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Quiz about First Basemen of the 1960s
Quiz about First Basemen of the 1960s

First Basemen of the 1960s Trivia Quiz


Here is a quiz on some slugging first basemen from the 1960s. Good luck and have fun!

A multiple-choice quiz by mrgrouchy. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
mrgrouchy
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
324,311
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
8 / 10
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Question 1 of 10
1. Willie McCovey was a powerful first baseman for the San Francisco Giants during the 1960s. What was McCovey's nickname? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Hard-hitting Jim Gentile enjoyed some terrific years at first base with the Baltimore Orioles in the early 1960s. Which special feat did he accomplish in 1961? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Norm Cash was an outstanding first baseman for the Detroit Tigers during the 1960s. Which uniform number did Cash wear? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. "Moose" Skowron played in the 1963 World Series as a member of the Los Angeles Dodgers against his former team, the New York Yankees. What was Skowron's first name? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Bill White played first base in the Major Leagues from 1956 to 1969. Which one of these statements about White is true?









Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Which one of these players was the starting first baseman for the 1965 American League champion Minnesota Twins? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Slugger Dick Stuart played with several teams during the 1960s. What was this first baseman's popular nickname? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Superstar player Ernie Banks played first base for the Chicago Cubs from 1962 until his retirement in 1971. However, at which position did Banks begin his big league career in 1953? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Which free-spirited first baseman played with the New York Yankees from 1962 to 1969? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. First baseman Donn Clendenon began his big league career in 1961 with the Pittsburgh Pirates. However, with which team did Clendenon earn the 1969 World Series MVP Award? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Willie McCovey was a powerful first baseman for the San Francisco Giants during the 1960s. What was McCovey's nickname?

Answer: Stretch

Willie "Stretch" McCovey was a fearsome lefty-hitting slugger for the San Francisco Giants during the 1960s. "Stretch" stood 6'4 tall and posed serious trouble for opposing pitchers because of his tremendous power. McCovey belted 521 home runs during his big league career and was selected to six All-Star games.
2. Hard-hitting Jim Gentile enjoyed some terrific years at first base with the Baltimore Orioles in the early 1960s. Which special feat did he accomplish in 1961?

Answer: He belted two grand slam home runs in a single game.

Jim Gentile was a powerful lefty-hitting first baseman. On May 9, 1961, Gentile became only the fourth batter in Major League history to belt two grand slam homers in a single game. "Diamond" Jim's exploits in Metropolitan Stadium helped the Orioles to defeat the Minnesota Twins, 13-5. During the 1961 season, Gentile batted .302, with 46 HRS and 141 RBI. Gentile ended his big league career in 1966 with a total of 179 home runs.

Unfortunately, Gentile never participated in postseason play.
3. Norm Cash was an outstanding first baseman for the Detroit Tigers during the 1960s. Which uniform number did Cash wear?

Answer: 25

Norm Cash was a star first baseman for the Detroit Tigers throughout the 1960s. Cash was a lefty who wore uniform #25 for the Bengals. In 1961, Cash enjoyed his finest season when he slammed 41 home runs, knocked in 132 runs, and compiled a .361 batting average for Detroit. Cash wore his uniform #25 with pride and ended up his Major League career with 377 home runs. Al Kaline wore uniform #6, Willie Horton wore #23, and Charlie Gehringer wore number 2.
4. "Moose" Skowron played in the 1963 World Series as a member of the Los Angeles Dodgers against his former team, the New York Yankees. What was Skowron's first name?

Answer: Bill

Bill "Moose" Skowron was a right-handed first baseman who played in the big leagues from 1954 to 1967. William Joseph Skowron played his first nine seasons with the New York Yankees. In 1961, Skowron hit 28 homers and drove home 89 runs for the World Series champion Bombers.

However, in 1963 Skowron joined the Los Angeles Dodgers. In the '63 Series, Skowron batted .385 and hit a home run to help Los Angeles to defeat his former Yankees teammates.
5. Bill White played first base in the Major Leagues from 1956 to 1969. Which one of these statements about White is true?

Answer: He won seven consecutive Gold Glove Awards.

Bill White was a lefty-hitting first baseman who played in the big leagues from 1956 to 1969. White had power- he socked 202 lifetime home runs- and he also possessed excellent defensive skills. White won seven consecutive Gold Glove Awards for his fielding prowess at first base. White was a key member of the St. Louis Cardinals team which won the 1964 World Series against the New York Yankees.
6. Which one of these players was the starting first baseman for the 1965 American League champion Minnesota Twins?

Answer: Don Mincher

Don Mincher was a lefty-hitting first baseman who helped the Minnesota Twins to win the 1965 American League pennant. During the 1965 regular season, Mincher hit 22 home runs and knocked in 65 runs. Mincher played with Minnesota from 1961 to 1966. He belted 200 career home runs before he retired from The Show in 1972. Jimmie Hall was an outfielder for the Twins, Zoilo Versalles played shortstop, and Rich Rollins was a third baseman.
7. Slugger Dick Stuart played with several teams during the 1960s. What was this first baseman's popular nickname?

Answer: Dr. Strangeglove

Dick Stuart was a colorful right-handed hitting first baseman who was tagged with the nickname "Dr. Strangeglove" for his inept fielding. Most balls which were hit to Stuart proved to be an adventure. In 1963, for example, "Dr. Strangeglove" committed 29 errors as a member of the Red Sox.

However, Stuart remained in the lineup due to his batting power. He belted 42 home runs and drove home 118 runs during the '63 season. Stuart played with the Pirates, Red Sox, Phillies, Mets, Dodgers, and Angels during the 1960s. Stuart retired after the 1969 season with 228 career home runs. Dick Stuart came into the Major Leagues too early: he would have been a perfect candidate for the designated hitter position.
8. Superstar player Ernie Banks played first base for the Chicago Cubs from 1962 until his retirement in 1971. However, at which position did Banks begin his big league career in 1953?

Answer: Shortstop

Ernie Banks enjoyed a glorious Hall of Fame career with the Chicago Cubs. "Mr. Cub" began his big league career as a shortstop in 1953. In 1960, Banks won the Gold Glove Award at shortstop for fielding excellence. However, in 1962 Cubs' management decided to switch Banks to first base- and Banks made the transition without too much difficulty.

This righty slugger socked 512 career home runs and endeared himself to the Wrigley Field faithful because of his positive attitude and his superior baseball skills.
9. Which free-spirited first baseman played with the New York Yankees from 1962 to 1969?

Answer: Joe Pepitone

Joe Pepitone played first base for the New York Yankees from 1962 to 1969. Pepitone was a left-hander who belted 163 regular season home runs for the Bombers, as well as a grand slam homer in the 1964 World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals. "Pepi" became well-known for his free-wheeling antics.

This native New Yorker certainly enjoyed the night life: he never met a disco that he didn't like. Pepitone ended his big league career in 1973 with a total of 219 home runs. Tom Tresh was an outfielder for the Yankees, Horace Clarke played second base for New York, and Jake Gibbs was a Yankee catcher.
10. First baseman Donn Clendenon began his big league career in 1961 with the Pittsburgh Pirates. However, with which team did Clendenon earn the 1969 World Series MVP Award?

Answer: New York Mets

Donn Clendenon was a power-hitting right-handed first baseman for the Pittsburgh Pirates for most of the 1960s. However, in 1969 Clendenon played a starring role for the New York Mets during the World Series. Clendenon batted .357, with three home runs and four RBI to lead the Mets to a victory over the Baltimore Orioles. Clendenon earned the Series MVP award for his efforts.
Source: Author mrgrouchy

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