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Dummies Baseball #28 Trivia Quiz

A real challenging quiz about baseball. lol. I only had 1 correct! :-)

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

Author
Nightmare

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
145,029

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
1290

Question 1 of 10

1. Whitey Ford played his entire career with what team? Hint

New York Highlanders

New York Mets

New York Yankees

New York Giants

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Question 2 of 10

2. Hopefully not forgotten, which team had the best record in the 2001 season? Hint

Baltimore Orioles

Kansas City Royals

Tampa Bay Devil Rays

Seattle Mariners

3. I was a first baseman during my 10 seasons of baseball. I played mostly with the Padres and Phillies. At 5'10" 204 lbs, I managed to have a lifetime batting average of .300. I had testicular cancer issues and retired from baseball in 1995. I later became a sports show host and commentator on syndicated cable. I am the 'best'. Who am I? Hint

Rogers Hornsby

Willie Stargell

John Kruk

Brooks Robinson

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who was the last team to win 30 games in the 2003 season? Hint

Detroit Tigers

Anaheim Angels

Baltimore Orioles

Montreal Expos

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which of the following managing greats never won a Manager of the Year Award? Hint

Leo Durocher

Mike Scioscia

Lou Piniella

Larry Bowa

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Question 6 of 10

6. What was Yogi Berra's nickname? Hint

Scooter

Skippy

Yogi

Boo-Boo

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of the following never won an All-Star game MVP Award? Hint

Cal Ripken Jr.

Steve Garvey

Gary Carter

Greg Pinchbeck

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Question 8 of 10

8. What number did Harmon Killebrew wear? Hint

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Question 9 of 10

9. Fr 12 times of my 22 seasons, I was in the top 10 voting for an MVP Award. 20 of those seasons were with the Giants. 4 times I led the league in home runs. 3 times I led the league in triples. I am a member of the 600 home run club. Who am I? Hint

Willie Mays

Babe Ruth

Hank Aaron

Mike Schmidt

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of the following catchers won 10 consecutive Gold Glove Awards in the National League? Hint

Bob Uecker

Johnny Bench

Jeff Torborg

Bill Freehan

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Whitey Ford played his entire career with what team?

Answer: New York Yankees

The 'Chairman of the Board' was a Yankee all the way. From 1950-1967 he wore the pinstripes. He won the American League Cy Young Award and the World Series MVP in 1961. Edward Charles 'Whitey'
Ford, never made the 300 win plateau, as he retired with 236 wins.

2. Hopefully not forgotten, which team had the best record in the 2001 season?

Answer: Seattle Mariners

The others listed did not win more than 65 games in the season. The Mariners had an amazing record of 116 wins against only 46 losses. Although they won the Divison Series against Cleveland, they lost the American League Championship Series to the Yankees 4 games to 1.

The Mariners were led by Ichiro, John Olerud, Bret Boone, and Edgar Martinez. Jamie Moyer had to arm to lead the team with a 20-6 record.

Answer: John Kruk

Kruk was famous for the TV show, "The Best Damn Sports Show, Period". Kruk was a 3 time all-star, and batted .348 in his only World Series, in 1993 against the Blue Jays.

4. Who was the last team to win 30 games in the 2003 season?

Answer: Detroit Tigers

The others listed, had won at least 55 games when the Tigers reached the 30 plateau. A dismal season for Detroit, but they are seeking the golden days of the early 1900s, when they won 3 consecutive American League crowns.

5. Which of the following managing greats never won a Manager of the Year Award?

Answer: Leo Durocher

The others listed, have won the award since 2000. Durocher was a long time Brooklyn Dodger, New York Giant, and Chicago Cub manager. He retired in 1973 with Houston, 10 years before the Manager of the Year Awards began.

6. What was Yogi Berra's nickname?

Answer: Yogi

Lawrence Peter "Yogi" Berra, born on May 12, 1925, excelled both as a player and a manager. Yogi spent 18 seasons with the Yankees, plus 4 games as a New York Met, retiring as a player in 1965. Yogi won 10 of an amazing 14 World Series as a player. In 1964, he won a American League title managing the Yankees, and topped that off with a National League crown with the Mets in 1973.

7. Which of the following never won an All-Star game MVP Award?

Answer: Greg Pinchbeck

All others listed had won 2. Cal won 2 with the Orioles, Garvey 2 with the Dodgers, and Gary Carter won 2 with the Montreal Expos.

8. What number did Harmon Killebrew wear?

Answer: 3

Nicknamed 'Killer', Harmon played with the Senators and the Twins for 21 seasons, then retired after 1 season as a Kansas City Royal in 1975. He retired with 573 home runs, and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1984.

Answer: Willie Mays

None of the others listed played for the Giants. Nicknamed, 'Say Hey', Willie dazzled the fans, especially with the infamous 1954 spectacular catch. He won the Rookie of the Year in 1951, then amazingly won the league MVP 11 years apart. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1979.

10. Which of the following catchers won 10 consecutive Gold Glove Awards in the National League?

Answer: Johnny Bench

Bench won his 10 consecutive as a Cincinnati Red from 1968-1977. His Rookie of the Year Award in 1968, were signs of great things to come. This 14 time all-star won 2 season MVP's, and a World Series MVP. This very deserving player was inducted into baseball's Hall of Fame in 1989.

Source: Author Nightmare

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