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The Baseball Writers' Association of America was enlisted to select the players greats who were to be honored in the Hall of Fame. Five players were chosen in the first election held in January of 1936. Ty Cobb, Babe Ruth, Honus Wagner, Christy Mathewson, and Walter Johnson were the inaugural inductees.
53 quizzes and 598 trivia questions.
1.
  White Sox or Red Sox Hall of Famer?   great trivia quiz  
Classification Quiz
 12 Qns
Many baseball greats have played for the Chicago White Sox or the Boston Red Sox. Classify which Hall of Fame players excelled for each team. Good luck!
Very Easy, 12 Qns, Triviaballer, Apr 02 24
Very Easy
Triviaballer gold member
Apr 02 24
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  Birds Playing Baseball   best quiz  
Classification Quiz
 10 Qns
They played for teams named after birds
Why are sport teams named after birds? Although individual species have stand-out traits, birds are typically strong, agile, and smart! See if you can sort these Major League Baseball Hall of Fame Birds into the teams for which they played.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, ponycargirl, Jul 03 23
Very Easy
ponycargirl editor
Jul 03 23
635 plays
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  Let's Stay Together   great trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Baseball Hall of Famers
Since the inclusion of free agency in 1972 in Major League Baseball, it is more financially enticing for players to move from team to team than it used to be. Here are ten Hall of Famers who spent their entire career with only one team. Time to match!
Very Easy, 10 Qns, cardsfan_027, Jul 11 23
Very Easy
cardsfan_027 gold member
Jul 11 23
573 plays
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Eleven people were chosen to be inducted into the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame during the 2020-2022 selection process. See if you can correctly match the inductee to his clues!
Easier, 11 Qns, ponycargirl, Jan 02 23
Easier
ponycargirl editor
Jan 02 23
354 plays
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Hall of Fame Wonders
  Hall of Fame Wonders   popular trivia quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
An all multiple choice quiz about nine Hall of Fame members, and one that should have been. You will probably need the pictures for hints. I hope you enjoy it. :)
Average, 10 Qns, Nightmare, May 10 11
Average
Nightmare gold member
1605 plays
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  Baseball Hall of Fame Nicknames   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
All multiple choice about about some baseball Hall of Famers and their nicknames. I hope you have fun with it! :)
Average, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Feb 08 10
Average
Nightmare gold member
3002 plays
7.
  The Best of the Best   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
All multiple choice about the promised land in Major League baseball, the Hall of Fame. I hope that you enjoy it! :-)
Difficult, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Nov 29 07
Difficult
Nightmare gold member
4798 plays
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  One Team HoF'ers   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Of the first 215 players inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, fewer than 50 played their entire careers with only one team. Let's look at this phenomenon.
Easier, 15 Qns, shvdotr, Feb 25 15
Easier
shvdotr gold member
1122 plays
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  Baseball History for Dummies   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I have played several baseball quizzes which are written for the baseball history buff instead of the casual fan. I have made this quiz a little easier about some Baseball Hall of Famers.
Easier, 10 Qns, ralzzz, Aug 25 13
Easier
ralzzz gold member
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  Those Left Behind   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Roberto Alomar and Bert Blyleven were inducted into the 2011 Major League Baseball Hall of Fame. This is about those who were left behind, falling short of the 75% required balloting and didn't make it. I hope you enjoy this. :)
Easier, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Apr 03 11
Easier
Nightmare gold member
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trivia question Quick Question
What left fielder played for nine different teams in a career spanning twenty-five seasons?

From Quiz "Way Out of Left Field"




