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Nightmare Baseball 53 Trivia Quiz

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

Author
Nightmare

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
81,817

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
758

Question 1 of 10

1. How many Gold Gloves did Willie Stargell receive throughout his career? Hint

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who was the first Little Leaguer to make it to the Major Leagues? Hint

Andy Messersmith

Ron Cey

Greg Pinchbeck

Joey Jay

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who set the record for most complete games in a season with 48? Hint

Christy Mathewson

Wes Ferrell

Grover Alexander

Jack Chesbro

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Question 4 of 10

4. How many World Series did Sparky Anderson win as a manager? Hint

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which of the following players had won more Gold Gloves in their career? Hint

Al Kaline

Willie Mays

Bobby Richardson

Ozzie Smith

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Question 6 of 10

6. How many wins did Babe Ruth receive as a pitcher? Hint

80-89

90-100

70-79

60-69

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of the following won 3 season MVPs at three separate positions throughout his career? Hint

Hank Greenberg

Stan Musial

Pete Rose

Tony Gwynn

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of the following players did NOT wear number 8 on their jersey? Hint

John Roseboro

Yogi Berra

Willie Stargell

Tom Haller

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Question 9 of 10

9. Between 1995 and 2001, what player had the most RBIs as a first baseman through that period with 838? Hint

Jeff Bagwell

Tino Martinez

Mark McGwire

Eric Karros

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who was the 1934 National League MVP? Hint

Lefty Grove

Hank Greenberg

Dizzy Dean

Frankie Frisch

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. How many Gold Gloves did Willie Stargell receive throughout his career?

Answer: 0

Interesting enough, "Pops" as he was known to the Pittsburgh brigade of fans did not receive even one.

2. Who was the first Little Leaguer to make it to the Major Leagues?

Answer: Joey Jay

At age 12, Jay played in Middletown, Conn. In 1953 he was signed by the Braves and at the age of 17 pitched a 3-0 shutout against the Reds.

3. Who set the record for most complete games in a season with 48?

Answer: Jack Chesbro

Chesbro threw 48 sealed bags in 1904 with the Highlanders. Alexander came up short with 38 in 1916. With today's baseball structure of relief pitchers and closers, this record is etched in stone.

4. How many World Series did Sparky Anderson win as a manager?

Answer: 3

Sparky won two with the Reds in 1975 and 1976, then jumped ship and won an American League World Series in 1984 with the Tigers.

5. Which of the following players had won more Gold Gloves in their career?

Answer: Ozzie Smith

Of those listed, Smith won a remarkable 13 Gold Gloves. 'Say Hey' runnerups this list with 12.

6. How many wins did Babe Ruth receive as a pitcher?

Answer: 90-100

His lifetime win-loss record was 94-46.

7. Which of the following won 3 season MVPs at three separate positions throughout his career?

Answer: Stan Musial

Stan the Man who the three with the Cardinals. In 1943 as a right fielder was his first, then as a first baseman in 1946, and again in 1948 as a left fielder.

8. Which of the following players did NOT wear number 8 on their jersey?

Answer: Tom Haller

Tom Haller was a catcher for both the Dodgers and the Giants (strange combination) and wore the number 15.

9. Between 1995 and 2001, what player had the most RBIs as a first baseman through that period with 838?

Answer: Jeff Bagwell

Bagwell knocked in the 838 with Martinez not close behind with 785.

10. Who was the 1934 National League MVP?

Answer: Dizzy Dean

Dizzy won it big in 1934 with his stellar year as a Cardinal.

Source: Author Nightmare

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