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Quiz about Batman or Bat Man
Quiz about Batman or Bat Man

Batman or Bat Man? Trivia Quiz


"Batman" was a popular television series in the 1960s. Somehow, characters on the show cross paths by name with some baseball personalities. Let's see if you can put these names together. I hope you have fun, but it might be a little tough. :)

A photo quiz by Nightmare. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
Nightmare
Time
5 mins
Type
Photo Quiz
Quiz #
336,011
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
945
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
Last 3 plays: toddruby96 (6/10), 21okie (5/10), rbig31559 (8/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. One of Batman and Robin's arch-villains in the 1960s television series was that of "The Penguin", played by actor Burgess Meredith (1907-1997). Which Major League Baseball player wasn't a villain, but had the same name of 'Penguin'? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Police Commissioner Gordon in Gotham City during the television series was played by Neil Hamilton. The commissioner was the only one authorized to light up a floodlight to the sky, signaling Batman that he was needed. There was another Hamilton in baseball, and one that ran like the speed of a floodlight. Who was this that was the first player in history to steal 100 bases in a season, and he did it more than once? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Frank Gorshin played a major villain in the television series, dressed in green and named "The Riddler". There was a villain named Frank in baseball, at least according to Cincinnati Reds fans. Which Frank was this that was traded from the Reds, then in the following season batted for the Triple Crown, won the American League MVP Award, and the World Series MVP Award? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. The main character of the show was millionaire Bruce Wayne, played by actor Adam West. Going with the character name along with a picture of a historical California spot which launched the 1850s gold rush, which Hall of Fame pitcher and 1979 NL Cy Young winner would you come up with? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Burt Ward played the character "Robin, Boy Wonder". Some television viewers did wonder, but Robin was always there to help Batman fight criminals. One baseball's Robin charged the mound to fight pitcher Nolan Ryan in a game after Ryan hit him with a pitch. There were no Zoinks, Kapows, or Biff signs hovering around the mound when Ryan was punching this batter as if he was a blow-up doll. Which baseball Robin was this? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Actress Yvonne Craig played the character Barbara Gordon to help Bruce Wayne. In costume while holding her true identity, she would transform into Batgirl, to help keep Batman from losing. There was a Craig in Major League Baseball, and he need definitely needed Batgirl's help. Which Craig was this pitcher that lost more than 20 games each in two consecutive seasons? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. As Batman and Robin scaled buildings with their bat rope, many cameo appearances were made by Hollywood greats who began a conversation with the Dynamic Duo from an open window. One such actor was Werner Klemperer who played Colonel Klink on the series, "Hogan's Heroes". Baseball's Hall of Fame also has a colonel, specifically 'The Kentucky Colonel'. Which famous New York Yankee had this nickname? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. One of the Dynamic Duo's arch-enemies was a character by the name of 'Egghead'. Egghead was played by the horror movie great Vincent Price. Baseball also had a famous Vincent who was a Commissioner of Baseball. Who was this Vincent? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. One of the more popular villains that kept Batman frustrated was 'The Joker'. In the television series it was played by actor Caesar Romero. Which baseball Romero was a Philadelphia Phillie pitcher rostered for many seasons, including 2011? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. A tremendous movie and television actor played 'The Archer', a villain on the Batman television series. The Archer was played by Art Carney, also famous for playing Norton in "The Jackie Gleason Show" television series. Which Carney in baseball went to three World Series with the Oakland Athletics, led the American League in batting in 1981, and was a third baseman? Hint



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1. One of Batman and Robin's arch-villains in the 1960s television series was that of "The Penguin", played by actor Burgess Meredith (1907-1997). Which Major League Baseball player wasn't a villain, but had the same name of 'Penguin'?

Answer: Ron Cey

Cey was given his nickname by Dodger manager Tommy Lasorda in 1976 because of Ron's running style that resembled a penguin. Due to his physical stature and running style, Ron stole only 23 bases in his 17-season career, averaging only 1.4 per season. Cey went to four World Series with the Dodgers, having three home runs to his credit. The third baseman retired in 1987.
2. Police Commissioner Gordon in Gotham City during the television series was played by Neil Hamilton. The commissioner was the only one authorized to light up a floodlight to the sky, signaling Batman that he was needed. There was another Hamilton in baseball, and one that ran like the speed of a floodlight. Who was this that was the first player in history to steal 100 bases in a season, and he did it more than once?

Answer: Billy Hamilton

Billy began his career with the Kansas City Cowboys in the American Association in 1888. He stole 111 bases in his second season with the Cowboys. The Philadelphia Phillies liked what they say in January 1890, and bought Hamilton's contract. He stole over 100 bases yet again for the Phillies.

He matched his career high again from 1889 with 111 in 1891. Hamilton stole 914 bases in 14 seasons, comparing to Ty Cobb who stole 897 over 24 seasons, and Rickey Henderson who stole 1406 in 25 seasons.
3. Frank Gorshin played a major villain in the television series, dressed in green and named "The Riddler". There was a villain named Frank in baseball, at least according to Cincinnati Reds fans. Which Frank was this that was traded from the Reds, then in the following season batted for the Triple Crown, won the American League MVP Award, and the World Series MVP Award?

