Hey, Pick Me! Trivia Quiz

Answer: Ty Cobb

Cobb won the Triple Crown in 1909 with the Detroit Tigers and batted .377. He would win the AL MVP Award two seasons later batting .420.

Answer: Willie Mays

Mays led this great group by hitting 660. McGwire retired with 583 to Mr. October's 563, then Cobb hit 117.

Answer: Mark McGwire

McGwire hit 70 home runs in 1998 with the Cardinals, breaking Maris' mark of 61 set in 1961.

Answer: Reggie Jackson

Willie played with the Giants and Mets while Cobb was a Tiger and Athletic. McGwire's career spanned with the Athletics and Cardinals. Reggie began his career with the Kansas City Athletics in 1967, who moved to Oakland the following season. From there it was one season in Baltimore in 1976, then on to the Yankees for five seasons.

In 1982, Jackson saw himself in an Angel uniform, then left for Oakland back in the 1987 before retiring after that season.

Answer: Reggie Jackson

The others all went to three World Series. One might have to figure that anyone associated with the Yankee organization would equate to World Series appearances. Jackson saw two World Series with Oakland and three with the Yankees.

Answer: Mays and McGwire

Mays, the 'Say Hey Kid' won his in 1951 with the New York Giants. McGwire won his in 1987 with the Athletics.

Answer: Mark McGwire

The others were all outfielders, and Jackson also appeared as a designated-hitter in the American League. McGwire played from 1986-2001, and won only one Gold Glove that came in 1990.

Answer: Mark McGwire

Ty Cobb played in the most seasons with 24, but it was McGwire who retired after only 16 seasons, hitting 583 home runs. One will never know what might have been.

Answer: Ty Cobb

Cobb had the nickname of the 'Georgia Peach' as he was born in Narrows, Georgia. He also died and was buried in Georgia at the age of 74.

Answer: Willie Mays

Although Cobb was the base thief throughout his years, it was Mays who stole only seven bases to Ty's two.

Answer: Reggie Jackson

Hands down with Jackson, who was the first player in history to reach 2000 strikeouts, and was the first player to reach 2500. Reggie retired with 2597 strikeouts.

Answer: They all won at least one

McGwire's 70 home runs in 1998 was the most of any of these greats, but they all won a home run title. Cobb's sole title came in 1909 when he hit nine. 1909 was also the season that Cobb won the Triple Crown.

Answer: Ty Cobb

Ty Cobb died in 1961 at the age of 74. Being one of the greatest in baseball, but also one of the most hated, only nine people showed up for his funeral in Atlanta, Georgia.

Answer: Jackson and McGwire

1987 joined Reggie Jackson and Mark McGwire together with the Oakland Athletics in a powerful home run punch for the A's. As the team's designated-hitter, Jackson hit 15 home runs while McGwire hit 49. Teammate Jose Canseco kicked in 31 of his own. Oakland hit 199 team home runs in the season.

Answer: Reggie Jackson

It was the World Series in 1977, pitting the Dodgers against the Yankees. Reggie wearing the pinstripes, hit five in the series including three in game six. He received the World Series MVP for his efforts, and earned the nickname, 'Mr. October'.

Answer: Ty Cobb

Cobb pitched in two seasons in extremely limited duty in 1918 and 1925 with the Tigers. His career pitching win/loss record was 0-0.

Answer: Ty Cobb

While Willie Mays topped out at .345 in 1954 with the Giants, Cobb had already hit over .400 three times in his career, including .420 in 1911. McGwire's high was .333 in 1993, and Jackson hit an even .300 in 1980 as a Yankee.

Answer: Mays and McGwire

While Cobb began his career with no number at all (there was no requirement then) in 1905, then obtaining one later with Detroit and Philadelphia, it was Mays and McGwire who wore the number 24 and 25 with both their teams. Reggie wore the number 9 with the Athletics, then the 44 with the Yankees.

Answer: Reggie Jackson

Although McGwire was a first baseman during his career, he was also right-handed. Reggie was the only left-handed thrower in the group. Cobb also threw with his right hand, but batted left.

Answer: Willie Mays

It was game three of the playoffs when the Dodgers and Giants tied for the regular season in 1951. Thomson's ninth inning shot boosted the Giants to the World Series against the Yankees. The Giants lost in the series.

Answer: Ty Cobb

Cobb, playing in more seasons than the others, was the only player listed to reach the 3000 game plateau, which stretched out over 24 seasons. Mays was the runner-up with 2992 in 22 seasons.

Answer: Mark McGwire

Mays hit 50+ twice in his career, and more amazing, did this 10 seasons apart. Jackson or Cobb never reached the 50 plateau. Big Mac reached it four times in his career. He almost reached it in 1987 with 49, winning the Rookie of the Year award. He hit 52 in 1996, 58 in 1997, 70 in 1998, and finally, 65 in 1999. He retired with 583 home runs.

Answer: Willie Mays

The Athletics is the joining link with the three. Cobb played with the Philadelphia Athletics in 1927-1928. This was after playing 22 seasons in Detroit. Jackson played with the Athletics from Kansas City (who moved from Philadelphia) and made the move to Oakland with the team. McGwire was brought up as an Oakland Athletic. Willie Mays played for the Giants' organization and the Mets.

Answer: Ty Cobb

Neither Jackson or McGwire were base stealing nuts. Mays retired with 338. It was Cobb, who upon his retirement, stole the most with 892 in the 20th century until Cardinal Lou Brock came to town, and then Rickey Henderson.

Answer: Ty Cobb

Cobb was inducted into the Hall during it's first ceremony in 1936. He joined others greats in the names of Honus Wagner, Walter Johnson, Babe Ruth, and Christy Mathewson.