A Nightmare of a Challenge [2]

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1. Which National League umpire died of heart attack on Opening Day in 1997? John McSherry Joe West Nestor Chylak Al Barlick

2. Pittsburgh Pirate Harvey Haddix threw a 12-inning perfect game in the 1950s, only to lose the game in the 13th inning. Which team did the Pirates play on that day? Chicago Cubs Philadelphia Phillies Milwaukee Braves St. Louis Cardinals

3. In the 1920s, a Cleveland Indian lost his life as a result of being hit in the head with a pitch. Which pitcher threw the ball? Lefty Grove Herb Pennock Joe Bush Carl Mays

4. Which of these pitchers won more than 100 games in their first three seasons of baseball? Al Spalding Grover Cleveland "Pete" Alexander Cy Young Charley Radbourn

5. Having 100 successful pinch-hits in a career is an outstanding feat. However, if a pitcher did this it would be more amazing. Which pitcher set a record by having 114 successful pinch-hits in his career? Red Lucas Red Ruffing Don Drysdale Wes Ferrell

6. Which future Hall of Famer broke his elbow in an All-Star game in the 1950s? Stan Musial Hank Greenberg Ted Williams Charlie Gehringer

7. Which of the following Hall of Famers never wore the number 7 at some point in their career? Hank Greenberg Bobby Doerr Joe Medwick Mickey Mantle

8. In 2001, Yankee pitcher Mike Mussina lost his bid for a perfect game in the bottom of the ninth inning with two outs against the Red Sox. Which Boston player spoiled Mussina's quest with a pinch-hit single in this game? Jason Giambi Jermaine Dye Trot Nixon Carl Everett

9. Hank Aaron and Mark McGwire are two of baseball's biggest home run hitters. There was only one player who played with both these greats on different teams. Who was it? Ron Hassey Ray Sadecki Gene Tenace Dusty Baker

10. In a rare feat by a pitcher, what did Dodger pitcher Darren Dreifort do on June 12, 2001? Batted for the cycle in the game He hit a grand slam He stole home Struck out his first six batters that he faced