Baseball Trivia Quiz # 2
This is Baseball Quiz # 2, GOOD LUCK! You can head back to the main Baseball Quiz index, or try your luck at a random quiz.Baseball Question 1
Baseball Teams and Cities - What sports Hall of Fame sits next to Busch Stadium in St. Louis, MO?
The correct answer is 'Bowling'
The International Bowling Museum and Hall of Fame, and the Cardinals Hall of Fame, are in the same building. The Anheuser-Busch theme song, "King of Beers" is played at the end of the seventh inning every game.
Baseball Question 2
Baseball For Dummies? You Judge - In 1947, I hit the first pinch-hit home run in World Series history. That season was my second in the big leagues. I was a back-up catcher to Aaron Robinson, but took over for the catching duties for the Yankees full time in 1949. I set a record for career home runs by a catcher, hitting 358. I was the American League MVP in 1951, 1954, and 1955. When I retired in 1965, I had gone to 14 World Series, all with the Yankees. My entire career of 19 seasons was with the Yankees, except for four games as a New York Met. I later became a manager. Who am I?
The correct answer is 'Yogi Berra'
The others listed never played catcher, never played for the Yankees, and never went to a World Series. Yogi had 12 World Series home runs to his credit. He later as a manager, took the Yankees to the 1964 World Series, and then the Mets in 1973, losing both times. He was an easy 1972 Hall of Fame inductee.
Baseball Question 3
Dummies Baseball #90 - Which manager set a record for managing 53 seasons?
The correct answer is 'Connie Mack'
Mack was famous for managing the Philadelphia Athletics from 1901-1950. He also managed the Pittsburgh Pirates from 1894-1896, but was fired for not even getting a fifth place finish. He was replaced by Patsy Donovan. Mack took the Athletics to nine World Series and won five, the last coming in 1930, 20 years before his retirement.
Baseball Question 4
The Baseball Hall Of Fame - I pitched 21 seasons with the Washington Senators. I won an amazing 417 games and struck out 3,509 batters.
The correct answer is 'Walter Johnson'
Walter Johnson was inducted into the Hall Of Fame in 1936. In 1911, Walter struck out 313 batters and won 25 games, but what's really remarkable about his career is that he pitched an amazing 110 shutouts.
Baseball Question 5
Baseball for Old-Timers III - Which of the following teams in the first 100 years of Major League baseball, never threw a no-hitter?
The correct answer is 'San Diego Padres'
Some of the other teams had no-hitters thrown by Juan Marichal (Giants 1963), Bob Wicker (Cubs 1904), and Don Nottebart (Colt .45s 1963). Even with some Padre greats over the years, they just could not no-hit their opponent.
Baseball Question 6
Baseball ABCs - I only played for 12 seasons in my Major League career, and my first five were in very limited duty, but I still made a mark. I was the first player in history to win a Gold Glove award in both leagues. My first was with the White Sox of Chicago and the second with the New York Mets. Before that I was also the 1966 American League Rookie of the Year. I even went to the 1969 World Series with the Mets, and had a home run to my credit. Who am I?
The correct answer is 'Tommie Agee'
The others listed never played for the White Sox or Mets, and never went to a World Series. Danny Ainge played for three seasons with the Blue Jays before becoming a member of the NBA Boston Celtics. Tommie Agee was an outfielder during his career. Due to limited duty from 1962-1965, Agee did not qualify as a rookie until his 1966 season. He won the rookie award ahead of Jim Nash of the Kansas City Athletics. In 1970, Tommie committed his career high 13 errors, and still won his second Gold Glove award. Agee retired in 1973 as a St. Louis Cardinal.
Baseball Question 7
10 Most Frequently Asked Questions! - 'Which player was the last to hit at over a .400 average in Major League Baseball?' This is a clever, but overused question that I often encounter. It seems that Ted Williams, who hit .406 in 1941, will ALWAYS be the answer! Let's try something a little different here. What was Williams' batting line during the final game of that season?
The correct answer is '2 for 3, with a single and a double'
Williams had a lot of guts. Coming into the last day of the season, he was hitting .3996, and could have sat out the double-header on the last day of the season, preserving his .400 average (the art of rounding up!). However, the Splendid Splinter would have none of that, he decided to play the first game of the double-header and went 4 for 5 with a homer and three singles! He now had an average of .404. Not done yet, he played the nightcap and went 2 for 3 with a single and a double...ending the season with a well earned .406 average. Will anyone ever hit .400 again?
Baseball Question 8
Rookie Baseball Cards - 1993 Topps Traded USA 19T
The correct answer is 'Todd Helton'
Baseball Question 9
Baseball Award Winners - Who was the American League Rookie of the Year for 1986?
The correct answer is 'Jose Canseco'
Rookie Jose Canseco of the Oakland Athletics hit .240, with 33 home runs, and 117 RBI's.
Baseball Question 10
Dummies Baseball #29 - My nickname was 'Hondo'. I was 6'7", 255 lbs. I terrorized both leagues by mammoth home runs. I was the 1960 National League Rookie of the Year. I played mostly with the Dodgers and Senators. I retired with 382 home runs after only 16 seasons. Who am I?
The correct answer is 'Frank Howard'
The others listed, never played for the Dodgers or Senators. Howard led the Dodgers to a 1963 World Series title against the Yankees, by skunking them 4 games to 0. He retired in 1973 as a Detroit Tiger.