baseball Trivia Quiz # 34
This is Baseball Quiz # 34, GOOD LUCK! You can head back to the main Baseball Quiz index, or try your luck at a random quiz.Baseball Question 1
Nightmare Baseball XXVI - What 20th Century pitcher threw 3 no-hitters in one season?
The correct answer is 'Nobody has done this'
No pitcher has thrown 3 no-hitters in a season as of the end in the 20th Century or even prior to that. When Nolan pitched 2 no-hitters in 1973 he was the 4th to achieve two in a season. The first 3 were: Johnny Vander Meer (Cincinnati NL) in 1938, Allie Reynolds (New York AL) in 1951, and Jim Maloney (Cincinatti NL) in 1965.
Baseball Question 2
"The First Baseball Game" - What was the partial score for the Sodom and Gomorrah game?
The correct answer is 'Tied at 69'
This is the very end of the skit, and the perfect way to end this silly quiz. Hope you had fun taking my strangest quiz to date.
Baseball Question 3
Baseball and Football Mixed Sports - What team was Mark McGwire originally drafted by?
The correct answer is 'Oakland A's'
Mark was a member of the U.S. Olympic baseball team in 1984 and was picked up by the Oakland franchise. He played his first season in 1986 with the A's and hit 3 home runs.
Baseball Question 4
Baseball Mixtures - Who was the first New York Yankee to receive a Rookie of the Year Award?
The correct answer is 'Gil McDougald'
The Rookie of the Year Award began in 1947, long after the others listed, retired from the game. McDougald won it in 1951, by batting .306, and smacking 123 hits. This utility infielder played for 10 seasons, all with the New York club. He helped the Yankees to 8 World Series.
Baseball Question 5
Weird Moments in Baseball - What happened on opening day, April 16, 1940, that had never happened before?
The correct answer is 'A no-hitter was thrown to begin the season'
Feller, in his fifth season of baseball at the age of 21, no-hit the Chicago White Sox 1-0 at Comiskey Park. Bob went on to go 27-11 and win the Triple Crown in 1940, but the Indians finished in second place by one game behind the Detroit Tigers.
Baseball Question 6
Tough Baseball #2 - The 1971 Orioles pitching staff had four 20 game winners. McNally, Cuellar, Palmer, and?
The correct answer is 'Pat Dobson'
With all that pitching, they lost to Roberto Clemente's Pirates in the World Series.
Baseball Question 7
20th Century Baseball Records - Which of these players was at one point in their career the all-time leader in hits?
The correct answer is 'Pete Rose'
Baseball Question 8
A Real Baseball Nightmare: Pt. 2 - During World War II, all players in the American and National League wore a patch sewn on their uniforms. The patch had what word/words on it?
The correct answer is 'Health'
They wore a patch with the word "Health" on their sleeve as a reference and promotion of a nationwide fitness program that was going on at the time.
Baseball Question 9
May in Baseball History - May 18th was a historical date in baseball history as two future Hall of Famers were born. One was nicknamed 'Vacuum Cleaner' and the other 'Mr. October'. Who were these greats?
The correct answer is 'Brooks Robinson and Reggie Jackson'
Robinson, the 23-season Baltimore Oriole was born in 1937. A 1964 AL MVP, Brooks helped the Orioles to four World Series. Jackson, born in 1946, played with four franchises over 21 seasons. His 'October' nickname was due to his 'stepping up' during the playoffs and hitting 18 postseason home runs. Jackson was inducted into the hall in 1993 and Robinson 10 years earlier.
Baseball Question 10
Nightmare Baseball XXX - Which of the following Major League teams has won 116 games in a season?
The correct answer is 'Chicago Cubs'
The Cubs did it in 1909 in a 152 game season. The Mariners in 2001 also did this in a 162 game season. The highest win count by the Yankees in a season was 114 in 1998.