Author Biography: trammgr

Why is it that all the interesting stuff in history is learned after you leave school? Allow me to bend your ear (sorry) about a man named Jenkins and the furor over his.

Soft-spoken James Madison is one of the most adroit politicans to ever occupy the Oval Office. He had talent that belied his timidity. And his wife makes some pretty good snack cakes, too! Test your knowledge of "Little Jemmy."

From Groucho to Groucho in ten steps! I give you the stars and synopsis, all you have to do is name the movie. All multiple choice.

Baseball in the 20th Century evolved from the dead ball to the rabbit ball. Can you name the players who lead the majors in home runs hit from 1900-1999, according to the first letter of their last name? Clues will be hidden in each question.

2003 was a bad season for those of us who love the Tigers. Let's go back to a better time and a better team in 1984, and remember the good times.

For years, Adams has been seen as the weak link between the presidencies of Washington and Jefferson. While he did have his faults (who doesn't?), Adams was a politican who knew the value of patience. Test your knowledge of this Founding Father.

Many have played in the majors, but only a few have gone on to have an impact outside of playing the game. Some found celebrity status in other sports, others totally outside of the sports scene. See if you know the player by studying their resume.

As hard as it is for a hitter to lead his league in home runs, RBIs, and batting average in the same season, it's just as hard for a pitcher to lead his league in wins, strikeouts, and earned run average. Test your knowledge of these pitchers.

Okay, so almost everyone knows that William Henry Harrison died after serving only 1 month as President of the United States. But the man WAS 68 years old, so he must have done something before then, right? Test your knowledge of the 9th U.S. president.

John Tyler tends to get the short end of the stick. After all, most only know him as the "Too" in "Tippecanoe and Tyler, Too." But Tyler was also an accomplished politician. Test your knowledge of the first president never elected to the position.

Scientist, philosopher, diplomat, man of letters, man about town. All describe America's first homegrown celebrity. Come test your knowledge of a true American original.

Praised and reviled in both life and death, Alexander Hamilton is a lightning rod for divergent emotions. Controversial, yes. Boring, no. See what you remember about the man who's more than just the face on the $10 bill.

In their 52 seasons in the American League (1902-1953), the St. Louis Browns played in the World Series only once, in 1944. Test your knowledge of the Browns and their lone pennant season. They became the Baltimore Orioles in 1954.

No one played the game with more intensity and passion than Gibby. Try your hand at this quiz that explores the life and career of the man who in the 1980s and 1990s, made those muggy Detroit summers fun at the corner of Michigan and Trumble.

William Walker's life was more exciting than Survivor, and more contradictory than a Bill Clinton affidavit. In his time, EVERYONE knew who he was. Test your knowledge of one of America's most infamous, and sadly, obscure, characters.

This quiz deals with the U.S. Presidential elections held between 1800 and 1896.

Will somebody please explain to me why Pee Wee Reese and Phil Rizzuto are in the Hall of Fame, and Dave Concepcion is not? I mean, come on! See if you agree with me after this quiz. For good measure, we'll bring Luis Aparicio along, too.

Known more for having won what some consider a fixed election, Rutherford B. Hayes was also a commander of men during the Civil War. Test your knowledge of Hayes' life during the Civil War.

Grandson of a U.S. president, great-grandson of a signer of the Declaration of Independence, Benjamin Harrison had, some say, the misfortune of a family legacy. Test your knowldge of the life and times of "Little Ben."

Idi Amin, one of the most famous, and infamous, figures on the world scene in the 1970s, died on August 16, 2003. What do you remember about this tyrannical African dictator?

Think you know who had the most wins in a season without leading his league? Or the best ERA? Sometimes good just isn't good enough, as the records of these pitchers will attest to. This quiz will concentrate on the years in the 20th century.

This quiz deals with U.S. Presidential elections between 1900 and 2000.

Known for the Monroe Doctrine, James Monroe was the last of the Revolutionary leaders to ascend to the highest office in the land. Test your knowledge of James the Lesser.

Many times a player has had a monster year, yet not been a league leader. Test your knowledge of these runners-up.