baseball Trivia Quiz # 4
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Baseball for Dummies #95 - What pitcher in 1917, had 27 consecutive outs, won the game 4-0, and was not credited with a perfect game?
The correct answer is 'Ernie Shore'
The others listed weren't even born for another 30 years. Shore relieved Babe Ruth in a game of his Boston Braves, against the Washington Senators in June of 1917. After the Babe was ejected after walking his first batter, Shore came in and retired the next 26 batters. The batter that Ruth walked was thrown out at 2nd base on the Shore's first pitch, thus the out was credited to Shore. Ernie played only 7 seasons, retiring in 1920 with the Yankees.
Baseball Question 2
The Baseball Hall Of Fame II - My 23-year career was played in a Baltimore Oriole uniform. I am perhaps the greatest third baseman to ever play the game earning the nickname, "The Human Vacuum Cleaner".
The correct answer is 'Brooks Robinson'
Brooks was the American League MVP in 1964 and the World Seris MVP in 1970. He won an amazing 16 Gold Glove Awards.
Baseball Question 3
Black History - Who was the first African American player in Major League Baseball?
The correct answer is 'Jackie Robinson'
He began his career in 1942 was when he enter the MLB.
Baseball Question 4
Dummies Baseball #3 - It seemed that I was overshadowed much in my career, by another great pitcher on my team. Even my 17 wins in 1968, took a back seat to Denny's 31-6 record. However, I took the World Series MVP that season. Bill Freehan and I made a great battery combination. I retired in 1979 just short of 3000 strikeouts. Who am I?
The correct answer is 'Mickey Lolich'
The others listed were not pitchers. Lolich was more than consistent throughout his career, mostly with the Tigers. Denny McLain stole the show in 1968 with a remarkable 31-6 record. Mickey had 3 wins in the 1968 World Series, defeating the Cardinals 4 games to 3.
Baseball Question 5
NFL and Major League Baseball - How many homeruns did Hank Aaron hit in his career?
The correct answer is '755'
Hank was very consistent in his career. He hit 44 home runs 4 times in a season, and had a season high of 47.
Baseball Question 6
Minor League Baseball: 2006 - What team in the New York-Penn League was named after a roller coaster?
The correct answer is 'Brooklyn Cyclones'
As in, the Cyclone coaster that was once a mainstay of the Coney Island amusement park. The borough of Brooklyn had not been home to a professional baseball team since the days of the Dodgers. Upon the Cyclones' arrival in 2001, the Mets' affiliate were an instant success with fans.
Baseball Question 7
A Fourth Slice of Baseball - Pitcher Mordecai 'Three Fingers' Brown had how many fingers that worked on his throwing hand?
The correct answer is '2'
Contrary to popular belief, and only rumors or inadequate knowledge, Brown had lost two fingers at a nub due to a corn grinder accident on his uncle's farm. His forefinger and little finger were amputated after the accident, but it also left his middle finger crooked and useless, thus having only two fingers that worked. Starting his baseball career as an infielder, he learned to create a special spin on the ball using the nub of his little finger on it, then became a pitcher. Brown was a part of the early 1900 Chicago Cubs, who had the Tinker-to-Evers-to-Chance double-play combination. Mordecai won 20+ games in six seasons with the Cubs during their great run. He also went to four World Series winning two of them, both against the Tigers of Detroit.
Baseball Question 8
USA Grab Bag - This Major League pitcher retired with the most wins in baseball, but unfortunately lost the most also. Who was he?
The correct answer is 'Cy Young'
Young played for 22 seasons in the National and American League. He retired in 1911 with 511 career wins, but also lost 316. He lost more games than the great Tom Seaver won. Seaver retired with 311 wins.
Baseball Question 9
Baseball Teens - 1917 was a historical season. To help stop juvenile deliquency, the St. Louis Cardinals admitted an estimated 64,000 kids for free during the season. It was also the first time that a baseball player was taken for military service. Braves catcher Hank Gowdy reported for duty in World War I. 1917 also saw Babe Ruth win 24 games in the season, but was runner-up to winning the most games in the American League. Which Chicago White Sox pitcher did Ruth take a backseat to?
The correct answer is 'Eddie Cicotte'
The others never pitched. Cicotte went 28-12 for the White Sox. He would later be fingered in the Black Sox Scandal of the 1919 World Series. Former Phillie, Red, and Giant third baseman Eddie Grant, was the first ballplayer killed in a war during the 1918 season.
Baseball Question 10
Baseball IQ Shake Up - Which of the following did not win baseball's Triple Crown Award?
The correct answer is 'Joe DiMaggio'
The Triple Crown Award began in 1878, and the first winner was Paul Hines of Providence. The others listed all won their Triple Crown in the American League. Although DiMaggio was considered one of baseball's all-around greatest, he never won the award. Joe did win three AL MVP Awards in 1939, 1941, and 1947.