Category: Quizzes

Major League Ballparks

Major League Ballparks

(presented April 2009)

“You should enter a ballpark the way you enter a church.” – Bill “Spaceman” Lee

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1. Fenway Park is the oldest ballpark in the American League.  Now that there is a new Yankee Stadium, what is the 2nd oldest AL ballpark?  Name the ballpark (2 pts) and city (1 pt).

Angels Stadium, Anaheim – or – Anaheim Stadium, or Big A. (Opened in 1966).
2. This was the site of major league baseball’s first night game. Ballpark (2 pts) and city (1pt). 
Crosley Field, Cincinnati.  (May 24, 1935.  The Reds beat the Phillies 2-1).
3. The first regular season AL/NL interleague game was played at this ballpark. Name the ballpark (2 pts). Ballpark in Arlington (June 12, 1997.  Giants beat the Rangers 4-3).
4. This is the only current major league stadium with a dirt track between home plate and the pitcher’s mound. Also, 2nd highest elevation for a major league stadium.  Name the ballpark (2 pts) and city (1 pt). Chase Field or Bank One Ballpark or the BOB, Phoenix

5. Dave Winfield was arrested after a game for killing a seagull with a warm-up throw in the outfield.  At what ballpark did this take place? Exhibition Stadium, Toronto
6.

The Detroit Tigers changed the name of their home ballpark to Tiger Stadium in1961.  Before then, this ballpark was known as ______________ (1938-1960); and, before that it was known as ______________ (1912- 1937).

 Briggs Stadium, Navin Field
7.

7th Inning Stretch
Match the phrase that is associated with the ballpark (1 pt. each)

1. Big Apple                                 A. Fenway Park   
2. Bleacher Bums                        B. Fulton County Stadium
3. Coogan’s Bluff                         C. HHH Metrodome
4. Green Monster                         D. Miller Park
5. The House that Ruth Built        E. Minute Maid Park
6. The Launching Pad                  F. Municipal Stadium                    7. Mistake by the Lake                G. Polo Grounds    
8. Sausage races                        H. Shea Stadium
9. Tal’s Hill                                    I. Wrigley Field
10. Thunderdome                        J. Yankee Stadium      

1-H, 2-I, 3-G, 4-A, 5-J, 6-B, 7-F, 8-D, 9-E, 10-C
8.

This former NL ballpark currently resides in Gomez Palacio, Mexico and is used as a Mexican League stadium.  What is the original name (2 pts) and location (1 pt) of this ballpark?

Colt Stadium, Houston – (moved to Mexico in 1971)
9. The Florida Marlins played two games at this ballpark in 2004, because of Hurricane Ivan in Miami.  Name ballpark (2 pts) and city (1 pt). US Cellular Field or Comiskey Park, Chicago.
10. The record for the largest regular season attendance (4,483,350) was set in this ballpark.  Name the ballpark (2pts) and city (1 pt) Mile High Stadium, Denver (1993)
11. This ballpark was the scene of the following events: 56th game of DiMaggio’s hit streak; Babe Ruth’s 500th home run; first World Series unassisted triple play.  Name the ballpark (2 pts) and city (1pt).
League Park, Cleveland.
12. The scene of the first NL-AL World Series game in 1903.  Name ballpark (2 pts) and city (1 pt).
 Huntington Avenue Baseball Grounds, Boston
13. Olympic Games baseball competition has been played at these two major league ballparks.
Dodger Stadium (1984) and Atlanta Fulton-County Stadium (1996).  Baseball was also a demonstration sport in 1904 at St. Louis Olympics, but found no record of where games were played.
14. 14th inning stretch…..
Match the team with the ballpark (1 pt. each)
Note: There is only one answer for each ballpark

1. Baker Bowl A. Arizona Diamondbacks (2006-present)
2. Chase Field
B. Baltimore Orioles (1954-1991)
3. Exposition Park
C. Brooklyn Bridegrooms (1898-1912)
4. Hilltop Park D. Chicago Cubs (1916-18)
5. Jarry Park
 E. Cincinnati Reds (1902-1911)
6. Sicks’ Stadium
 F. Cleveland Indians (1901-1932)
7. Wrigley Field
G. Florida Marlins (1987-1996)
8. Memorial Stadium
 H. Kansas City Athletics (1955-1967)
9. Municipal Stadium
 I. Los Angeles Angels (1961)
10. Network Assoc. Coliseum
 J. Montreal Expos (1969-1976)
11. Palace of the Fans
 K. New York Yankees (1903-1912)
12. Robison Field
L. Oakland A’s (1998-2004)
13. Rogers Centre
M. Philadelphia Athletics (1909-1954)
14. SBC Park
 N. Philadelphia Phillies (1895-1938)
15. Shibe Park
 O. Pittsburgh Pirates (1891-1909)
16. Joe Robbie Stadium
 P. San Francisco Giants (2004-2006)
17. Sportsman’s Park
Q. Seattle Pilots (1969)
18. Washington Park
R. St. Louis Browns (1902-1953)
19. Weeghman Park
S. St. Louis Cardinals (1893-1920)
20. League Park
 T. Toronto Blue Jays (1989-present)

