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April in Baseball History Trivia Quiz

The fourth in a series of 12 quizzes, designed to be educational about historical months in baseball history. Which is your month to score the highest? I hope that you have fun! :-)

A multiple-choice quiz by Nightmare. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Nightmare

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
222,007

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
561

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

Question 1 of 10

1. April 29, 1981: This left-handed pitching great threw his 3,000th strikeout on this day. He went on to be the second pitcher to throw 4000 career strikeouts. Who was this Hall of Fame pitcher? Hint

Nolan Ryan

Sandy Koufax

Steve Carlton

Warren Spahn

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Question 2 of 10

2. April 4, 1974: This was a historical date in baseball history. Not only being the earliest opening day in Major League history, but a player hit his 714th home run on this day. Who hit it? Hint

Hank Aaron

Mark McGwire

Babe Ruth

Willie Mays

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Question 3 of 10

3. April 13, 1954: Bobby Thomson (Shot Heard 'Round the World) fractured his ankle in a game against the Yankees. He was just acquired by the Braves from the Giants. Which unknown replaced him as a rookie, then went on to hit 755 home runs? Hint

Mark McGwire

Willie Mays

Hank Aaron

Barry Bonds

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Question 4 of 10

4. April 15, 1947: The Major League color barrier was officially broken by Brooklyn Dodger Jackie Robinson. This was the first of 151 games that he appeared in the 1947 season. Which position did Robinson play throughout that season? Hint

Catcher

Designated hitter

Pitcher

First base

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Question 5 of 10

5. April 19, 1952: This pitcher in his first ever at-bat hit a home run. His next at-bat resulted in a triple. He would go on to never hit another home run or triple in his 21 seasons in the Major Leagues. Who is he? Hint

Hoyt Wilhelm

Mickey Mantle

Joe DiMaggio

Rocky Colavito

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Question 6 of 10

6. April 18, 1923: Which historical ballpark opened on this date? Hint

Shea Stadium

Dodger Stadium

George Bush Stadium

Yankee Stadium

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Question 7 of 10

7. April 30, 1922: This day saw the last perfect game in the Major Leagues until Yankee Don Larsen threw a perfecto in the 1956 World Series. Which White Sox pitcher threw this game in 1922? Hint

Charlie Robertson

Stan Musial

Rogers Hornsby

Ted Williams

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Question 8 of 10

8. In April 1984, this Tiger pitcher threw a no-hitter. Who was this five-time all-star? Hint

Jack Morris

Ernie Banks

Jackie Robinson

Brooks Robinson

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Question 9 of 10

9. In April 1940, this Cleveland Indian pitcher threw the only opening day no-hitter in the first 100 years of Major League baseball history. Who was this 'rapid' fireballer? Hint

Bob Feller

Stan Musial

Luke Appling

Rod Carew

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Question 10 of 10

10. April 22, 1970: This New York Mets' pitcher had struck out 10 batters going into the seventh inning against the San Diego Padres on this day. He then struck out the following nine batters to win the game 2-1. Who was this 'terrific' pitcher? Hint

Tom Seaver

Denny McLain

Cy Young

Christy Mathewson

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. April 29, 1981: This left-handed pitching great threw his 3,000th strikeout on this day. He went on to be the second pitcher to throw 4000 career strikeouts. Who was this Hall of Fame pitcher?

Answer: Steve Carlton

The others never reached the 1980s in their career. Carlton was a Cardinal and Phillie throughout his career. He retired with 4139 strikeouts. After four Cy Young awards and one Triple Crown, Steve retired in 1988 and was a hall inductee in 1994.

2. April 4, 1974: This was a historical date in baseball history. Not only being the earliest opening day in Major League history, but a player hit his 714th home run on this day. Who hit it?

Answer: Hank Aaron

Hank Aaron of the Atlanta Braves tied Babe Ruth's career record of 714 home runs. In Aaron's first at-bat of the season, he hit a three-run shot off Cincinnati's Jack Billingham. The Reds rebounded to win the game in 11 innings, 7-6.

Answer: Hank Aaron

At age 20, Aaron was a Boston Brave second baseman, but never played second base in the 1954 season. What a historical move by manager Charlie Grimm to put Aaron in the outfield to replace Thomson. Hank hit 13 home runs in his first season, then 26, etc, all the way to 755 by 1976. Aaron was also the 1957 NL MVP.

Answer: First base

Jackie won the Rookie of the Year award although he committed 16 errors at first base. The Dodgers moved him to third base, then first base again, then second base in 1948. Mostly playing at second base, he still committed another 13 errors. Playing the entire 1949 season at second base, and even though committing another 16 errors, he won the National League MVP award.

Answer: Hoyt Wilhelm

The others weren't pitchers. Wilhelm would play for nine different teams in his 21 seasons. Starting with the New York Giants on April 19, 1952, to July 10, 1972 with the Dodgers, Hoyt was most noted for his relief pitching prowess. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1985.

6. April 18, 1923: Which historical ballpark opened on this date?

Answer: Yankee Stadium

The other ballparks would not open before 1950 or never existed. In the first game at Yankee Stadium, the great Babe Ruth hit a three-run home run to defeat the Red Sox 4-1. The Babe would hit 41 home runs in the new stadium, and the Yankee team welcomed it as they went all the way to their first World Series crown in 1923.

7. April 30, 1922: This day saw the last perfect game in the Major Leagues until Yankee Don Larsen threw a perfecto in the 1956 World Series. Which White Sox pitcher threw this game in 1922?

Answer: Charlie Robertson

The others weren't pitchers. After appearing in only one game in the 1919 season, Robertson's next season was in 1922, and he began the season right. In the 1922 season, Charlie went 14-15 with his only highlight being the perfect game. He retired in 1928 after eight seasons with a 49-80 record.

8. In April 1984, this Tiger pitcher threw a no-hitter. Who was this five-time all-star?

Answer: Jack Morris

The others never pitched or played for the Tigers. Jack threw his no-no against the White Sox in a 4-0 victory. Morris threw 14 of his 18 seasons in Detroit, then retired in 1994 as an Indian. As a Blue Jay in 1992, Jack went 21-6 in the season.

9. In April 1940, this Cleveland Indian pitcher threw the only opening day no-hitter in the first 100 years of Major League baseball history. Who was this 'rapid' fireballer?

Answer: Bob Feller

The others never pitched in their career. Nicknamed 'Rapid Robert', Feller was starting his fifth season in the majors and with the Indians. This opening day was the beginning of the 21-year old's Triple Crown season.

Answer: Tom Seaver

The other pitchers never threw for the Mets. George Thomas 'Tom Terrific' Seaver began his career as a Met in 1967, winning the Rookie of the Year award. In this particular game, Tom had struck out the last 9 batters in the game. He won the NL Cy Young in 1969, 1973, and 1975.

After 20 seasons, the right-hander struck out an amazing 3640 batters. His Hall of Fame induction was an easy one in 1992.

Source: Author Nightmare

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