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Time Wasn't on My Side Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz about player who were on Hall of Fame ballots for the maximum 15 years, but were not voted in.

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

Author
GoodVibe

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
200,738

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

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976

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Question 1 of 10

1. Phillies outfielder Richie Ashburn's eligibility ran out in 1982. What year did the Veterans Committee vote him in? Hint

1993

1995

1991

1997

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Question 2 of 10

2. Thurman Munson got his highest percentage in his first year of eligibility.

True

False

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Question 3 of 10

3. World Series hero Bill Mazeroski was another candidate that had to be voted in by the Veterans Committee. Was Mazeroski a lifelong Pirate?

Yes

4. Orlando Cepeda was probably one of the unluckiest players not to be voted by the Baseball Writers Association of America. How many votes short of induction was he on his 15th year in 1994? Hint

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Question 5 of 10

5. In 1981, pitcher Luis Tiant played for his only National League team. Which one was it? Hint

San Francisco

Philadelphia

Pittsburgh

Atlanta

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Question 6 of 10

6. In 1995, lefty Mickey Lolich became another victim of the 15-year eligibility limit. How long did Lolich's career last? Hint

16 years

14 years

18 years

12 years

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Question 7 of 10

7. How many Gold Gloves did 25-year lefty Jim Kaat win? Hint

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Question 8 of 10

8. With what team did Ted Kluszewski spend most of his 15-year career?

Answer: ( One Word .. or Two Words)

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Question 9 of 10

9. How many years passed between the expiration of Jim Bunning's eligibility and his induction? Hint

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Question 10 of 10

10. Joe Torre is a superstar manager with the Yankees, but did he ever play for an American League team?

Yes

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Phillies outfielder Richie Ashburn's eligibility ran out in 1982. What year did the Veterans Committee vote him in?

Answer: 1995

The Veterans Committee is composed of surviving members of the Hall of Fame, plus winners of the Ford C. Frick and J.G. Taylor Spink awards. Ashburn played for the Phillies (1948-1959), Cubs (1960-1961), and Mets (1962).

2. Thurman Munson got his highest percentage in his first year of eligibility.

Answer: True

Munson, a star Yankees catcher, died in a plane crash in 1979. The five-year rule was waived for Munson. His eligibility lasted from 1981-1995.

3. World Series hero Bill Mazeroski was another candidate that had to be voted in by the Veterans Committee. Was Mazeroski a lifelong Pirate?

Answer: Yes

Mazeroski's 15th year of eligibility was in 1992. He was inducted in 2001. He played from 1956-1972.

4. Orlando Cepeda was probably one of the unluckiest players not to be voted by the Baseball Writers Association of America. How many votes short of induction was he on his 15th year in 1994?

Answer: 7

The Puerto Rican first baseman played for the Giants, Cardinals, Braves, Athletics, Red Sox, and Royals. He was inducted by the Veterans Committee in 1999.

5. In 1981, pitcher Luis Tiant played for his only National League team. Which one was it?

Answer: Pittsburgh

Tiant's 15th year on the ballot was in 2002. During his 19-year career, Tiant played for the Indians, Twins, Red Sox, Yankees, Pirates, and Angels.

6. In 1995, lefty Mickey Lolich became another victim of the 15-year eligibility limit. How long did Lolich's career last?

Answer: 16 years

Lolich played for the Tigers (1963-1975), Mets (1976), and Padres (1977-1978).

7. How many Gold Gloves did 25-year lefty Jim Kaat win?

Answer: 16

Kaat's 15-year eligibility ran out in 2003.

8. With what team did Ted Kluszewski spend most of his 15-year career?

Answer: Reds

Kluszewski played with the Reds (1947-1957), Pirates (1958-1959), White Sox (1959-1960) and Angels (1961). Kluszewski's final year of eligibility was 1981.

9. How many years passed between the expiration of Jim Bunning's eligibility and his induction?

Answer: 5

The former pitcher turned Republican U.S. Senator from Kentucky was inducted in 1996, five years after his eligibility ran out.

10. Joe Torre is a superstar manager with the Yankees, but did he ever play for an American League team?

Answer: No

Torre's eligibility ran out in 1997. He played for the Milwaukee Braves, Atlanta Braves, Cardinals, and Mets.

Source: Author GoodVibe

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