1-N, 2-A, 3-O, 4-K, 5-J, 6-Q, 7-I, 8-B, 9-H, 10-L,
11-E, 12-S, 13-T, 14-P, 15-M, 16-G, 17-R, 18-C, 19-D, 20-F
15. The 1950’s TV show Home Run Derby was filmed at this ballpark.  Name the ballpark (2 pts) and city (1 pt). Wrigley Field, Los Angeles
16. In 1945, the home team hit only one home run in their home ballpark, and that was an inside-the-park homer.  Name the ballpark (2 pts) and city (1 pt). Griffith Stadium, Washington DC, (HR by Joe Kuhel)
17. The championship game of the first World Baseball Classic was played at this ballpark.
PETCO Park, San Diego. (Japan beat Cuba 10-6 in March 2006).
18. The first major league game played on the West Coast was at this ballpark.  Name ballpark (2pts) and city (1 pt). Seals Stadium, San Francisco. (April 15, 1958. Giants-8, Dodgers-0)
19. Where Babe Ruth hit home runs 712, 713, and 714, all in the same game; and, no no-hitter was ever pitched here. Name the ballpark (2 pts) and city (1 pt). Forbes Field, Pittsburgh. (May 25, 1935.  Ruth was member of Boston Braves; his final game was May 30.)
20. The first ballpark with a screen behind home plate, designed to protect fans and allow foul balls to roll back down onto the field of play. Fenway Park
21. In 1984, Dave Kingman hit a ball through the roof of this stadium, and was (incorrectly) credited with a double.
Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome. (May 4, 1984, Twins vs. A’s.)
22. The site of the first World Series night game was _____________.
 Three Rivers Stadium, Pittsburgh (1971)
23. The first regular season Negro League game was played here in 1930; as well as the last Negro League All-Star game ever played, in 1961. Yankee Stadium
24. This NL ballpark features a garden in the home dugout that is maintained by the pitching staff.
Coors Field
25. The Final (Bail) Out (tiebreaker, if needed)
Name the teams who sold their ballpark naming rights to these financial institutions. (1 pt each)
Corporation
PNC Financial               
Citizens Bank               
Ameriquest Mortgage           
Citi Group               
JP Morgan Chase           

Pittsburgh Pirates

Philadelphia Phillies

Texas Rangers

New York Mets

Arizona Diamondbacks

Total possible points: 88, including tiebreaker
  KUDOS
This quiz could not have been completed without the assistance of Green Cathedrals by Philip J. Lowry (SABR, 2006).

 

 

Whitey, Lefty and the Kid…

Whitey, Lefty and the Kid…

are not the answers to any of the questions on this quiz

(presented August 2009)

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1.

One dozen Classic Nicknames that every baseball fan should know.  Name the HOF player who matches the nickname in left column. (1/2 pt. for each correct answer = 6 pts. total)

Big Train 
The Flying Dutchman
The Fordham Flash
Georgia Peach
The Grey Eagle
Hit ‘em Where they Ain’t
The Iron Horse
Say Hey Kid
Splendid Splinter
Stan the Man              
Sultan of Swat               
The Yankee Clipper           

 

 

Walter Johnson
Honus Wagner
Frankie Frisch
Ty Cobb
Tris Speaker
Willie Keeler
Lou Gehrig
Willie Mays
Ted Williams
Stan Musial
Babe Ruth
Joe DiMaggio

 
2. The Killer B’s: Name five players who were Killer B’s.  (1 pt. each = 5 pts. total) Any of the following players are legitimate answers: Jeff Bagwell (91-05), Craig Biggio (91-07), Derek Bell (95-99), Sean Berry (96-98), Tim Bogar (97-00), Lance Berkman (99-09), Geof Blum (02-03,08-09), Eric Bruntlett (03-07), Carlos Beltran (04), Chris Burke (04-07), Michael Bourn (08-09)
3. Several members of the Gashouse Gang had colorful nicknames, including Dazzy, Dizzy, Daffy, Ducky …and Spud, Pepper, Lip, and Ripper…and Tex.  Name these nine members of the Gashouse Gang. (1 pt. each= 9 pts. total)

Dazzy Vance, Dizzy Dean, Daffy Dean, Ducky Medwick, Spud Davis, Pepper Martin, Leo “Lip” Durocher, Ripper Collins and Tex Carlton
4.

