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1 trivia quiz  Fifties on the Hook! coolicon
The 1950s was an arousing decade with the emergence of some true baseball greats. Let's see how much you remember about the '50s. I hope there are memories in it for some. :-)
Easy 10Q
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Apr 22 05
Nightmare editor
2 trivia quiz  Decade in a Box: 1950s coolicon
Another all multiple choice quiz about baseball decades. I hope that you have fun with it. :-)
Easy 10Q
534 plays
Jan 30 06
Nightmare editor
3 trivia quiz  Decades on the Diamond: 1950s icon
Another in a series of all multiple choice quizzes about some decades in the Major Leagues. One question for each year of the decade. Have fun! :-)
Average 10Q
393 plays
Sep 21 06
Nightmare editor
4 trivia quiz  Baseball in the 1950s icon
Back to the golden age of baseball.
Average 10Q
1140 plays
Mar 24 02
graciebarn256
5 trivia quiz  Uniform Numbers From the 1950s icon
Here are some uniform numbers from the 50's. Some easy, some not so easy. We'll start with 1 and work our way up. I know you can do this. Let's go!
Average 10Q
498 plays
Dec 24 01
jake41

Some sample questions from this category:

* This shortstop and manager wore 1 for the Philadelphia Athletics in the early 50's.
* This Phillie shortstop wore 2.
* What Dodger outfielder patrolled Ebbets Field in the 50's wearing no. 4?
* The 50's were the twilight of what no. 5's great career?
* Whose number 6 was worn by this great in the 50's, and also in the twilight of his great career?
* Whose number 8 hit the home run against the Dodgers that put the Phillies in the World Series in 1950.
* Who surrendered Bobby Thomson's famous 'shot heard round the world' in 1951?
* Which of these was not a New York center fielder?
* Who did Ernie Banks play for?
* Which year did the Brooklyn Dodgers win the World Series?
* Who was the umpire for Don Larsen's perfect World Series game in 1956?
* How many innings could Harvey Haddix keep his perfect game going in 1959?
* What year did Willie Mays' famous catch take place?
* Who played in the Polo Grounds after the Giants left in '57?
* The fans saw rookies Joe Adcock and Lew Burdette in 1950. They also saw a Yankee rookie second baseman, who later became the manager of the Yankees off and on, and off and on. Who was this 1950 rookie?
* The fans in 1956 were treated to a new award, recognizing the greatest pitcher in the season, naming it the Cy Young Award, after pitching great, Denton True 'Cy' Young. Which pitcher won this inaugural award?
* Although the Milwaukee Braves went to their second consecutive World Series in 1958, Braves' outfielder Henry Aaron finished only third in the National League MVP voting. Which Cub edged out Henry and the great Willie Mays to take the award?
* In 1951, the infamous words rang out. "The _______ win the pennant! The ______ win the pennant! The _______ win the pennant!" Which team won that pennant?
* Baseball lost the first 500-game winner in history at the age of 88 in 1955. Who was this pitching great?
* In 1952, the National League Braves moved to Milwaukee from which city?

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