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Nightmare Baseball Trivia Quiz

A nightmare of a quiz, with 10 multiple choice questions of baseball from the 1900s to the 1990s.

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

Author
Nightmare

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
51,331

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
4 / 10

Plays
515

Question 1 of 10

1. In 1984 when Pete Rose played in his 3,309th career game, whose record for most games played did he break? Hint

Willie Mays

Carl Yastremski

Hank Aaron

Ty Cobb

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Question 2 of 10

2. What pitcher was the first to throw 16 shutouts in one season? Hint

Vida Blue

Denny McLain

Pete Alexander

Sandy Koufax

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Question 3 of 10

3. In 1980, what team had 3 players steal more than 50 bases in that season? Hint

San Diego

St. Louis

Los Angeles

Cincinnati

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who replaced Bobby 'Shot Heard Around The World' Thomson in 1954, when he broke his ankle in spring training? Hint

Willie Mays

Hank Aaron

Willie McCovey

Orlando Cepeda

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Question 5 of 10

5. Ken Griffey Jr. hit 40 home runs in 1994. How many total RBIs did he have that year? Hint

100

120

110

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who was the first player to win 4 consecutive home run titles? Hint

Bobby Bonds

Babe Ruth

Harry Davis

Lou Gehrig

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of the following players NEVER pitched for the Dodgers? Hint

Steve Howe

Maury Wills

Wally Moon

Larry Sherry

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Question 8 of 10

8. Pete Rose's last career at-bat was against Goose Gossage. What was the outcome? Hint

Single

Flyout

Walk

Strikeout

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of the following was NOT a National League Umpire? Hint

Jim Rice

Harry Wendlestat

Al Barlick

Randall Chapman

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Question 10 of 10

10. In 1988, Los Angeles Dodger great Fernando Valenzuela had a win-loss record of what? Hint

11-18

8-5

5-8

18-11

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In 1984 when Pete Rose played in his 3,309th career game, whose record for most games played did he break?

Answer: Carl Yastremski

Yaz played in 3308 games in his career, all with the Red Sox.

2. What pitcher was the first to throw 16 shutouts in one season?

Answer: Pete Alexander

Pete Alexander did this in 1916 with the Philadelphia Phillies of the National League.

3. In 1980, what team had 3 players steal more than 50 bases in that season?

Answer: San Diego

The Padres had Gene Richards who lead the team with 61, Ozzie Smith had 57, and Jerry Momphrey had 52.

4. Who replaced Bobby 'Shot Heard Around The World' Thomson in 1954, when he broke his ankle in spring training?

Answer: Hank Aaron

In 1954 Thomson played for the Braves, and little Henry Aaron started his career at that point.

5. Ken Griffey Jr. hit 40 home runs in 1994. How many total RBIs did he have that year?

Answer: 90

The team certainly didn't get their money's worth with nobody on base most of the time.

6. Who was the first player to win 4 consecutive home run titles?

Answer: Harry Davis

Harry won 4 in a row with 10 in 1904, 8 in 1905, 12 in 1906, and 8 in 1907. A real slugfest it was!

7. Which of the following players NEVER pitched for the Dodgers?

Answer: Wally Moon

Wally played 3rd base for the Dodgers. Even Wills had once pitched for them and played catcher as he played every position for the Dodgers except the outfield.

8. Pete Rose's last career at-bat was against Goose Gossage. What was the outcome?

Answer: Strikeout

What a way to go after a fantastic career!

9. Which of the following was NOT a National League Umpire?

Answer: Randall Chapman

Chapman was a European speed skater.

10. In 1988, Los Angeles Dodger great Fernando Valenzuela had a win-loss record of what?

Answer: 5-8

It was a terrible year for the attendance ticket-draw!

Source: Author Nightmare

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