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The Promised Land Trivia Quiz

A quiz about the ultimate recognition to the greats of baseball, the induction into baseball's Hall of Fame. I hope that you have fun with it. :-)

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

Author
Nightmare

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
205,561

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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Awards
Top 20% Quiz

Question 1 of 10

1. There were five greats inducted into the Hall during its first induction. In which year did this take place? Hint

1927

1897

1911

1936

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Question 2 of 10

2. Branch Rickey managed for 10 seasons in the Majors and never finished better than third place. He retired from managing in 1925 and was inducted into the Hall in 1967. What accomplishment put him into the Hall of Fame? Hint

After managing, worked 22 consecutive World Series as an umpire

Broke baseball's color barrier

Heroism. He was killed in a fire while saving six lives

Was the National League Commissioner for 33 years

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of the following inductees did not become a Hall of Fame member in their first year of eligibility? Hint

Pud Galvin

Ernie Banks

Hank Aaron

Mickey Mantle

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Question 4 of 10

4. From 1940-1943 there was only one induction ceremony due to WWII. Who was the only player inducted during that time? Hint

Jackie Robinson

Bill McKechnie

Rogers Hornsby

Bob Feller

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Question 5 of 10

5. Dennis Eckersley joined the promised land in 2004 along with one other baseball great. Who joined Dennis to be enshrined? Hint

Nolan Ryan

Ozzie Smith

Paul Molitor

Carlton Fisk

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Question 6 of 10

6. In which decade was the great Cy Young inducted into the Hall? Hint

1920s

1930s

1940s

1910s

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who was the first person in baseball to be inducted into the Hall of Fame during the same season that he was performing? Hint

Eddie Collins

Lou Gehrig

Connie Mack

Frank Chance

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of the following was not amongst the first inductees in the Hall's inaugural presentation? Hint

Honus Wagner

Joe Tinker

Christy Mathewson

Walter Johnson

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of the following was inducted into the Hall of Fame first? Hint

Sandy Koufax

Early Wynn

Yogi Berra

Joe DiMaggio

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Question 10 of 10

10. Throughout the 20th century, only two players were inducted into the Hall of Fame with an astounding 99% of the ballot voting. Who were these greats? Hint

Nolan Ryan and Tom Seaver

Jimmie Foxx and Rogers Hornsby

Catfish Hunter and Gaylord Perry

Bill Terry and Gabby Hartnett

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. There were five greats inducted into the Hall during its first induction. In which year did this take place?

Answer: 1936

In 1936, the first five greats inducted were Babe Ruth, Christy Mathewson, Walter Johnson, Honus Wagner, and Ty Cobb. Of the five inductees, Ty Cobb received the most votes.

Answer: Broke baseball's color barrier

The owner of the Brooklyn Dodgers broke the color barrier by signing Jackie Robinson to a contract. Robinson won the Rookie of the Year in 1947, then won the NL MVP in 1949. Robinson's contract opened the door for many players in the Negro League, including Larry Doby who was the first black to play in the American League with the Indians.

3. Which of the following inductees did not become a Hall of Fame member in their first year of eligibility?

Answer: Pud Galvin

Galvin, a pitcher, played mainly for the Buffalo Bisons of the National League in the 1880s, and retired in 1892. His career win/loss was 394-310 over 15 seasons. It took 73 years after his retirement before baseball would see his name enshrined. He was a sole inductee in 1965.

4. From 1940-1943 there was only one induction ceremony due to WWII. Who was the only player inducted during that time?

Answer: Rogers Hornsby

Although all Hall of Fame inductees, the others were not inducted for another 20 years. In 1942, Hornsby after 23 seasons, retired in 1937. Of his many outstanding accomplishments in the game, he won the Triple Crown twice, the National League MVP twice, and retired with an amazing .358 career batting average.

5. Dennis Eckersley joined the promised land in 2004 along with one other baseball great. Who joined Dennis to be enshrined?

Answer: Paul Molitor

The other greats were all previous inductees. Molitor played for 15 seasons with the Milwaukee Brewers, three with Toronto, then three with the Twins before retiring in 1998. Paul entered the Hall in his first year of eligibility.

6. In which decade was the great Cy Young inducted into the Hall?

Answer: 1930s

The great Denton True 'Cy' Young was inducted in the second ceremonies of the award in 1937 along with seven other greats. Young pitched for 22 seasons and retired with the most wins by a pitcher with 511. The Cy Young Award was named after him which was first awarded in 1956.

7. Who was the first person in baseball to be inducted into the Hall of Fame during the same season that he was performing?

Answer: Connie Mack

While Gehrig of the Yankees was inducted into the Hall in 1939 after his final season of baseball, Philadelphia Athletics manager Connie Mack would beat Gehrig to the punch. Mack was inducted in 1937. At the time, Connie was in his 40th season of managing. He went on to manage a total of 53 seasons and retired in 1950.

8. Which of the following was not amongst the first inductees in the Hall's inaugural presentation?

Answer: Joe Tinker

The others were inducted in 1936 in the first year of the award. Tinker, the great Chicago Cub for 12 seasons, was inducted into the Hall in 1946.

9. Which of the following was inducted into the Hall of Fame first?

Answer: Joe DiMaggio

The others were inducted in 1972. DiMaggio, the Yankee star for 13 seasons was inducted in 1955. DiMaggio was a 13-time all-star and won the AL MVP three times.

10. Throughout the 20th century, only two players were inducted into the Hall of Fame with an astounding 99% of the ballot voting. Who were these greats?

Answer: Nolan Ryan and Tom Seaver

Amazingly, the others were voted in on less than 80% of the ballots. Seaver was the first when he was inducted in 1992, then Ryan came along with 99% in 1999.

Source: Author Nightmare

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