baseball Trivia Quiz # 16
This is Baseball Quiz # 16, GOOD LUCK! You can head back to the main Baseball Quiz index, or try your luck at a random quiz.Baseball Question 1
March in Baseball History - March 29, 1867: I was born on this date and I pitched in the National League until the new American League began in 1901, then pitched until 1911 in the AL. I was the first pitcher to win 500 games in a career. Who am I?
The correct answer is 'Cy Young'
Even at the close of the 20th century, Young was still the only pitcher to reach the 500-win mark. With the invent of relievers, set-up specialists, and closers, this mark may never be reached again. Denton True 'Cy' Young won 511 games. The Cy Young award was named in his honor, given to the most oustanding pitchers in baseball, and was first presented in 1956. He was inducted into the hall in 1937.
Baseball Question 2
Baseball for Dummies #74 - I played for 17 seasons, and retired in 2001. Mark McGwire and I teamed up for a great home run combination. I retired with 462 home runs. I was a Rookie of the Year, and won an American League MVP. Who am I?
The correct answer is 'Jose Canseco'
Jose Canseco Capas Jr., edged out Wally Joyner of the Angels for the Rookie of the Year Award in 1986. In 1988, Canseco was the only player to receive 1st place votes for the MVP.
Baseball Question 3
Some Baseball History - In 1930, the Philadelphia Athletics won the World Series, beating the Cardinals. Who was the catcher for the A's in the 1930 World Series that helped secure the victory?
The correct answer is 'Mickey Cochrane'
Cochrane made several brilliant defensive plays, and also hit an incredible .357 during the series.
Baseball Question 4
Baseball Deaths 2004 - This pitcher played for 19 seasons, all with the Mets and Phillies. He wore the number 45. All but one season was as a reliever. He retired in 1987. Who was he?
The correct answer is 'Tug McGraw'
The others were all former players, and all died in 2004. Frank Edwin "Tug" McGraw Jr, only won in double-figures in one season, 1971. He went 11-4 with Mets that season. He died in Tennessee on January 5th at the age of 59.
Baseball Question 5
Everything St. Louis - What St. Louis Cardinals baseball player was named Rookie of
the Year in 2001?
the Year in 2001?
The correct answer is 'Albert Pujols'
Pujols went from Class A minor league baseball to Rookie of the
Year and the National League All-Star game in less than one year!
Year and the National League All-Star game in less than one year!
Baseball Question 6
Nightmare Baseball Teams - What franchise won the first National League pennant of the 20th Century?
The correct answer is 'Dodgers'
The Dodgers (married name) won the pennant at the turn of the century under the managerial guidance of Ned Hanlon. Their record was 84-54.
Baseball Question 7
Baseball Mixture I - During Hank Aaron's entire Major League career, which team did he not play for?
The correct answer is 'Cincinnati Reds'
He was always a Brave until he was traded to the Brewers until the end of his career in 1976.
Baseball Question 8
Decade in a Box: 1950s - Baseball lost the first 500-game winner in history at the age of 88 in 1955. Who was this pitching great?
The correct answer is 'Cy Young'
None of the others won 500 games in their career. Denton True "Cy" Young threw for 22 seasons and compiled 511 career wins. He retired in 1911. A Hall of Fame inductee in the second round of selections in 1937, Young died on November 4, 1955.
Baseball Question 9
Baseball: Also Known - Second Edition - Who earned the nickname, "The Monster"?
The correct answer is 'Dick Radatz'
Radatz played most of his career for the Red sox. In the 1963 All-Star game, Radatz struck out Willie Mays, Dick Groat, Duke Snider, Willie McCovey, and Julian Javier.
Baseball Question 10
Ultimate Baseball - In August 2002, which switch-hitting infielder became the first NL player to homer from both sides of the plate in the same inning?
The correct answer is 'Mark Bellhorn'
Bellhorn plays 2nd base for the Chicago Cubs.