SABR 39 Individual Trivia Semifinal and Final RoundsAugust 1, 2009© 2009 T. Scott Brandon and Horsehide TriviaAll photos © their respective owners
CategoriesPhoto IdentificationBaseball in the Bob Davids ChapterStatistical CombinationsPostseasonPotpourri
SemiFinal Round Questions
Photo Identification
Photo Identification One-Point QuestionWho is this player?Albert Pujols
Photo Identification Two-Point QuestionWho is this player?Honus Wagner
Photo Identification Three-Point QuestionWhose bat is this?Mike Piazza(2000 World Series, Game 2, 1st inning)
Photo Identification Four-Point QuestionWhat is this mascot called?Youppi!
Photo Identification Five-Point QuestionName one of the four Major League teams managed by this former Dodger.Phillies, Expos, Twins, or Angels (1944 Dodger Gene Mauch managed the 1960-68 Phillies / 1969-75 Expos / 1976-80 Twins / 1981-82, 85-87 Angels)
Photo Identification Six-Point QuestionLanding spot of Harmon Killebrew’s 520-foot home run hit June 3, 1967(“Killebrew Seat,” located in the Mall of America amusement park)What does this seat represent?
Photo Identification Seven-Point QuestionWhich team was this former Federal League star playing for when he was banned by Commissioner Landis?1920 New York Giants(Benny Kauff, who was permanently banned for auto theft)
Photo Identification Eight-Point QuestionIn which season did this stadium host its final Major League game?1976(The Expos and Phillies played a doubleheader on September 26, 1976 on the final day of Major League play at ParcJarry)
Photo Identification Nine-Point QuestionWhich of these players received the fewest Hall of Fame votes in the year he was elected?Tris Speaker (165 votes in 1937)(Eddie Collins received 213 in 1939, Ty Cobb received 222 in 1936)
Photo Identification Ten-Point QuestionWhich of these catchers was never a Major League All-Star as a player?Ralph Houk(Aaron Robinson All-Star 1947, Yogi Berra All-Star 1948-62)
Photo IdentificationEleven-Point QuestionWho was the last pitcher to appear in a game for this team?Joe Grzenda(on the mound when the fans rushed the field in the bottom of the 9th inning on September 30, 1971)
Photo Identification Twelve-Point QuestionWho is this team owner?Horace Stoneham(owner of the New York / San Francisco Giants from 1936-76)
Baseball in the Bob Davids Chapter
Baseball in the Bob Davids Chapter One-Point QuestionName one of the two current Major League teams that play their home games within Bob Davids Chapter boundaries. Baltimore Orioles or Washington Nationals
Baseball in the Bob Davids ChapterTwo-Point QuestionWhich Easton, MD native’s career followed this path: Chicago White Sox, Texas Rangers, Oakland A's, Baltimore Orioles, Chicago White Sox, Baltimore Orioles, Cleveland Indians, Baltimore Orioles, Chicago White Sox? Harold Baines
Baseball in the Bob Davids ChapterThree-Point QuestionWhich Senator won the 1953 AL batting AVG title by .001, edging Al Rosen and keeping Rosen from winning the Triple Crown? Mickey Vernon(.337 to Rosen’s .336)
Baseball in the Bob Davids ChapterFour-Point QuestionWho was the first native of Washington, D.C. to receive a vote in the Hall of Fame balloting? Lu Blue(received one vote in 1954)
Baseball in the Bob Davids ChapterFive-Point QuestionWho hit the first regular-season home run for the Washington Nationals? Terrmel Sledge(April 4, 2005, 6th inning)
Baseball in the Bob Davids ChapterSix-Point QuestionName the only Major League father-son combination who were both born in Washington, D.C.Maury and Bump Wills
Baseball in the Bob Davids ChapterSeven-Point QuestionWhich former AL Washington Senators (I) player appeared in his final Major League game in 1983? Jim Kaat(the last original AL Senator, Kaat debuted for the 1959 Senators, and played his final Major League game for the Cardinals in 1983)(N.B. Senators (II) alumni Larry Biitner, Bill Fahey, and Aurelio Rodriguez also made their final appearance in 1983)
Baseball in the Bob Davids ChapterEight-Point QuestionWhich former Oriole founded Ellicott City-based Life Line Ministries after retiring from baseball? Pat (Harold Patrick) Kelly
Baseball in the Bob Davids ChapterNine-Point QuestionWho was the last pitcher to win 20 or more games in a season for a Major League team in Washington D.C.? Bob Porterfield(22 wins in 1953 for Senators [I])
Baseball in the Bob Davids ChapterTen-Point QuestionWhat have only these players done? Worn #8 for the Baltimore Orioles:Dick Kryhoski (1954), Jim Pyburn (1955-57), Buddy Peterson (1957), Foster Castleman (1958), Jerry Adair (1959), Bobby Avila (1959), Valmy Thomas (1960), Gene Stephens (1960-61), Marv Throneberry (1961-62), Andy Etchebarren (1962, 65-75), Boog Powell (1964), Tim Nordbrook (1976), Dave Skaggs (1977-80), Cal Ripken Jr. (1981-2001)
