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While the World Watches
  While the World Watches   top quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
Making it to a World Series is a milestone in one's career. To step up to the plate and receive the World Series MVP Award while the world watches, makes it more special. I hope you enjoy this with pictures to help. :)
Average, 10 Qns, Nightmare, May 16 11
Average
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  More World Series for Dummies   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
An all multiple choice quiz for any baseball fan who loves the game, but might be a dummy like me! I hope that you have fun. :-)
Easier, 10 Qns, Nightmare, May 28 09
Easier
Nightmare gold member
1009 plays
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World Series Crunch
  World Series Crunch    
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
An all multiple choice challenge about some happenings in World Series play. The pictures might or might not help. I hope you enjoy it. :)
Difficult, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Jun 27 11
Difficult
Nightmare gold member
905 plays
4.
  World Series Challenge   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A mix of some World Series action for baseball fans. I hope that you have fun with it, but you might need some luck. :)
Difficult, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Jun 19 11
Difficult
Nightmare gold member
631 plays
5.
  So Who's Counting?   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A short and sweet all multiple choice quiz about Major League teams and how many World Series they experienced. I hope you have fun with it. :)
Easier, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Apr 21 11
Easier
Nightmare gold member
405 plays
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  World Series for Dummies?   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
An all multiple choice quiz for dummies like me, if the question is read carefully. I hope that you enjoy it. :-)
Easier, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Aug 20 06
Easier
Nightmare gold member
1469 plays
7.
  World Series Blunders   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
All multiple choice about some teams or players that didn't live up to expectations. I hope that you enjoy it! :-)
Average, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Oct 09 07
Average
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1072 plays
8.
  World Series: What Happened?   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
An all multiple choice quiz about some World Series stuff. I hope that you enjoy it! :-)
Average, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Oct 22 07
Average
Nightmare gold member
713 plays
9.
  World Series for a Dummy   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
An all multiple choice job about some memorable moments in World Series action for a dummy like me. I hope that it is fun and educational! :-)
Average, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Aug 22 06
Average
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884 plays
10.
  World Series Stirred Up   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A mixture of some World Series throughout the years, all in multiple choice. I hope you have fun with it. :)
Easier, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Jan 23 11
Easier
Nightmare gold member
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trivia question Quick Question
Don Larsen threw the first World Series perfect game in history. Which year did this happen?

From Quiz "World Series Stuff [2]"