Big ‘Uns – nicknames beginning with BIG.  Name the player and his nickname. (1pt. each= 5 pts total)

“Big _____” was one of first players elected to HOF, and holds modern NL record of 37 wins in a season. This player is ____________.

“Big ____” was the 1997 College Player of the Year.  He is _____________.

“Big _______” is HOFer who played 14 seasons in same outfield with “Little” brother. He is ___________.

“The Big ______” won back-to-back MVP awards in 1993-1994. He is _________.

“Big ______” has won four Cy Young Awards in last ten years. He is _________.

 


 

 

"Big Six" Christy Mathewson

 

 "Big Puma" Lance Berkman

 

"Big Poison" Paul Waner

 

"The Big Hurt" Frank Thomas

 

"Big Unit" Randy Johnson
5.

But, I thought that was his first name….  Match the ballplayer with his REAL first name.
(1 pt. each = 10 pts. total)     I know… this really isn’t fair.

1. Bo Jackson A. Charles
2. Bud Black B. Colbert
3. Casey Stengel C. Denton
4. Mickey Cochrane D. Edgar
5. Cy Young E. Gordon
6. Toby Harrah F. Harold
7. Mickey Rivers G. Harry
 
8. Pete Reiser H. John Milton
 
9. Sam Rice I. Thurman
10.  Rusty Greer J. Vincent

 

 

 

 

 

 

            
                
   

 

                                               

 

1-J

2-G

3-A

4-E

5-C

6-B

7-H

8-F

9-D

10-I
6.

Name Detroit’s G-Men.  (1 pt. each = 3 pts. total)

 Charlie Gehringer, Goose Goslin, Hank Greenberg
7.

Double Play Combos:  Players did not necessarily play together (1/2 pt. for each player, or 1 ½ pt for each combo = 9 pts. total)

Wizard – Maz – Stretch (6-4-3)    

 

Penguin – Cookie – Pops (5-4-3)

 

Ryno – Scooter – Double X (4-6-3)

 

Pudge – Baby Bull – Rowdy (2-3-6)

 

Pinky – Bump – Dr. Strangeglove (5-4-3)

 

Flip – Stonewall – Big Cat (5-6-3)

 

 

 

Ozzie Smith – Bill Mazeroski – Willie McCovey

Ron Cey – Octavio “Cookie” Rojas – Willie Stargell

 

Ryne Sandberg – Phil Rizzuto – Jimmie Foxx

C. Fisk or Ivan Rodriguez – Orlando Cepeda – Dick Bartell

 

Mike Higgins or Art Whitney – E.”Bump” Wills – Dick Stuart

 

Al Rosen – Travis Jackson – Johnny Mize or Andres Galarraga
8.

Teams to Remember:  Name the Team and Year (1 pt. each = 8 pts. total)

Boys of Summer
The Family
Harvey’s Wallbangers
The Hitless Wonders
Whiz Kids
Big Red Machine
Murderer’s Row
Miracle Braves

 

1950s Brooklyn Dodgers
1979 Pittsburgh Pirates
1982 Milwaukee Brewers
1906 Chicago White Sox
1950 Philadelphia Phillies
1970s Cincinnati Reds
1927 New York Yankees
1914 Boston Braves
9. Name the Bird, a Barber, and a Spaceman (1 pt. each = 3 pts total) Bird – Mark Fidrych
Barber – Sal Maglie
Spaceman – Bill Lee
10.

World Series Winners:  Each of the following players won two (or more) games in a single World Series.  Name the player (1/2 pt.), his team (1/2 pt.), and the year of the Series (1 pt.). (12 pts. total)

Prince Hal

Bulldog

Smoky Joe

Mudcat

Schoolboy

Preacher


 

 

Hal Newhouser, Detroit Tigers, 1945

Orel Hershiser, L.A. Dodgers, 1988

Joe Wood, Boston Red Sox, 1912

Jim Grant, Minnesota Twins, 1965

Waite Hoyt, N.Y. Yankees, 1921 and 1928

Vern Law, PIttsburgh Pirates, 1960
  Total Possible Points = 70
  

 

 

200-Hit Seasons

200 Hit Seasons

(presented Sept. 18, 2007)

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1. Since 1900, who has the most 200-hit seasons, and how many did he have (or has he had)?

Pete Rose (10)
2.

Since 1900, who has the most consecutive 200-hit seasons, and how long was the streak?

Wade Boggs (7) and Ichiro Suzuki (7)

 
3.

Going into the 2007 campaign, two players had consecutive 200-hit season streaks going. Hint: one of them reached the 200 plateau already; the other is close but might not make it.

Ichiro Suzuki (7) and Michael Young (4)
4.

