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1 trivia quiz  Decades on the Diamond: 1970s coolicon
Another all multiple choice quiz about some decades in baseball. One question for each year. Have fun! :-)
Easy 10Q
576 plays
Sep 19 06
Nightmare editor
2 trivia quiz  Decade in a Box: 1970s icon
An all multiple choice memory task for the 1970s of Major League baseball. I hope that you enjoy it. :-)
Average 10Q
645 plays
Jan 25 06
Nightmare editor
3 trivia quiz  70 Cents in Change icon
The third in a series of decade quizzes for everyone! The 1970s of baseball was both interesting and entertaining for all. Let's see if you recall the '70s. All multiple choice, and I hope that you find it educational. That was the goal. :-)
Easy 10Q
852 plays
Apr 20 05
Nightmare editor
4 trivia quiz  1970s Baseball
Fun for baseball fans who grew up in the 1970s. Look for guys you may have forgotten all about in the incorrect choices.
Average 20Q
2022 plays
May 16 01
sedgewick
5 trivia quiz  MLB 1978 Season
Some questions on one of baseball's greatest years.
Difficult 10Q
1281 plays
Jun 20 01
Harrison
6 trivia quiz  Dummies Baseball #48 - 1970s icon
An all multiple choice quiz on Major League baseball in the 1970s. Thanks for playing. :-)
Easy 10Q
672 plays
Oct 16 03
Nightmare editor
7 trivia quiz  1970s Decade of Baseball icon
League Leaders by Decade: 1970s.
Very Difficult 10Q
1422 plays
Apr 05 02
robtamat
8 trivia quiz  One Game Playoff: 1978 icon
The 1978 one game playoff to decide the AL East title was one of the classics. See what you know about this memorable day.
Average 10Q
990 plays
Aug 20 02
boostrivia

Some sample questions from this category:

* His 1975 Topps Oakland A's baseball card identified his position as pinch runner. Who is he?
* This player's rookie baseball card was a 1975 Topps, and in 1980 he became, along with Todd Helton, one of the latest-season .400 hitters in the last 25 years. Who is he?
* Whose home runs were nicknamed Taters?
* Who was the fireballer who celebrated a major league strike-out record by eating 383 silver-dollar sized pancakes?
* What is the name of the catcher who wore number 5, and was said to have transformed the defensive art of catching?
* Of these four fireballers, which one never struck out more than 300 hitters in one season during the 1970s?
* His nickname was 'The Spaceman.' His first lob ball pitch struck out Tony Perez during the 1975 world series. A few games later, he tried the lob again on Perez, and Perez drilled it over the Green Monster. Who is he?
* Which cereal company's 3D Superstars cards brought the 1970s glitz to the trading card hobby?
* Who finished the 1970s with the best single season batting average at .388?
* Who finished his career in the early 1970s with exactly 3000 hits?
* Who won an MVP award at first base for the Dodgers during the 1970s?
* This Chicago Cub won a batting title as a first baseman and finished his career with the Red Sox, with stops along the way at other places including Kansas City.
* Who set a consecutive stolen base record of more than 50 during the mid-1970s?
* What two 70s post-season stars for the Yankees played previously for the White Sox?
* Whose career was cut short by a plane crash in which he was the pilot?
* Accused of doctoring his pitches, this hurler promised he would strip naked on the mound if he were ever caught throwing a spitter. Who is he?
* Who was an American League infielder--before he was a professional basketball player?
* He probably appeared in magazines more than any other player during the 70s if you count the underwear ads. His name is ________ ?
* Who is the only player to knock out the opposing catcher in an All-Star game?
* Ron Guidry had an incredible season in 1978, going 25-3, striking out 248, and had an amazing 1.74 ERA. Who was 2nd behind Ron in the AL in wins?

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