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Challenging Mix III Trivia Quiz

The third in a series of challenging baseball mix.

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

Author
Nightmare

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
57,673

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
5

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
2 / 5

Plays
1231

Question 1 of 5

1. Which one of these managers died in the midst of a pennant race? Hint

Jack Brady

Alvin Dark

Charlie Dressen

Miller Huggins

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Question 2 of 5

2. Which one of these pitchers hit for the cycle? Hint

Don Drysdale

Juan Marichal

nobody has done it

Jim Lonborg

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Question 3 of 5

3. How many baseball commissioners died in office during the 20th century? Hint

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Question 4 of 5

4. Who was the first pitcher to lose a perfect game with two outs in the ninth inning? Hint

Carl Erskine

Joe Bush

Bill Monbouquette

George Wiltse

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Question 5 of 5

5. Of those listed below, who has more career home runs? Hint

Rico Petrocelli

Bobby Suggs

Randy Bilsley

Danny Lawton

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which one of these managers died in the midst of a pennant race?

Answer: Charlie Dressen

Dressen suffered his 2nd heart attack on May 10, 1966, and unfortunately died on August 10. He was replaced by interim manager Bob Swift who was also hospitalized after leading the Tigers to a 32-25 record. Dressen is the only manager who passed away in the midst of a pennant race during the 20th century.

2. Which one of these pitchers hit for the cycle?

Answer: nobody has done it

There are a few pitchers who have hit for the cycle in their season stats, but nobody has ever hit for the cycle in one game, during the 20th century.

3. How many baseball commissioners died in office during the 20th century?

Answer: 2

Judge Landis and then Bart Giamatti, are the only ones to pass away in office.

4. Who was the first pitcher to lose a perfect game with two outs in the ninth inning?

Answer: George Wiltse

Wiltse of the Giants pitched a ten inning game on July 4, 1908. He lost his bid for perfection when he hit Phillies pitcher George McQuillan with two outs in the ninth. The Giants won 1-0.

5. Of those listed below, who has more career home runs?

Answer: Rico Petrocelli

Rico is the only Major League player listed. He had 210 career home runs.

Source: Author Nightmare

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