baseball Trivia Quiz # 15
This is Baseball Quiz # 15, GOOD LUCK! You can head back to the main Baseball Quiz index, or try your luck at a random quiz.Baseball Question 1
What? I'm Banned From Baseball? - Which New York Yankee Hall of Famer was banned from baseball after he retired by Bowie Kuhn?
The correct answer is 'Mickey Mantle'
The others were never Yankees. After Mantle retired in 1968, he later was hired as a door greeter and autograph signer at a casino in Atlantic City. After Kuhn's retirement in 1984, new commissioner Peter Ueberroth reinstated Mickey in 1985.
Baseball Question 2
Angels Baseball - Which player was the first Angel to win an American League Batting Crown in an Angel uniform?
The correct answer is 'Alex Johnson'
Johnson won the 1970 Crown with a .329 average. Carew won all of his titles in a Twins uniform.
Baseball Question 3
Pretty Tough Baseball History - Who won the game in Q5 (the first major league game played in the Pacific Standard Time zone)?
The correct answer is 'Giants'
The Giants beat the Dodgers 8-0 to continue the New York rivalry.
Baseball Question 4
Want to be an Editor? - One of the most prolific hitters in baseball, Willie Mays came into the baseball world in 1951, winning the Rookie of the Year award. This Giant won the National League MVP in 1954, and to show his stamina, won it again in 1965. After 20 seasons with the Giants, Willie was traded to the Milwaukee Brewers where he played his final two seasons.
The correct answer is 'Mays was traded to the Mets'
Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in 1947. Mays' rookie award was won over Chet Nichols of the Braves in 1951, and his two MVPs were won over Ted Kluszewski and Sandy Koufax. In May 1972, the Giants traded Willie to the Mets for Charlie Williams and cash, then he retired in 1974. After many seasons with the Braves, it was Hank Aaron that was traded to the Brewers in 1974. Mays retired with 660 home runs, and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1979.
Baseball Question 5
Sweating Baseballs - Why was September 28, 1951, such a memorable date in history?
The correct answer is 'The Giants finally caught the Dodgers in an amazing comeback season'
The Giants went on a tear, and went 23-8 in the last month of the season, catching the Dodgers for first place in the National League race. The season ended in a tie on September 30, forcing a three game playoff. The Giants won the first game, 3-1. The Dodgers came back with force, and shutout the Giants 10-0. The tie-breaker was historical in itself. This was the 'Shot Heard Around the World', with Bobby Thomson's home run winning it for the Giants, 5-4. The Giants went to the World Series, losing four games to two at the hands of the Yankees.
Baseball Question 6
Nightmare Baseball XXVIII - Who is the oldest batter on record in the 20th Century?
The correct answer is 'Satchel Paige'
Paige was 59 in 1965 and struck out in his final at-bat. Minnie Minoso was 57 when his last at-bat occurred.
Baseball Question 7
Who Knows Baseball? - Which of the following never had 200 hits in a season throughout their entire career?
The correct answer is 'Ted Williams'
In 1949, Williams of the Red Sox hit his career high 194 hits in a season. He won the American League MVP for his efforts. Garvey had over 200 hits for the Dodgers six times. Brett, the 21 season Kansas City Royal reached the 200 plateau twice, and Bill Buckner also did it twice, once with the Cubs and once with the Red Sox.
Baseball Question 8
Baseball Hot Dogs or Franks? - I made my name with the Minnesota Twins' pitching staff. In 1988, I won the American League Cy Young Award with a 24-7 record. I later pitched for the Mets and Red Sox. Who am I?
The correct answer is 'Frank Viola'
Viola was a three time all-star and won the World Series MVP in 1987, when the Twins defeated the Cardinals. His 1998 Cy Young Award was a landslide win over Oakland's Dennis Eckersley.
Baseball Question 9
Baseball Toughies - What was Babe Ruth's given first and middle names?
The correct answer is 'George Herman'
George Herman Ruth was a Good Fella ...
Baseball Question 10
Information Central - Which of the following was 'not' one of the players banned from baseball for throwing the 1919 World Series known as the 'Black Sox Scandal'?
The correct answer is 'Lou Chiozza'
The story has been immortalized in books and movies such as 'Field of Dreams' and 'Eight Men Out'.