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Quiz about Dummies Baseball 18
Quiz about Dummies Baseball 18

Dummies Baseball #18 Trivia Quiz


Another brain-burner for the baseball dummies like me! Thanks for playing. :-)

A multiple-choice quiz by Nightmare. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
Nightmare
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
141,317
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
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8 / 10
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Top 10% Quiz
Question 1 of 10
1. What number did Yankee slugger Babe Ruth wear on his jersey? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. What player hit a game lead-off home run on July 20, 2003, at the age of 44, and it was his 81st game lead-off home run in his career? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. The 1902-1953 St.Louis Browns, became what team in 1954? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What player had the nickname of "Hammerin' Hank"? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Sandy Koufax threw a perfect game on September 9, 1965. In the 9th inning against the Cubs, he struck out the side. Who was his final victim on that historical day? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Which of the following never won the American League Cy Young Award in consecutive seasons? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. I broke in as a rookie at first base in 1947, where I won the National League Rookie of the Year Award. I also won the National League MVP in 1949. I was moved to 2nd base later in my career, and then moved to the outfield. I played my entire career of 10 seasons with the Dodgers. There seemed to be a color problem in my career, but it was not the uniform. I was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1962. Who am I? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. What manager had the nickname of "Casey"? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. What pitcher threw the first perfect game in the history of Major League baseball in the 1904 season? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Which of the following was not a baseball DiMaggio brother? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What number did Yankee slugger Babe Ruth wear on his jersey?

Answer: 3

After 6 seasons with the Red Sox, the Babe stepped into a Yankee uniform with the infamous number 3 on the back in 1920. After 15 seasons in the 'House that Ruth built', he moved to Boston of the National League for one season in 1935, and then retired. He hit his final 6 home runs, of his career 714, with the Boston Braves.
2. What player hit a game lead-off home run on July 20, 2003, at the age of 44, and it was his 81st game lead-off home run in his career?

Answer: Rickey Henderson

The others listed had retired seasons earlier. Henderson, who signed with the Dodgers in the same month, blasted his 81st lead-off home run, but the Dodgers still lost the game. It was Henderson's 296th career home run. Rickey was in his 25th season in 2003, and had changed teams 13 times.
3. The 1902-1953 St.Louis Browns, became what team in 1954?

Answer: Baltimore Orioles

The Giants came from New York, and the Pilots only existed in 1969. From the original franchise name Milwaukee Brewers in 1901, to the Browns, to the Orioles in 1954, the Orioles have been a landmark in Baltimore. It would be 13 years in Baltimore before the team gave their fans a World Series title.

In 1966, the Orioles defeated the Dodgers, in a 4 games to 0 skunk. Baltimore provided 3 shutouts in the Series.
4. What player had the nickname of "Hammerin' Hank"?

Answer: Henry Aaron

Hank Aaron was a professional both on and off the field. 21 of his 23 seasons were with the Braves, with his last 2 seasons in a Brewers uniform. He retired in 1976 with 755 home runs. Throughout his career, he only led the league 4 times in home runs. This was an indicator of his consistency.
5. Sandy Koufax threw a perfect game on September 9, 1965. In the 9th inning against the Cubs, he struck out the side. Who was his final victim on that historical day?

Answer: Harvey Kuenn

The others listed were Milwaukee Braves that season, and never played for the Cubs. Kuenn was traded from the Giants to the Cubs in that mid-season. Joey Amalfitano was another victim in that memorable 9th inning. Koufax finished the season with a 26-8record, for his 2nd Cy Young Award, and retired after the 1966 season with his 3rd Cy Young Award.
6. Which of the following never won the American League Cy Young Award in consecutive seasons?

Answer: Roy Campanella

The others listed did indeed win their awards in consecutive seasons. Roy Campanella not only did not pitch, but was a catcher with the Brooklyn Dodgers of the National League his entire career. Roy did catch many baseball greats such as Preacher Rowe, Ralph Branca, and Don Newcombe. Campy was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1969.
7. I broke in as a rookie at first base in 1947, where I won the National League Rookie of the Year Award. I also won the National League MVP in 1949. I was moved to 2nd base later in my career, and then moved to the outfield. I played my entire career of 10 seasons with the Dodgers. There seemed to be a color problem in my career, but it was not the uniform. I was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1962. Who am I?

Answer: Jackie Robinson

The others listed never played in the National League. Robinson broke the color-barrier with the help of Dodger owner Branch Rickey in 1947. The first black American League player was Larry Doby. Robinson went to 6 World Series with the Dodgers in his 10 year span, but only won 1 of them. Jack Roosevelt Robinson died in 1972.
8. What manager had the nickname of "Casey"?

Answer: Charles Stengel

Charles Dillon 'Casey' Stengel, managed 4 teams throughout his 25 year managing career. He took the Yankees to 10 American League pennants and 7 World Series wins. Casey was also a player for 14 seasons.
9. What pitcher threw the first perfect game in the history of Major League baseball in the 1904 season?

Answer: Cy Young

The others listed were not born yet. The infamous Cy Young threw the first perfect game in May of 1904, while pitching for the Boston Red Sox at the age of 37. Young was in his 15th season of baseball, and his 4th with the Red Sox. 22 seasons of baseball, brought him 511 career wins. He retired in 1911 as a Boston Brave, and died in Ohio in 1955.
10. Which of the following was not a baseball DiMaggio brother?

Answer: Felipe

The famous DiMaggio brothers, was with Joe being the most famous. Vince was the oldest, then Joe, and then Dom. In the 2003 season, Dom was the only one still living. Vince passed in 1986, and Joe died in 1999.
Source: Author Nightmare

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