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Easy Short History V Trivia Quiz

The 5th in a series of short history quizzes.

A multiple-choice quiz by Nightmare. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Nightmare

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
41,588

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
5

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
2 / 5

Plays
784

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Question 1 of 5

1. In 1986, Roger Clemens reached the 20-strikeout game performance against Seattle. What was his pitching record the previous year? Hint

16-5

11-5

7-5

13-5

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Question 2 of 5

2. In 1938, which of the following teams had lighting for night games? Hint

Brooklyn

Pittsburgh

St. Louis

Philadelphia

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Question 3 of 5

3. In what year was the 'Rookie of the Year Award' created? Hint

1942

1947

1934

1938

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Question 4 of 5

4. What team did Babe Ruth coach in 1938? Hint

Yankees

Dodgers

Braves

He never coached a team

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Question 5 of 5

5. What did Jackie Robinson die of? Hint

Auto Accident

Diabetes complications

Complications of a ruptured spleen

Liver Infection

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In 1986, Roger Clemens reached the 20-strikeout game performance against Seattle. What was his pitching record the previous year?

Answer: 7-5

His 7-5 record was his 2nd season. He was 9-4 in 1984. Better things were to come!

2. In 1938, which of the following teams had lighting for night games?

Answer: Brooklyn

There were only two teams that had night-lighting in 1938. Cincinnati was the first team which had them installed.

3. In what year was the 'Rookie of the Year Award' created?

Answer: 1947

It was 1947 in the historical year of Jackie Robinson, the first recipient.

4. What team did Babe Ruth coach in 1938?

Answer: Dodgers

The manager of Brooklyn was Burleigh Grimes.

5. What did Jackie Robinson die of?

Answer: Diabetes complications

Too bad we didn't have the technology back then.

Source: Author Nightmare

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