for most hits in a series. Who was this? Hank Bauer Yogi Berra Billy Martin Bobby Richardson

7. To begin the 1960s, the Yankees were still having their way in the American League, going to five consecutive World Series in the decade. The Pittsburgh Pirates put the brakes on them in 1960 with Bill Mazeroski's famous walk-off home run to win the series. The Yankees would bounce back with Roger Maris and Mickey Mantle to win the next two series in 1961 and 1962. To prevent a three-peat by the Yankees, the Bronx Bombers were shocked by a World Series skunking in 1963 by which team? Detroit Tigers Baltimore Orioles Los Angeles Dodgers St. Louis Cardinals

8. The Big Red Machine of Cincinnati went to four World Series in the 1970s, but the show was stolen by the Oakland Athletics, who three-peated from 1972-1974 against the Reds, Mets, and Dodgers. Manager Dick Williams helmed the team in their first two series victories. Which manager took them to their third in 1974? Billy Martin Alvin Dark Leo Durocher Tom Lasorda

9. The 1980s were brought into view in a proper way. The Philadelphia Phillies won their first World Series title in 1980. Their third baseman Mike Schmidt, won the series MVP award. Also in the decade, Major League baseball saw for the first time, more than one player tie for a World Series MVP award. In addition to that, it was three players who tied for it. Who were these three players? Athletics- Rickey Henderson, Mark McGwire, and Dave Stewart Orioles- Rick Dempsey, Eddie Murray, and Jim Palmer Dodgers- Ron Cey , Pedro Guerrero , and Steve Yeager Mets- Ray Knight, Lenny Dykstra, and Ron Darling

10. The World Series of the 1990s was brought in by a skunking provided by the Cincinnati Reds to the Oakland Athletics. Which team in the decade not only won their first World Series championship, but won the title in two consecutive seasons? San Diego Padres Toronto Blue Jays Cleveland Indians Florida Marlins