baseball Trivia Quiz # 701
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Talkin' Baseball - The Newc is Don Newcombe. Between 1949 and 1957, he played several stint with what team?
The correct answer is 'Brooklyn'
"The Scooter, the Barber and the Newc, they knew 'em all from Boston to Dubuque, Especially Willy, Mickey and the Duke."
Baseball Question 2
Ultimate Baseball Challenge - Part 2 - What Hall of Famer and 300 game winner, once had a three year period where he went 79-15?
The correct answer is 'Lefty Grove'
From 1929 to 1931, Grove had an incredible 79 wins and only 15 losses.
Baseball Question 3
Baseball Statistics 1st Edition - How many strikeouts does Nolan Ryan have?
The correct answer is '5714'
Even though Ryan also threw 7 no-hitters, he never pitched a perfect game.
Baseball Question 4
Baseball Stuffings #3 - Which pitcher at one point was 17-0 in 1959?
The correct answer is 'Roy Face'
1959 was before the others listed. 1959 saw Pittsburgh Pirate pitcher Roy Face throw a 17-0 record before he finally lost a game in the season. He finished the season with a record of 18-1. Face was a reliever and never started a game in the season.
Baseball Question 5
Baseball Fielding Positions - Which position did Ty Cobb play?
The correct answer is 'Center Field'
Baseball Question 6
The Detroit Tigers! - What was the name of Detroit's first baseball stadium that they played their home games at in 1901?
The correct answer is 'Bennett Park'
Bennett Park opened in 1896, and the Tigers moved into it in their first season in 1901. They continued to play there until 1911, the year that Ty Cobb batted .420 and took MVP honors. In 1912, Navin Field opened right where Bennett Park stood, named after owner Frank Navin. The Tigers played there for the rest of the 20th century. The stadium went through many name changes. In 1938, it was renamed Briggs Stadium after new owner Walter Briggs. In 1961, the stadium took on the name Tiger Stadium until the 1999 season. In 2000, the Tigers moved into the brand new Comerica Park.
Baseball Question 7
Watch My Back - Baseball's strikeout king Nolan Ryan, had two jersey numbers retired in his honor. One number was 34, which he made famous with the Houston Astros. Which was the other number that he wore to begin his Major League career?
The correct answer is '30'
The 'Ryan Express' began his career in 1966, appearing in only two games with the Mets. After five unnoticed seasons, Nolan went to the Angels in 1972, then came the closest of his career to the Cy Young award in 1973, but losing to Baltimore's Jim Palmer. He joined Houston in 1980, then the Texas Rangers in 1989. Ryan retired after 27 seasons in 1993. The hall took him in 1999.
Baseball Question 8
Brain Busters - Baseball cards were originally sold with what product?
The correct answer is 'tobacco'
Baseball Question 9
Baseball for Dummies #64 - I was the first player to win a World Series, by hitting a bottom of the ninth inning home run. I played 17 seasons, all with one team, and played with fellow Pirate Roberto Clemente and Harvey Haddix on that team. I was a second baseman, and retired in 1972. Who am I?
The correct answer is 'Bill Mazeroski'
The home run feat happened in the 1960 World Series against the New York Yankees. The Yankees outscored the Pirates 55 runs to 27 runs. The others listed, were not second baseman, never played for the Pirates, and never went to a World Series themselves.
Baseball Question 10
A Real Baseball Nightmare: Pt 6 - The Yankees and Red Sox had some well-documented brawls throughout their rivalry years. In 1967, which Bostonian was hit by a pitch (HBP) that began the process for a major brawl in a game between these two teams, and continued throughout the season?
The correct answer is 'Joe Foy'
All these players were involved in this on June 21, 1967, and a major brawl it was. Immediately after Boston outfielder Tony Conigliaro belted a three-run home run in the first inning, the Yankees' pitcher Thad Tillotson leveled third baseman Joe Foy with a pitch, but did not hit him. The following pitch, Foy was hit in the head with a Tillotson pitch. The brawl did not start there however. The following inning, Red Sox pitcher Jim Lonborg beaned Tillotson in retalliation. This was when the bell sounded and both benches emptied. Yankee Joe Pepitione was injured in the action.