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Baseball for Dummies #97 Trivia Quiz

A real tough one for all the baseball Dummies! lol. Educational I hope. :-)

A multiple-choice quiz by Nightmare. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Nightmare

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
131,616

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

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Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Question 1 of 10

1. Who was the first player to retire with over 750 home runs? Hint

None listed

Babe Ruth

Hank Aaron

Willie Mays

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of the following greats never played in a World Series? Hint

Lou Gehrig

Roger Maris

Sandy Koufax

Ernie Banks

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Question 3 of 10

3. 2002 Hall of Fame inductee Ozzie Smith, began his career with what team? Hint

San Diego Padres

Baltimore Orioles

Minnesota Twins

Philadelphia Phillies

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Question 4 of 10

4. The New York Highlanders later became what team? Hint

New York Yankees

New York Metropolitans

New York Mets

New York Giants

5. I played my first 8 seasons with the Athletics. I wasn't even a regular starter until I pulled off the 1972 World Series MVP, by smacking 4 home runs. After that I was a starting catcher. After 15 seasons, I retired with 201 home runs. Who am I? Hint

Gene Tenace

Bobby Tolan

Dave Winfield

Manny Mota

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Question 6 of 10

6. Eric Hinske won the 2002 American League Rookie of the Year Award. What team did he win it with? Hint

Toronto

Philadelphia

Kansas City

Tampa Bay

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Question 7 of 10

7. The great Ty Cobb led the American League in home runs by hitting less than 10. How many did he hit? Hint

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who led the 2002 Dodgers by hitting 42 home runs in the season? Hint

Raul Mondesi

Shawn Green

Steve Garvey

Fred McGriff

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Question 9 of 10

9. I played spanning 4 decades in my career. I led the league 3 consecutive seasons for stolen bases, led the league in doubles once and triples 3 times. 10 times I led the league in being hit by a pitch. 4 times I was ranked 4th in season MVP voting. I never played in a World Series. Who am I? Hint

Satchel Paige

Bob Uecker

Minnie Minoso

Fernando Valenzuela

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Question 10 of 10

10. What 19th century player had the nickname of 'Pud'?
Hint

James Galvin

Jesus Alou

Steve Carlton

Juan Marichal

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who was the first player to retire with over 750 home runs?

Answer: Hank Aaron

The Babe was the first to reach the 700 plateau, retiring with 714. Aaron broke this almost impossible record in 1973 with the Atlanta Braves, and retiring with 755 in 1976. Mays retired with 660 in 1973.

2. Which of the following greats never played in a World Series?

Answer: Ernie Banks

The great 'Mr.Cub' never made it. Ernie played his entire career with the Chicago Cubs from 1953-1971. The last Cubs' World Series appearance in the 20th century, was in 1945. Gehrig had appeared in 7 World Series (Yankees), Maris in 7 (5 Yankees/2 Cardinals), and Koufax in 4 with the Dodgers.

3. 2002 Hall of Fame inductee Ozzie Smith, began his career with what team?

Answer: San Diego Padres

Ozzie never played with the other teams. After spending 4 seasons with the Padres, in 1982 Smith went to St.Louis in a multi-trade deal. Smith was a 13-time Gold Glove winner at shortstop, and a 16-time All-Star. He retired in 1996.

4. The New York Highlanders later became what team?

Answer: New York Yankees

The original name of the franchise was the Baltimore Orioles in 1901 and 1902. They became the Highlanders from 1903-1912. In 1913, the rest became history. After the acquistion of Babe Ruth in 1920, the Yankees appeared in their first of many World Series in 1921.

Answer: Gene Tenace

The others listed were never catchers. Gene also played for the Padres, Cardinals, and the Pirates in his final season of 1983.

6. Eric Hinske won the 2002 American League Rookie of the Year Award. What team did he win it with?

Answer: Toronto

This left-handed slugger hit 24 home runs, along with 158 hits with the Blue Jays. He also hit 38 doubles in 2002, but unfortunately ranked 7th in strikeouts, going down 138 times.

7. The great Ty Cobb led the American League in home runs by hitting less than 10. How many did he hit?

Answer: 9

His 1909 season with the Tigers, and his 'whopping' 9 home runs to lead the league, helped him earn the Triple Crown Award. Not known for his power, Cobb never hit more than 12 home runs in a season. 23 of Cobb's 24 seasons, he batted over .300, and reached the .400 mark 3 times in his career. He retired with an average of .366.

8. Who led the 2002 Dodgers by hitting 42 home runs in the season?

Answer: Shawn Green

The others did not play for the Dodgers in 2002. Green in his 3rd season with the Dodgers, and 10th in the Majors, hit 42 after hitting 49 for the Dodger-Blue in 2001. Mondesi was released by the Dodgers to make way for Green, and McGriff joined the Dodgers in 2003, after the Dodgers let Eric Karros go.

Answer: Minnie Minoso

This Cuban born player, Minoso began his career as a 26 year old rookie in 1949 with the Cleveland Indians. He retired in 1964 as a White Sox, then came back in 1976, again in Chicago. In 1980 at the age of 57, he was rostered by the White Sox again, and played in 2 games. He played for a total of 17 seasons.

10. What 19th century player had the nickname of 'Pud'?

Answer: James Galvin

The others listed, played more than 50 years later. James Francis 'Pud' Galvin, played 15 seasons prior to the 20th century. He played for St.Louis, Buffalo, and Pittsburgh, and retired in 1892. He led the league in strikeouts 4 times, and his 364 career wins still ranked 5th in the 20th century.

Source: Author Nightmare

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