Baseball Trivia Quiz # 9
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Dummies Baseball #55 - Which of the following was involved in the famous 'Black Sox Scandal' of baseball?
The correct answer is 'Joe Jackson'
None of the others listed were born yet. The scandal was about the 1919 World Series, pitting the Chicago White Sox against the Cincinnati Reds, in a betting/throwing the World Series ordeal. It was unfortunate, and also due to Jackson being one of the greatest hitters in the history of baseball. In 13 seasons prior to his banishment from baseball, he led a major category for batting 8 seasons in his career, and 'retired' with a .356 average.
Baseball Question 2
70 Cents in Change - Baseball fans saw Patty Livingston, who was the last surviving member of the new American League in 1901, die in 1977. Fans also saw the American League grow to 14 teams with the addition of the Seattle Mariners and Toronto Blue Jays. Neither team had a starting pitcher finish over .500. The Blue Jays did however have a former Dodger and Expo first baseman/right fielder, who was Toronto's designated hitter in 1977, and lead the club with 19 home runs in the season. Who was he?
The correct answer is 'Ron Fairly'
The others never played for the Blue Jays, Expos, or Dodgers in their careers, and had not started their Major League endeavors yet. Ron was in his 20th of 21 seasons in his Major League career. After playing with the Dodgers beginning in 1958, he was traded mid-season 1969 to the Expos, then the Cardinals, Athletics, then the Blue Jays in 1977. Ron Fairly was born in Georgia, but went to Jordan High School in Long Beach, California. He retired after the 1978 season.
Baseball Question 3
Baseball for Old-Timers V - Which of the following died in the middle of a baseball season?
The correct answer is 'Ray Chapman'
Chapman's head was on the other end of a Carl Mays Yankee pitch in 1920. The Indians went on to win the World Series over Brooklyn.
Baseball Question 4
Baseball for Dummies #87 - I played for only 2 franchises throughout my entire career of 23 seasons. Before I retired in 1976, I won a National League MVP Award, was a 21 time All-Star, led the league twice in batting, and 4 times with the most home runs in a season. I went to 2 World Series, winning one of them, and hit 3 home runs in that one. Who am I?
The correct answer is 'Hank Aaron'
The others players listed, never played for a National League team, and did not play for 20 seasons. 'Hammerin Hank' played for the Braves of Milwaukee and Atlanta, before spending his final 2 seasons with the Milwaukee Brewers. He retired with 755 home runs in 1976.
Baseball Question 5
Baseball for Dummies #37 - Which of the following Dodgers did NOT win a Rookie of the Year Award?
The correct answer is 'Ron Cey'
Of the other 3 listed along with Todd Hollandsworth and Mike Piazza, the Dodgers had 5 consecutive ROY's from 1992-1996. Ron 'Penguin' Cey, was a rookie with the Dodgers in 1971, and played 17 seasons in the Majors.
Baseball Question 6
Baseball for Dummies #78 - Which of the following 2003 teams was managed by Felipe Alou?
The correct answer is 'San Francisco Giants'
After being a player, and managing the Expos from 1992-2001, he replaced Dusty Baker as manager of the Giants. In the first 10 games of the season, the Giants had a record of 9-1.
Baseball Question 7
Nightmare Baseball XV - Cy Young was the first pitcher to win 100 or more games in both the American and National leagues. When Dennis Martinez emulated this feat he was the _____ ?
The correct answer is '7th'
Marinex was the 7th to have created this amazing feat. The first ever in history was Cy Young (1890-1911), then followed Al Orth (1895-1909), Jim Bunning (1955-1971), Gaylord Perry (1962-1983), Fergie Jenkins (1965-1983), the great Nolan Ryan (1966-1993), and Dennis Martinez (1976-1998).
Baseball Question 8
World Famous Bears - This bear was allegedly named after an US baseball star. He first appeared on TV screens in the 60's, along with his chum Boo Boo and his less frequently seen girlfriend Cindy. He lives in the Jellystone National Park where he made life miserable for Ranger Smith. What is the name of this bear?
The correct answer is 'Yogi Bear'
Baseball Question 9
Baseball for Dummies #82 - In only one season in the 20th century, did more than one player share the MVP of a World Series. In this year 3 players shared the award. What year was it?
The correct answer is '1981'
The World Series MVP Award began in 1955. The other years listed the Award did not exist. In 1981, Ron Cey, Pedro Guerrero, and Steve Yeager, shared the Award for the Los Angeles Dodgers. No other time in the 20th century was the Award shared by even two players. In the Series the Dodgers defeated the Yankees 4 games to 2.
Baseball Question 10
Dummies Baseball #89 - Which of the following teams did Billy Martin manage?
The correct answer is 'New York Yankees'
Martin managed five teams throughout his managerial career, including Detroit, Minnesota, Texas, Oakland, and three World Series appearances with the Yankees. The on-again off-again feud between Martin and Yankee owner George Steinbrenner were well documented. Martin died at the age of 61 in 1989.