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Baseball Hot Dogs or Franks? Trivia Quiz

Not the kind that you eat, but a quiz on some great Major League players named Frank, that you can hopefully identify. I hope that you have fun with it. :-)

A multiple-choice quiz by Nightmare. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
Nightmare

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
186,422

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
1203

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

Question 1 of 10

1. This Frank was a National League Rookie of the Year in 1956 with the Reds. This outfielder was also a National League MVP in 1961. After being traded to the Orioles in 1966, he won the Triple Crown and the American League MVP. He retired with 586 home runs. Who is he? Hint

Frank Robinson

Frank Howard

Frank Selvy

Frank Jacobs

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Question 2 of 10

2. This Frank was a New York Yankee for all his 17 seasons, from 1932-1948. Nicknamed, 'Crow, this shortstop went to the World Series with the Yankees seven times, winning six of them. He also led the league in being hit by a pitch, eight times in his career. Which Frank is he? Hint

Frank Crosetti

Frank Deverouix

Frank Damon

Frank Castillo

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Question 3 of 10

3. Although playing for 13 seasons, and only hitting 96 career home runs, I was given the nickname, "Home Run". I played for the Philadelphia Athletics and New York Yankees, and never hit more than 12 home runs in a season. I still led the league in home runs, four times in my career. Who am I? Hint

Frank Baker

Frank Morrow

Frank Instein

Frank Garrand

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Question 4 of 10

4. Nicknamed 'Hondo' and 'Big Frank', retiring at 6'7", 255lbs, this Frank created havoc on pitchers. He began his career with the Dodgers in 1958, and won the National League Rookie of the Year Award. He was then was traded to the Senators in 1965. He made the move to Texas along with the franchise. He retired in 1973 as a Tiger, with 382 home runs. Who is he? Hint

Frank Ruckers

Frank McCovey

Frank Howard

Frank Linzy

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Question 5 of 10

5. I made my name with the Minnesota Twins' pitching staff. In 1988, I won the American League Cy Young Award with a 24-7 record. I later pitched for the Mets and Red Sox. Who am I? Hint

Frank Minneti

Frank Robinson

Frank Viola

Frank Baleau

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Question 6 of 10

6. I played for the Cubs, and at the same time I was their manager who took them to four World Series in five seasons, beginning in 1906. I played first base, and was part of the famous Tinker-to-Evers-to-me, double-play combination. Who am I? Hint

Frank Furter

Frank Davidson

Frank Chance

Frank Murray

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Question 7 of 10

7. My nickname was, 'The Fordham Flash'. I played 19 seasons between the New York Giants and St. Louis Cardinals. I was a player-manager for the Cardinals from 1933-1937. I was a member of the famous 'Gas House Gang'. I was also the 1931 National League MVP. Who am I? Hint

Frank Frisch

Frank Delany

Frank Estrada

Frank Stockton

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Question 8 of 10

8. I pitched for 21 seasons, mostly with the Angels, Rangers, and Tigers. In 1975, I led the league in strikeouts. In 1976, I was third in the MVP voting behind Jim Palmer and Mark Fidrych. In 1977, I was the ERA leader. Who am I? Hint

Frank Taylor

Frank Boundan

Frank Tanana

Frank Grand

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Question 9 of 10

9. I was a 1999 Hall of Fame inductee. I never played the game. I managed the Boston Beaneaters (later Braves) for 13 seasons beginning in 1890. I took the team to six National Championships. I managed the Chicago Cubs from 1902-1905, until new manager Frank Chance took over. Who am I? Hint

Frank Stallone

Frank Lawson

Frank Goldberg

Frank Selee

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Question 10 of 10

10. Nicknamed, 'Big Hurt', this Frank played for the White Sox as a rookie in 1990. His next 15 seasons were all White Sox. He was the 1993 and 1994 American League MVP. Who is he? Hint

Frank Mitchell

Frank Gathers

Frank DiMaggio

Frank Thomas

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: Frank Robinson

1966 was a great year for Robinson, as he also won the World Series MVP, with the Orioles defeating the Dodgers four games to none. Frank retired from playing ball in 1976, and went on to manage the Indians, Giants, Orioles, and in 2004, the Montreal Expos. Baseball wasted no time in placing him in the Hall of Fame in 1982.

Answer: Frank Crosetti

Crosetti was replaced at shortstop by Phil Rizzuto in 1946. Crosseti retired from baseball in 1948.

Answer: Frank Baker

Frank "Home Run" Baker played from 1908-1922. 12 home runs in a season was a big deal in those times, at least until Babe Ruth emerged as the new power hitter in baseball. In 1955, he was inducted into the Hall of Fame.

Answer: Frank Howard

Howard topped other Rookie of the Year candidates, Pancho Herrera, Art Mahaffey, Ron Santo, and fellow Dodger Tommy Davis. Howard was in the top ten MVP voting, four times in his career.

5. I made my name with the Minnesota Twins' pitching staff. In 1988, I won the American League Cy Young Award with a 24-7 record. I later pitched for the Mets and Red Sox. Who am I?

Answer: Frank Viola

Viola was a three time all-star and won the World Series MVP in 1987, when the Twins defeated the Cardinals. His 1998 Cy Young Award was a landslide win over Oakland's Dennis Eckersley.

Answer: Frank Chance

Frank Chance was the Cubs' player-manager from 1905-1912. After leaving the Cubs in 1912, he became the Yankees player-manager in 1913 and 1914. Chance died in 1924, and was inducted into the Hall in 1946.

Answer: Frank Frisch

Frisch was a second baseman, and replaced Cardinal manager Gabby Street in the 1933 season. In addition to his 1931 MVP, he prior was runner-up in 1927 to Paul Waner of the Pirates. 1947 saw Frisch inducted into the Hall.

Answer: Frank Tanana

Tanana was in the top ten voting of the Cy Young, three times in his career. His career spanned from 1973-1993. He was a three-time all-star in 1976, 1977, and 1978.

Answer: Frank Selee

Selee won 1284 games in his managerial position.

10. Nicknamed, 'Big Hurt', this Frank played for the White Sox as a rookie in 1990. His next 15 seasons were all White Sox. He was the 1993 and 1994 American League MVP. Who is he?

Answer: Frank Thomas

Thomas was still in a White Sox uniform after 15 seasons, banging out home runs. In his 15th season, he had over 425 home runs. In the 1993 MVP balloting, he defeated Paul Molitor and John Olerud of the Blue Jays, and in 1994, Ken Griffey Jr.

Source: Author Nightmare

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