Baseball Mixed Up Match Variety Quiz

Answer: Bill Dinneen

After a storied playing career from 1898-1909, including being the workhorse pitcher in the first World Series in 1903 with the Boston Americans, Bill Dinneen (alternately spelled Dineen) became an umpire from 1909-1937. Prior to the 1933 All-Star game, Dinneen had umpired in eight World Series. Bill's worst umpiring day behind the plate was probably on May 18, 1912.

This was the day that the Detroit Tigers decided to strike after the league suspended Ty Cobb for hitting a fan. Detroit replaced the players with anyone who wanted to play, including those off the street.

The seemingly never-ending game ended in a 24-2 Philadelphia Athletics win.

Answer: Jim Joyce

It was June 2, 2010 at Comerica Park in Detroit. On the mound for the Tigers, Galarraga had the command that any pitcher would want and retired the first 26 batters. Up to the plate came the Indians' Jason Donald and hit a ground ball. Thousands of fans saw the throw beat Donald to the bag, but first base umpire Jim Joyce called the runner safe. Galarraga knew he threw a perfecto but his facial expression changed to one that would shock most fans.

Instead of charging the umpire, throwing a tantrum, etc, Armando smiled and walked back to the mound showing amazing composure.

The replays show that it wasn't close and that the throw did indeed beat the runner. Umpire Joyce later admitted that he blew the call after the game and was devastated by it himself.

The following game, instead of the Tiger manager presenting the lineups to the umpires at home plate, it was Galarraga to shake hands with Joyce in a true and touching display of sportsmanship and humanity.

Answer: David Wells

Wells threw a perfect game against the Twins in 1998. At the time, David was a New York Yankee but played in only four seasons in the pinstripes. Over 21 seasons he pitched for the Blue Jays, Tigers, Reds, Orioles, Yankees, White Sox, Padres, Red Sox, and Dodgers. Wells wore the number 3 in Boston during the 2005 season.

He went 15-7 in that season. He finished third two times in the Cy Young voting also. David retired in 2007.

Answer: Ed Delahanty

"Big Ed" had a big bat, hitting over .350 eight times including batting over .400 three times. Delahanty played with the Phillies in 1888 and 1889, then went to Cleveland of the Players League for one season. In 1891 he came back to the Phillies for another 11 seasons.

After the 1901 season he went to the Washington Senators, a move that he maybe should not have made. On July 2, 1903, Ed was found dead at the bottom of Niagara Falls. It was never determined if it was suicide, he was pushed, or fell in an accident. With many scenarios about the death, the case was never solved.

He was inducted into the hall by the Old-Timers Committee in 1945.

Answer: David Cone

Cone won the Cy Young Award in 1994 as a Kansas City Royal. He was in his ninth season then while throwing a 15-7 record. In 1999 as a Yankee, David threw his perfect game against the Expos on July 18. He retired after 17 seasons after pitching for the Mets, Yankees, Royals, Blue Jays, and Red Sox.

Answer: Charlie Williams

Williams umpired in the National League from 1978-1999, then umpired in both leagues in 2000. Williams was the home plate umpire in game four of the 1993 World Series that found the Phillies hosting the Blue Jays. It would turn out to be the longest World Series game in history at the time, going four hours and 14 minutes. Toronto won 15-14 in the nine-inning game.

The series was also memorable for the Blue Jays' Joe Carter hitting a walk-off home run in the ninth inning off Mitch Williams to win game six, and give the Blue Jays a World Series Championship. Emmett Ashford was the first African-American Major League umpire, and the first to work a World Series.

He umpired all five games in the 1970 World Series, but never a game behind the plate.

Answer: Bucky Veil

The first World Series pitted the AL Boston Americans against the NL Pittsburgh Pirates in 1903. It was also the first appearance by a pitcher in relief. Game 2 for the Pirates saw Sam Leever (25-7) be relieved by Veil (5-3). Leever was chased from the mound in the first inning after Boston scored two runs. Veil pitched the rest of the game in the 3-0 Pirates' loss. Boston's Bill Dinneen threw a three-hitter and took the win. Boston went on to win the series, five games to three.

Answer: Bud Harrelson

Bud was born on D-Day, June 6, 1944. He debuted in the Major Leagues in 1965 and was a Met fixture at shortstop for 13 seasons. He was part of two National League Championships including two World Series. In 1978 he was traded to the Phillies for two seasons, then signed with the Rangers in 1980 before retiring.

Answer: Philadelphia Athletics

The first official and sanctioned league was the National Association in 1871. The league had nine teams and played less than 35 games in the entire season. The Athletics were led by pitcher/manager Dick McBride and won the league title by two games over the Chicago White Stockings.

The Boston Red Stockings under the helm of Hall of Famer Harry Wright took Boston to the remaining four league titles before the league shutdown after the 1875 season. The National League began their hopes in 1876.

Answer: St. Louis Maroons

The UA lasted only one season in 1884 but started off strong with 13 teams. With the National League and American Association already in play, the UA couldn't keep their heads above water financially and closed its doors at the end of the season. The Maroons were led by managers Ted Sullivan and Fred Dunlap to an amazing 94-19 record, 35.5 games ahead of the runner-up Milwaukee Brewers. Most of the Maroons started a new franchise the following season in 1885 as a new addition to the National League and had an eye-opener by finishing in last place of eight teams.

They finished 49 games behind the league-winning Chicago White Stockings.