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Major League Baseball - 87 Trivia Quiz

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A multiple-choice quiz by Nightmare. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
Nightmare

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
87,175

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
482

Question 1 of 10

1. Pud Galvin who played in the Majors from 1875-1892 was inducted into the Hall of Fame in which decade? Hint

40's

60's

50's

30's

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who was the last pitcher in the 20th century to win the season MVP and the Cy Young Award in the same season? Hint

Vida Blue

Sandy Koufax

Willie Hernandez

Don Newcombe

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Question 3 of 10

3. How many career World Series home runs did Willie McCovey hit? Hint

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which of the following teams once finished 66.5 games out of first place? Hint

Cincinnati Reds

Pittsburgh Pirates

St.Louis Browns

New York Yankees

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Question 5 of 10

5. What team did former Dodger owner Branch Rickey manage? Hint

Brooklyn

He never managed

Pittsburgh

St.Louis

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of the following managers kept the helm of the Detroit Tigers the longest? Hint

Sparky Anderson

Del Baker

Hughie Jennings

Mickey Cochrane

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Question 7 of 10

7. How many teams did the great Nolan Ryan pitch for? Hint

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Question 8 of 10

8. In what year did the Houston franchise start in the big leagues? Hint

1963

1961

1962

1960

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who was the National League Rookie of the Year in 1959? Hint

Maury Wills

Willie McCovey

Ron Perranoski

Johnny Callison

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Question 10 of 10

10. Moises Alou started his Major League with what team? Hint

Pittsburgh Pirates

Florida Marlins

Montreal Expos

Houston Astros

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Pud Galvin who played in the Majors from 1875-1892 was inducted into the Hall of Fame in which decade?

Answer: 60's

Galvin was the sole inductee in 1965. He played most of his seasons with Buffalo and Pittsburgh and compiled 364 career wins in his 15 seasons.

2. Who was the last pitcher in the 20th century to win the season MVP and the Cy Young Award in the same season?

Answer: Willie Hernandez

In 1984, Hernandez was in his eighth season, and his first one with the Tigers. Willie went only 9-3, but had an ERA of 1.92 along with 32 saves.
Vida Blue won the two awards in his great year of 1971. Koufax did the same thing in 1963 as did Newcombe in 1956. Fellow Tiger Denny McLain also did this in 1968.

3. How many career World Series home runs did Willie McCovey hit?

Answer: 1

His only dinger came in his only World Series in 1962 against the Yankees. He retired with 521 big ones.

4. Which of the following teams once finished 66.5 games out of first place?

Answer: Pittsburgh Pirates

The Pirates had the dismal year in 1890 and finished in last place of 8 teams. Their season was 23-113 under the helm of Guy Hecker. This was Hecker's only year of managing baseball.

5. What team did former Dodger owner Branch Rickey manage?

Answer: St.Louis

Rickey who broke the color-barrier by contracting the great Jackie Robinson with the Dodgers, managed the St.Louis Browns/Cardinals for 10 seasons between 1913-1925.

6. Which of the following managers kept the helm of the Detroit Tigers the longest?

Answer: Sparky Anderson

Jennnings managed Detroit for 14 seasons from 1907-1920 but it was Sparky who helmed the club for 17 seasons ending in 1995. He took the Tigers to one World Series.

7. How many teams did the great Nolan Ryan pitch for?

Answer: 4

Ryan's great career was shared with the Mets, Angels, Astros, and Rangers. His 27 seasons hold records that are beyond the imagination.

8. In what year did the Houston franchise start in the big leagues?

Answer: 1962

The Houston Colt 45's inaugural year was 1962. Harry Craft managed the team to a 64-96 finish.

9. Who was the National League Rookie of the Year in 1959?

Answer: Willie McCovey

McCovey received 24 first place votes after his rookie year with the Giants. He batted .354 with 13 home runs.

10. Moises Alou started his Major League with what team?

Answer: Pittsburgh Pirates

Alou played in two games in 1990 with the Pirates amassing only one hit before being traded to Montreal. He appeared in 14 games for the Expos.

Source: Author Nightmare

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