baseball Trivia Quiz # 41
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Baseball Stuffings #2 - In 2004, who became the oldest player in history to hit a grand slam?
The correct answer is 'Julio Franco'
The others had already retired. Franco was in his 20th season and was playing with the Atlanta Braves in 2004. His blast that happened on June 3rd, was one of only six home runs that he hit in the season. Julio was 45 when he hit that shot.
Baseball Question 2
Sports, Games, and Leisure on "Star Trek" Series - It's no secret that "Deep Space Nine" commanding officer Benjamin Sisko (Avery Brooks) is a huge baseball fan -- he keeps a baseball on his desk, for crying out loud. In the fifth season episode "In the Cards," Jake Sisko (Cirroc Lofton) tries desperately to procure a vintage baseball card for his father. What player does this card feature?
The correct answer is 'Willie Mays'
After some major trials and tribulations, Jake does indeed succeed in his quest. His father nearly weeps with joy and gratitude.
Baseball Question 3
Total Baseball Obscurity - The Providence Grays won the National League in 1884. Which pitcher won 59 games for the team that season?
The correct answer is 'Charley Radbourn'
None of the others had started their professional baseball careers yet. Radbourn was in his fourth of 11 seasons when he went 59-12 with 441 strikeouts. Charley appeared in 75 games in the season, which was not that uncommon in those days. He retired in 1891 and was inducted into baseball's Hall of Fame in 1939.
Baseball Question 4
Decade in a Box: 1890s - The owner of the first professional baseball team in history died in 1892. Who was this who wrote the first set of baseball rules?
The correct answer is 'Alexander Cartwright'
The others weren't even born yet. Cartwright owned the Knickerbocker Baseball Club of New York in 1846, then played the first professional game against the New York Nines. Cartwright umpired the game but his team still lost by over 15 runs. He was inducted into the hall in 1938 for being a baseball pioneer.
Baseball Question 5
Dummies Baseball #18 - I broke in as a rookie at first base in 1947, where I won the National League Rookie of the Year Award. I also won the National League MVP in 1949. I was moved to 2nd base later in my career, and then moved to the outfield. I played my entire career of 10 seasons with the Dodgers. There seemed to be a color problem in my career, but it was not the uniform. I was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1962. Who am I?
The correct answer is 'Jackie Robinson'
The others listed never played in the National League. Robinson broke the color-barrier with the help of Dodger owner Branch Rickey in 1947. The first black American League player was Larry Doby. Robinson went to 6 World Series with the Dodgers in his 10 year span, but only won 1 of them. Jack Roosevelt Robinson died in 1972.
Baseball Question 6
Baseball for Dummies #25 - What manager was inducted into the Hall of Fame, but did not retire until 13 seasons later?
The correct answer is 'Connie Mack'
Mack was inducted into the Hall in 1937, but continued to manage until he retired in 1950. He managed for a total of 53 seasons. The others listed, were Los Angeles Lakers in the 1960s.
Baseball Question 7
Dummies Baseball #36 - What player banged out the most hits for the 2002 season?
The correct answer is 'Alfonso Soriano'
The others listed had already retired. Soriano led the Yankees and the Major Leagues, by smacking 209 hits in his 4th season in baseball. He batted .300, and hit 39 home runs also. Alfonso was 3rd in MVP voting, behind winner Miguel Tejada, and Texas Ranger Alex Rodriguez.
Baseball Question 8
Baseball: Fathers and Sons - Although this event took place in a Minor League game, which father/son duo became the first to play against each other in a professional baseball game?
The correct answer is 'Tim and Tim Jr. Raines'
On August 21, 2001, on a day featuring a double header against the Ottawa Lynx and the Rochester Red Wings, the Raines' became the first father/son combination to go against each other head-to-head in the same game. In the first game, Raines Sr. (playing for Ottawa), went 1-3 with a double while Raines Jr. (playing for Rochester), was held to a single. In the second game, Raines Jr. went 1-4 with a double, while Raines Sr. was held hitless in four attempts. The Red Wings won both games of the doubleheader, 4-3 and 5-4.
Baseball Question 9
Baseball for Dummies #73 - What pitcher won 266 games for the Cleveland Indians?
The correct answer is 'Bob Feller'
'Rapid Robert' played his entire 18 year career with Cleveland. His stellar year was in 1940 when he won the Triple Crown. Surprisingly, he was runner-up for the MVP to Detroit's Hank Greenberg. In 1946, Bob struck out 348 batters. The other players listed, never pitched, and never played for the Indians.
Baseball Question 10
Dummies Baseball #24 - What does the term 'tater' mean?
The correct answer is 'Home run'
Mark McGwire hit 70 taters in 1999, and Barry Bonds hit 73 in 2001.