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New York Clubs Trivia Quiz

Here's a toughy on players, events, and dates, that have been related to a New York baseball club at some point.

A multiple-choice quiz by raynym09. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
raynym09

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
185,815

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
314

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Who was the injured player that a young Hank Aaron replaced in the outfield, for the Milwaukee Braves in 1954? Hint

Andy Pafko

Pete Reiser

Monte Irvin

Bobby Thomson

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Question 2 of 10

2. Where was Mickey Mantle born? Hint

Spavinaw, Oklahoma

Joplin, MIssouri

Commerce, Oklahoma

Kansas City, Missouri

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Question 3 of 10

3. How many teams did Casey Stengel play for during his big league career? Hint

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Question 4 of 10

4. John Olerud never played in a professional game until he reached the big leagues in 1989.

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who was the only person in uniform for the Yankee perfect games in 1956, 1998, 1999? Hint

Don Zimmer

Mel Stottlemeyer

Yogi Berra

Joe Torre

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who was the New York Mets' first pick in their 1961 expansion draft? Hint

Hoby Landrith

Ed Kranepool

Roger Craig

Marv Throneberry

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Question 7 of 10

7. On which day in 1969, did the Mets win their first World Series? Hint

October 10th

October 16th

October 13th

October 27th

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of the following appeared in games for all franchises that were at one time in New York? Hint

Joe Torre

Jose Viscaino

Don Zimmer

Darryl Strawberry

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who was the starting pitcher for the Brooklyn Dodgers against the New York Giants on October 3rd, 1951? Hint

Carl Erskine

Don Newcombe

Ralph Branca

Sal Maglie

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Question 10 of 10

10. How many World Series did the Dodger franchise win prior to moving to LA? Hint

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who was the injured player that a young Hank Aaron replaced in the outfield, for the Milwaukee Braves in 1954?

Answer: Bobby Thomson

Thomson was the man who hit the famous, "Shot Heard Round The World", that put the New York Giants in the 1951 World Series.

2. Where was Mickey Mantle born?

Answer: Spavinaw, Oklahoma

The Mick (also known as the Commerce Comet) was born in Spavinaw, but grew up in Commerce.

3. How many teams did Casey Stengel play for during his big league career?

Answer: 5

Brooklyn Dodgers, Pittsburgh Pirates, Philadelphia Phillies, New York Giants, Boston Braves.

4. John Olerud never played in a professional game until he reached the big leagues in 1989.

Answer: True

Olerud went straight from college to the big leagues, skipping the minors entirely.

5. Who was the only person in uniform for the Yankee perfect games in 1956, 1998, 1999?

Answer: Don Zimmer

Zim played for the Dodgers in 1956, and was the bench coach for the Yanks in 1998 and 1999.

6. Who was the New York Mets' first pick in their 1961 expansion draft?

Answer: Hoby Landrith

Landrith was a journeyman .260 hitter at the time.

7. On which day in 1969, did the Mets win their first World Series?

Answer: October 16th

The Mets clinched their first division title on September 24th. 1969 was the first year the Major Leagues adopted a two division format and a League Championship Series.

8. Which of the following appeared in games for all franchises that were at one time in New York?

Answer: Darryl Strawberry

Strawberry played for (in this order): Mets, (LA) Dodgers, (SF) Giants, Yankees.

9. Who was the starting pitcher for the Brooklyn Dodgers against the New York Giants on October 3rd, 1951?

Answer: Don Newcombe

Newcombe started the game and went into the 9th inning with a 4-1 lead, before the Giants pushed a run across, and Charlie Dressen brought in Ralph Branca who gave up a 3-run homer to Thomson. Side note: Branca was the father-in-law of Ex-Met skipper Bobby Valentine.

10. How many World Series did the Dodger franchise win prior to moving to LA?

Answer: 1

The Dodgers only win came in 1955 against the Yankees. They had plenty of chances in the 40s. They lost in 1941, 1947, 1949, 1952, 1953, and 1956 (all to the Yankees).

Source: Author raynym09

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