11.
  Cooperstown First Names   great trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Simply match these baseball Hall of Famers with their actual first names. Good luck and have fun!
Average, 10 Qns, shvdotr, Apr 29 18
Average
shvdotr gold member
Apr 29 18
454 plays
12.
  Take this Baseball Hall of Famers Quiz   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I will give you some information about Hall of Fame baseball players, and you have to name them.
Average, 10 Qns, fredsixties, Nov 13 09
Average
fredsixties
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13.
  Cooperstown Legends   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
This quiz focuses on the best baseball players of all-time, the ones who made it, will make it, or should be in Cooperstown.
Tough, 20 Qns, Geniusman101, Apr 20 08
Tough
Geniusman101
4952 plays
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  Hall of Fame Cuts Above   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
An all multiple choice quiz about some Hall of Fame greats, and who out-did who. I hope that you have fun with it! :)
Average, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Sep 10 09
Average
Nightmare gold member
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  Hall of Fame Infielders   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
The following quiz will include information about second basemen and shortstops in the MLB Hall of Fame. I will give you some statistics and biographical information, and you give me the player.
Average, 15 Qns, jdfeag, Apr 26 07
Average
jdfeag
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  Hall of Fame Greats    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Hall of Fame Baseball players, and their nicknames.
Easier, 10 Qns, bluegill, May 23 08
Easier
bluegill
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17.
  Strike the Match   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A pretty straight up multiple choice quiz for you to match the player to the team. Everyone listed is a member of the Hall of Fame. I hope that you enjoy it. :-)
Average, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Jul 21 08
Average
Nightmare gold member
868 plays
18.
  Hall of Fame Pitchers   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Following is the biography and statistics of some major league pitchers in the Hall of Fame. Check out your knowledge of these MLB hurlers.
Average, 15 Qns, jdfeag, May 07 07
Average
jdfeag
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19.
  The Promised Land   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
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. :-)
Average, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Apr 12 05
Average
Nightmare gold member
1686 plays
20.
  Baseball Nicknames --- Hall of Famers    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
This second edition of matching baseball nicknames should be more difficult than my first. These players all played before 1960. Enjoy the challenge!
Easier, 10 Qns, BarryBerry20, May 22 19
Easier
BarryBerry20
May 22 19
520 plays
21.
  Cooperstown's Charter Members of 1936   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Please take this quiz on the first five ballplayers who were voted into the baseball Hall of Fame in 1936. Good luck!
Average, 10 Qns, mrgrouchy, Aug 19 09
Average
mrgrouchy
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  Hall of Fame Greats!   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A look at some of the greatest in baseball. I hope that you have fun.
Tough, 10 Qns, dg_dave, Oct 22 15
Tough
dg_dave gold member
538 plays
23.
  Hall of Fame Catchers   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I will give the team(s) and seasons played for, and you identify the catchers.
Easier, 10 Qns, jdfeag, Mar 01 07
Easier
jdfeag
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24.
  Cal and Tony   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
In 2007, Cal Ripken Jr. and Tony Gwynn were inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Please take a quiz about these two outstanding ballplayers. Good luck!
Average, 10 Qns, mrgrouchy, Dec 04 09
Average
mrgrouchy
566 plays
25.
  Hey, Hey, It's ...   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Hey, Hey, It's ... the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y. The greats in this quiz have been voted a Most Valuable Player (MVP) in consecutive years. See if you can name the first player at each position to have done so.
Average, 10 Qns, paulmallon, May 13 14
Average
paulmallon gold member
483 plays
26.
  The Baseball Hall Of Fame    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz is about the members of the baseball Hall Of Fame.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, dlt743, Oct 27 05
Very Easy
dlt743
1950 plays
27.
  Hall of Fame Names   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
10 Baseball Hall of Famers. First name is supplied, so you just give the surname.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, bigyaz, Feb 08 10
Very Easy
bigyaz
1055 plays
28.
  Hall of Famers and Their Team    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Match the player and their "primary team" which is based on each inductee's biography at the Hall of Fame website.
Easier, 10 Qns, zambesi, Jun 02 16
Easier
zambesi
678 plays
29.
  Hall of Famers from Alabama   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
After growing up in Alabama, I was intersted to see how many Hall of Famers were from my home state. I was surprised to see some of my favorite players from days gone by.
Average, 10 Qns, ralzzz, Sep 17 03
Average
ralzzz gold member
2386 plays
30.
  Big Name, No Recognition!   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
In all multiple choice as always, see if you can find the player who really didn't get all that was due, even though they may or may not have been a Hall of Fame inductee. I hope that you have fun with it! :-)
Average, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Nov 04 18
Average
Nightmare gold member
Nov 04 18
630 plays
31.
  The Baseball Hall Of Fame II    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
My 2nd quiz on the Baseball Hall of Fame. Hope you enjoy it.
Easier, 10 Qns, dlt743, Jan 03 10
Easier
dlt743
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32.
  Way Out of Left Field    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz covers Baseball Hall of Famers whose primary position was left field. My thanks to Daaanieeel for submitting this title as part of the Author's Challenge.
Easier, 10 Qns, deaconblues63, Jul 01 15
Easier
deaconblues63
360 plays
33.
  Hall of Fame Links   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
