baseball Trivia Quiz # 54
This is Baseball Quiz # 54, GOOD LUCK! You can head back to the main Baseball Quiz index, or try your luck at a random quiz.Baseball Question 1
Baseball and the Presidents I - Babe Ruth posed for a campaign photo for this presidential election loser.
The correct answer is 'Al Smith'
In a seperate picture, the entire Yankee line-up posed with individual letters spelling out 'Al Smith.' It obviously did not matter as Herbert Hoover won the 1928 election.
Baseball Question 2
Dummies Baseball #43 - I led the league 12 times in home runs, and 6 times in RBIs. I only received the season MVP one time in my career. I have 15 World Series home runs to my credit. I also pitched in 3 World Series games, and won them all. Who am I?
The correct answer is 'Babe Ruth'
The Babe won his MVP in 1923. He also led the league 11 times in most walks. Ruth would have led the league in home runs for 14 consecutive seasons, if it were not for Ken Williams of the St.Louis Browns / Tilly Walker of the Philadelphia Athletics in 1922, and then fellow teammate Bob Meusel in 1925. The Babe led the league 12 of those 14 seasons.
Baseball Question 3
Baseball Leaders - Which third baseman led all others batting .328 lifetime?
The correct answer is 'Wade Boggs'
Boggs led all third baseman of the twentieth century with that .328
average mostly with the Boston Red Sox. Traynor of the Pittsburgh Pirates carried a .320 average into retirement, while Brett hit .305 with the K.C. Royals, and Hack of the Chicago Cubs hit .301.
average mostly with the Boston Red Sox. Traynor of the Pittsburgh Pirates carried a .320 average into retirement, while Brett hit .305 with the K.C. Royals, and Hack of the Chicago Cubs hit .301.
Baseball Question 4
Baseball Records - Which of the following was caught stealing 2nd base the most?
The correct answer is 'Rickey Henderson'
Rickey also retired with the most stolen bases in a career in 2003.
Baseball Question 5
Baseball:- Also Known As - The Big Train is also known as who?
The correct answer is 'Walter Johnson'
Johnson was the premier power pitcher of his day. The speed of his pitches gave rise to his nickname. Mathewson's nickname was the Big Six, Hubbell's was King Carl, and Feller's was Rapid Robert.
Baseball Question 6
Baseball Award Winners - Who was the first A.L. player to win two batting titles?
The correct answer is 'Nap Lajoie'
Nap Lajoie 1901 Phil. As 1903 Clev. Indians
Baseball Question 7
Extreme Baseball - Mickey Tettleton who played for the Detroit Tigers, was born in what city?
The correct answer is 'Oklahoma City'
Mickey Tettleton was born in Oklahoma City, OK on Sept. 16, 1960. He played on the Tigers from 1991-1994.
Baseball Question 8
Baseball for Dummies #26 - What team did Wade Boggs play with most in the Major Leagues?
The correct answer is 'Boston Red Sox'
Boggs played 11 of his 18 career seasons with Boston from 1982-1992. In 1983 he wore a Yankee uniform, and continue in the Pinstripes for another 5 seasons. In 1998 he came to the Tampa Bay club, then retired in 1999. Amongst Wade's accomplishments was being a twelve-time All-Star, 2 Gold Gloves, 5 batting crowns, 6 on-base percentage crowns, 1 hits crown, 2 run scoring crowns, and retired with a .328 career batting average.
Baseball Question 9
Baseball Short - Nightmare 66 - How many times did Yogi Berra manage his team to a first place season finish?
The correct answer is '2'
Berra took both New York Clubs to first place. In 1964 he led the Yankees to the American League crown, then in 1973 he led the Mets to the National League crown.
Baseball Question 10
Baseball 101 - Who is the youngest everyday player to appear in the World Series?
The correct answer is 'Fred Linstrom'
Fred Linstrom 18 years old 1924 New York Giants