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World Series for Dummies? Trivia Quiz

An all multiple choice quiz for dummies like me, if the question is read carefully. I hope that you enjoy it. :-)

A multiple-choice quiz by Nightmare. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Nightmare

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
192,495

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
1469

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

Question 1 of 10

1. Which team won the first World Series in 1903? Hint

Boston Pilgrims

Oakland Athletics

New York Yankees

Milwaukee Braves

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which player set a record by hitting five World Series home runs in 1977? Hint

Mickey Mantle

Reggie Jackson

Harmon Killebrew

Rocky Colavito

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which team finished out the 1990s, by being skunked four games to none by the Yankees in 1999? Hint

Los Angeles Dodgers

Atlanta Braves

Pittsburgh Pirates

Chicago Cubs

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Question 4 of 10

4. From 1949-1953, the New York Yankees was a household name by winning five consecutive World Series. In those 28 consecutive World Series games, how many times were the Yankees shutout? Hint

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which St. Louis speedster tied his own record by stealing seven bases in the 1968 World Series? Hint

Rickey Henderson

Lou Brock

Willie Wilson

Maury Wills

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which truly amazing team won 73 games in 1968, then won 100 games and the World Series in 1969? Hint

Colorado Rockies

New York Mets

Seattle Mariners

Florida Marlins

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Question 7 of 10

7. In 1945, the Chicago Cubs saw their last World Series of the century. The heavily-favored Cubs were defeated by which team? Hint

Philadelphia Phillies

Detroit Tigers

Pittsburgh Pirates

St. Louis Cardinals

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Question 8 of 10

8. Since the beginning of Major League baseball with the American and National Leagues, which of the following teams took over 40 seasons to make it to their first World Series? Hint

Angels

Giants

Pirates

Athletics

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which Dodger pitcher broke a 62 year old record, by striking out 29 batters in the 1965 World Series? Hint

Sandy Koufax

Bob Welch

Fernando Valenzuela

Hideo Nomo

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Question 10 of 10

10. In which of the following seasons was there no World Series? Hint

1919

1902

1950

1951

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which team won the first World Series in 1903?

Answer: Boston Pilgrims

None of the other teams listed, existed in 1903. The Pilgrims led by pitchers Cy Young and Bill Dineen, defeated Honus Wagner and the Pittsburgh Pirates, five games to three.

2. Which player set a record by hitting five World Series home runs in 1977?

Answer: Reggie Jackson

The others were all retired in 1977. The 1977 Series saw the Yankees against the Dodgers. Jackson had hit 32 home runs in the regular season, then added five more in the October outing. He hit home runs in games four and five, then popped for three in game six. The Yankees won the series four games to two.

3. Which team finished out the 1990s, by being skunked four games to none by the Yankees in 1999?

Answer: Atlanta Braves

The other teams never saw a World Series in the 1990s. The Yankees also skunked the Padres in 1998.

4. From 1949-1953, the New York Yankees was a household name by winning five consecutive World Series. In those 28 consecutive World Series games, how many times were the Yankees shutout?

Answer: 1

An amazing record along with an amazing streak. When the streak began in 1949, the Yankees shutout the Dodgers in game one, 1-0. The Dodgers returned the favor with the same score in game two, with Preacher Roe blanking the pinstripes. This was the only Yankee shutout in those five World Series.

5. Which St. Louis speedster tied his own record by stealing seven bases in the 1968 World Series?

Answer: Lou Brock

None of the others ever played for the Cardinals. Brock set a record in 1967 against the Boston Red Sox. He tied his record of seven the following season against the Tigers, but in a losing effort to Detroit.

6. Which truly amazing team won 73 games in 1968, then won 100 games and the World Series in 1969?

Answer: New York Mets

The other teams did not exist in 1969. The 109 game-winning Baltimore Orioles could not stand in the Mets' way. The Mets won the series four games to one, while Donn Clendenon with his three home runs and .357 average took the MVP honors.

7. In 1945, the Chicago Cubs saw their last World Series of the century. The heavily-favored Cubs were defeated by which team?

Answer: Detroit Tigers

The other teams were not possible as they were National League teams. With the Cubs winning 98 games in the regular season, and led by Phil Cavarretta and Hank Wyse, they were shoe-ins to win the series. However, the Tigers had different intentions, defeating the Cubbies four games to three. Two of the three Chicago wins were by shutout.

8. Since the beginning of Major League baseball with the American and National Leagues, which of the following teams took over 40 seasons to make it to their first World Series?

Answer: Angels

The other teams made it to the World Series within their first four seasons. With the team's inception in 1961, the Angels only mustered three Division titles until their first World Series appearance in 2002. Angels' manager Mike Scioscia was only two years old in the Angels' first season in 1961. The Angels defeated the Giants, four games to three in the series.

9. Which Dodger pitcher broke a 62 year old record, by striking out 29 batters in the 1965 World Series?

Answer: Sandy Koufax

The others had not started their Major League careers yet in 1965. Sandy Koufax, in addition to his Triple Crown and Cy Young stellar season, struck out 29 Minnesota Twins. His 0.38 ERA also helped him win World Series MVP honors.

10. In which of the following seasons was there no World Series?

Answer: 1902

The World Series began in 1903 with Boston defeating Pittsburgh. The following season there was no World Series in 1904, or in 1994. For the remainder of the century, the World Series have taken place every year since then except for those. The 1919 series listed above saw the Black Sox scandal with the White Sox against the Cincinnati Reds.

Source: Author Nightmare

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