Only eight players since 1900 have seven or more seasons of 200 hits. Who are they?

Wade Boggs (7)

Ty Cobb (9)

Lou Gehrig (8)

Charlie Gehringer (7)

Rogers Hornsby (7)

Pete Rose (10)

Ichiro Suzuki (7)

Paul Waner (8)
5.

Through 2006, how many times has a player reached 200 hits in a season and how many different players have reached that mark in a season?

461 times by 226 different players
6.

Name the only Houston Astros player to reach the 200-hit plateau in a season.

Craig Biggio (1998)
7.

Of the current lineup of MLB teams, only three teams have never had a player garner 200 hits in a season. One of them is the Washington Nationals, which hasn’t done it in their two-season existence (but several players reached the plateau for the Montreal Expos). Name the two other teams.

Arizona Diamondbacks and Tampa Bay Devil Rays
8.

The New York Mets and the Florida Marlins have each had only one player reach 200 hits. Name them.

Mets: Lance Johnson (1996)

Marlins: Juan Pierre (2003 and 2004)
9.

Of all the 200-hit seasons since 1900, name the player that had the most at-bats at the end of the season (705).

Willie Wilson (1980)
10.

Name the player that achieved at least 200 hits in a season and did it in the fewest number of at-bats (504) since 1900.

Rogers Hornsby

 

 

Members’ Favorites

Nine Questions

(presented November 2008)

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1. Who are the two players that have hit home runs in the major leagues as both as teenagers and 40-year olds? Hint:  Their names rhyme. (Submitted by Bill Gilbert)

Ty Cobb and Rusty Staub
2. Name the only pitcher to homer as a pinch hitter in his first major league at bat. (Submitted by Jan Larson) Gene Stechschulte, St. Louis, 4/17/2001. He hit a home run on the first pitch and it was the only home run of his major league career.
3. How does a team get 3 triples, a double, 2 singles, and 2 steals in one inning and NOT score? (Submitted by Michael Bass)

1 – Triple, runner thrown out at home (1 out)

2 – Triple, runner picked off third (2 outs)

3 – Double

4 – Infield single, runner holds

5 – Double steal, runners to second and third.

6 – Infield single, runners hold

7 – Ball hit out of the park, runners congregate at home, batter-runner touches home before any of them, called out.  Scored a triple (3 outs).

0 runs, 6 hits, 0 errors, 3 left on base
4. Who is the only pitcher to lose 20 games for a pennant-winning team? (Submitted by Norman Macht) George Mullin 1907 Detroit Tigers
5. Who are the seven players who have 150 or more RBIs in a season since 1995? One of them has done it twice. (Submitted by Jeff Petry)

(a) Andres Galarraga (150 in 1996)

(b)  Albert Belle (152 in 1998)

(c)  Juan Gonzalez (157 in 1998)

(d) Sammy Sosa (158 in 1998)

(e) Manny Ramirez (165 in 1999)

(f) Sammy Sosa (160 in 2001)

(g) Miguel Tejada (150 in 2004) 

(h) Alex Rodriguez (156 in 2007)
6.

Since 1947, only one player has hit more than 50 home runs and struck out fewer than 50 times in one season. Name the player. (Submitted by Chuck Kaufman)

 Johnny Mize, 51 home runs and 42 strikeouts in 1947.
7. Name the Cubs’ pitcher who was on the mound when Chicago turned all three of its triple plays during the 1965 season. (Submitted by Dan Walsh) Bill Faul
8.

Which three players hold the record for the most consecutive years as teammates? (Submitted by Tom Wancho)

George Brett, Hal McRae, Frank White, Kansas City Royals (1973-1987)
9.

World Series games were played in this ballpark for three years in a row, but
the home team was in only two of those World Series. 

Name the ballpark

Name the years played

Name the teams in each World Series

(Submitted by Norman Macht)

Comiskey Park:

1917 White Sox-Giants

1918 Cubs-Red Sox

1919 White Sox-Reds

 

 

St. Louis Cardinals Nicknames – and Other St.L Trivia

St. Louis Cardinals Nicknames

and Other St. Louis Baseball Trivia

(presented October, 2008)

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1.

NAME THE PLAYER AND HIS NICKNAME:

He retired after the 1963 season and, after 46 years, is still voted the greatest Cardinal of them all.

 

Stan "the Man" Musial
2. Skipper of the Cards’ first World Series winner Roger "Rajah" Hornsby
3. Cardinals pitcher that hit a home run in that first World Series. Jesse "Pop" Haines
4. Manager of the Gas House Gang and an early baseball "college boy" Frankie "the Fordham Flash" Frisch
5. This shortstop and NL MVP was tall and slender. Marty "Slats" Marion
6.