11.
  Whatsa Matta Ump, You Blind?   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
An all multiple choice quiz about some players and managers who crossed the line even in the World Series, and were ejected from the game. Good luck! :-)
Average, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Jan 27 05
Average
Nightmare gold member
749 plays
12.
  World Series by the Decade   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
All multiple choice about some decades of the World Series. I hope that you enjoy it! :-)
Average, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Jun 16 08
Average
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773 plays
13.
  World Series Shining   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A look back at those who shined when their time came in the promised land. I hope you enjoy it. :)
Average, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Jul 30 10
Average
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369 plays
14.
  Promised Land: The World Series   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
All multiple choice about the World Series competition for Major League Baseball. One question for each decade. I hope that you enjoy it. :-)
Average, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Oct 28 08
Average
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481 plays
15.
  Dummies Baseball #51 - World Series    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A World Series quiz for the Dummies like me!
Easier, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Jul 24 07
Easier
Nightmare gold member
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16.
  Swing and a Miss    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
It always comes down to a winning run or that final out. Here are some World Series moments where the pitcher struck out the batter to win - do you recognize them?
Average, 10 Qns, reedy, Jun 03 12
Average
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446 plays
17.
  World Series, All Mixed Up   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A multiple choice quiz about different things that has happened in World Series play. Have fun. :)
Average, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Oct 02 09
Average
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326 plays
18.
  World Series Stuff [1]    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The first in a series of all multiple choice questions about some World Series stuff, especially for the dummy like me! I hope that you find something interesting. :-)
Easier, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Dec 08 09
Easier
Nightmare gold member
539 plays
19.
  We Made It!   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
All multiple choice quiz about some teams and players in the promised land. I hope that you have fun with it. :-)
Average, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Sep 06 07
Average
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20.
  Bases Loaded   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Up to bat in the World Series with the bases loaded, every player hopes to hit a long ball for four awesome runs. See what trivia you know of these World Series grand slams to hit this quiz out of the park.
Tough, 10 Qns, LeoDaVinci, Feb 24 20
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Feb 24 20
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21.
  World Series Stars   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
An all multiple choice quiz about some players, teams, or managers who shined in the World Series. I hope you find something that you didn't know. Good luck! :-)
Average, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Oct 11 05
Average
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792 plays
22.
  World Series for Boneheads   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Hopefully, an all multiple choice educational quiz about some World Series of baseball. I only had three correct because I didn't fully read the question. I hope that you enjoy it. :-)
Average, 10 Qns, Nightmare, May 02 08
Average
Nightmare gold member
725 plays
23.
  Strike a Match in the World Series    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
A matching quiz about different happenings in World Series play. Just sit back, click, and I hope you enjoy it.
Average, 10 Qns, dg_dave, Apr 05 17
Average
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177 plays
24.
  World Series Jambalaya   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
All multiple choice about some happenings in World Series play. You can do this by eliminating the three distractors. I hope that you have fun with it. :)
Average, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Sep 30 10
Average
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306 plays
25.
  10 Question World Series for Dummies Quiz    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
10 multiple choice questions about some World Series play, for the dummies like me. I hope that you enjoy it. :-)
Average, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Jul 07 04
Average
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759 plays
26.
  World Series Potpourri   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
All multiple choice about a variety of World Series issues. I hope that you enjoy it. :)
Tough, 10 Qns, Nightmare, May 06 20
Tough
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May 06 20
433 plays
27.
  Some of the Finer Moments in the World Series   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Have fun with this all multiple choice World Series quiz.
Tough, 10 Qns, dg_dave, Aug 20 15
Tough
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250 plays
28.
  World Series Tickets?   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
All multiple choice about some great players that never went to a World Series unless they bought a ticket themself. I hope that you enjoy this! :-)
Average, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Oct 21 08
Average
Nightmare gold member
578 plays
29.
  Ten-Letter First Basemen    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The answers are all 10 letter first basemen who have played on World Series winning teams.
Average, 10 Qns, kjbopp, Sep 16 09
Average
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30.
  World Series Stuff [2]    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Another in a series of some World Series stuff for a dummy like me. I hope that you find something new and enjoy it! :-)
Average, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Dec 08 09
Average
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484 plays
31.
  You'rrre Outta Here!    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
An all multiple choice but tough quiz about some people who worked hard to make it to a World Series, then were ejected! I hope that you have your thinking cap. :-)
Average, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Sep 21 05
Average
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386 plays
32.
  World Series Firsts And Lasts    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Here is a look at World Series history, emphasizing the history of individual teams and cities.
Average, 15 Qns, chessart, Oct 23 04
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33.
  10 Question Famous World Series Quiz   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz about famous World Series games.
Average, 10 Qns, qwertylee, Jun 28 07
