baseball Trivia Quiz # 9
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July in Baseball History - July 17, 1941: This was the day that this player's 56-game hitting streak finally came to an end. Who set a record with this streak?
The correct answer is 'Joe DiMaggio'
The others would not begin their careers for another 20+ years. 'Joltin Joe' was in his sixth season with the Yankees in 1941. On this day in July, Cleveland's Al Smith and Jim Bagby pitched a stop to DiMaggio. Credit was never given to Indian third baseman Ken Keltner, who robbed Joe of two hits in the game. DiMaggio went on to bat .357 and win the AL MVP for the second time. He won another MVP in 1947.
Baseball Question 2
Not For Baseball Dummies - What 2002 team played their home games in Miller Park?
The correct answer is 'Milwaukee Brewers'
In the name of Miller Park, the Brewers played their second season under the new name in 2002. Brewers still ranked 11 out of 16 teams, with a game attendance average of just over 24,000 fans.
Baseball Question 3
Classic Baseball Nicknames: 2nd Inning - What outfielder/first baseman of the 70s was called "The Stork"?
The correct answer is 'George Theodore'
If you're not a Met fan, chances are you don't recall George, whose gangling, birdlike appearance got him this nickname. He played for the Shea Men in 1973 and '74 and compiled a .219 BA, which explains his short career. Not much of a player but very popular.
Baseball Question 4
Baseball Movie Quotes - 'Do you know what the difference between hitting .250 and .300 is? That's 25 hits...25 hits in 500 at bats is 50 points...ok. There's 6 months in a season. That's about 25 weeks, that means if you get just one extra flair a week, just one. A gork, you get a ground ball, you get a ground ball with eyes! You get a dying quail, just one more dying quail a week and you're in Yankee Stadium.' - 1988
The correct answer is 'Bull Durham'
This is just one of the many excellent quotes from this movie. Said by Crash Davis (Kevin Costner) to Ebby Calvin "Nuke" LaLoosh (Tim Robbins) in the pool hall after Nuke told him that he was called up to the Majors. Director/writer of "Bull Durham", Ron Shelton was formerly a minor league player in the Carolina League.
Baseball Question 5
Major League Baseball Players - What team did Reggie Jackson begin his Major League career with?
The correct answer is 'Kansas City Athletics'
In 1967 the Athletics were still in Kansas City where Reggie appeared as a rookie. He batted .178 with 1 home run in 35 games. The following season the Athletics were rooted in Oakland.
Baseball Question 6
Bobbing for Baseballs? - I only played baseball for two seasons in 1968 and 1969, both with the Yankees. I tried my hand at managing, and helmed the Braves for four years, then Toronto for four years, then came back to Atlanta for a long haul. After 15 Atlanta seasons, I was still in their uniform in 2004. I supervised the team to the World Series in 1995. Who am I?
The correct answer is 'Bobby Cox'
In the 1990s, Cox led the team to five National League crowns, and the World Series against the Indians.
Baseball Question 7
Philadelphia Baseball - Who was the first Phillie to ever hit a World Series home run?
The correct answer is 'Fred Luderus'
Although all these Phillies hit World Series home runs, Luderus was the first to go out in 1915. In game 5 of a Series that saw the Phillies lose to the Red Sox 4 games to 1, Luderus also batted .437. He hit only 7 home runs in the entire season.
Baseball Question 8
Major League Baseball - What team had a 6-pitcher no-hitter against the New York Yankees on June 11th, 2003?
The correct answer is 'Houston Astros'
The Houston Astros no-hit the Yankees before a near sell out crowd at Yankee Stadium using six different pitchers. The starting pitcher only went 1 inning before being lifted because of injury. They final score was 8-0.
Baseball Question 9
Mississippi Sports - Which former Mississippi State baseball great, set a Major League record for saves in a season?
The correct answer is 'Bobby Thigpen'
In 1990, Thigpen saved 57 games for the Chicago White Sox. He played on the 1985 Mississippi State team that featured, Will Clark, Jeff Brantley, and Rafael Palmeiro.
Baseball Question 10
Baseball Legends - I played 15 seasons in the majors, but only got into 663 games. I was converted from shortstop to catcher early in my career, allowing me to hang on for many years as a bullpen catcher. I spoke many languages fluently, a skill I put to good use as a spy for the Allies during World War II. Who am I?
The correct answer is 'Moe Berg'
Berg's biography is called 'The Catcher Is A Spy'. One of the most interesting and enigmatic characters in baseball history.