Baseball in the Bob Davids ChapterEleven-Point QuestionOn June 12, 1902, less than a month after playing his final Major League game, which Senator became the first American League veteran to pass away? Tim Donahue(died of an unspecified disease)
Baseball in the Bob Davids ChapterTwelve-Point QuestionName the three pitchers who were the only players to appear in a game for both the 1960 Washington Senators (I) and 1961 Washington Senators (II) (four points for each correct response).Rudy HernandezHector MaestriHal Woodeshick
Statistical Combinations
Statistical Combinations One-Point QuestionName the three categories a batter must lead to win the Triple Crown.Batting AverageHome RunsRuns Batted In
Statistical CombinationsTwo-Point QuestionName one of the three members of the 500 home run club who pitched in the Major Leagues.Babe Ruth, Jimmie Foxx, or Ted Williams(Ruth pitched 1914-21, 30, 33; Foxx pitched 1939, 45; Williams pitched 1940)
Statistical CombinationsThree-Point QuestionName either:The player with the most career hits who never managed in the Major Leagues—or—The pitcher with the most career wins who never managed in the Major Leagues.Hank Aaron(3,771 H)(Pete Rose and Ty Cobb both managed)OrPete Alexander(373 W)(Cy Young, Walter Johnson and Christy Mathewson all managed)
Statistical CombinationsFour-Point QuestionName the four batters to hit 50 or more home runs during a season in which they struck out 150 or more times (one point for each correct response).Cecil Fielder(51 HR 182 K in 1990)Ryan Howard(58 HR 181 K in 2006)Mark McGwire(58 HR 158 K in 1997; 70 HR 155 K in 1998)Sammy Sosa(66 HR 171 K in 1998; 63 HR 171 K in 1999; 50 HR 168 K in 2000; 64 HR 153 K in 2001)
Statistical CombinationsFive-Point QuestionName the five members of the 3,000 strikeout club who have walked fewer than 1,000 batters (one point for each correct response).Curt Schilling (711)Pedro Martinez (752 through Aug 1 2009)Fergie Jenkins (997)Greg Maddux (999)
Statistical CombinationsSix-Point QuestionName the six San Francisco Giants sluggers who have won an NL home run title (one point for each correct response).Orlando Cepeda(1961)Willie Mays (1962, 64-65)Willie McCovey(1963 [tied w/ Aaron], 68-69)Kevin Mitchell (1989)Barry Bonds (1993, 2001)Matt Williams (1994)
Statistical CombinationsSeven-Point QuestionName the seven pitchers who won fewer than 10 games during a season in which they won the Cy Young Award (one point for each correct response).Eric Gagne (2 in 2003)Mark Davis (4 in 1989)Steve Bedrosian (5 in 1987)Rollie Fingers (6 in 1981)Bruce Sutter (6 in 1979)Dennis Eckersley (7 in 1992)Willie Hernandez (9 in 1984)
Statistical CombinationsEight-Point QuestionName the four Baltimore Orioles in the 20/20 (20 HR and 20 SB in the same season) club (two points for each correct response). Paul Blair(26 HR 20 SB in 1969)Don Baylor(25 HR 32 SB in 1975)Reggie Jackson(27 HR 28 SB in 1976)Brady Anderson(21 HR 53 SB in 1992, 50 HR 21 SB in 1996, 24 HR 36 SB in 1999)
Statistical CombinationsNine-Point QuestionWhich walking specialist is the only player in modern (post-1900) Major League history to score more runs than he had hits in a season (minimum 100 H)? Former Baltimore OrioleMax Bishop(111 H 117 R in 1930)
Statistical CombinationsTen-Point QuestionName the five pitchers who earned 300 career wins, but struck out fewer than 2,000 batters (two points for each correct response).Pud Galvin (1,806)Charley Radbourn (1,830)Mickey Welch (1,850)Kid Nichols (1,868)John Clarkson (1,978)
Statistical CombinationsEleven-Point QuestionName one of the two Hall of Famers who collected 100 or more career RBI without hitting a home run. Candy Cummings (107) or Waite Hoyt (100)(N.B. 18 non-Hall of Famers had 100+ RBI without a HR, led by Dave Eggler with 242)
Statistical CombinationsTwelve-Point QuestionWho is the only player to collect 250 or more career hits for the AL Milwaukee Brewers and also the NL Milwaukee Brewers? Jeff Cirillo(472 AL, 528 NL [N.B. Fernando Vina, with 320 AL & 239 NL, is the only other player to collect 200 or more hits for both versions of the team])
Final Round Questions
Photo Identification
Photo Identification One-Point QuestionWho is this player?Ty Cobb
Photo Identification Two-Point QuestionWho is this player?Jim Rice
Photo Identification Three-Point QuestionVic Wertz(1954 World Series, Game 1, 8th inning)Who hit this ball?