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645 plays
34.
  World Series Stuff [3]    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Another all multiple choice quiz about some World Series stuff. I hope that you have fun! :-)
Average, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Dec 08 09
Average
Nightmare gold member
447 plays
35.
  World Series II   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The second in a series of World Series Trivia with 10 multiple choice questions. Good Luck! :-)
Tough, 10 Qns, Nightmare, May 29 06
Tough
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1296 plays
36.
  Average World Series for Dummies Quiz - 5 Questions    
Multiple Choice
 5 Qns
The first in an installment of short quizzes about baseball's greatest mark, the World Series. This one is for dummies like me! Thanks for playing. :-)
Average, 5 Qns, Nightmare, Jun 16 08
Average
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2498 plays
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  Ok, Someone Blew It, So?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A look back at some World Series, with some ending with a memorable last at-bat. :)
Average, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Sep 22 10
Average
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220 plays
38.
  Average History of the World Series Trivia    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Test your knowledge in the history of the World Series. Questions range from who won, who lost and who set the record.
Average, 15 Qns, jskelly, Mar 14 06
Average
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  Baseball World Series IV    
Multiple Choice
 5 Qns
The fourth of five in a short series about the World Series. Thanks for visiting the site. :-)
Average, 5 Qns, Nightmare, Dec 10 10
Average
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40.
  World Series Stuff [4]    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Another all multiple choice quiz in a series of World Series memories. I hope that you have fun with it. :-)
Average, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Dec 08 09
Average
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391 plays
41.
  Baseball World Series V    
Multiple Choice
 5 Qns
The fifth and final short quiz about the World Series. Good luck! :-)
Average, 5 Qns, Nightmare, Jul 27 04
Average
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  Who Was The Winning Pitcher? #1    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Some of baseball's most memorable moments have taken place in the World Series, but who recalls the winning pitcher of that particular game? For each of the World Series games in which the following famous events took place, name the winning pitcher.
Tough, 10 Qns, cobb367, Jun 05 05
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  World Series V    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
With the IV series being cancelled, this is the last in a series of 10 multiple choice questions pertaining to World Series happenings. Good Luck!
Tough, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Jun 19 11
Tough
Nightmare gold member
1177 plays
44.
  World Series IV    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
10 hard multiple choice questions about World Series.
Difficult, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Jun 19 11
Difficult
Nightmare gold member
1115 plays
45.
  Pick The Year    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz will test your knowledge of Major League Baseball's Fall Classic. We'll give you the facts; you tell us what year it happened.
Average, 10 Qns, doctor_trivia, Oct 23 04
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850 plays
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  10 Questions on World Series Events    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz on famous events in the World Series.
Tough, 10 Qns, packerpower, Feb 09 10
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  World Series I Quiz for Experts    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The first in a series of 10 multiple choice questions pertaining to World Series action. Good Luck! :-)
Tough, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Jun 19 11
Tough
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873 plays
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  Other Side of WS Heroics    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
We remember the heroes from the great moments of the World Series - but what about the other guys? Here are some games from the 1940s, 50s and 60s.
Average, 10 Qns, robert362, Aug 28 15
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49.
  World Series for Dummies III    
Multiple Choice
 5 Qns
The third of five in a short series about the World Series. Good luck! :-)
Average, 5 Qns, Nightmare, Jul 27 04
Average
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  Questions on World Series History    
Multiple Choice
 5 Qns
How much do you know about the history of the World Series?
Easier, 5 Qns, Lis92, Dec 10 10
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Lis92
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  World Series 1975 and Prior    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz on the World Series through to the 1975 season.
Tough, 10 Qns, dlt743, Sep 30 05
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  Multiple Choice Quiz about Memorable World Series    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Step back in time and test your knowledge of memorable World Series heroes and highlights.
Average, 10 Qns, alanc1123, Mar 24 01
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  World Series III    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The third in a series of World Series trivia. Good Luck! :-)
Tough, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Jun 19 11
Tough
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578 plays
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  The Ultimate World Series I Quiz    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Think you're an expert on the World Series; try this quiz and see how you feel.
Tough, 15 Qns, Mickey Mental, Nov 10 02
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Mickey Mental
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  Never Played In A World Series    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Some of the greatest players of all time never had a chance to play in the World Series.
Tough, 10 Qns, GoodVibe, Jun 19 11
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  World Series Stuff [5]    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Another in an all multiple choice series about some memories in the World Series. This one is the challenge! I hope that you enjoy it. :-)
Tough, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Jun 19 11
Tough
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  The World Series by Decade    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This covers World Series during the 20th century, with one question per decade.
Tough, 10 Qns, BaronTR, Apr 01 02
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  World Series Action!    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
All multiple choice about some World Series. I hope that you have fun with it. :-)
Tough, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Oct 11 06
Tough
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World Series Trivia Questions