This outfielder and Hall-of-Famer hailed from rural Roxboro, NC.  He’s best known for his World Series "mad dash for home".

 Enos "Country" Slaughter
7. This Cards executive did not attend ballgames on Sundays.  He had two popular nicknames, one derogatory and one complimentary. Branch Rickey "El Cheapo" "Mahatma"
8.

This second baseman (1938-42) had a sinister look.

Frank "Creepy" Crespi
9. This Hall of Fame pitcher from the 1930s had one famous nickname but was uncertain about his real given names (he used two versions) "Dizzy" Dean, he used given names Jay Hanna and Jerome
10. When his brother promised that they’d win 45 games that season, this Cards pitcher responded, "If you’ll win 30, I’ll take care of the rest." Paul "Daffy" Dean
11. This Gas House Gang third baseman/outfielder had two nicknames reflecting his daring base running. John Roosevelt "Pepper" "Wild Horse of the Osage" Martin
12. This Cardinals third baseman played in four 1940s World Series and was a hitting star against the Red Sox. George "Whitey" Kurowski
13. The last NL triple crown winner, this Cardinals outfielder had two nicknames, reflecting his funny running style and his physique. Joe "Ducky" "Muscles" Medwick
14. This St. Louis native was the Cards’ broadcaster from 1945 to 1969.  He changed his last name to make it look "less Italian". Harry Caray was born Harry Carabina
15. This Cards pitcher was also a professional basketball player. Bob "Hoot" Gibson
16. This current Cards coach and former infielder played all nine positions in each of two seasons. Jose "the Secret Weapon" Oquendo
17.

AND THE WINNERS ARE …

Since the current MVP award was established in 1931, Cardinals players have won it 16 times.  Name them and the year.

 Frisch ’31, Dean ’34, Medwick ’37, M.Cooper ’42, Musial ’43,’46,’48 , Marion ’44, Boyer ’64, Cepeda ’67, Gibson ’68, Torre ’71, K.Hernandez ’79, McGee ’85, Pujols ’05,’08 
18. Name the 10 years when the Cardinals won the World Series (tops in the NL), name the opponent in each. ’26-Yankees, ’31-A’s, ’34-Tigers, ’42-Yankees, ’44-Browns, ’46 Red Sox, ’64- Yankees, ’67-Red Sox, ’82-Brewers, ’06-Tigers 
19. Besides the Cardinals, what two other St. Louis baseball teams won 20th Century major league pennants?  Name the year(s).

Browns won 1944 AL pennant

Terriers tied for 1915 Federal League pennant
20.

INTEGRATION ITEMS

The Cardinals sported the major leagues’ first woman owner.  Who was she?

 

Helene Britton
21. In 1938, the Cards had the first Latino manager.  Who was he? Miguel "Mike" Gonzalez from Cuba
22. When asked about attendance for Jackie Robinson’s first visit to St. Louis in 1947, Cards owner Sam Breadon allegedly remarked, "I’m concerned about how the fans might react.  I’m also worried about the possibility of a strike."  What strike was he referring to? There was a potential streetcar workers strike during the Dodgers’ first visit to St. Louis.
23.

YOU HEARD IT HERE

Stan Musial retired with 475 home runs.  Studies have shown he might have hit over 600 home runs if the Sportsman’s Park right field pavilion screen would’ve been removed during the 1940s and early ’50s.  Why didn’t the Cardinals take it down?

 

The Browns owned Sportsman’s Park; the Cards were tenants.
24. Where did the Cardinals go for spring training in 1905? Marlin, Texas
25. This Cardinals pitcher was the first reliever to ever receive a vote for the Cy Young Award. Lindy McDaniel
26. This Cards catcher had a "walk off" steal of home. Glenn Brummer
27.

15 MINUTES (WELL, MAYBE THREE HOURS) OF FAME

Who was the winning pitcher in Game One of the 2006 World Series?

 

Anthony Reyes
28. Who was the winning pitcher in the deciding Game Five of the 2006 WS? Jeff Weaver

 

 

St. Louis Browns Quiz

"First in Booze, First in Shoes, & Last in the American League"

The St. Louis Browns (1902 – 1953)

(presented May 2009)

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1.

The St. Louis Browns opened American League play in 1902. They were previously which franchise?                                                                             
 
St. Louis Brown Stockings            
Milwaukee Brewers                                   
St. Louis Stars                               
St. Louis Maroons

Milwaukee Brewers
2.

As part of the "baseball wars" settlement in late 1915, Federal League owners were allowed to purchase AL and NL franchises (the Browns and the Cubs).  What were the names of the now-defunct Federal League teams in St. Louis and Chicago?

What is the Chicago Federal League Park now called?

St.L Terriers, Chicago Whales

Wrigley Field
3.

