baseball Trivia Quiz # 1179
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More Early Baseball Nicknames - Which Deaf-Mute outfielder was nicknamed "Dummy"?
The correct answer is 'William Hoy'
Legend has it that Dummy Hoy was responsible for Umpire's use of hand signals today. Hoy lived to be 99 years of age.
Baseball Question 2
Baseball Parks - Which stadium had a pool near right-center field?
The correct answer is 'Bank One Ballpark'
Balls had actually been hit into the pool.
Baseball Question 3
Baseball by the Decade - Which player had the most stolen bases in the 1950s?
The correct answer is 'Willie Mays'
The "Say Hey Kid", Willie Mays stole a minuscule 179 bases during the 1950s, the decade that saw the least amount of bases stolen during the 1900's For comparison, Maury Wills stole 535 during the 1960s, Lou Brock stole 551 during the 1970s and Rickey Henderson stole 838 during the 1980s.
Baseball Question 4
Dummies Baseball #6 - What 15 year old made his debut in the Majors in 1944, and pitched one game at the age of 15?
The correct answer is 'Joe Nuxhall'
The others listed weren't born yet. Nuxhall was a month shy of his 16th birthday, when he pitched for the Cincinnati Reds on June 10th. He pitched less than a full inning, allowed 2 earned runs, gave up 5 walks, and struck out none, in his no-decision game. His next game in the Majors was 8 years later in 1952 in a Reds' uniform. He appeared in 37 games that season, and was 1-4. He retired in 1966.
Baseball Question 5
Sport's Greatest Franchise - One of baseball's first highly sought free agents, which colorful pitcher came to the Yankees from Oakland in the mid 70s?
The correct answer is 'Catfish Hunter'
Many say it was the Cat that helped teach the Yankees to win again.
Baseball Question 6
Dummies Baseball #42 - What Cincinnati Red, led the team with the highest batting average in the 2002 season?
The correct answer is 'Austin Kearns'
The others did not play for the Reds in 2002. This right fielder was the only Red to hit .300 in the season, with his .315 average. 2002 was Austin's rookie year in baseball.
Baseball Question 7
Major League Baseball: Pt 2 - What medical malady befell Kansas City's George Brett in the 1980 World Series?
The correct answer is 'Hemorrhoids'
Brett's hemorrhoids were so painful that he needed surgery between games two and three.
Baseball Question 8
Baseball Players - What team did slugger Willie Stargell play for as a rookie?
The correct answer is 'Pittsburgh'
Wilver 'Pops' Stargell was always a Pirate who was adored by many Pittsburgh fans. He played for the Pirates for 21 seasons from 1962 to 1982 and retired with 475 home runs. He passed away in April 2001.
Baseball Question 9
Dummies Baseball #30 - Which of the following, had more career losses on the mound?
The correct answer is 'Nolan Ryan'
The others listed were not pitchers. It only seems logical, that Ryan who spent 27 seasons in the Majors, would have more losses than most. When Ryan retired in 1993, he ranked 3rd all-time for career losses behind Cy Young with 316, and Pud Galvin with 310. Ryan retired with a record of 324-292.
Baseball Question 10
Baseball Junkies - What year was the All Star MVP first given out?
The correct answer is '1962'