All multiple choice about baseball Hall of Famers. You select the only Hall of Famer who played with the other two inductees. Have fun with this challenge! :)
Average, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Feb 13 11
Average
Nightmare gold member
464 plays
34.
  Baseball Hall of Fame Challenge   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
The pinnacle of individual Major League achievement, the Baseball Hall of Fame was opened in 1936. Let's see what you know about the individuals enshrined.
Difficult, 15 Qns, fisher32, Dec 28 08
Difficult
fisher32
1661 plays
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  Hall of Fame Outfielders   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
All the responses will be outfielders who are in the MLB Hall of Fame. Some of the players may have played other positions also. Good luck!
Average, 15 Qns, jdfeag, Jun 10 07
Average
jdfeag
1633 plays
36.
  National Baseball Hall of Fame   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
All Major League baseball players overtly or covertly want to be elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York. Here are some questions about the HOF that you will find interesting if you are a fan of baseball history.
Average, 10 Qns, Rehaberpro, Apr 01 11
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Rehaberpro
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37.
  Cooperstown - My Excellent Adventure   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
In 2007 I fulfilled a lifelong dream when I got to visit the Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. This quiz celebrates the shrine to our National Pastime.
Average, 10 Qns, Bob9491, Oct 16 15
Average
Bob9491
560 plays
38.
  Which Baseball Hall of Famer?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I give you facts about a MLB Hall of Famer, and you tell me who it is. Good luck!
Very Easy, 10 Qns, mistatdawg, Sep 12 05
Very Easy
mistatdawg
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39.
  Take this Name the Hall of Famer Quiz    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Match the statistics with the player. All correct answers are Hall of Famers.
Difficult, 10 Qns, mistrydr, Mar 07 03
Difficult
mistrydr
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40.
  First Timers    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Since the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame began inducting members in 1936, every position has been included from players to managers to broadcasters. Each one of these people were the first to be inducted to their respective positions.
Average, 10 Qns, illiniman14, Jun 19 09
Average
illiniman14 gold member
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41.
  The Baseball Hall Of Fame III    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
My third quiz on the Baseball Hall of Fame. I think that this will be a bit more challenging. I hope you enjoy it.
Average, 10 Qns, dlt743, Feb 17 06
Average
dlt743
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42.
  Pete Browning: Hall of Famer?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Pete Browning was one of the outstanding players of his time, but should he be in the Baseball Hall of Fame? Take this quiz and come to your own conclusion.
Tough, 10 Qns, stuthehistoryguy, Nov 25 07
Tough
stuthehistoryguy gold member
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43.
  Time Wasn't on My Side    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz about player who were on Hall of Fame ballots for the maximum 15 years, but were not voted in.
Tough, 10 Qns, GoodVibe, Jan 31 05
Tough
GoodVibe gold member
988 plays
44.
  First Class    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz about the first five players inducted into the Hall of Fame: Babe Ruth, Ty Cobb, Honus Wagner, Christy Mathewson, and Walter Johnson.
Average, 10 Qns, royals794, Dec 04 05
Average
royals794
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  Not Inducted the First Time    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Not every baseball player in the Hall of Fame was like Paul Molitor or Wade Boggs. Some ended up like Tony Perez, needing more than one ballot to be inducted.
Tough, 10 Qns, GoodVibe, Jan 12 08
Tough
GoodVibe gold member
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46.
  Multiple Choice Quiz about Name the Hall of Famer    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz will test your knowledge of the members of the Hall of Fame. Good Luck!
Easier, 10 Qns, scolwell23, Apr 01 05
Easier
scolwell23
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47.
  One Ballot and They're Out    
Multiple Choice
 25 Qns
This is a quiz on players who were on Hall of Fame ballot, but were off after only one ballot because they didn't have enough votes to continue.
Tough, 25 Qns, GoodVibe, Oct 24 05
Tough
GoodVibe gold member
892 plays
48.
  Hall of Famers: Last Teams    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Many baseball Hall of Famers played their last games for teams that generally were not known for playing during their famed careers. I give you the Hall of Fame player, you tell me the final team they played for.
Difficult, 10 Qns, fisher32, Dec 19 08
Difficult
fisher32
505 plays
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  Baseball Brain Buzzers Part II    
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
Quiz of a Mixture of Historical questions, most of these players are in the Hall Of Fame !
Tough, 20 Qns, hrh28, Jul 03 02
Tough
hrh28
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  Early Baseball Middle Names    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here's a quiz to test your knowledge of baseball player middle names. All players are members of the Hall of Fame. These are for players prior to 1950.
Tough, 10 Qns, shenron704, Mar 08 08
Tough
shenron704
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  Hall of Fame Voting    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A quiz on the Baseball Writers of America Association's voting for the Hall of Fame.
Difficult, 10 Qns, Tony23, Jan 24 04
Difficult
Tony23
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  Baseball Hall Of Famers Tidbits    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
This quiz tells the true baseball fan little known facts about some Hall of Famers.
Difficult, 15 Qns, d-brick, Aug 11 07
Difficult
d-brick
1280 plays
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  Who?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Hall of Famer?
Difficult, 10 Qns, johnvilla, Dec 18 06
Difficult
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MLB Hall of Fame Trivia Questions

