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Baseball for Dummies #90 Trivia Quiz

All multiple choice, for the dummies like me. Thanks. :-)

A multiple-choice quiz by Nightmare. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
Nightmare
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
129,036
Updated
Jul 23 22
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
1415
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
Question 1 of 10
1. I have achieved many accomplishments throughout my career. I was a Rookie of the Year, an All-Star MVP, World Series MVP, won the Triple Crown, and a Gold Glove. Mark McGwire fell 3 home runs short of my career total. I played in 5 World Series. When I retired in 1976, I became a full-time manager. Who am I? Hint


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Question 2 of 10
2. After 12 great seasons with the Los Angeles Dodgers, 2003 saw Eric Karros in what uniform? Hint


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Question 3 of 10
3. Which of the following franchises is the oldest? Hint


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Question 4 of 10
4. Who was the 2nd player in history to join the 500 home run club? Hint


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Question 5 of 10
5. Who was the first pitcher to win 4 Rolaids Relief Awards? Hint


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Question 6 of 10
6. Cincinnati Reds pitcher Jim Maloney once threw a no-hitter in 1965. How many base runners did he allow in the game? Hint


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Question 7 of 10
7. Which of the following led the league the most seasons with home runs? Hint


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Question 8 of 10
8. Who was the first team to appear in 4 World Series? Hint


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Question 9 of 10
9. Which of the following, was a member of the 500 home run club first? Hint


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Question 10 of 10
10. How many 2002 Florida Marlins' pitchers, won 20 games in the season? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. I have achieved many accomplishments throughout my career. I was a Rookie of the Year, an All-Star MVP, World Series MVP, won the Triple Crown, and a Gold Glove. Mark McGwire fell 3 home runs short of my career total. I played in 5 World Series. When I retired in 1976, I became a full-time manager. Who am I?

Answer: Frank Robinson

 Robinson was the first player to win a season MVP in both leagues. He did this with the Reds and the Orioles. His highest season home run total was 49, in 1966 in a Baltimore uniform. Robinson also was the 1989 American League Manager of the Year.
2. After 12 great seasons with the Los Angeles Dodgers, 2003 saw Eric Karros in what uniform?

Answer: Chicago Cubs

 After taking the 1992 National League Rookie of the Year Award, Karros hit 270 home runs for the Dodger-blue. The Dodgers filled his open roster spot with Fred McGriff.
3. Which of the following franchises is the oldest?

Answer: Chicago Cubs

 The Chicago franchise began in 1876 as the Chicago White Stockings of the National League. In 1876, Chicago won the first National League pennant with a record of 52-14, ahead of the St.Louis Brown Stockings. There were 8 teams in the league. The Cincinnati Reds won only 9 games in the season.
4. Who was the 2nd player in history to join the 500 home run club?

Answer: Jimmie Foxx

 Foxx was the only 500 club member listed. His last home run of the 1940 season with the Red Sox, was his 500th. While leading the league 4 times with most home runs, he won the American League MVP 3 times, and also won the Triple Crown in 1933. Babe Ruth was the first 500 member.
5. Who was the first pitcher to win 4 Rolaids Relief Awards?

Answer: Rollie Fingers

 Fingers was the only pitcher listed. The Rolaids Relief Award is presented to the most outstanding relief pitcher in each league. The Award began in 1976. Fingers won in 1977, 1978, and 1980, with the Padres, then again in 1981 with the Brewers. Dan Quisenberry was the first pitcher to win 5 of the awards, all with the Royals.
6. Cincinnati Reds pitcher Jim Maloney once threw a no-hitter in 1965. How many base runners did he allow in the game?

Answer: 11

 In this 10 inning game against the Cubs on August 19, 1965, Maloney walked 10 batters and hit one, in the Reds' 1-0 victory.
7. Which of the following led the league the most seasons with home runs?

Answer: Mike Schmidt

 When Mike Schmidt retired in 1989, this Phillie had led the league 8 times in his career, 2nd to the great Babe Ruth with 12. Schmidt never reached the 50 plateau in a season.
8. Who was the first team to appear in 4 World Series?

Answer: Chicago Cubs

 None of the other teams existed, when the World Series began in 1903. The Cubs went to their first World Series in 1906, the 3rd World Series in history. They lost to the Chicago White Sox 4 games to 2. The following 2 seasons they defeated the Tigers.

In 1910, they made their 4th appearance, but lost to the Philadelphia Athletics. They would make 6 more appearances in the century, the last being in 1945.
9. Which of the following, was a member of the 500 home run club first?

Answer: Willie McCovey

 McCovey is the only one listed who is a member of the 500 club. 'Big Mac' hit 521 over 22 seasons, mostly with the San Francisco Giants. He was the 1959 National League Rookie of the Year, and the National League MVP 10 years later. His 500th blast came in 1978, and he retired in 1980. He is a member of baseball's Hall of Fame.
10. How many 2002 Florida Marlins' pitchers, won 20 games in the season?

Answer: 0

 Only 2 made it to the 10-win mark, with A.J. Burnett who went 12-9, and Julian Tavarez who went 10-12. Entering the 2003 season, the Marlins have never had a 20-game winner in their history.
Source: Author Nightmare

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