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10 Degrees of Babe Ruth Trivia Quiz

The Kevin Bacon game meets The Sultan of Swat.

A multiple-choice quiz by ctownron. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
ctownron

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
252,066

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Very Difficult

Avg Score
4 / 10

Plays
1645

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. In 1919, Babe Ruth broke which Major League record previously held by Ned Williamson? Hint

Most strikeouts by a left hander pitcher in a season

Most home runs in a season

Most wins in a World Series

Most walks in a season

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Question 2 of 10

2. In 1883, Ned Williamson held this Major League record until 1887 when it was broken by Tip O'Neill? Hint

Most triples in a seaon

Most doubles in a season

Most strikeouts in a season

Most walks in a season

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Question 3 of 10

3. Tip O'Neill (in 1983) and Jackie Robinson (in 1991) were inducted into which Hall of Fame? Hint

Montreal Royals Hall of Fame

Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame

Georgia Sports Hall of Fame

International League Hall of Fame

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Question 4 of 10

4. What does Jackie Robinson and Frank Howard have in common? Hint

Both were drafted by the National Basketball Association (NBA)

Both have played for the Brooklyn Dodgers

Both have won the MLB Rookie of the Year Award

Both have won MLB Most Valuable Player Awards

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Question 5 of 10

5. In 1969, Frank Howard was second to Reggie Jackson in which MLB American League catagory? Hint

Home Runs

Runs scored

Slugging Percentage

Strike Outs

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Question 6 of 10

6. On April 2, 1976, Oakland A's owner Charlie Finley traded Reggie Jackson and pitcher Ken Holtzman to which team? Hint

New York Yankees

Baltimore Orioles

California Angels

Kansas City Royals

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Question 7 of 10

7. On August 19, 1969, Chicago Cub pitcher Ken Holtzman accomplished what against the Hank Aaron/Phil Niekro led Atlanta Braves? Hint

He pitched a no-hit game

He hit his first career home run

He struck Aaron out three times

He pitched a one-hit game, but lost to Niekro 1-0

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Question 8 of 10

8. From 1958 to 1960, which statement below is true about Hank Aaron and Willie Mays? Hint

Each year one of them led the league in home runs

Each year one of them was National League MVP

Each year one of them led the league in RBIs

Each year they both won Gold Glove awards

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Question 9 of 10

9. In 1951, Willie Mays hit his first home run off of Hall of Fame pitcher Warren Spahn at which National League ballpark? Hint

Braves Field

Forbes Field

Ebbets Field

The Polo Grounds

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Question 10 of 10

10. What was once the nickname of Braves Field, where Babe Ruth (in 1935) and Warren Spahn (1942-52) played their home games for the National League Boston Braves? Hint

The Wigwam

The Bee Hive

The Bean Pot

Jewel Box Park

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In 1919, Babe Ruth broke which Major League record previously held by Ned Williamson?

Answer: Most home runs in a season

In 1884 Williamson, playing for the Chicago White Stockings (1879-89), set the single season home run record with 27. Ruth broke the record with 29 home runs as a member of the Boston Red Sox.

2. In 1883, Ned Williamson held this Major League record until 1887 when it was broken by Tip O'Neill?

Answer: Most doubles in a season

O'Neill (not related to Thomas P. "Tip" O'Neill former U.S. Speaker of the House) hit 52 doubles for the St. Louis Browns in 1887, besting the 49 doubles Williamson hit in 1883.

3. Tip O'Neill (in 1983) and Jackie Robinson (in 1991) were inducted into which Hall of Fame?

Answer: Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame

Founded in 1983, the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame (located in St. Mary's, Ontario) annually awards the Tip O'Neill Award to the top Canadian baseball player of the year.

4. What does Jackie Robinson and Frank Howard have in common?

Answer: Both have won the MLB Rookie of the Year Award

Robinson (1947) and Howard (1960) won Rookie of the Year awards as Dodgers, however Robinson was a memeber of the Brooklyn Dodgers, while Howard was a member of the Los Angeles Dodgers. Robinson won a MVP award in 1949. Howard was drafted by the Philadelphia Warriors of the NBA.

5. In 1969, Frank Howard was second to Reggie Jackson in which MLB American League catagory?

Answer: Runs scored

Oakland A's Reggie Jackson scored 123 runs to Washington Senator Frank Howard's 111 in 1969. Howard did lead the American League with 49 home runs that year.

6. On April 2, 1976, Oakland A's owner Charlie Finley traded Reggie Jackson and pitcher Ken Holtzman to which team?

Answer: Baltimore Orioles

Jackson played for the Orioles for only one season (1976) before signing with the N.Y. Yankees in November of 1976. Jackson also played for the Kansas City Athletics (1967) and the California Angels (1982-86) before retiring in 1987 with the Oakland A's.

7. On August 19, 1969, Chicago Cub pitcher Ken Holtzman accomplished what against the Hank Aaron/Phil Niekro led Atlanta Braves?

Answer: He pitched a no-hit game

Holtzman beat Niekro 3-0 on Ron Santo's 3-run home run. Aaron went hitless and grounded into the final out in the 9th.

8. From 1958 to 1960, which statement below is true about Hank Aaron and Willie Mays?

Answer: Each year they both won Gold Glove awards

Neither players were an MVP or Home Run leader in those years, however Aaron was RBI leader in 1960. Mays won 12 gold gloves in a row from 1957-68, while Aaron won 3 Gold Gloves in a row from 1958-60.

9. In 1951, Willie Mays hit his first home run off of Hall of Fame pitcher Warren Spahn at which National League ballpark?

Answer: The Polo Grounds

Mays began his 1951 rookie season 0-12 before getting his first hit, a home run against Spahn.

10. What was once the nickname of Braves Field, where Babe Ruth (in 1935) and Warren Spahn (1942-52) played their home games for the National League Boston Braves?

Answer: The Bee Hive

Ruth ended his playing career with the Braves after one season in 1935. From 1936-40 the owners changed the nickname of the team to the Bee's, and the stadium to the Bee Hive. The renaming of the team and stadium never took hold with the fans, and was returned to the Braves name in 1941.

Source: Author ctownron

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