1. In what state is Cooperstown located?

From Quiz
Cooperstown - My Excellent Adventure

Answer: New York

The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum is located in upstate New York. It is in Cooperstown because that is where the modern game of baseball is alleged to have been invented.

2. What left fielder, nicknamed the "Splendid Splinter" manned left field in front of Fenway Park's fabled Green Monster from 1939-1942 and again from 1946-1960?

From Quiz Way Out of Left Field

Answer: Ted Williams

Elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1966, Williams was not only a baseball superstar, but a war hero as well, serving as a Naval Aviator during World War II and the Korean War. Williams retired with a batting average of 0.344 and 521 home runs. He was the American League MVP in 1946 and 1949.

3. There was only one Hall of Fame player who played with both Hall of Famers Honus Wagner and Babe Ruth. Who was this pitcher that was a spitball specialist?

From Quiz Hall of Fame Links

Answer: Burleigh Grimes

The spitball was a legal pitch in early baseball, but rules changes banned it in 1920. Grimes was 'grandfathered in' and was allowed to throw the spitter until he retired in 1934. He played with Wagner on the 1916 Pirates, and Ruth on the 1934 Yankees. Grimes was a Hall of Fame inductee himself in 1964.

4. Which Pete was Hall of Fame pitcher and named after a President, then retired in a tie with the most career victories in the National League?

From Quiz Hall of Fame Names

Answer: Alexander

Grover Cleveland "Pete" Alexander was a Hall of Fame pitcher for several National League teams from 1911-1930, winning 373 games along the way, tying Christy Mathewson's career mark. He was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1938.

5. Pittsburgh Hall of Fame great Willie Stargell had the nickname of 'Pops'. Which Hall of Fame infielder also had that nickname?

From Quiz Baseball Hall of Fame Nicknames

Answer: Cap Anson

Anson spent five seasons in the National Association from 1871-1875, then another 22 seasons with the Chicago White Stockings/Colts (later Cubs). Cap won two batting crowns during his career of 27 seasons. He played every positions on the field at least three times. He was inducted in 1939.

6. Cal Ripken, Jr. was born in the town of Havre de Grace in 1960. In which state was Ripken born?

From Quiz Cal and Tony

Answer: Maryland

Cal Ripken was born on August 24. Ripken's father, Cal Sr., was a career minor league ballplayer, and his son knew at a young age that he wanted to become a Major League ballplayer. Ripken was a hometown hero for most Baltimore Orioles fans because he was a native of Maryland.

7. The great Babe Ruth debuted in the Major Leagues as a pitcher for the Boston Red Sox in 1914. Who was his first big league manager?

From Quiz Cooperstown's Charter Members of 1936

Answer: Bill Carrigan

Bill "Rough" Carrigan was Babe Ruth's first Major League manager. Carrigan led the Boston Red Sox in 1906 and from 1908 to 1916, compiling a record of 489-500. Ruth respected Carrigan and would much later in his career claim that Carrigan was the best manager he ever had. Pants Rowland was the manager of the Chicago White Sox in 1914, Roger Peckinpaugh was the Yankees' skipper for part of the 1914 season, and Miller Huggins was the manager for the St. Louis Cardinals during the 1914 campaign. Huggins would later manage Babe Ruth for the Yankees during the 1920s.

8. Babe Ruth famously and finally moved to the National League to finish his career. Which team did he end his storied career with in 1935?

