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Obscure Baseball Awards Trivia Quiz

Most baseball fans are familiar with the major awards, Cy Young, MVP, Rookie of the Year, etc. See if you recognize some of these not so well known awards. I hope you have fun with it. :)

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

Author
Nightmare

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
326,878

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
1136

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 68 (4/10), Guest 99 (6/10), Guest 71 (7/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. The Ted Williams Award was an award using different formulas to value a player's hitting power and importance to a team in a season. Sponsored by Total Sports, who was first player to receive the award in 1997? Hint

Frank Thomas

Stephen Strasburg

Joe Mauer

Orel Hershiser

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Question 2 of 10

2. "Sports Illustrated" began the presentation of the Sportsman of the Year Award in 1955, given to a player who shines both on and off the field. Which Dodger and 1955 World Series MVP winner received the first award? Hint

Johnny Podres

Bob Feller

Dwight Gooden

Don Larsen

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Question 3 of 10

3. Tip O'Neill played in the 1880s and 1890s, then died in 1915. Eighty seasons later, he would have an award named after him. Some of the annual winners were Terry Puhl, Dave Shipanoff, Rob Ducey, and Larry Walker. Who wins this award? Hint

New York's most outstanding pitcher in a season

Most outstanding Canadian player in a season

The player with the highest season salary

The most popular umpire in a season

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Question 4 of 10

4. In 1990, Jim Eisenreich of the Phillies won this award first for overcoming a major injury or obstacle in life. Other winners include Dickie Thon and Jim Abbott. What is the name of this award? Hint

Carl Yastrzemski Award

Tony Conigliaro Award

Bob Lemon Award

Joe Jackson Award

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Question 5 of 10

5. In which year was the Lou Gehrig Memorial Award first presented? Hint

1984

1922

1955

1893

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Question 6 of 10

6. The Slocum Award is presented by the New York Baseball Writers Association (NYBWA) to a person who continually gave their all to the name of baseball in a positive way. It was first awarded in 1930. Who was the recipient of the award in 2007? Hint

Pete Rose

Eddie Gaedel

Frank Robinson

Denny McLain

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Question 7 of 10

7. Giants Hall of Fame great Willie McCovey has an annual award presented in his honor. What is the name of the award? Hint

Stinson Award

Giant Presence Award

Willie Mac Award

Cove Award

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Question 8 of 10

8. The Silver Slugger Award is presented to most outstanding hitter in each league, by each position. Each fielding position including designated hitter has a player receive the award annually. Which year did this award begin? Hint

1950

2000

1980

1930

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Question 9 of 10

9. This award was first given out in 1953 to the most outstanding second-year player in baseball. The award was discontinued in 1963. What was the name of this award? Hint

King of Baseball Award

Sophomore of the Year Award

Roger Clemens Award

Seymour Medal Award

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Question 10 of 10

10. The Branch Rickey Award is presented to a baseball person who shows outstanding community service with his baseball performance having nothing to do with it. Who won the first Branch Rickey Award in 1993? Hint

Dave Winfield - Blue Jays

Paul Molitor - Angels

Kirby Puckett - Tigers

Tom Lasorda - Padres

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: Frank Thomas

Thomas of the White Sox was the inaugural winner of the award, then Albert Belle, Manny Ramirez, then Jason Giambi twice. The award was discontinued in 2002.

Answer: Johnny Podres

Podres won it along with the first-ever World Series MVP Award handed out in 1955. It was the season that the Dodgers finally won their first-ever World Series, and it was against the Yankees.

Answer: Most outstanding Canadian player in a season

O'Neill was born in Springfield, Ontario, Canada in 1858. In 1887 with the St. Louis Browns, Tip batted .435. Puhl was the first recipient of the award in 1984. Jason Bay won it in 2009 for the third time.

Answer: Tony Conigliaro Award

In August 1967, Conigliaro's life almost ended after being hit in the head with a pitch from Angel pitcher Jack Hamilton. Tony made a comeback in 1969, but things just weren't right and he retired in 1971. He tried making another comeback in 1975, but it wasn't to be.

5. In which year was the Lou Gehrig Memorial Award first presented?

Answer: 1955

The award was created and sponsored by Phi Delta Theta at Columbia University, which was Gehrig's fraternity in college. It is awarded to the player who best exemplifies Gehrig and his values both on and off the field. The first recipient was Alvin Dark of the Giants.

Other recipients include Pee Wee Reese, Gil McDougald, Warren Spahn, Harmon Killebrew, Ron Santo, Mike Schmidt, and a host of others who have shown their love on and off the field.

Answer: Frank Robinson

Robinson played from 1956-1976. He won virtually every major award including Rookie of the Year, both the AL and NL MVP, Triple Crown, World Series MVP, and even a Manager of the Year Award. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1982.

7. Giants Hall of Fame great Willie McCovey has an annual award presented in his honor. What is the name of the award?

Answer: Willie Mac Award

The award is presented to the most outstanding Giant player who exemplifies positive services both on the field and in the community. Outfielder Jack Clark was the first recipient of the award. Other winners include Joe Morgan, Chris Speier, Mark Leiter, J.T. Snow, Jeff Kent, Ellis Burks, and others. Matt Cain won the award in 2009.

Answer: 1980

In 1980, the Brewers led the AL with three recipients. The Cardinals had five players of their own receive them in 1980.

9. This award was first given out in 1953 to the most outstanding second-year player in baseball. The award was discontinued in 1963. What was the name of this award?

Answer: Sophomore of the Year Award

The first award winner was Jimmy Piersall of the American League, and Eddie Mathews of the National League. The final award winners in 1962 were Rich Rollins of the Twins and Willie Davis of the Dodgers.

Answer: Dave Winfield - Blue Jays

Of the others listed, their teams did not match up with the team that they were with. Torii Hunter of the Angels won the award in 2009.

Source: Author Nightmare

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