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Quiz about Carl Erskine
Quiz about Carl Erskine

Carl Erskine Trivia Quiz


A quiz about Carl Eskine,or as he was affectionately known as, "Oisk".

A multiple-choice quiz by shamrock12. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
shamrock12
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
370,937
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
141
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Question 1 of 10
1. When and where was Carl Erskine born? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. In 1953 Carl Erskine had the best year of his career. What was his pitching record? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Erskine was named to the All-Star team in 1953.


Question 4 of 10
4. In what branch of the military did Erskine serve during World War II? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. How many World Series *games* did Erskine play? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. In 1953 vs. NY Yankees, what World Series record did he set that stood until 1963? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. What was Erskine's lifetime record? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. How many no hit games did Erskine pitch? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. When was Carl Erkine's last game as a Dodger? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Upon retirement Erskine became an author.



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. When and where was Carl Erskine born?

Answer: December 13, 1926, Anderson, Ind.

Carl Erskine's father introduced him to baseball at age 9.
2. In 1953 Carl Erskine had the best year of his career. What was his pitching record?

Answer: 20-6

He had a league leading win-loss percentage for the season of .769.
3. Erskine was named to the All-Star team in 1953.

Answer: False

Incredibly, he was passed over; despite a win-loss record of 20-6. But when one considers that the pitchers selected ahead of him were Spahn, Roberts, Simmons and Dickson, it is easy to see why he was not selected.
4. In what branch of the military did Erskine serve during World War II?

Answer: U.S. Navy

Upon completion of high school in 1945, Erskine was drafted into the Navy and served at the Boston Navy yard until 1946.
5. How many World Series *games* did Erskine play?

Answer: 11

1949 - 2 games
1952 - 3 games
1953 - 3 games
1955 - 2 games
1956 - 1 game
All were played with the Brooklyn Dodgers.
6. In 1953 vs. NY Yankees, what World Series record did he set that stood until 1963?

Answer: most strike outs in one game.

The record 14 strikeouts in Game 3 (including Mickey Mantle 4 times) stood until Sandy Koufax struck out 15 in one Game in the 1963 series.
7. What was Erskine's lifetime record?

Answer: 122-78

His lifetime winning percentage was .610.
8. How many no hit games did Erskine pitch?

Answer: 2

He no hit the Cubs on June 16, 1952. But for a walk issued in the 3rd inning, he would have had a perfect game. He tossed a no hitter against the Giants on May 12, 1956. In that game he missed perfection by issuing 2 walks.
9. When was Carl Erkine's last game as a Dodger?

Answer: June 4, 1959

He pitched 4.2 innings as an LA Dodger, gave up 2 hits and 1 run and did not figure in the decision.
10. Upon retirement Erskine became an author.

Answer: yes

When Erskine retired he went back home to Indiana and became a successful banker. He published two books, "What I Learned from Jackie Robinson" and "Carl Erskine's Tales from the Dodger Dugout:Extra Innings"
Source: Author shamrock12

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