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Quiz about Dummies Baseball 36
Quiz about Dummies Baseball 36

Dummies Baseball #36 Trivia Quiz

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A multiple-choice quiz by Nightmare. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
Nightmare
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
147,213
Updated
Jul 23 22
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
8 / 10
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Awards
Top 10% Quiz
Question 1 of 10
1. Of the great pitching brothers, Jim and Gaylord Perry, who was the oldest?


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Question 2 of 10
2. What player banged out the most hits for the 2002 season? Hint


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Question 3 of 10
3. The Seattle Pilots existed for only 1 season, in 1969. Who led the team in hitting the most home runs that season? Hint


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Question 4 of 10
4. On August 23, 2003, the New York Yankees retired the number 49. What Yankee wore that number, who they honored to infinity? Hint


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Question 5 of 10
5. The first World Series MVP Award was presented in 1955, to what pitcher? Hint


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Question 6 of 10
6. The highlight of my career was winning 3 consecutive World Series in the 1970s. Although shortstop never brought me a Gold Glove, my consistent bat made up for it. Charles Finley and I never saw eye to eye, and I finally left the Athletics for Texas in 1977. My nickname was 'Campy'. Who am I? Hint


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Question 7 of 10
7. The New York Yankees began their franchise history as the ________ ? Hint


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Question 8 of 10
8. Which of the following players was the oldest in the 2003 season? Hint


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Question 9 of 10
9. What player was nicknamed, "The Flying Dutchman"? Hint


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Question 10 of 10
10. Dizzy Dean won 30 games in 1934. Who was the next player to win 30 in a season? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Of the great pitching brothers, Jim and Gaylord Perry, who was the oldest?

Answer: Jim

 Jim, born in 1935, was 3 years elder to Gaylord. Jim played 17 seasons, playing mostly for the Indians and the Twins. Gaylord pitched for 22 seasons with 8 different teams. In 1974 and 1975, they both were rostered by the Cleveland Indians. In 1974, Gaylord led the Indians with a 21-13 record, while Jim went 17-12. Gaylord won a Cy Young Award in both the American and National League, while Jim won a Cy in the American League.
2. What player banged out the most hits for the 2002 season?

Answer: Alfonso Soriano

 The others listed had already retired. Soriano led the Yankees and the Major Leagues, by smacking 209 hits in his 4th season in baseball. He batted .300, and hit 39 home runs also. Alfonso was 3rd in MVP voting, behind winner Miguel Tejada, and Texas Ranger Alex Rodriguez.
3. The Seattle Pilots existed for only 1 season, in 1969. Who led the team in hitting the most home runs that season?

Answer: Don Mincher

 The others were pitchers. Mincher the first baseman, led the club by hitting 25 home runs. Don was the only Pilot to hit more than 15. The Pilots finished with a record of 64-98, then moved to Milwaukee the following season, to become the Brewers of the American League. The Brewers moved to the National League in 1998, costing Designated Hitter Julio Franco his job.
4. On August 23, 2003, the New York Yankees retired the number 49. What Yankee wore that number, who they honored to infinity?

Answer: Ron Guidry

 The other pitching greats, never played for the Yankees. Ron pitched for 14 seasons, all with the Yankees. He retired with a 170-91 record. In 1978, he won the American League Cy Young Award, and finished 2nd the same season in MVP voting. He lost to Boston's Jim Rice.
5. The first World Series MVP Award was presented in 1955, to what pitcher?

Answer: Johnny Podres

 The others listed, did not play in the Majors for another 30 years. In 1955, the Brooklyn Dodgers defeated the New York Yankees 4 games to 3. The Dodgers' Podres won 2 games and struck out 10 Yankees. Johnny was 9-10 during the regular season.
6. The highlight of my career was winning 3 consecutive World Series in the 1970s. Although shortstop never brought me a Gold Glove, my consistent bat made up for it. Charles Finley and I never saw eye to eye, and I finally left the Athletics for Texas in 1977. My nickname was 'Campy'. Who am I?

Answer: Bert Campaneris

 Campanella was the only other listed who played professional baseball, and was a 10 year Dodger catcher. Born Dagoberto Campaneris Blanco, he played for 13 seasons in an A's uniform. He was 10th in MVP voting in 1966. Campy retired in 1983 as a New York Yankee.
7. The New York Yankees began their franchise history as the ________ ?

Answer: Baltimore Orioles

 The franchise began as the Baltimore Orioles in 1901 and 1902. They became the New York Highlanders from 1903-1912. Then the Yankee dynasty began in 1913. 1921 saw the franchise's first World Series, but they lost to the New York Giants 5 games to 3.
8. Which of the following players was the oldest in the 2003 season?

Answer: Jesse Orosco

 Orosco was 46 in 2003. Born on April 27, 1957, he edged out the never-aging Rickey Henderson by one year. In 2003, Jesse was in his 24th season in the big leagues, while Rickey, was experiencing his 25th season with the Dodgers.
9. What player was nicknamed, "The Flying Dutchman"?

Answer: Honus Wagner

 Born John Peter Wagner, Honus played for 21 seasons, with the Louisville Colonels (defunct), and then beginning the Pittsburgh Pirate franchise. He led the league 8 times for the best batting average, 7 times for doubles, and 3 times for most triples. He was in the top 10 MVP voting 3 times. He was runner-up MVP in 1912, losing to Larry Doyle of the New York Giants.
10. Dizzy Dean won 30 games in 1934. Who was the next player to win 30 in a season?

Answer: Denny McLain

 The others listed, never won even 20 games in a season. Detroit Tiger Denny McLain went 31-6 in 1968, earning him a Cy Young and MVP Award.
Source: Author Nightmare

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