Answer: Frank Robinson

Robinson played with the Reds from 1956-1965, winning the NL Rookie of the Year Award and the NL MVP Award in 1961. The trade happened in December 1965 when the the Baltimore Orioles traded Jack Baldschun, Milt Pappas, and Dick Simpson for Robinson. As an Oriole in 1966, Frank had career highs in batting average, RBIs, runs, and home runs with 49. He also hit two home runs in the four games to none sweep over the Dodgers in the World Series. Robinson retired with 586 home runs and was a 1982 hall inductee.
4. The main character of the show was millionaire Bruce Wayne, played by actor Adam West. Going with the character name along with a picture of a historical California spot which launched the 1850s gold rush, which Hall of Fame pitcher and 1979 NL Cy Young winner would you come up with?

Answer: Bruce Sutter

Sutter was a relief pitcher and never started a game in his career. He won four Rolaids Relief awards with the Cubs and Cardinals. He also played for the Braves, retiring in 1988. Bruce was inducted into the hall in 2006. Of the 18 inductees in 2006, Sutter was the only Major League player. The rest were inducted for their play in the Negro Leagues.
5. Burt Ward played the character "Robin, Boy Wonder". Some television viewers did wonder, but Robin was always there to help Batman fight criminals. One baseball's Robin charged the mound to fight pitcher Nolan Ryan in a game after Ryan hit him with a pitch. There were no Zoinks, Kapows, or Biff signs hovering around the mound when Ryan was punching this batter as if he was a blow-up doll. Which baseball Robin was this?

Answer: Robin Ventura

The game occurred in 1993 with Ryan as a 46-year old Texas Ranger. When Ventura of the White Sox charged the mound, Ryan put him in a headlock and began to make his own Zoink signs, embarrassing the 25-year old third baseman. Ryan retired after the season with 324 career wins. Ventura retired in 2004 after being hit by a pitch 23 times in 16 seasons, and never charged the mound again.
6. Actress Yvonne Craig played the character Barbara Gordon to help Bruce Wayne. In costume while holding her true identity, she would transform into Batgirl, to help keep Batman from losing. There was a Craig in Major League Baseball, and he need definitely needed Batgirl's help. Which Craig was this pitcher that lost more than 20 games each in two consecutive seasons?

Answer: Roger Craig

Craig was a mediocre pitcher with the Dodgers. The Mets drafted him in the expansion draft in late 1961. A rather poor selection as when he went to the Mets, his stats plummeted faster than a bowling ball dropped in a well. Roger went 10-24 in 1962, then went an even worse 5-22 in 1963.

In 1962, the Mets had three pitchers lose 19+ games in the season, then in 1963 had three pitchers lost 17+ games. In those two seasons, the Mets went 40-120 and 51-111. Roger retired with a 74-98 after 12 seasons in 1966.
7. As Batman and Robin scaled buildings with their bat rope, many cameo appearances were made by Hollywood greats who began a conversation with the Dynamic Duo from an open window. One such actor was Werner Klemperer who played Colonel Klink on the series, "Hogan's Heroes". Baseball's Hall of Fame also has a colonel, specifically 'The Kentucky Colonel'. Which famous New York Yankee had this nickname?

Answer: Earle Combs

Combs was a 12-season career Yankee from 1924-1935. He played all but one season with the Sultan of Swat (Ruth) and shared the Yankee outfield with him. On the 1927 Yankee 'Murderers Row' team, Earl led the league with 231 hits and had 23 triples in the season. Combs retired with a .325 batting average with a 3-1 World Series record. Gehrig was known as the 'Iron Horse', and DiMaggio was the 'Yankee Clipper'.
Other famous window cameo appearances amongst many on the show were Dick Clark, Sammy Davis Jr, Alan Hale, Jerry Lewis, Art Linkletter, and Edward G. Robinson.
8. One of the Dynamic Duo's arch-enemies was a character by the name of 'Egghead'. Egghead was played by the horror movie great Vincent Price. Baseball also had a famous Vincent who was a Commissioner of Baseball. Who was this Vincent?

Answer: Fay Vincent

Fay was the eighth Commissioner of Baseball from September 1989 to September 1992, and was put in place after the death of Bart Giamatti. During his short reign, Vincent was most famous for two decisions that he made. Although it was Giamatti who banned Pete Rose for life, Vincent was part of Rose's initial investigation and later upheld Giamatti's decision to the Rose banishment.

He was also the one who banned New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner in 1990 after Steinbrenner was found to be involved in under-handed dealings to slander outfielder Dave Winfield.

In a surprising interview just one day after Steinbrenner died in July 2010, Fay admitted that he was only going to ban George for two seasons, but Steinbrenner asked for a lifetime ban because he was tired of baseball.
9. One of the more popular villains that kept Batman frustrated was 'The Joker'. In the television series it was played by actor Caesar Romero. Which baseball Romero was a Philadelphia Phillie pitcher rostered for many seasons, including 2011?

Answer: J.C. Romero

Juan Carlos (J.C.) Romero began his career in 1999 with seven seasons wearing a Minnesota Twins uniform. He became a Phillie in 2007 where he had a 1.24 ERA with them. The 34-year old went 1-0 in 2010 with only three saves.
10. A tremendous movie and television actor played 'The Archer', a villain on the Batman television series. The Archer was played by Art Carney, also famous for playing Norton in "The Jackie Gleason Show" television series. Which Carney in baseball went to three World Series with the Oakland Athletics, led the American League in batting in 1981, and was a third baseman?

Answer: Carney Lansford

Lansford started his career with three seasons in an Angels uniform in 1978, then played two with the Red Sox before becoming an Athletic. Carney played the rest of his career in Oakland from 1983-1992. He went to three consecutive World Series from 1988-1990, but could only pull out one win in the Earthquake Series of 1989 against the Giants.
Source: Author Nightmare

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