Baseball Trivia Quiz # 19
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Baseball for Dummies #69 - It was Jay 'Dizzy' Dean. What was his brother's nickname?
The correct answer is 'Daffy'
Paul 'Daffy' Dean was not in the limelight due to his brother's success. As did his brother, he too pitched for the St.Louis Cardinals in the 1930s. In 9 seasons, Paul won only 50 games. His highlight was winning the 1934 World Series against the Tigers, and had a 2-RBI single in the Series.
Baseball Question 2
Mixed Baseball - Bradsher is the middle name of what Hall of Fame player?
The correct answer is 'Enos Slaughter'
Baseball Question 3
Baseball History - Who was NOT one of the original Hall Of Fame inductees in 1936?
The correct answer is 'Nap Lajoie'
Charter members Wagner, Cobb and Mathewson were joined by Babe Ruth and Walter Johnson as the first entries into the Hall of Fame in 1936. Lajoie was voted in the following year in 1937.
Baseball Question 4
Baseball for Boneheads - Except for special cases, what are the three original criteria for induction into the baseball Hall of Fame?
The correct answer is 'Played at least 10 seasons, retired for at least five, and receive 75% of the ballots'
This is why although a historical name in baseball, Eddie Gaedel, would not have a chance to be on a ballot, even though he would probably not receive votes. Jackie Robinson played for 10 seasons, and if he had only played in nine, probably would have been one of those 'special circumstances'.
Baseball Question 5
Baseball for Dummies #57 - In the 50th Anniversary of the Worlds Series in 1953, who won the Series?
The correct answer is 'New York Yankees'
The only team listed that existed in 1953 were the Yankees. They beat crosstown rivals, the Brooklyn Dodgers 4 games to 2. The Yankees won the Series in the bottom of the ninth inning of game 6.
Baseball Question 6
Baseball and Football Mixed Sports - In 1990 who was manager of the Cincinnati Reds?
The correct answer is 'Lou Piniella'
Lou Pinella managed the Reds to a World Series title in 1990, and took Seattle to 3 division titles.
Baseball Question 7
Baseball and More Baseball - When a manager needs a hit late in the game, he looks for a pinch-hitter. When he needed a home run, who was the best man to call on? Which of the following set a record for most pinch-hit home runs in a career?
The correct answer is 'Cliff Johnson'
Cliff Johnson was not someone pitchers wanted to face late in a close game. The 15-year veteran hit 20 of his almost 200 career home runs coming off the bench.
Baseball Question 8
More Early Baseball Nicknames - What big first baseman played on the 1899 Orioles, later starred in the first World Series (1903) for Boston, and was nicknamed "Candy"?
The correct answer is 'George LaChance'
A solid fielder and an outstanding power hitter, Candy LaChance was a vital part of the 1903 champions, Boston Pilgrims.
Baseball Question 9
Impossible Baseball - 71 - Who was the first pitcher to strike out 100 batters in a season for 20 consecutive seasons?
The correct answer is 'Don Sutton'
Sutton was the strikeout king in this category. As a former Dodger, he hit this milestone in 1985 with the Angels.
Baseball Question 10
Atlanta Braves in the 1990s - The strike shortened season of 1994 was a sad year for most baseball fans. Which team was in first place in the National League East at the end of the season?
The correct answer is 'Montreal Expos'
The Expos had a six game lead over the Braves before the strike ended the season after only 114 games. Unfortunately for the Expos, the strike cancelled the World Series, thus ending the one of best chances the team ever had to play in the Fall Classic.