From Quiz Hall of Famers: Last Teams

Answer: Boston Braves

6 HRs in 28 games played in 1935. The Babe hit his final 3 HR's in one game against the Pittsburgh Pirates to end at 714 for his career. Babe had been promised by the owner of the Braves that he was in line to manage the team, but unfortunately the owner used him as a gate attraction and never intended to give him the position. Babe retired from baseball midseason after hitting .181 (but slugging .431) over 72 at-bats.

9. In what year were the first five players inducted into the Hall of Fame?

From Quiz First Class

Answer: 1936

1908 was the year the Cubs won the World Series. 1919 was the year of the Black Sox scandal. 1927 was the year that the Yankees lineup was called Murderer's Row.

10. How many times did it take Pete Alexander to be inducted?

From Quiz Not Inducted the First Time

Answer: 3

Pete, also known as Grover Cleveland Alexander, was inducted in 1938. In 20 years with the Phillies, Cubs, and Cardinals, he compiled a 373-208 record.

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

From Quiz Time Wasn't on My Side

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).

12. Journeyman pitcher Doyle Alexander was traded in 1987 from Atlanta to Detroit. Who did Atlanta receive?

From Quiz One Ballot and They're Out

Answer: John Smoltz

Alexander was shut out in 1995 Hall of Fame voting. Other notables out after one ballot were: Two-time All-Star pitcher Rick Rhoden, 1980 NLCS MVP Manny Trillo, six-time Gold Glove catcher Rick Sundberg, three-time All-Star shortstop Chris Speier, 1986 All-Star pitcher Mike Krukow, 1984 Cy Young winner Willie Hernandez, long-time National League pitcher Kent Tekulve, former homerun champion Darrell Evans, and five-time All-Star and six-time Gold Glove 3B Buddy Bell.

13. He played for Braves for most of his career. His jersey number was 44 and he hit 44 home runs 4 times. Who is he?

From Quiz Which Baseball Hall of Famer?

Answer: Hank Aaron

"Hammerin Hank" is known as one of the best baseball players ever. His career batting average was .305 and he had 755 HR's and 2,297 RBI's.

14. How many inside-the-park home runs did Hank Aaron hit in his career?

From Quiz Baseball Hall Of Famers Tidbits

Answer: 1

He hit it in 1967 with Atlanta.

15. What percentage of votes is needed to be elected to the Hall of Fame?

From Quiz Hall of Fame Voting

Answer: 75

75 percent is need for enshrinement. If a player receives less the 5 percent, they are dropped from the future ballots.

16. What player hit .262 with 31 home runs over a 15 year career, and never had more than 155 hits in a season?

From Quiz Name the Hall of Famer

Answer: Joe Tinker

Tinker is likely in the Hall of Fame, only because he was part of one of the most famous double play combinations in history along with Johnny Evers and Frank Chance.

17. Who was known as the Bambino?

From Quiz Hall of Fame Greats

Answer: Babe Ruth

Ruth had a lifetime batting average of .342. He hit 714 lifetime homeruns, and drove in 2211 RBIs. Ruth also had a 94-46 record as a pitcher with a 2.28 ERA. He was inducted into the Hall in 1936.

18. Hughie Jennings was considered by many, to be the best shortstop in baseball in the 1890's. He was rough and tough, but his middle name wasn't. What was it?

From Quiz Early Baseball Middle Names

Answer: Ambrose

Hugh Ambrose Jennings was the first shortstop since the founding of the National League(1876), to bat .400 in a season.

19. This player was selected to the Hall of Fame in 1998 and was born in Clio, Alabama. He won 324 games and struck out 3,574 batters. He pitched in four world series.

From Quiz Hall of Famers from Alabama

Answer: Don Sutton

Don pitched for the Dodgers, Brewers, Angels, Astros and Athletics over a 23 year career. The thriving metropolis of Clio, Alabama had a booming population of 1,365 in 1990 and is located southeast of Montgomery, the Alabama capitol.

20. Ozzie Smith was voted into the Hall of Fame in 2002. Everyone knows he was a great player for the St. Louis Cardinals. What team did Ozzie start with?

From Quiz Baseball History for Dummies

Answer: San Diego Padres

Ozzie was born in my hometown of Mobile, Alabama in 1954.