1. The very first World Series grand slam was hit in the 1920 series between Cleveland and Brooklyn. Elmer Smith laced a first inning slam to right for the game's first runs. However, what World Series first was this game also known for?

From Quiz
Bases Loaded

Answer: first unassisted triple play

The Cleveland Indians met the Brooklyn Robins (Dodgers) in the 1920 World Series, a best of nine affair. The Indians were wholly in control for most of the series, and eventually won, five games to two. In first inning action in Game 5, the first three Cleveland batters reached base. The bases loaded with Charlie Johnson, Bill Wambsganss, and Tris Speaker, Elmer Smith took the 1-2 pitch and made history. It would prove to be more than enough, and Cleveland went on to win the game 8-1. The game would be interesting for another two reasons. First of all, winning pitcher Jim Bagby became the first pitcher to homer in the World Series. He hit a three-run homer in the fourth inning to make the game 7-0. Immediately following this, in the visitor's half of the fifth, Bill Wambsganss was the second baseman for Cleveland. In words of the Cleveland Times the next day: "Pete Kilduff began the top of the fifth with a single to left center. When Otto Miller singled to center, Speaker's quick throw to third drove Kilduff back to second. That brought up reliever Clarence Mitchell, who went six for sixteen as a pinch-hitter this season and sometimes fills in at first base and in the outfield. A left-handed hitter, he drove the ball toward right center. Second baseman Wambsganss moved slightly to his right, tipped onto his toes, sprung a little bit and grabbed the ball with his gloved hand. Never hesitating, he continued to second base, easily doubling Kilduff. Then when Wamby turned to throw to first base he saw Miller frozen directly in front of him. Reaching out, Wamby tagged Miller easily. The crowd was silent momentarily, then, realizing what had happened, broke into thunderous applause."

2. The Boston Red Sox won the World Series in 2007 against the Colorado Rockies. This was the franchise's ____ World Series crown.

From Quiz So Who's Counting?

Answer: 7th

In 2007, Boston appeared in their 11th World Series, with their first being the first-ever World Series in 1903 as the Boston Americans with a win against the Pirates. The franchise made their 11th appearance in 2007 against the Rockies. Their series crowns came in 1903, 1912, 1915, 1916, 1918, 2004, and 2007. Both their 2004 and 2007 titles were provided by skunking the Cardinals and Rockies, four games to none.

3. Yankee Reggie Jackson hit five home runs in the 1977 World Series against the Dodgers. Which Philadelphia Phillie tied this record in the 2009 World Series against the Yankees?

From Quiz World Series Shining

Answer: Chase Utley

Chase was in his seventh season and second World Series with the Phillies in 2009. He hit two home runs in game one, one in game four, and two in game five. The Phillies would still lose the series to the Yankees, four games to two.

4. The first-ever World Series was held in 1903, pitting the Boston Americans against the NL Champion Pittsburgh Pirates. Who scored the first RBI in World Series history?

From Quiz World Series Jambalaya

Answer: Honus Wagner

The others did not play in this series, and would not appear in a World Series for another 20+ seasons. Wagner was one of a group of players who defected from the defunct Louisville Colonels in 1899 to join the Pirates in 1900. After a second-place Pirate finish in 1900, they won three consecutive National League pennants. Wagner hit a single in the top of the first inning in the 1903 series, scoring Tommy Leach (another former Louisville player) to take a 1-0 lead over the Americans. By the time the first inning was over, Pittsburgh had a 4-0 lead. They won the game 7-3, but would lose the series five games to three.

5. Who was this 'beast' of a first baseman who played for the champion 1929 and 1930 Philadelphia Athletics?

From Quiz Ten-Letter First Basemen

Answer: Jimmie Foxx

Nicknamed "The Beast" and "Double XX', Foxx was the second major league player to hit 500 career home runs. He played for the Philadelphia Athletics (1925-1935), Boston Red Sox (1936-1942), Chicago Cubs (1942, 1944), and Philadelphia Phillies (1945).

6. Who gave up Kirk Gibson's game winning HR in game five of the 1984 World Series?

From Quiz World Series Events

Answer: Goose Gossage

This was a go-ahead home run in the 8th inning. This put Gibson's Tigers ahead of Gossage's Padres. The Tigers swept the series. The more famous Gibson HR was his shot off of Eckersley in game one of the 1988 World Series, when Gibson was a member of the LA Dodgers.

7. The first World Series began in 1903 with the Boston Americans taking on the Pittsburgh Pirates. Which team in that decade won the most World Series?

From Quiz Promised Land: The World Series

Answer: Chicago Cubs

Only the Cubs and Tigers existed by name in that decade. Both the Cubs and Tigers appeared in three World Series, but it was the Cubs who won it all in 1907 and 1908. The Tigers lost all three of their World Series in three consecutive appearances from 1907-1909. The very-first series in 1903, the Boston Americans defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates five games to three.