Photo Identification Four-Point QuestionWho is this broadcaster?Harry Kalas(Phillies play-by-play announcer 1971-2009)
Photo Identification Five-Point QuestionWith whom did this player share a Rookie of the Year Award?Pat Zachry(Butch Metzger and Pat Zachry shared the 1976 NL Rookie of the Year Award)
Photo Identification Six-Point QuestionName one of the two teams this Hall of Famer played for.St. Louis Browns (1905-06, 14) or New York Highlanders (1907)(Branch Rickey, shown here as a GM)© 2009 T. Scott Brandon and Horsehide TriviaAll photos © their respective owners
Photo Identification Seven-Point QuestionWho is this catcher?Bob Swift(catching Bob Cain for the Tigers when Eddie Gaedel came to bat on August 19, 1951)
Photo Identification Eight-Point QuestionWhich Major League team did this Hall of Famer manage?1914 FL St. Louis Terriers(Mordecai “Three Finger” Brown)
Photo Identification Nine-Point QuestionAside from the boastful logo, what was unique about this 1906 New York Giants uniform?It was the first collarless Major League uniform
Photo Identification Ten-Point QuestionAgainst which team did this mascot play his two career Major League games?Brooklyn Superbas(Charlie “Victory” Faust pitched the 9th inning for the Giants against the Superbas on October 7 and 12 (game 2), 1911)
Photo IdentificationEleven-Point QuestionWho is this Lieutenant General?Commissioner William D. Eckert
Photo Identification Twelve-Point QuestionWhich Eastern League team was owned by this Hall of Famer from 1919-29?New Haven Weissmen (1919-20) / Indians (1921-22) / Profs (1923-29)
Postseason
PostseasonOne-Point QuestionWho hit the “called shot” home run off of Charley Root in Game 3 of the 1932 World Series? Babe Ruth
PostseasonTwo-Point QuestionName one of the two franchises that played their first postseason game in 1981. Milwaukee Brewers or Montreal Expos
PostseasonThree-Point QuestionWhich umpire became infamous because of this play?Don Denkinger(Jorge Orta’s leadoff single in the 1985 World Series, Game 6, 9th inning)
PostseasonFour-Point QuestionWhich Hall of Famer made his final Major League appearance as a pinch-hitter for Tug McGraw in Game 3 of the 1973 World Series? Willie Mays
PostseasonFive-Point QuestionWhich manager guided the Reds to their World Series victory over the 1919 Black Sox? Pat Moran
PostseasonSix-Point QuestionWho was the first pitcher to give up a World Series home run to Reggie Jackson?	Jon Matlack1973, Game 7, 6th inning
PostseasonSeven-Point QuestionName one of the three men who have beaten the Yankees in a postseason series as both a player and a manager.Rogers Hornsby,Billy Southworth orMike Scioscia(Hornsby 1926 WS [p/m]; Southworth 1926 WS[p]; 1942 WS[m] / Scioscia 1981 WS[p]; 2002 ALDS, 2005 ALDS[m])
PostseasonEight-Point QuestionWho was the last pitcher to start the opening game of consecutive World Series? Jack Morris (for 1991 Twins vs. Braves [Charlie Liebrandt], for 1992 Blue Jays vs. Braves [Tom Glavine])
PostseasonNine-Point QuestionWho is the only manager to lead a Major League team to the World Series and a Nippon Professional Baseball League team to the Japan Series (three points each for the manager, ML team and NPB team)? Bobby Valentine (ML 2000 New York Mets, NPB 2005 Chiba Lotte Marines)
PostseasonTen-Point QuestionName the five teams for which Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson made postseason appearances (two points for each correct response).Oakland A’s (1981, 89-90, 92)Toronto Blue Jays(1993)San Diego Padres(1996)New York Mets(1999)Seattle Mariners(2000)
PostseasonEleven-Point QuestionWho was the first player to hit a home run in the All-Star Game and in the World Series in the same season? Joe Medwick(1934)
PostseasonTwelve-Point QuestionWhich Oriole was the first player to hit a single, double, and triple in one World Series game? Kiko Garcia1979 Game 3
Potpourri
