baseball Trivia Quiz # 113
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Baseball World Series V - In what year did Billy Martin win his first World Series as a manager?
The correct answer is '1977'
Martin took the New York Yankees to the Series in 1977 by beating the Dodgers 4 games to 2. It wasn't too hard managing 5 Yankee All-Stars including Sparky Lyle, Willie Randolph, Reggie Jackson, Thurman Munson, and Graig Nettles. He and the Yankees also won it all in 1978 and beat the Dodgers by the same score. He lost to the Cincinnati Reds in 1976 4-0.
Baseball Question 2
Baseball for Dummies #62 - What pitcher retired with 511 wins?
The correct answer is 'Cy Young'
Young, in which the 'Cy Young' Award is named after, had a record of 511-316 throughout his career. He pitched from 1890-1911 in the Major Leagues. He mostly played with the Cleveland Spiders, St. Louis Perfectos, and the Boston Pilgrims. On average he appeared in anywhere from 40-55 games per season, as this was normal in those baseball times. None of the other pitchers listed, were even close to Cy Young statistics, as was nobody else in the 20th century.
Baseball Question 3
Dummies Baseball #89 - The Astros began their franchise known as _________ ?
The correct answer is 'Colt .45s'
The other options were all former Red Sox franchise names, which originated in Boston. The Houston Colt .45s entered the Major Leagues in 1962 along with the Mets. After three losing seasons under the management of Harry Craft, the name change to Astros took hold in 1965. The team went seven consecutive seasons losing 90+ games.
Baseball Question 4
Television A-Z - What baseball team did Tony play second base for on "Who's The Boss"?
The correct answer is 'St. Louis Cardinals'
This sitcom starred Tony Danza, Judith Light, Katherine Helmond, Alyssa Milano and Danny Pintauro. It aired from 1984-1992.
Baseball Question 5
A Cinderella Story - When Sam picks Carter up to go to school at the beginning of the movie, what color baseball cap is she wearing?
The correct answer is 'Blue'
Although Carter complains to his dad that he has to go to school in Sam's beat up car, he doesn't mind all that much. It is, in fact, Sam who says that Austin would never be interested in her once he knew who she really was, because she drives a beat up old car and lives in an attic.
Baseball Question 6
Baseball Players and Their Teams - Which American League team team did Roger Maris hit 61 home runs for in 1961?
The correct answer is 'New York Yankees'
Roger Maris hit a Major League record of 61 home runs in a single season. He had a lifetime .260 batting average, with 851 RBIs.
Baseball Question 7
Baseball:- Also Known As - Old Aches and Pains was known as what player?
The correct answer is 'Luke Appling'
Although with all of his injuries this may be an appropriate nickname for Perry, the correct answer is Appling - a longtime infielder for the White Sox. He was more recently known for hitting a home run when in his 70's in a Legends of Baseball game.
Baseball Question 8
Baseball Dummies Silver Anniversary - In the 1950s, Eddie Gaedel was the shortest person to ever play in a Major League game (since then, MLB has instituted mininumum height requirements). This 3'7", 65lb, pinch-hitter, wore what jersey number for the St.Louis Browns?
The correct answer is '1/8'
In 1951, Gaedel who wore the number for his only at-bat in his career. He walked on four pitches. It was his only appearance at the plate, and officially, does not count as an at-bat because he walked.
Baseball Question 9
Baseball Hall of Famer Nicknames - What is Yankee great "Yogi" Berra's real first name?
The correct answer is 'Lawrence'
Lawrence "Yogi" Berra was inducted in the Hall of Fame in 1972. A 15-time all-star and 3-time MVP, "Yogi" was also known for his many quotes ("Baseball is 90% mental -- the other half is physical.").
Baseball Question 10
Baseball: 6th Inning - In 1957, during his sixth season in the Major Leagues, Milwaukee Brave Eddie Mathews had his best season in what hitting category?
The correct answer is 'Most triples hit in a season'
Hall of Famer Mathews hit 9 triples in 1957, the best year he ever had in that hitting category.