8. This two-time National League shortstop MVP played for 19 seasons and all with the same team. He hit over 500 home runs in his career, but yet never went to the promised land. Who is this Hall of Famer that had to buy his own World Series tickets?

From Quiz World Series Tickets?

Answer: Ernie Banks

Banks was a career Chicago Cub from 1953-1971. His MVPs came in 1958 and 1959. Ernie was also a Rookie of the Year runner-up to the Cardinals' Wally Moon. Banks was a Hall of Fame inductee in 1977.

9. The 1960 World Series was won in the bottom of the ninth inning of game seven. The home run was hit by Bill Mazeroski. Who dished up the pitch?

From Quiz World Series Blunders

Answer: Ralph Terry

All the other former Yankees were all retired by the 1960 season. Terry had gone 10-8 in the season and given up 15 home runs. After losing game four 3-2 in the starting role, he came back in relief in game seven. The Yankees outscored the Pirates in the series 55-27. Bobby Richardson was the MVP of the series for his 11 hits and 12 RBIs for the Yankees.

10. In the 1932 World Series, Yankee Babe Ruth hit his famous "called shot" against the Chicago Cubs. Who was the pitcher?

From Quiz Famous World Series

Answer: Charlie Root

With one out in the fifth inning, legend has it that Ruth pointed to the centerfield stands. On the very next pitch, he hit a home run to dead centerfield.

11. In the first 100 World Series, many pitchers have shown their stuff by winning three games in a single series. Who was the first to do this in two different World Series?

From Quiz World Series Stuff [5]

Answer: Nobody did this

The list of three-game winners in the first 100 included Babe Adams, Harry Brecheen, Lew Burdette, Jack Coombs, Stan Coveleski, Bill Dineen, Randy Johnson, Red Faber, Bob Gibson, Mickey Lolich, Christy Mathewson, Deacon Phillippe, and Joe Wood. Nobody did it twice.

12. The 2006 World Series found the St. Louis Cardinals up against the Detroit Tigers. What year did they last meet in the promised land?

From Quiz World Series Stuff [4]

Answer: 1968

The 1968 series was a much anticipated one with the arms of Tiger Denny McLain and Mickey Lolich going up against the great Bob Gibson of the Cardinals. The Tigers were victorious by wining four of the seven games, and Lolich was the series MVP for winning three of those games. The Tigers and Cardinals also met in the 1934 series, with St. Louis winning four games to three.

13. Who set a record for walking 13 times in the 2002 World Series?

From Quiz World Series Stuff [3]

Answer: Barry Bonds

The 2002 World Series saw the Angels and Giants. Babe Ruth had set the record with 11 in 1926 until Bonds came along.

14. After defeating the Boston Red Sox in the ALDS, then the Angels in the ALCS in 2005, this team went on to win the World Series. Which team was this that skunked the Houston Astros four games to none?

From Quiz World Series Stuff [1]

Answer: Chicago White Sox

The 2005 World Series was actually closer than the four games to none stat indicated. The White Sox outscored the Astros by only 20 runs to 14 in the four games. This included the 14 innings of game three. Chicago's Jermaine Dye was the series' MVP. Jermaine had come from the Athletics a season earlier.

15. Obviously, when you play for the Cubs, the World Series isn't exactly in your plans. It was like that for Ernie Banks, who spent his entire career there. How long did he spend with Chicago's Northsiders?

From Quiz Never Played In A World Series

Answer: 19 years

Banks's career lasted from 1953-1971. Dawson played 2528 games. The Hall-of-Famer went to 11 All-Star games, earned a 1960 Gold Glove awards, and won the 1958 and 1959 MVP awards. Andre Dawson, another ex-Cub, went 2627 games (1976-1996) without going to the World Series, but that was beaten "bettered" by yet another ex-Cub, Rafael Palmeiro, during the 2004 season (playing at Baltimore).

16. Which slugger set a World Series record for hitting five home runs in one series?

From Quiz World Series Stars

Answer: Reggie Jackson

The other greats never went to a World Series in their entire career. Reggie earned his nickname, Mr. October, by hitting five in the 1977 series as a Yankee against the Dodgers. This included hitting three in game six. The Yankees won the series four games to two, and Reggie was the MVP of the series. Jackson hit 18 postseason home runs throughout his career, with 10 being in the World Series.