PotpourriOne-Point QuestionWhich Hall of Famer's career followed this path: San Francisco Giants, Cleveland Indians, Texas Rangers, San Diego Padres, Texas Rangers, New York Yankees, Atlanta Braves, Seattle Mariners, Kansas City Royals?Gaylord Perry
PotpourriTwo-Point QuestionName one of the two perfect game pitchers who attended Point Loma High School in San Diego, CA.Don Larsen or David Wells
PotpourriThree-Point QuestionName one of the two players Charlie Finley attempted to sell to the Red Sox for $1,000,000 each in 1976. Rollie Fingers or Joe Rudi(the sale was voided by Commissioner Bowie Kuhn, citing the “best interests of baseball”)
PotpourriFour-Point QuestionWhich All-Star second baseman signed a $600,000 contract with the Devil Rays for the 2005 season before announcing his retirement during Spring Training? Roberto Alomar
PotpourriFive-Point QuestionName the five Hall of Fame pitchers whose Major League careers began after the advent of the Cy Young Award who never won a Cy Young (one point for each correct response). Juan MarichalPhil NiekroDon SuttonNolan RyanRich Gossage
PotpourriSix-Point QuestionName three of the six pitchers who have thrown a perfect game, and at least one additional no-hitter in the Major Leagues (two points for each correct response).Cy Young (May 5, 1904 / Jun 30, 1908)Addie Joss (Oct 2, 1908 / Apr 20, 1910)Jim Bunning (Jun 21, 1964 / Jul 20, 1958)Sandy Koufax (Sep 9, 1965 / Jun 30, 1962; May 11, 1963; Jun 4, 1964)Randy Johnson (May 18, 2004 / Jun 2, 1990)Mark Buehrle(Jul 23, 2009 / Apr 18, 2007)
PotpourriSeven-Point QuestionWhat pitcher gave up the first regular-season home run to an Expos batter? Tom Seaver(to Dan McGinn, April 8, 1969, 4th inning)
PotpourriEight-Point QuestionName two of the three Major League pitchers who later went on to serve in the United States Congress.John K. Tener Vinegar Bend Mizellor Jim Bunning(N.B. Larry Jackson served in the ID State Legislature)
PotpourriNine-Point QuestionWhich Hall of Famer missed half of the 1918 season while he was stationed aboard a US Navy submarine? Harry Heilmann
PotpourriTen-Point QuestionName one of the two Hall of Fame catchers who shared backstop duties for the 1923-24 Hilldale Daisies.Louis Santop or Biz Mackey
PotpourriEleven-Point QuestionWho hit the most career triples among players not enshrined in the Hall of Fame? Ed Konetchy182, tied for 15th place (N.B. Konetchy is the only non-Hall of Famer in the career top 20)
PotpourriTwelve-Point QuestionWhich four players appeared in a Major League game when they were older than the sitting U.S. President (two points for each aged player and one point for each younger President)? Dan Broutherson Oct 4, 1904(b. May 8, 1858, Theodore Roosevelt b. Oct 27, 1858)Jim O'Rourkeon Oct 4, 1904(b. Sep 1, 1850, Theodore Roosevelt b. Oct 27, 1858)Nick Altrockon Oct 1, 1933(b. Sep 15, 1876, Franklin D. Roosevelt b. Jan 30, 1882)Satchel Paige on Sep 25, 1965(b. on or before Jul 7, 1906, Lyndon B. Johnson b. Aug 27, 1908)

Sabr 39 Individual Trivia Finals

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    SABR 39 IndividualTrivia Semifinal and Final RoundsAugust 1, 2009© 2009 T. Scott Brandon and Horsehide TriviaAll photos © their respective owners
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    CategoriesPhoto IdentificationBaseball inthe Bob Davids ChapterStatistical CombinationsPostseasonPotpourri
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    Photo Identification One-PointQuestionWho is this player?Albert Pujols
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    Photo Identification Two-PointQuestionWho is this player?Honus Wagner
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    Photo Identification Three-PointQuestionWhose bat is this?Mike Piazza(2000 World Series, Game 2, 1st inning)
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    Photo Identification Four-PointQuestionWhat is this mascot called?Youppi!
