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Quiz about AfricanAmerican Baseball Firsts

African-American Baseball Firsts Quiz

This quiz is written for everyone to see how much you know about African-Americans in baseball history.

A multiple-choice quiz by Homeboy. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
Homeboy

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
48,527

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
7 / 15

Plays
557

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 15

1. In what year was the Negro League World Series first played? Hint

1908

1928

1920

1924

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Question 2 of 15

2. What type of hit did Jackie Robinson get for his first MLB hit? Hint

Single

Triple

Double

Homerun

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Question 3 of 15

3. Who was the first Black pitcher to play in a MLB game? Hint

Don Bankhead

Don Newcombe

Satchel Paige

Joe Black

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Question 4 of 15

4. Who was the first Black player to hit a homerun in a World Series game? Hint

Jackie Robinson

Roy Campanella

Don Bankhead

Larry Doby

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Question 5 of 15

5. Who was the first Black Sportswriter admitted to the Baseball Writers Association?

Answer: (Two words, or just surname)

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Question 6 of 15

6. Who was the first Black player from the AL to participate in the MLB All-Star game? Hint

Larry Doby

Elston Howard

Bob Trice

Hank Thompson

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Question 7 of 15

7. In 1951 I became the first African-American player to win a league RBI title. Who am I? Hint

Jackie Robinson

Willie Mays

Monte Irvin

Roy Campanella

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Question 8 of 15

8. Who was the first African-American in MLB history to win a league homerun title? Hint

Larry Doby

Roy Campanella

Willie Mays

Hank Aaron

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Question 9 of 15

9. Who was the first Black pitcher in MLB history to win 20 games in a single season? Hint

Don Newcombe

Satchel Paige

Mudcat Grant

Bob Gibson

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Question 10 of 15

10. Who was the very first African-American to win concecutive MVP awards? Hint

Barry Bonds

Hank Aaron

Willie Mays

Ernie Banks

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Question 11 of 15

11. Who was the first African-American elected to the MLB Hall of fame?

Answer: (Two words, or just surname ... no brainer)

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Question 12 of 15

12. In 1964 I was the first Black player to be named Captain of a M.L.B. team. Who am I? Hint

Willie Mays

Maury Wills

Bob Gibson

Hank Aaron

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Question 13 of 15

13. Which Network was the first to hire a African-American baseball broadcaster? Hint

N.B.C.

A.B.C.

E.S.P.N.

C.B.S.

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Question 14 of 15

14. Who was the first Black General Manager in MLB history? Hint

Frank Robinson

Jackie Robinson

Bil Lucas

Bob Watson

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Question 15 of 15

15. Who was the first African-American player to win 3 MVP awards in his career? Hint

Hank Aaron

Willie Mays

Roy Campanella

Barry Bonds

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In what year was the Negro League World Series first played?

Answer: 1924

The Negro NL vs. the Negro Eastern league.

2. What type of hit did Jackie Robinson get for his first MLB hit?

Answer: Single

Jackie Robinson got a bunt single in his second MLB game on April 16th, 1947.

3. Who was the first Black pitcher to play in a MLB game?

Answer: Don Bankhead

Don Bankhead took the field for the Dodgers on August 26th, 1947.

4. Who was the first Black player to hit a homerun in a World Series game?

Answer: Larry Doby

Larry Doby homered for Cleveland in the 1948 World Series.

5. Who was the first Black Sportswriter admitted to the Baseball Writers Association?

Answer: Sam Lacy

Sam Lacy of Baltimore became a member of the Baseball Writers Association in 1947.

6. Who was the first Black player from the AL to participate in the MLB All-Star game?

Answer: Larry Doby

Larry Doby represented the AL in the 1949 All-Star game.

7. In 1951 I became the first African-American player to win a league RBI title. Who am I?

Answer: Monte Irvin

Monte Irvin of the New York Giants led the NL in runs batted in with 121.

8. Who was the first African-American in MLB history to win a league homerun title?

Answer: Larry Doby

Larry Doby led the AL with 32 homeruns in 1952.

9. Who was the first Black pitcher in MLB history to win 20 games in a single season?

Answer: Don Newcombe

Don Newcombe had a won loss record of 20-9 in 1951.

10. Who was the very first African-American to win concecutive MVP awards?

Answer: Ernie Banks

Ernie Banks was the NL MVP in 1958 and 1959.

11. Who was the first African-American elected to the MLB Hall of fame?

Answer: Jackie Robinson

Jackie Robinson was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1962.

12. In 1964 I was the first Black player to be named Captain of a M.L.B. team. Who am I?

Answer: Willie Mays

13. Which Network was the first to hire a African-American baseball broadcaster?

Answer: A.B.C.

Jackie Robinson went to work for A.B.C in 1965.

14. Who was the first Black General Manager in MLB history?

Answer: Bil Lucas

Bill Lucas was named Braves General Manager in 1977.

15. Who was the first African-American player to win 3 MVP awards in his career?

Answer: Roy Campanella

Campy won the NL MVP in 1951, 1953 and 1955.

Source: Author Homeboy

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