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Not Inducted the First Time Trivia Quiz

Not every baseball player in the Hall of Fame was like Paul Molitor or Wade Boggs. Some ended up like Tony Perez, needing more than one ballot to be inducted.

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

Author
GoodVibe

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
215,603

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

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989

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Question 1 of 10

1. How many times did it take Pete Alexander to be inducted? Hint

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Question 2 of 10

2. What year was Yogi Berra inducted? Hint

1971

1973

1970

1972

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Question 3 of 10

3. What catcher was inducted in 2003?

Answer: (Two words or just surname)

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Question 4 of 10

4. It took Don Drysdale 10 ballots to be inducted.

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which closer known for his handlebar moustache was inducted in 1992?

Answer: (Two words or just surname)

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Question 6 of 10

6. Athletic/Yankee pitcher Jim Hunter also went by what name?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 7 of 10

7. What Canadian province was the birthplace of Ferguson Jenkins? Hint

Ontario

British Columbia

Manitoba

Quebec

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Question 8 of 10

8. What was Willie Keeler's career batting average? Hint

.331

.311

.321

.341

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Question 9 of 10

9. What year did Nap Lajoie win the batting version of baseball's Triple Crown? Hint

1901

1905

1903

1907

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Question 10 of 10

10. Dodgers fans hated him, but Cooperstown loved Juan Marichal enough to induct him. Ironically, he spent his final season with the Dodgers. What year did he retire after two bad starts? Hint

1974

1977

1976

1975

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. How many times did it take Pete Alexander to be inducted?

Answer: 3

Pete, also known as Grover Cleveland Alexander, was inducted in 1938. In 20 years with the Phillies, Cubs, and Cardinals, he compiled a 373-208 record.

2. What year was Yogi Berra inducted?

Answer: 1972

Berra was inducted on his second attempt.

3. What catcher was inducted in 2003?

Answer: Carter

Carter was inducted on his sixth attempt. Carter had 11 All-Star games, two All-Star MVP honors, five Silver Slugger awards, and 324 career home runs.

4. It took Don Drysdale 10 ballots to be inducted.

Answer: True

Drysdale was inducted in 1984. The 1962 Cy Young winner, along with Sandy Koufax, made the Dodgers one of the most feared teams in the National League.

5. Which closer known for his handlebar moustache was inducted in 1992?

Answer: Fingers

Fingers was inducted on his second ballot. The former Athletic, Padre, and Brewers amassed 341 saves during his 17-year career.

6. Athletic/Yankee pitcher Jim Hunter also went by what name?

Answer: Catfish

Hunter was inducted in 1987 on his third ballot. Hunter was an eight-time All-Star and the 1974 Cy Young winner.

7. What Canadian province was the birthplace of Ferguson Jenkins?

Answer: Ontario

Jenkins went 284-226 while pitching for the Cubs, Red Sox and Rangers. The 1971 Cy Young winner was inducted in 1991 on his third ballot.

8. What was Willie Keeler's career batting average?

Answer: .341

From 1892-1910, Keeler played for the Giants, Higlanders (predecessor to the Yankees), Superbas (pre-Dodgers), and Orioles. He was inducted in 1939 on his fourth attempt.

9. What year did Nap Lajoie win the batting version of baseball's Triple Crown?

Answer: 1901

In 1901, Lajoie hit .426 with 14 home runs and 125 RBI. His career lasted from 1896-1906 with the Phillies, Athletics, and Naps (early Cleveland Indians ancestor). Lajoie was inducted in 1937 on his second attempt.

10. Dodgers fans hated him, but Cooperstown loved Juan Marichal enough to induct him. Ironically, he spent his final season with the Dodgers. What year did he retire after two bad starts?

Answer: 1975

Marichal was inducted in 1983 on his third attempt. The famed fight with Johnny Roseboro happened in 1965, while Marichal was a Giant. Later, Roseboro would support Marichal's quest for Cooperstown. Marichal also made history as the first player from the Dominican Republic inducted into the Hall of Fame.

Source: Author GoodVibe

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