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    Photo Identification Five-PointQuestionName one of the four Major League teams managed by this former Dodger.Phillies, Expos, Twins, or Angels (1944 Dodger Gene Mauch managed the 1960-68 Phillies / 1969-75 Expos / 1976-80 Twins / 1981-82, 85-87 Angels)
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    Photo Identification Six-PointQuestionLanding spot of Harmon Killebrew’s 520-foot home run hit June 3, 1967(“Killebrew Seat,” located in the Mall of America amusement park)What does this seat represent?
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    Photo Identification Seven-PointQuestionWhich team was this former Federal League star playing for when he was banned by Commissioner Landis?1920 New York Giants(Benny Kauff, who was permanently banned for auto theft)
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    Photo Identification Eight-PointQuestionIn which season did this stadium host its final Major League game?1976(The Expos and Phillies played a doubleheader on September 26, 1976 on the final day of Major League play at ParcJarry)
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    Photo Identification Nine-PointQuestionWhich of these players received the fewest Hall of Fame votes in the year he was elected?Tris Speaker (165 votes in 1937)(Eddie Collins received 213 in 1939, Ty Cobb received 222 in 1936)
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    Photo Identification Ten-PointQuestionWhich of these catchers was never a Major League All-Star as a player?Ralph Houk(Aaron Robinson All-Star 1947, Yogi Berra All-Star 1948-62)
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    Photo IdentificationEleven-Point QuestionWhowas the last pitcher to appear in a game for this team?Joe Grzenda(on the mound when the fans rushed the field in the bottom of the 9th inning on September 30, 1971)
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    Photo Identification Twelve-PointQuestionWho is this team owner?Horace Stoneham(owner of the New York / San Francisco Giants from 1936-76)
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    Baseball in theBob Davids Chapter
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    Baseball in theBob Davids Chapter One-Point QuestionName one of the two current Major League teams that play their home games within Bob Davids Chapter boundaries. Baltimore Orioles or Washington Nationals
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    Baseball in theBob Davids ChapterTwo-Point QuestionWhich Easton, MD native’s career followed this path: Chicago White Sox, Texas Rangers, Oakland A's, Baltimore Orioles, Chicago White Sox, Baltimore Orioles, Cleveland Indians, Baltimore Orioles, Chicago White Sox? Harold Baines
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    Baseball in theBob Davids ChapterThree-Point QuestionWhich Senator won the 1953 AL batting AVG title by .001, edging Al Rosen and keeping Rosen from winning the Triple Crown? Mickey Vernon(.337 to Rosen’s .336)
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    Baseball in theBob Davids ChapterFour-Point QuestionWho was the first native of Washington, D.C. to receive a vote in the Hall of Fame balloting? Lu Blue(received one vote in 1954)
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    Baseball in theBob Davids ChapterFive-Point QuestionWho hit the first regular-season home run for the Washington Nationals? Terrmel Sledge(April 4, 2005, 6th inning)
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    Baseball in theBob Davids ChapterSix-Point QuestionName the only Major League father-son combination who were both born in Washington, D.C.Maury and Bump Wills
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    Baseball in theBob Davids ChapterSeven-Point QuestionWhich former AL Washington Senators (I) player appeared in his final Major League game in 1983? Jim Kaat(the last original AL Senator, Kaat debuted for the 1959 Senators, and played his final Major League game for the Cardinals in 1983)(N.B. Senators (II) alumni Larry Biitner, Bill Fahey, and Aurelio Rodriguez also made their final appearance in 1983)
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    Baseball in theBob Davids ChapterEight-Point QuestionWhich former Oriole founded Ellicott City-based Life Line Ministries after retiring from baseball? Pat (Harold Patrick) Kelly
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    Baseball in theBob Davids ChapterNine-Point QuestionWho was the last pitcher to win 20 or more games in a season for a Major League team in Washington D.C.? Bob Porterfield(22 wins in 1953 for Senators [I])
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    Baseball in theBob Davids ChapterTen-Point QuestionWhat have only these players done? Worn #8 for the Baltimore Orioles:Dick Kryhoski (1954), Jim Pyburn (1955-57), Buddy Peterson (1957), Foster Castleman (1958), Jerry Adair (1959), Bobby Avila (1959), Valmy Thomas (1960), Gene Stephens (1960-61), Marv Throneberry (1961-62), Andy Etchebarren (1962, 65-75), Boog Powell (1964), Tim Nordbrook (1976), Dave Skaggs (1977-80), Cal Ripken Jr. (1981-2001)
