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Memorable World Series Multiple Choice Quiz | Baseball

Step back in time and test your knowledge of memorable World Series heroes and highlights.

A multiple-choice quiz by alanc1123. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
alanc1123

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
27,749

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Bill Mazeroski homered to defeat the Yankees in the 1960 World Series. Who was playing left field for New York? Hint

Mickey Mantle

Hector Lopez

Johnny Blanchard

Yogi Berra

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Question 2 of 10

2. The American League team from Boston won the first World Series, defeating the Pittsburgh Pirates, 5 games to 3 in 1903. What was Boston's nickname? Hint

Red Stockings

Pilgrims

Patriots

Beaneaters

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Question 3 of 10

3. The Yankees have won 26 World Series, the most of any team. In what year did the Yankees win their first Series? Hint

1905

1913

1911

1923

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Question 4 of 10

4. In game 4 in 1947, the Yankees' Floyd 'Bill' Bevens lost a no-hitter--and the game--with two outs in the bottom of the ninth. Which Brooklyn Dodger spoiled it for him? Hint

Cookie Lavagetto

Pee Wee Reese

Al Gionfriddo

Carl Furillo

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Question 5 of 10

5. Everyone remembers Carlton Fisk's dramatic 12th-inning home run to win game 6 over Cincinnati in 1975. Which Red Sox player hit the 3-run shot to tie the game in the eighth inning? Hint

Rick Burleson

Fred Lynn

Bernie Carbo

Dwight Evans

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Question 6 of 10

6. Reggie Jackson clubbed 3 home runs in game 6 in 1977, as the Yankees closed out the Dodgers. What was noteworthy about Jackson's homers? Hint

He hit them all on the first pitch.

He hit them all with 2 strikes on him..

He hit them all off the same pitcher.

He hit them all with his eyes closed.

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Question 7 of 10

7. Wille Mays made perhaps the greatest catch in Series history in game 1 in 1954, setting the tone for the Giants' 4-game sweep over Cleveland. Which Indian hit the ball on that play? Hint

Dusty Rhodes

Larry Doby

Vic Wertz

Al Smith

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Question 8 of 10

8. Bob Gibson struck out a record 17 Detroit Tigers in game 1 of the 1968 World Series. Who was the MVP of that Series? Hint

Lou Brock

Mickey Lolich

Al Kaline

Bob Gibson

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who was the MVP of the 1983 World Series, when Baltimore defeated the Phillies in 5 games? Hint

Eddie Murray

Rick Dempsey

Cal Ripken

Ken Singleton

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Question 10 of 10

10. What was noteworthy about the 1971 World Series? Hint

The first World Series night game was played.

All the games were won by the visiting team.

Roberto Clemente won his first World Championship.

Earl Weaver set a record for chain-smoking.

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Bill Mazeroski homered to defeat the Yankees in the 1960 World Series. Who was playing left field for New York?

Answer: Yogi Berra

The Yankees outscored the Bucs 55-27 and outhit them 91-60, but lost the Series 4 games to 3.

2. The American League team from Boston won the first World Series, defeating the Pittsburgh Pirates, 5 games to 3 in 1903. What was Boston's nickname?

Answer: Pilgrims

Boston adopted the name Americans in 1901 before switching to the Pilgrims. The team officially became the Red Sox in 1909.

3. The Yankees have won 26 World Series, the most of any team. In what year did the Yankees win their first Series?

Answer: 1923

The Yankees defeated their crosstown rivals--the New York Giants--in 6 games. 1923 was also the year that Yankee Stadium opened.

4. In game 4 in 1947, the Yankees' Floyd 'Bill' Bevens lost a no-hitter--and the game--with two outs in the bottom of the ninth. Which Brooklyn Dodger spoiled it for him?

Answer: Cookie Lavagetto

Despite the heartbreaking loss, the Yankees regrouped and won the Series in 7 games.

5. Everyone remembers Carlton Fisk's dramatic 12th-inning home run to win game 6 over Cincinnati in 1975. Which Red Sox player hit the 3-run shot to tie the game in the eighth inning?

Answer: Bernie Carbo

The Red Sox jumped out to a 3-0 lead in game 7, but Cincinnati rallied, scoring a run in the ninth to win the game--and the Series--4-3.

6. Reggie Jackson clubbed 3 home runs in game 6 in 1977, as the Yankees closed out the Dodgers. What was noteworthy about Jackson's homers?

Answer: He hit them all on the first pitch.

Led by Mr. October's incredible display of power, the Yankees won their first World Series in 15 years.

7. Wille Mays made perhaps the greatest catch in Series history in game 1 in 1954, setting the tone for the Giants' 4-game sweep over Cleveland. Which Indian hit the ball on that play?

Answer: Vic Wertz

The Indians, who won a record 111 games in 1954, would not return to another World Series for 41 years. Dusty Rhodes was the hitting star for the Giants in the Series.

8. Bob Gibson struck out a record 17 Detroit Tigers in game 1 of the 1968 World Series. Who was the MVP of that Series?

Answer: Mickey Lolich

Gibson and Brock were great, but Kaline and Lolich were greater. On two days rest, Lolich outdueled Gibson in game 7, his third Series win, all of them complete games.

9. Who was the MVP of the 1983 World Series, when Baltimore defeated the Phillies in 5 games?

Answer: Rick Dempsey

The normally light-hitting Dempsey caught fire for 5 games. Incidentally, the 1983 Phillies featured such older veterans as Pete Rose, {42;} Tony Perez, {41;} Joe Morgan, {40;} Ron Reed, {40;} Steve Carlton, {38;} and Mike Schmidt, 34.

10. What was noteworthy about the 1971 World Series?

Answer: The first World Series night game was played.

Game 4 marked the first night game in Series history. Clemente, who won a World Series ring in 1960, died in a plane crash after the 1972 season, while attempting to take supplies to earthquake victims in Nicaragua.

Source: Author alanc1123

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