21. Which player is tied with pitcher Jim Kaat for the most career gold gloves, with 16?

From Quiz Cooperstown Legends

Answer: Brooks Robinson

Robinson, who played 23 seasons with the Orioles, won 16 Gold Gloves and was inducted into the hall in 1983. Smith, Clemente, and Hernandez had 13, 12, and 11 Gold Gloves, respectively.

22. What Dodger player has two bridges named after him?

From Quiz Who?

Answer: Gil Hodges

Gil Hodges Memorial Bridges in Petersburg, Indiana (his hometown) an in Brooklyn, NY.

23. What is the name of the baseball field in Cooperstown?

From Quiz Cooperstown - My Excellent Adventure

Answer: Doubleday Field

Doubleday Field is located two blocks from the Hall of Fame. It is named after Abner Doubleday who is credited as the founder of American baseball.

24. Hall of Fame great Eddie Murray was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2003 after a 21-season career and hitting over 500 home runs. What was Murray's season high for hitting home runs?

From Quiz Hall of Fame Greats!

Answer: 33

Like Hank Aaron, Eddie was one of those consistent home run hitters over the years and topped out at 33 in 1983. He hit 504 in his career. After winning the Rookie of the Year Award in 1977 with the Orioles, Murray was the MVP runner-up twice in his career. He took a backseat in 1982 to Robin Yount of the Brewers, then teammate Cal Ripken Jr in 1983. His Hall of Fame induction in 2003 was shared with catcher Gary Carter who played mostly with the Montreal Expos.

25. What left fielder, nicknamed "Ducky, was a member of the famed St Louis Cardinal "Gashouse Gang"?

From Quiz Way Out of Left Field

Answer: Joe Medwick

Elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1968, Medwick played for the St. Louis Cardinals (1932-1940), Brooklyn Dodgers (1940-1943), New York Giants (1943-1945), Boston Braves (1945), Brooklyn Dodgers (1946) and St Louis Cardinals (1947-1948). Medwick retired with a batting average of 0.324 and 540 doubles. Medwick was a ten-time All Star, was the National League MVP in 1937 and won the Triple Crown in 1937.

26. For which team did Hall of Famers Carl Hubbell, Bill Terry, Travis Jackson, Ross Youngs, and Mel Ott spend their entire careers?

From Quiz One Team HoF'ers

Answer: New York Giants

Youngs and Ott were both right fielders. Youngs played from 1917 to 1926, while Ott took over right field from 1926 to 1947. Youngs went into the Hall in 1972, while Ott was voted in in 1951. Ott was a twelve-time All Star and six-time NL home run leader before managing the Giants from 1942 to 1948. Jackson played shortstop from 1922 to 1936. A nine-time All Star, Hubbell pitched for the Giants from 1928 to 1943. Nicknamed "The Meal Ticket," Hubbell won 253 games while losing 154 and hurled a no-hitter on May 8, 1929. Terry played first base for the Giants beginning in 1923. From 1932 he was also player-manager until 1936, when he quit playing. He continued to manage until 1941. Hubbell was inducted in '47 and Terry in '54, while Jackson was inducted by the Veteran's Committee in 1982.

27. Dealing with the Baltimore Orioles, there was only one 500 Home Run Club member that played with Oriole Hall of Famers Brooks Robinson and Cal Ripken Jr. Who is this former Oriole and Hall of Fame player?

From Quiz Hall of Fame Links

Answer: Eddie Murray

Brooks Robinson was a career Oriole from 1955-1977, and Ripken was a career Oriole from 1981-2001. Murray's link was with Robinson in 1977, and with Ripken Jr in 1981. Murray played in 13 seasons with the Orioles and retired with 504 home runs. The hall inducted Eddie in 2003.

28. Which Carlton was a Hall of Fame catcher for the White Sox and Red Sox with the most career games behind the plate?

From Quiz Hall of Fame Names

Answer: Fisk

Carlton "Pudge" Fisk was a Hall of Fame catcher for the Boston Red Sox and Chicago White Sox for 24 seasons from 1969-1993. He caught a record 2226 games during his ML career. He was elected to the Hall of Fame in 2000.

29. Which 1964 Hall of Fame inductee was nicknamed 'The Mighty Mite'?

From Quiz Baseball Hall of Fame Nicknames

Answer: Miller Huggins

Huggins was most noted for taking the helm of the Yankees, and also inheriting the problems with Babe Ruth. He did play in 13 seasons with the Reds and Cardinals before his Yankee endeavors. Huggins died in 1929, then was inducted into the hall in 1964.

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