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    Baseball in theBob Davids ChapterEleven-Point QuestionOn June 12, 1902, less than a month after playing his final Major League game, which Senator became the first American League veteran to pass away? Tim Donahue(died of an unspecified disease)
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    Baseball in theBob Davids ChapterTwelve-Point QuestionName the three pitchers who were the only players to appear in a game for both the 1960 Washington Senators (I) and 1961 Washington Senators (II) (four points for each correct response).Rudy HernandezHector MaestriHal Woodeshick
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    Statistical Combinations One-PointQuestionName the three categories a batter must lead to win the Triple Crown.Batting AverageHome RunsRuns Batted In
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    Statistical CombinationsTwo-Point QuestionNameone of the three members of the 500 home run club who pitched in the Major Leagues.Babe Ruth, Jimmie Foxx, or Ted Williams(Ruth pitched 1914-21, 30, 33; Foxx pitched 1939, 45; Williams pitched 1940)
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    Statistical CombinationsThree-Point QuestionNameeither:The player with the most career hits who never managed in the Major Leagues—or—The pitcher with the most career wins who never managed in the Major Leagues.Hank Aaron(3,771 H)(Pete Rose and Ty Cobb both managed)OrPete Alexander(373 W)(Cy Young, Walter Johnson and Christy Mathewson all managed)
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    Statistical CombinationsFour-Point QuestionNamethe four batters to hit 50 or more home runs during a season in which they struck out 150 or more times (one point for each correct response).Cecil Fielder(51 HR 182 K in 1990)Ryan Howard(58 HR 181 K in 2006)Mark McGwire(58 HR 158 K in 1997; 70 HR 155 K in 1998)Sammy Sosa(66 HR 171 K in 1998; 63 HR 171 K in 1999; 50 HR 168 K in 2000; 64 HR 153 K in 2001)
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    Statistical CombinationsFive-Point QuestionNamethe five members of the 3,000 strikeout club who have walked fewer than 1,000 batters (one point for each correct response).Curt Schilling (711)Pedro Martinez (752 through Aug 1 2009)Fergie Jenkins (997)Greg Maddux (999)
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    Statistical CombinationsSix-Point QuestionNamethe six San Francisco Giants sluggers who have won an NL home run title (one point for each correct response).Orlando Cepeda(1961)Willie Mays (1962, 64-65)Willie McCovey(1963 [tied w/ Aaron], 68-69)Kevin Mitchell (1989)Barry Bonds (1993, 2001)Matt Williams (1994)
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    Statistical CombinationsSeven-Point QuestionNamethe seven pitchers who won fewer than 10 games during a season in which they won the Cy Young Award (one point for each correct response).Eric Gagne (2 in 2003)Mark Davis (4 in 1989)Steve Bedrosian (5 in 1987)Rollie Fingers (6 in 1981)Bruce Sutter (6 in 1979)Dennis Eckersley (7 in 1992)Willie Hernandez (9 in 1984)
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    Statistical CombinationsEight-Point QuestionNamethe four Baltimore Orioles in the 20/20 (20 HR and 20 SB in the same season) club (two points for each correct response). Paul Blair(26 HR 20 SB in 1969)Don Baylor(25 HR 32 SB in 1975)Reggie Jackson(27 HR 28 SB in 1976)Brady Anderson(21 HR 53 SB in 1992, 50 HR 21 SB in 1996, 24 HR 36 SB in 1999)
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    Statistical CombinationsNine-Point QuestionWhichwalking specialist is the only player in modern (post-1900) Major League history to score more runs than he had hits in a season (minimum 100 H)? Former Baltimore OrioleMax Bishop(111 H 117 R in 1930)
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    Statistical CombinationsTen-Point QuestionNamethe five pitchers who earned 300 career wins, but struck out fewer than 2,000 batters (two points for each correct response).Pud Galvin (1,806)Charley Radbourn (1,830)Mickey Welch (1,850)Kid Nichols (1,868)John Clarkson (1,978)
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    Statistical CombinationsEleven-Point QuestionNameone of the two Hall of Famers who collected 100 or more career RBI without hitting a home run. Candy Cummings (107) or Waite Hoyt (100)(N.B. 18 non-Hall of Famers had 100+ RBI without a HR, led by Dave Eggler with 242)
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    Statistical CombinationsTwelve-Point QuestionWhois the only player to collect 250 or more career hits for the AL Milwaukee Brewers and also the NL Milwaukee Brewers? Jeff Cirillo(472 AL, 528 NL [N.B. Fernando Vina, with 320 AL & 239 NL, is the only other player to collect 200 or more hits for both versions of the team])
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    Photo Identification One-PointQuestionWho is this player?Ty Cobb
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    Photo Identification Two-PointQuestionWho is this player?Jim Rice
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    Photo Identification Three-PointQuestionVic Wertz(1954 World Series, Game 1, 8th inning)Who hit this ball?