1922 was the Browns’ winning-est year ever.  They won 93 games and finished one game behind the Yankees.  Which Brownie led in:

AL Home Runs (39) and RBI (155)

AL Stolen Bases (51)

AL Batting Average (.420)

AL Strikeouts (pitching) (149)

 

 Ken Williams

George Sisler

George Sisler

Urban Shocker
4. This Brownie was baseball’s first "30-30 man" (home runs and steals).  Ken Williams
5. The Browns had a press conference scheduled for Monday, December 8, 1941 at the AL meetings in Chicago.  The attack on Pearl Harbor on Sunday cancelled their plans.  What were they going to announce? The team was to move to Los Angeles in 1942
6.

Who was the skipper of the pennant-winning 1944 Browns?

 Luke Sewell
7. In addition to the city of St. Louis and Sportsman’s Park, the Browns’ and Cardinals’ managers shared something else in common, and it caused some logistical headaches during the 1944 World Series.  What was it? they shared the same apartment
8.

This Brownie led the AL in RBI in 1944

 Vern Stephens
9.

It took two home runs by this Brownie outfielder to clinch the AL pennant on the last day of the 1944 season.  Was he: 

Chet Laabs        Don Gutteridge 

Mike Kreevich    Frank Mancuso

 Chet Laabs
10.

These two pitchers have the distinction of being the only hurlers ever to record World Series wins for the Browns.  Who were they (pick two)

Denny Galehouse      Nelson Potter               Jack Kramer

Sig Jakucki                Boots Hollingsworth     Bob Muncrief 

Denny Galehouse

Jack Kramer
11. This Browns player was one of two blacks to break the St. Louis major league color barrier in 1947.  He later played in the first all-black major league outfield for the NY Giants, along with Monte Irvin and Willie Mays. Hank Thompson
12. This St. Louis native went to high school with my (Monte Cely’s) Mom and was AL Rookie of the Year in 1949 with the Browns. Roy Sievers
13.

This Brownie infielder gained much greater fame as a television star.  Was he: 

Chuck Connors    Mark Christman   Johnny Berardino  Chuck Stevens

 Johnny Berardino
14.  The Browns played in the AL for 52 seasons.  How many times did they finish in the first division?     8     12     16     18  12
15.  How many times did they finish last?    6     8     10     12  10
16.  Browns’ superstar George Sisler held the modern record for most hits in a season (257).  This record was recently broken by Ichiro.  What year did Sisler set this record?  1920
17.

 In 1921, the Browns’ three outfielders combined for one of the highest composite outfield batting averages in baseball history (.351).  Who were they (pick three):

Cedric Durst     Baby Doll Jacobsen     Chick Shorten

Ken Williams    Jack Tobin                    Wally Gerber

 Jacobsen

Williams

Tobin
18.  This Texas League star and Browns pitcher later won the 1958 Cy Young Award.  Bob Turley
19.  For whom did midget Eddie Gaedel pinch-hit?  After Gaedel walked, who pinch ran?

 Frank Saucier

Jim Delsing
20.  Who was the first Browns player to enter the Hall of Fame?  Who was the last?

 George Sisler

Satchel Paige or Willard Brown (Paige played the latest for the Browns (1953), W. Brown was inducted the latest in 2006)
21.

 Tie Breaker:  What position did each of these Brownies play on the 1944 AL champs?

Don Gutteridge     Frank Mancuso     Mark Christman

Mike Kreevich      Chet Laabs            Vern Stephens

George McQuinn     Al Zarilla

 Gutteridge-2B, Mancuso-C,  Christman-3B, Kreevich-OF,   Laabs-OF,  Stephens-SS, McQuinn-1B,   Zarilla-OF

 

 

Strange Injuries

Strange Injuries

(presented July 2009)

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1. This year Joey Votto, Dontrelle Willis and Khalil Greene were all placed on the DL for this ailment. What malady did they share?

Anxiety
2. Since the late 1980s, MLB has had the 15 day and 60 day disabled lists. Prior to that, there was the ______ day and the _____ day disabled lists. 10-day and 21-day
3. As of July 19, 2009, which NL team had the most players on the DL? How many players did they have on the DL? San Diego Padres – 10 players
4. As of July 19, 2009, which AL team had the most players on the DL? How many players did they have on the DL? Toronto Blue Jays – 7 players
5.

Match the player with the injury that landed him on the DL.

