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All multiple choice about some 'Larrys' in Major League Baseball. I hope you can identitify them. :)

A multiple-choice quiz by Nightmare. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Nightmare

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
316,780

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

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Top 20% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. This Larry was the first African-American player to be rostered in the American League in 1947. Who is this Hall of Famer? Hint

Larry Christopher

Larry Sheppard

Larry Martens

Larry Doby

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Question 2 of 10

2. This shortstop named Larry, played 12 seasons with the Phillies. He went with them to the 1980 World Series in a win over the Royals. He later became a manager and was Manager of the Year in 2001 with them also. Who is this Larry? Hint

Bowa

Moore

Ashe

Roberts

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Question 3 of 10

3. This Hall of Fame Larry never played the game, but was instrumental in the development and growth of Major League Baseball. He once owned the Yankees. Who is this Larry? Hint

Veeck

MacPhail

O'Malley

Johnston

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Question 4 of 10

4. This Colorado Rockie MVP led the league three times in batting, and once hit 49 home runs for the Rockies. Who is this Larry? Hint

Quarters

Callison

Walker

Montrose

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Question 5 of 10

5. His born name was Larry, but his commonly known name gave some the impression that he was in the landscaping business. He began his career with the Atlanta Braves in 1993, and was still there 16 seasons later. He was runner-up for the Rookie of the Year in 1994, then the 1999 NL MVP. Who is this Larry? Hint

Joe Bush

Chipper Jones

Ron Gardenhire

Tree Rollins

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Question 6 of 10

6. This Larry pitched in 13 of his 14 seasons with Houston. He retired in 1977, then took the helm of the Astros 20 seasons later. In 1998, he was NL Manager of the Year. Who is this Larry? Hint

Little

Dierker

Gura

Douglas

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Question 7 of 10

7. This Hall of Fame great was nicknamed Larry, although that had nothing to do with his born name. He began his career with the Phillies, and was the first player in American League history to bat for the Triple Crown in 1901. He later went on to manage. Who is he? Hint

Nap Lajoie

Honus Wagner

Rogers Hornsby

Ty Cobb

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Question 8 of 10

8. This Larry played for the Phillies, Twins, and Brewers over 14 seasons. He was fourth in the Rookie of the Year voting in 1969, and was a two-time all-star. Who is this Larry? Hint

Harlow

Hisle

Cox

McCall

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Question 9 of 10

9. This Dodger starter and reliever was instrumental in their 1959 World Series run. He even hit two home runs to help his own cause. Who was this right-hander who wore the number 51? Hint

Marichal

Gehrig

Sherry

Montcrief

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Question 10 of 10

10. This pitching Larry provided his services for 16 seasons with six different teams. He started only one game in his career. He went to the 1983 and 1993 World Series with the Phillies, and retired in 1994. Which Larry was this? Hint

Gibson

Andersen

Perranoski

Ford

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. This Larry was the first African-American player to be rostered in the American League in 1947. Who is this Hall of Famer?

Answer: Larry Doby

After Jackie Robinson signing with the Brooklyn Dodgers, the Cleveland Indians stepped up to the plate and signed the infielder Doby. Although not committing any errors, the Indians moved him to the outfield to make room at second base for the hard-hitting Joe Gordon.

In 1948, Larry committed 14 errors out in the pasture, but he batted .301 with 14 home runs. He also helped the Indians to a World Series win over the Braves. He led the league in home runs twice, and was inducted into the hall in 1998.

Answer: Bowa

Larry led the league once in triples and singles. He also played with the Cubs, and finished his career as a Met in 1985. He batted .375 in his only World Series in 1980.

3. This Hall of Fame Larry never played the game, but was instrumental in the development and growth of Major League Baseball. He once owned the Yankees. Who is this Larry?

Answer: MacPhail

It was Larry MacPhail who brought baseball night games to the fans. MacPhail was chief executive of the Dodgers, Reds, and Yankees. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1978, then 20 years later, his son Lee was inducted. They were the first father-son duo to be inducted into the hall.

4. This Colorado Rockie MVP led the league three times in batting, and once hit 49 home runs for the Rockies. Who is this Larry?

Answer: Walker

Larry was a 1989 Montreal Expo rookie. He signed as a free agent with the Rockies in 1995. His 1997 NL MVP was complimented by his 49 home runs and .366 average. Walker fell 10 RBIs short of batting for the Triple Crown, with teammate Andres Galarraga taking the RBI title.

Answer: Chipper Jones

Chipper lost the Rookie of the Year Award to Hideo Nomo of the Dodgers. 2008 produced his season best of batting .364. His 1999 MVP season helped give the Braves a trip to the World Series, but lost to the Yankees. He did hit a home run in the series.

6. This Larry pitched in 13 of his 14 seasons with Houston. He retired in 1977, then took the helm of the Astros 20 seasons later. In 1998, he was NL Manager of the Year. Who is this Larry?

Answer: Dierker

1998 was the first season that the Houston franchise won 100 games in a season when Dierker guided them to a 102-60 record. In five of his six managerial seasons, he led the Astros to a division championship. The Astros also retired his number.

Answer: Nap Lajoie

Nap's last season with the Phillies was in 1900, then jumped over into the new American League with the Philadelphia Athletics in 1901. The Athletics had Connie Mack at the helm in their first season. He watch Lajoie bat for an amazing .426, and lead the league in virtually everything.

He led the AL in runs, hits, doubles, home runs, RBIs, batting average, on-base percentage, slugging percentage, and total bases. He was player-manager of the Cleveland Naps (Indians) from 1905-1909. He retired in 1916, then was inducted into the hall in 1937.

8. This Larry played for the Phillies, Twins, and Brewers over 14 seasons. He was fourth in the Rookie of the Year voting in 1969, and was a two-time all-star. Who is this Larry?

Answer: Hisle

Larry retired with one RBI crown from 1977. His all-star seasons were 1977 with the Twins, then 1978 with the Brewers. Hisle was third in the AL MVP voting in 1978, behind Jim Rice of Boston and Ron Guidry of the Yankees.

9. This Dodger starter and reliever was instrumental in their 1959 World Series run. He even hit two home runs to help his own cause. Who was this right-hander who wore the number 51?

Answer: Sherry

Larry had an older brother, Norm, who was also a Dodger and caught many of brother Larry's games. Larry pitched in four games in the 1959 World Series in the four games to two win over the White Sox.

Answer: Andersen

Larry pitched for the Indians, Mariners, Phillies, Astros, Red Sox, and Padres. Although his career record was a paltry 40-39, he appeared in 699 career games.

Source: Author Nightmare

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