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    Photo Identification Four-PointQuestionWho is this broadcaster?Harry Kalas(Phillies play-by-play announcer 1971-2009)
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    Photo Identification Five-PointQuestionWith whom did this player share a Rookie of the Year Award?Pat Zachry(Butch Metzger and Pat Zachry shared the 1976 NL Rookie of the Year Award)
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    Photo Identification Six-PointQuestionName one of the two teams this Hall of Famer played for.St. Louis Browns (1905-06, 14) or New York Highlanders (1907)(Branch Rickey, shown here as a GM)© 2009 T. Scott Brandon and Horsehide TriviaAll photos © their respective owners
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    Photo Identification Seven-PointQuestionWho is this catcher?Bob Swift(catching Bob Cain for the Tigers when Eddie Gaedel came to bat on August 19, 1951)
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    Photo Identification Eight-PointQuestionWhich Major League team did this Hall of Famer manage?1914 FL St. Louis Terriers(Mordecai “Three Finger” Brown)
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    Photo Identification Nine-PointQuestionAside from the boastful logo, what was unique about this 1906 New York Giants uniform?It was the first collarless Major League uniform
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    Photo Identification Ten-PointQuestionAgainst which team did this mascot play his two career Major League games?Brooklyn Superbas(Charlie “Victory” Faust pitched the 9th inning for the Giants against the Superbas on October 7 and 12 (game 2), 1911)
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    Photo IdentificationEleven-Point QuestionWhois this Lieutenant General?Commissioner William D. Eckert
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    Photo Identification Twelve-PointQuestionWhich Eastern League team was owned by this Hall of Famer from 1919-29?New Haven Weissmen (1919-20) / Indians (1921-22) / Profs (1923-29)
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    PostseasonOne-Point QuestionWho hitthe “called shot” home run off of Charley Root in Game 3 of the 1932 World Series? Babe Ruth
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    PostseasonTwo-Point QuestionName oneof the two franchises that played their first postseason game in 1981. Milwaukee Brewers or Montreal Expos
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    PostseasonThree-Point QuestionWhich umpirebecame infamous because of this play?Don Denkinger(Jorge Orta’s leadoff single in the 1985 World Series, Game 6, 9th inning)
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    PostseasonFour-Point QuestionWhich Hallof Famer made his final Major League appearance as a pinch-hitter for Tug McGraw in Game 3 of the 1973 World Series? Willie Mays
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    PostseasonFive-Point QuestionWhich managerguided the Reds to their World Series victory over the 1919 Black Sox? Pat Moran
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    PostseasonSix-Point QuestionWho wasthe first pitcher to give up a World Series home run to Reggie Jackson? Jon Matlack1973, Game 7, 6th inning
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    PostseasonSeven-Point QuestionName oneof the three men who have beaten the Yankees in a postseason series as both a player and a manager.Rogers Hornsby,Billy Southworth orMike Scioscia(Hornsby 1926 WS [p/m]; Southworth 1926 WS[p]; 1942 WS[m] / Scioscia 1981 WS[p]; 2002 ALDS, 2005 ALDS[m])
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    PostseasonEight-Point QuestionWho wasthe last pitcher to start the opening game of consecutive World Series? Jack Morris (for 1991 Twins vs. Braves [Charlie Liebrandt], for 1992 Blue Jays vs. Braves [Tom Glavine])
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    PostseasonNine-Point QuestionWho isthe only manager to lead a Major League team to the World Series and a Nippon Professional Baseball League team to the Japan Series (three points each for the manager, ML team and NPB team)? Bobby Valentine (ML 2000 New York Mets, NPB 2005 Chiba Lotte Marines)