1. Mickey Tettleton

2. Oliver Perez

3. Mike Remlinger

4. Steve Sparks

5. Ryan Dempster

6. Clint Barnes

7. Brent Mayne

8. Sammy Sosa

A. Dislocated shoulder trying to tear a phone book in half.

B. Wrenched his back while turning his head to check traffic as he crossed the street.

C. Caught his big toe on the dugout trailing trying to go onto the field to celebrate a victory.

D. Athlete’s foot for tying his shoes too tight.

E. Violent sneeze landed him on the DL.

F. Injured his toe kicking a laundry cart in the visitor’s clubhouse.

G. Caught his left pinky in a clubhouse recliner.

H. Stumbled on steps and broke his collarbone carrying a heavy package of venison meat.

 

 1-D; 2-F; 3-G, 4-A; 5-C; 6-H; 7-B; 8-E
6.

Hall of Famers have spent time the DL, too. Match the player with the injury.

1. Wade Boggs

2. George Brett

3. Tony Gwynn

4. Paul Molitor

A. Dislocated a knuckle when it got stuck in another.

B. Injured his back while putting on cowboy boots.

C. Broke his toe while running from his kitchen to his living room to watch a baseball game on TV.

D. Smashed a finger in the door of a luxury car – on his on his way to the bank.

 

 1-B; 2-C; 3-D; 4-A
7. This current pitcher avoided a trip to the DL but burned his chest when he tried to iron a shirt – while he was wearing it. John Smoltz

 

 

World Series Trivia

World Series Trivia

(presented October 2007)

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1. Which current franchises have never won a World Series?

NL : Colorado, Houston, Milwaukee, San Diego, Washington

AL : Seattle, Tampa Bay, Texas
2. Who was the last pitcher to hit a homerun in the World Series?  What year? Ken Holtzman, A’s, 1974
3. Who was the last pitcher to hit a grand slam homerun in the World Series?  What year? Dave McNally, Orioles, 1970
4. Which team (and year) hit the most homeruns in a single World Series? Giants, 2002 (14)
5. Which team (and year) was the last to win a World Series and not hit any homeruns in the Series? Reds, 1919
6.

Excluding the Cubs (99 seasons) and Indians (58 seasons), which club has gone the longest without winning a World Series?  How many seasons?

 Giants, 53 seasons
7. Which expansion club was the first to win a World Series?  What year? Mets, 1969
8.

Which expansion club was the fastest to win a World Series?  Which season of existence?  What year?

Diamondbacks, 2001 (4th season)
9. The Yankees have eight World Series sweeps, (four games to none).  Which club has the second most World Series sweeps?  How many?  What years? Reds, 2  (1976, 1990)
10. Name the eight players who have ended the World Series walk-off hit. Earl McNeely, Senators, 1924
Goose Goslin, Tigers, 1935
Billy Martin, Yankees, 1953
Bill Mazeroski, Pirates, 1960
Gene Larkin, Twins, 1991
Joe Carter, Blue Jays, 1993
Edgar Renteria, Marlins, 1997
Luis Gonzalez, Diamondbacks, 2001
11. Which of these players also made the last out of a World Series? Goose Goslin, Senators, 1925
Edgar Renteria, Cardinals, 2004
12. Which pitcher holds the record for most consecutive complete games in World Series play? Bob Gibson, 8
13. Which pitcher holds the record for most consecutive wins in World Series play? Bob Gibson, 7
14. Which hitter holds the World Series career record for most intentional bases on balls? Barry Bonds, Bernie Williams, 7
15. Who completed the only unassisted triple play in World Series play?  What year? Bill Wambsganss, Indians, 1920

 

 

Famous Hitters/Infamous Pitchers

Who was on the mound for these homeruns?

(presented March 2009)

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1. Babe Ruth’s first, 1915

Jack Warhop, New York
2. Babe Ruth’s 60th, 1927 Tom Zachary, Washington
3. Babe Ruth’s World Series "called shot," 1932 Charlie Root, Chicago Cubs
4. Babe Ruth’s 714th, 1935 Guy Bush, Pittsburgh
5. Joe Carter’s World Series winner, 1993 Mitch Williams, Philadelphia
6.

Bill Mazeroski’s World Series winner, 1960

 Ralph Terry, New York
7. Hank Aaron’s 714th, 1974 Jack Billingham, Cincinnati
8.

