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Early Baseball Managers Trivia Quiz

This quiz tests your knowledge of Major League managers of famous teams dating from 1899-1951.

A multiple-choice quiz by shenron704. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
shenron704

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
108,214

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. What person managed the 1903 Pittsburgh Pirates, which played in the first modern World Series? Hint

Fred Clarke

Sam Leever

Barney Dreyfuss

Patsy Tebeau

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Question 2 of 10

2. The Chicago Orphans (later Cubs), featured three famous infielders. The first "Tinkers-to-Evers-to-Chance", double play was turned in 1902. Who was the manager? Hint

Frank Selee

Frank Chance

Frank Bowerman

Hugh Duffy

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Question 3 of 10

3. The 1906 Chicago White Sox, won the World Series against their crosstown rival Cubs. Who was the manager? Hint

Geore Rohe

Frank Chance

Kid Gleason

Fielder Jones

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Question 4 of 10

4. The 1905 Philadelphia Athletics lost to the New York Giants in the World Series. This person managed the A's for many more years. Who was he? Hint

Connie Mack

Nap Lajoie

Hugh Duffy

Lave Cross

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Question 5 of 10

5. The 1903 Boston Pilgrims, won the first modern World Series against the favored Pittsburgh Pirates. Who was the Boston manager? Hint

Frank Salee

Eddie Collins

Jimmy Collins

Buck Freeman

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Question 6 of 10

6. Before the "Black Sox" scandal of 1919, the Chicago White Sox actually won a World Series in 1917. Who was their manager? Hint

Swede Risberg

Kid Gleason

Pants Rowland

Buck Weaver

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Question 7 of 10

7. Ty Cobb was a rookie for the Detroit Tigers in 1905 at the age of 18. Who was his manager? Hint

Fred Clarke

Sam Crawford

Bill Armour

Hughie Jennings

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Question 8 of 10

8. The Brooklyn Robins (yet to be Dodgers), won the NL pennant in 1920. Who was their manager? Hint

Zack Wheat

Wilbert Robinson

Jesse Burkett

Willie Keeler

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Question 9 of 10

9. Before the Yankees were called the Yankees, they were the New York Highlanders. In 1904, who was their manager? Hint

Clark Griffith

John McGraw

Willie Keeler

Harry Howell

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Question 10 of 10

10. 1899 was the final year for the Old Baltimore Orioles. Recognized as the first, "Greatest Team of All Time", who was their manager during that final year? Hint

Arlie Latham

Ned Hanlon

John McGraw

Wilbert Robinson

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What person managed the 1903 Pittsburgh Pirates, which played in the first modern World Series?

Answer: Fred Clarke

With outstanding hitting in his own right, Hall of Fame inductee Clarke, managed and played outfield from 1894-1911.

2. The Chicago Orphans (later Cubs), featured three famous infielders. The first "Tinkers-to-Evers-to-Chance", double play was turned in 1902. Who was the manager?

Answer: Frank Selee

Salee had previously managed the Boston Beaneaters in the 1890's. Considered a genius in his day, he was the mastermind behind the Chicago team that eventually won 116 games in 1906. He was forced to retire in 1905 due to poor health, he was succeeded by Frank Chance.

3. The 1906 Chicago White Sox, won the World Series against their crosstown rival Cubs. Who was the manager?

Answer: Fielder Jones

The 1906 White Sox were called the "Hitless Wonders", because of their poor batting average. Although considered huge underdogs against the Cubs (116 wins), they out-hit them in the Series.

4. The 1905 Philadelphia Athletics lost to the New York Giants in the World Series. This person managed the A's for many more years. Who was he?

Answer: Connie Mack

Mack managed the A's for 50 years. The 1905 team featured the pitching talents of Rube Waddell, Eddie Plank and Chief Bender. They were shutout in each of the four games they lost (3 times by Christy Mathewson).

5. The 1903 Boston Pilgrims, won the first modern World Series against the favored Pittsburgh Pirates. Who was the Boston manager?

Answer: Jimmy Collins

Hall of Famer Jimmy Collins also played Third base for the Pilgrims. A 36-year old Cy Young started (and lost) the first game.

6. Before the "Black Sox" scandal of 1919, the Chicago White Sox actually won a World Series in 1917. Who was their manager?

Answer: Pants Rowland

Pants Rowland never player in the Majors. His name came from his dapper appearance.

7. Ty Cobb was a rookie for the Detroit Tigers in 1905 at the age of 18. Who was his manager?

Answer: Bill Armour

The 1905 Tigers, also featured star outfielders Sam Crawford and Davey Jones. They later won AL pennants in 1908 and 1909 under Hughie Jennings.

8. The Brooklyn Robins (yet to be Dodgers), won the NL pennant in 1920. Who was their manager?

Answer: Wilbert Robinson

The team was nicknamed the Robins, in honor of their manager Wilbert "Uncle Robby" Robinson, who also had been a star player for the Old Orioles during the 1890's.

9. Before the Yankees were called the Yankees, they were the New York Highlanders. In 1904, who was their manager?

Answer: Clark Griffith

The 1904 Highlanders featured Willie Keeler in the outfield, and pitcher Jack Chesbro won 41 games (who set an all-time modern record). Named the Highlanders due to the fact that their playing field was located on one of the highest points in the city. They were also called the Porchclimbers and the Burglars.

10. 1899 was the final year for the Old Baltimore Orioles. Recognized as the first, "Greatest Team of All Time", who was their manager during that final year?

Answer: John McGraw

Most of the stars had moved over to the Brooklyn team by 1899 (including their former manager Ned Hanlon). This type of wholesale trading was known as "Syndicate Baseball", and was fairly common in that era.

Source: Author shenron704

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