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Greatest Thieves of the Game Trivia Quiz

A quiz on some of the top base stealers in baseball. Good luck.

A multiple-choice quiz by alr1974. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
alr1974

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
317,948

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

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Awards
Top 20% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. This person was born in Chartiers, Pennsylvania. He broke into the big leagues in 1897. In 21 seasons with the Colonels and the Pittsburgh Pirates, this person stole 722 bases. Who is this? Hint

Babe Ruth

Honus Wagner

Tom Glavine

Yogi Berra

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Question 2 of 10

2. This thief was born in Terre Haute, Indiana. 17 of his 20 seasons was with the Pirates, and retired as a Brooklyn Robin. He stole 738 bases in his career. Who was he?
Hint

Walter Johnson

Max Carey

Babe Ruth

Joe Jackson

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Question 3 of 10

3. This person was born in West Lebanon, New Hampshire. In 17 seasons with the Bisons, Giants, Browns, Pirates, Reds, and Senators, he stole 739 bases. Who is this? Hint

Arlie Latham

Rollie Fingers

John Rocker

Sandy Koufax

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Question 4 of 10

4. In 25 seasons, this speedster stole 744 bases while being caught only 195 times. Who was this player born in Millerton, New York? Hint

Pete Rose

Honus Wagner

Eddie Collins

Vince Coleman

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Question 5 of 10

5. This thief was born in Florida in 1961. In 13 seasons, he stole 752 bases and was caught 177 times. Who was this that had a season high of 110 thefts? Hint

Vince Coleman

Jim Thome

Tim Raines

Brian Hunter

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Question 6 of 10

6. In this player's career, he stole 808 bases and was caught 146 times. Who is this that was born in Sanford, Florida in 1959? Hint

Rickey Henderson

Vince Coleman

Lou Brock

Tim Raines

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Question 7 of 10

7. This person was born in Narrows, Georgia. In 24 seasons with the Tigers and Athletics, he stole 892 bases. Who was this? Hint

Willie Wilson

Wade Boggs

Ozzie Smith

Ty Cobb

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which speedster played in 14 seasons in the league, stole over 900 bases, and even reached the 100-mark? Hint

Tris Speaker

Billy Hamilton

Pete Rose

Don Baylor

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who is this thief that played 19 seasons with the Cubs and Cardinals, and stole 938 bases while getting caught 307 times? Hint

Lou Brock

Sandy Alomar

Ernie Banks

Mike Marshall

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Question 10 of 10

10. Born on Christmas Day in Chicago in 1958, this speedster played 25 seasons, and stole 1406 bases while getting caught 335 times, both setting records. Who is this? Hint

Rickey Henderson

Vince Coleman

Lou Brock

Tim Raines

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. This person was born in Chartiers, Pennsylvania. He broke into the big leagues in 1897. In 21 seasons with the Colonels and the Pittsburgh Pirates, this person stole 722 bases. Who is this?

Answer: Honus Wagner

In 21 seasons, the shortstop was only caught an amazing 26 times. His season high was 61 in 1907. He stole 30+ bases in a season 11 times.

2. This thief was born in Terre Haute, Indiana. 17 of his 20 seasons was with the Pirates, and retired as a Brooklyn Robin. He stole 738 bases in his career. Who was he?

Answer: Max Carey

Carey played 2421 games, all in the outfield. Six times in his career, Max stole 50+ bases in a season. Of his 738 thefts, he was caught only 109 times.

3. This person was born in West Lebanon, New Hampshire. In 17 seasons with the Bisons, Giants, Browns, Pirates, Reds, and Senators, he stole 739 bases. Who is this?

Answer: Arlie Latham

The other three answers were all pitchers. Latham was nicknamed 'the fastest man on earth'. In 1887 and 1888, he stole over 100 bases with 129 in 1887, and 109 in 1888.

4. In 25 seasons, this speedster stole 744 bases while being caught only 195 times. Who was this player born in Millerton, New York?

Answer: Eddie Collins

Eddie played for the Athletics and White Sox. His nickname was 'cocky'. 6 seasons with 50+ stolen bases, with a season high of 81 in 1910.

5. This thief was born in Florida in 1961. In 13 seasons, he stole 752 bases and was caught 177 times. Who was this that had a season high of 110 thefts?

Answer: Vince Coleman

Vince played for 6 teams in his career. He played college football where he was a kicker. Vince had 7 seasons of 50+ stolen bases, with 3 seasons of 100+.

6. In this player's career, he stole 808 bases and was caught 146 times. Who is this that was born in Sanford, Florida in 1959?

Answer: Tim Raines

Tim played for 6 teams in his career, mostly with the Expos. Nicknamed 'Rock', Tim had 8 seasons of 50+ with a season high of 90 in 1983 with Montreal.

7. This person was born in Narrows, Georgia. In 24 seasons with the Tigers and Athletics, he stole 892 bases. Who was this?

Answer: Ty Cobb

The "Georgia Peach" was caught stealing 212 times. Ty played 22 seasons with the Tigers, and playing the last 2 with the Athletics with who he retired with. He had 8 seasons of 50+ thefts with a high of 96 in 1915.

8. Which speedster played in 14 seasons in the league, stole over 900 bases, and even reached the 100-mark?

Answer: Billy Hamilton

Billy played for the Kansas City Blues, Phillies, and Beaneaters (later Braves). He had 9 seasons with 50+ stolen bases, with three of those seasons over 100+ stolen bases. He had a career high of 111 twice.

9. Who is this thief that played 19 seasons with the Cubs and Cardinals, and stole 938 bases while getting caught 307 times?

Answer: Lou Brock

Lou was born in Arkansas which is known for its history in the oil and gas business. Nicknamed the 'Franchise Lou', he had 12 straight seasons with 50+ stolen bases with a season high of 118 in 1974.

10. Born on Christmas Day in Chicago in 1958, this speedster played 25 seasons, and stole 1406 bases while getting caught 335 times, both setting records. Who is this?

Answer: Rickey Henderson

Rickey played for 9 teams in his long career and set many other records. Rickey's season high was 130 thefts in 1982 with the Athletics.

Source: Author alr1974

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