Hank Aaron’s 715th, 1974

Al Downing, Los Angeles
9. Hank Aaron’s 755th, 1976 Dick Drago, California
10. Bobby Thompson’s "shot heard ’round the world", 1951 Ralph Branca, Brooklyn
11. Roger Maris’ 61st, 1961 Tracy Stallard, Boston
12. Mark McGwire’s 62nd, 1998 Steve Trachsel, Chicago
13. Dave Henderson’s ALCS Game 5, go-ahead, 1986 Donnie Moore, California
14. Carlton Fisk’s World Series Game 6 winner, 1975 Pat Darcy, Cincinnati
15. Kirk Gibson’s World Series Game 1 winner, 1988 Dennis Eckersley, Oakland
16. Barry Bonds’ 71st, 2001 Chan Ho Park, Los Angeles
17. Barry Bonds’ 756th, 2007 Michael Bacsik, Washington
18. Barry Bonds’ 762nd, 2007 Ubaldo Jiminez, Colorado
19. Bucky Dent’s AL East playoff go-ahead, 1978 Mike Torrez, Boston
20. Ted Williams, All-Star game winner, 1941 Claude Passeau, Chicago Cubs
21. Ted Williams, final at-bat, 1960 Jack Fisher, Baltimore
22. Fred Lynn’s All-Star grand slam, 1983 Atlee Hammaker, San Francisco
23. Chris Chambliss, ALCS winner, 1976 Mark Littell, Kansas City
24. Reggie Jackson’s three HRs in World Series Game 6, 1977 Burt Hooten, Elias Sosa, Charlie Hough, Los Angeles
25. Reggie Jackson’s All-Star HR off Tiger Stadium roof, 1971 Dock Ellis, Pittsburgh
26. George Brett’s "pine tar" homerun, 1983 Goose Gossage, New York
27. Ozzie Smith’s NLCS Game 5 winner, 1985 Tom Niedenfuer, Los Angeles
28. Kirby Puckett’s World Series Game 6 winner, 1991 Charlie Liebrandt, Atlanta
29. Aaron Boone’s ALCS winner, 2003 Tim Wakefield, Boston

 

 

Kansas City Royals Trivia

Kansas City Royals Trivia

(presented August 2008)

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1. The Kansas City Royals began play in the American League in 1969. Name the current National League clubs that also began play in 1969.

San Diego, Washington (Montreal), Milwaukee (Seattle – AL)
2. Which current major league manager was AL Rookie of the Year for Kansas City in their inaugural season? Lou Piniella
3. Name the other current major league manager(s) that played for the Royals. Clint Hurdle, COL, Bud Black, SD, Bob Melvin, ARI
4. In what year did the Royals have their first winning season?  Bonus:  What was their record? 1971, 85-76
5. On August 17, 1976, Hall-of-Famer George Brett became the only Royals player to accomplish this feat.  What did he do? Game ending steal of home
6.

Diminutive (5’5") former Royals shortstop Fred Patek had a game to remember while playing for the Angels on June 20, 1980.  What did Patek do?

A. Went 5 for 5 including a cycle.
B. Completed an unassisted triple play.
C. Stole five bases.
D. Hit three homeruns.

 D.  Patek hit three homeruns on June 20, 1980 at Fenway Park as a member of the California Angels.
7. The Royals have participated in two World Series.  Name the Royals manager and opponent for each. Jim Frey, Philadelphia (1980) and Dick Howser, St. Louis (1985)
8.

Which of these players did NOT play for the Royals?

A. Gaylord Perry
B. Vida Blue
C. Kirk Gibson
D. Bert Blyleven
E. Willie Mays
F. Willie Mays Aikens
G. Willie Mays Hayes
H. Bill Buckner
I. Orlando Cepeda
J. Harmon Killebrew
K. Julio Franco
L. Bob Boone

D (Blyleven)

E (Mays)

G (Hayes)

K (Franco)
9. The starting shortstop for the Royals first World Series team was U. L. Washington.  What did the initials "U. L." stand for?  Bonus:  What unusual habit did Washington have? Nothing.  Washington kept a toothpick in his mouth while playing.
10. Name the Royals pitcher who threw two no-hitters in his relatively brief career.  Steve Busby
11. Kansas City had three consecutive dismal seasons from 2004-2006.  How many total games did they lose during those seasons. 310
12. Name the current Royals player that was selected as the collegiate player of the year and the Baseball America minor league player of the year the following season. Alex Gordon
13. List the four uniform numbers retired by the Royals. 5 – George Brett, 10 – Dick Howser, 20 -Frank White, 42 -Jackie Robinson
14. The Royals have been affiliated with just one AAA franchise during their history.  In what stadium does the Royals’ AAA franchise play their home games? Rosenblatt Stadium
15. Who was the Royals head groundskeeper during the years that Kauffman Stadium had an artificial turf surface? George Toma
16. What was George Brett’s final batting average in 1980; the season in which he flirted with batting .400? .390
17. What Royals player was named MVP of the 1989 All-Star game? Bo Jackson
18. List the Royals Cy Young Award winners.  Bonus: What year(s)? Bret Saberhagen (1985, 1989), David Cone (1994)
19. List the Royals MVP Award winners.  Bonus:  What year(s)? George Brett, (1980)
20. Former Royals speedster Willie Wilson holds the record for most inside-the-park homeruns for a player playing since 1950.  How many did hit? 13
21. Which pitcher was a 20-game winner three times during his Royals’ career? Dennis Leonard