17. What New York player grounded into three double-plays in one game?

From Quiz World Series 1975 and Prior

Answer: Willie Mays

Willie Mays of the New York Giants did it on October 8, 1951, against the New York Yankees. The Yankees won that series four games to two.

18. Who had the dubious distinction of being the first person to be ejected twice in World Series play?

From Quiz You'rrre Outta Here!

Answer: Bobby Cox

The others were never ejected. Cox had his first ousting in 1992 in a game against the Blue Jays, for arguing a call on a batter's check swing. His record-setter was in 1996 against the Yankees for arguing a call on a stolen base. Both World Series ended up in losses for Cox's Braves. Cox, as the manager of the Braves, had set some records during the regular season for ejections also.

19. Bill Wambsganss makes an unassisted triple play in the 1920 World Series.

From Quiz Who Was The Winning Pitcher? #1

Answer: Jim Bagby

The fifth game of the 1920 World Series between Cleveland and Brooklyn contained a number of historic "firsts." Cleveland right fielder Elmer Smith was the first to hit a grand slam home run in World Series play and winning pitcher Jim Bagby was the first pitcher to hit a World Series home run. The most remarkable event, of course, was Wambsganss' unassisted triple play in the 5th inning, which came off the bat of relief pitcher Clarence Mitchell. Burleigh Grimes was the losing pitcher, while Stan Coveleski, who was a three-game winner for the Indians in this Series, did not appear in this game. Eddie Cicotte, who pitched mostly for the White Sox, was not in this World Series. His career ended that season in the wake of the Black Sox scandal in the Series of the previous year.

20. In which World Series did two wildcard teams meet for the first time in history?

From Quiz World Series for Boneheads

Answer: 2002

The Angels and the Giants went at it in 2002, the first time since the wildcard position was added to postseason play in 1995. The Angels won four games to three, with Troy Glaus of the Angels winning the MVP. Four of the seven games were decided by one run.

21. In 1976, which animated Yankee manager was tossed from game four of the World Series for throwing balls on to the field?

From Quiz Whatsa Matta Ump, You Blind?

Answer: Billy Martin

The others never managed the Yankees. Martin, who was already irate by watching his Yankees down three games to none, finally let it all go. Umpire Bruce Froemming, in his first World Series, did the deed and gave Billy the boot. The Reds skunked the Yankees in four games.

22. Which team won the first World Series in 1903?

From Quiz World Series for Dummies?

Answer: Boston Pilgrims

None of the other teams listed, existed in 1903. The Pilgrims led by pitchers Cy Young and Bill Dineen, defeated Honus Wagner and the Pittsburgh Pirates, five games to three.

23. Which team lost the very first World Series?

From Quiz World Series for Dummies

Answer: Pittsburgh Pirates

The first World Series was held in 1903, and the others listed did not exist then. The Boston Pilgrims defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates, five games to three. There was no MVP awarded in 1903, but it certainly would have gone to Bill Dineen of the Pilgrims (later Boston Red Sox), who won three games to one loss, and struck out 28 Pirates. The infamous Cy Young also pitched for the Pilgrims and won two games.

24. The first World Championship was played in what year? Between the New York Mets and the Providence Grays, the Grays won all three games.

From Quiz World Series History

Answer: 1884

The first series was actually played in 1882, but was called off after two games because of fighting between the two Leagues and doesn't count officially.

25. In what year did Billy Martin win his first World Series as a manager?

From Quiz Baseball World Series V

Answer: 1977

Martin took the New York Yankees to the Series in 1977 by beating the Dodgers 4 games to 2. It wasn't too hard managing 5 Yankee All-Stars including Sparky Lyle, Willie Randolph, Reggie Jackson, Thurman Munson, and Graig Nettles.

26. What team appeared in the World Series the most times in the 1990s?

From Quiz Baseball World Series IV

Answer: Atlanta Braves

The Braves appeared 5 times in the 90s. Their only win in the 90s was in 1995 against the Indians 4 games to 2. They lost in 1991 against the Twins, 1992 against the Blue Jays, and against the Yankees in 1996 and again in 1999.

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