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Can You Spell Baseball? Trivia Quiz

Let's see if you can select the properly spelled players' name in this all multiple choice quiz. Thanks for playing. :-)

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

Author
Nightmare

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
226,016

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
691

Question 1 of 10

1. Five of my 14 seasons were with the New York Yankees, and that's where I made my name for throwing the first World Series perfect game. Who am I? Hint

Jim Larsan

Don Larson

Don Larsen

Jim Larseng

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Question 2 of 10

2. My first eight seasons were as a Boston Red Sox shortstop. As part of a four-team trade, I wore the uniform of the Chicago Cubs in 2004. Who am I? Hint

Nomar Garciaparra

Nomar Garciparra

Nomar Garciapara

Nomar Garcipahra

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Question 3 of 10

3. I was nicknamed 'Bulldog' and played for 13 of my 18 seasons with the Dodgers. I won the NL Cy Young award in 1988 for my 23-8 record. Who am I? Hint

Orel Hershiser

Orel Hershieser

Orel Herschiser

Orel Herchiser

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Question 4 of 10

4. Nicknamed 'Old Hoss', I went crazy as a pitcher in the National League of 1884. My pitching record was 59-12 with 441 strikeouts. What is my name? Hint

Charlie Radborne

Charlie Radborn

Charley Radborne

Charley Radbourn

5. My 20th season in the Major Leagues was marred by the steroid controvery. I played for Baltimore in 2005, but put my career in jeopardy when at first I stated that I never took steroids, then later became wishy-washy on the subject. Who am I? Hint

Rafeal Palmero

Rafael Palmeiro

Rafael Palmiero

Rafeal Palmeiro

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Question 6 of 10

6. I was a 2005 Hall of Fame inductee. In all but one of my 16 seasons, I was a Chicago Cub and retired in 1997. Amongst my accomplishments were nine Gold Gloves at second base, and the 1984 National League MVP. What is my name? Hint

Ryne Sandburg

Ryan Sandburg

Ryan Sandberg

Ryne Sandberg

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Question 7 of 10

7. Winning the last Triple Crown of the 20th century, I also won the American League MVP in the 1967 season. Who am I? Hint

Carl Yastrzemski

Carl Yaztremsky

Carl Yastremski

Carl Yastremsky

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Question 8 of 10

8. I played most of my seasons as a Pittsburgh Pirate, and was always overshadowed by the great Willie Stargell. Who am I? Hint

Don Clendennon

Don Clendenen

Donn Clendenan

Donn Clendenon

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Question 9 of 10

9. This player along with Bo Jackson, was one of those who played in the NFL and Major League baseball. Vic's baseball career was only two seasons in 1953 and 1954 as a Pirate. What is Vic's last name? Hint

Janawitz

Janowitz

Janowicz

Jancawicz

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Question 10 of 10

10. 2005 saw my 10th season in the Major Leagues. Beginning my career in 1995 with the Mets, I was a relief pitcher for the Cardinals in 2005. In 2004, I led the league with 47 saves. Who am I? Hint

Jason Isringhowson

Jason Isringhasen

Jason Issringhason

Jason Isringhausen

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Five of my 14 seasons were with the New York Yankees, and that's where I made my name for throwing the first World Series perfect game. Who am I?

Answer: Don Larsen

Larsen pitched from 1953-1967. His rookie season was with the St. Louis Browns and then made the move with the team to become the Baltimore Orioles in 1954. His World Series perfect game was in the 1956 series against the Dodgers in game five.

2. My first eight seasons were as a Boston Red Sox shortstop. As part of a four-team trade, I wore the uniform of the Chicago Cubs in 2004. Who am I?

Answer: Nomar Garciaparra

Nomar won the Rookie of the Year award with the Red Sox in 1997. After being the AL MVP runner-up in 1998 to Juan Gonzalez of the Rangers, he led the American League in 1999 and 2000 for hitting .357 and .372.

3. I was nicknamed 'Bulldog' and played for 13 of my 18 seasons with the Dodgers. I won the NL Cy Young award in 1988 for my 23-8 record. Who am I?

Answer: Orel Hershiser

Hershiser went 204-150 throughout his career. He came back to the Dodgers for his final season in 2000. Orel also won the 1988 World Series MVP when the Dodgers defeated the Athletics, four games to one.

4. Nicknamed 'Old Hoss', I went crazy as a pitcher in the National League of 1884. My pitching record was 59-12 with 441 strikeouts. What is my name?

Answer: Charley Radbourn

Radbourn was with the Providence Grays of the National League in 1884, when rules changes made it a season for the pitchers. It was the first season that allowed a pitcher to release the ball from above the waist. The Grays won the NL with a 84-28 record.

Answer: Rafael Palmeiro

Rafael played most of his career with the Texas Rangers and Baltimore Orioles. In 1999 with the Rangers, he finished fifth for the AL MVP behind Ivan Rodriguez, Pedro Martinez, Roberto Alomar, and Manny Ramirez.

Answer: Ryne Sandberg

Ryne was also a 10-time all-star. The Phillies didn't see anything in Sandberg in his rookie season in 1981, so they traded him and Larry Bowa to the Cubs for Ivan DeJesus.

7. Winning the last Triple Crown of the 20th century, I also won the American League MVP in the 1967 season. Who am I?

Answer: Carl Yastrzemski

Yastrzemski helped the Red Sox to the 1967 World Series, but it was the year of Cardinal Bob Gibson who downed them four games to three. Carl was a 1989 Hall of Fame inductee.

8. I played most of my seasons as a Pittsburgh Pirate, and was always overshadowed by the great Willie Stargell. Who am I?

Answer: Donn Clendenon

Donn wore the 'P' from 1961-1968. 1969 saw him wear the Amazing Mets' uniform, and was the World Series MVP against the Orioles. The outfielder-first baseman retired in 1972.

Answer: Janowicz

In 1935, he played in 35 games as a catcher, backing up Mike Sandlock. He hit his only two career home runs in the season. After batting .151 in 1954, Janowicz called it quits. Vic died in 1996 just one day after his 66th birthday.

10. 2005 saw my 10th season in the Major Leagues. Beginning my career in 1995 with the Mets, I was a relief pitcher for the Cardinals in 2005. In 2004, I led the league with 47 saves. Who am I?

Answer: Jason Isringhausen

As a New York Met he was a starting pitcher for his first two seasons, but was then relegated to the bullpen. In 1999, the Mets traded Jason to the Athletics. Isringhausen signed as a free-agent with St. Louis in 2001.

Source: Author Nightmare

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