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    PostseasonTen-Point QuestionName thefive teams for which Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson made postseason appearances (two points for each correct response).Oakland A’s (1981, 89-90, 92)Toronto Blue Jays(1993)San Diego Padres(1996)New York Mets(1999)Seattle Mariners(2000)
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    PostseasonEleven-Point QuestionWho wasthe first player to hit a home run in the All-Star Game and in the World Series in the same season? Joe Medwick(1934)
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    PostseasonTwelve-Point QuestionWhich Oriolewas the first player to hit a single, double, and triple in one World Series game? Kiko Garcia1979 Game 3
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    PotpourriOne-Point QuestionWhich Hallof Famer's career followed this path: San Francisco Giants, Cleveland Indians, Texas Rangers, San Diego Padres, Texas Rangers, New York Yankees, Atlanta Braves, Seattle Mariners, Kansas City Royals?Gaylord Perry
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    PotpourriTwo-Point QuestionName oneof the two perfect game pitchers who attended Point Loma High School in San Diego, CA.Don Larsen or David Wells
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    PotpourriThree-Point QuestionName oneof the two players Charlie Finley attempted to sell to the Red Sox for $1,000,000 each in 1976. Rollie Fingers or Joe Rudi(the sale was voided by Commissioner Bowie Kuhn, citing the “best interests of baseball”)
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    PotpourriFour-Point QuestionWhich All-Starsecond baseman signed a $600,000 contract with the Devil Rays for the 2005 season before announcing his retirement during Spring Training? Roberto Alomar
  • 75.
    PotpourriFive-Point QuestionName thefive Hall of Fame pitchers whose Major League careers began after the advent of the Cy Young Award who never won a Cy Young (one point for each correct response). Juan MarichalPhil NiekroDon SuttonNolan RyanRich Gossage
  • 76.
    PotpourriSix-Point QuestionName threeof the six pitchers who have thrown a perfect game, and at least one additional no-hitter in the Major Leagues (two points for each correct response).Cy Young (May 5, 1904 / Jun 30, 1908)Addie Joss (Oct 2, 1908 / Apr 20, 1910)Jim Bunning (Jun 21, 1964 / Jul 20, 1958)Sandy Koufax (Sep 9, 1965 / Jun 30, 1962; May 11, 1963; Jun 4, 1964)Randy Johnson (May 18, 2004 / Jun 2, 1990)Mark Buehrle(Jul 23, 2009 / Apr 18, 2007)
  • 77.
    PotpourriSeven-Point QuestionWhat pitchergave up the first regular-season home run to an Expos batter? Tom Seaver(to Dan McGinn, April 8, 1969, 4th inning)
  • 78.
    PotpourriEight-Point QuestionName twoof the three Major League pitchers who later went on to serve in the United States Congress.John K. Tener Vinegar Bend Mizellor Jim Bunning(N.B. Larry Jackson served in the ID State Legislature)
  • 79.
    PotpourriNine-Point QuestionWhich Hallof Famer missed half of the 1918 season while he was stationed aboard a US Navy submarine? Harry Heilmann
  • 80.
    PotpourriTen-Point QuestionName oneof the two Hall of Fame catchers who shared backstop duties for the 1923-24 Hilldale Daisies.Louis Santop or Biz Mackey
  • 81.
    PotpourriEleven-Point QuestionWho hitthe most career triples among players not enshrined in the Hall of Fame? Ed Konetchy182, tied for 15th place (N.B. Konetchy is the only non-Hall of Famer in the career top 20)
  • 82.
    PotpourriTwelve-Point QuestionWhich fourplayers appeared in a Major League game when they were older than the sitting U.S. President (two points for each aged player and one point for each younger President)? Dan Broutherson Oct 4, 1904(b. May 8, 1858, Theodore Roosevelt b. Oct 27, 1858)Jim O'Rourkeon Oct 4, 1904(b. Sep 1, 1850, Theodore Roosevelt b. Oct 27, 1858)Nick Altrockon Oct 1, 1933(b. Sep 15, 1876, Franklin D. Roosevelt b. Jan 30, 1882)Satchel Paige on Sep 25, 1965(b. on or before Jul 7, 1906, Lyndon B. Johnson b. Aug 27, 1908)