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Baseball Trivia

Subject : trivia
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. How many World Series have the New York Yankees won?






2. The first perfect nine innings baseball game was achieved on June 12 - 1880 by who?






3. In 1965 - what was the minimum salary for a baseball player?






4. The Philadelphia A's(Now the OaklandAthletics) manager has 3 -755 career victories - more than any other manager in history.Name the manager.






5. In baseball - what do they call a fly ball that is easy to catch?






6. Who is the only person credited with umpiring two major league sports - baseball and football?






7. Who was once a star baseball player for the University of Havana?






8. Who was the first baseball player to earn a $500 -000 salary?






9. Shin guards were introduced in 1907 by whom?






10. How long does the average baseball usually last?






11. Pete Rose holds the all time record for hits.How many?






12. This pitcher played 27 seasons in major league baseball and struck out more batters in his career than any other pitcher.Name the pitcher.






13. Who invented baseball?






14. What team did Pete Rose play for?






15. When and where was the first baseball game played?






16. What team did Pete Rose play for?






17. Where is the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum Located?

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18. Baltimore Orioles Shortstop - Cal Ripkin Jr. - didn't miss a game in how many years?






19. What is the oldest baseball stadium that is still in use today?






20. In 1897 - The Washington Senators became the first baseball team to introduce this.

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21. Who was the first baseball player to earn a $500 -000 salary?






22. What were the names of the two teams to play in the first world series in 1903?






23. This player won the national league MVP 7 times(twice with the Pittsburgh Pirates - and 5 times with the San Francisco Giants).Name the player.






24. Mickey Mantle holds the title for the most career home runs.How many did he make?






25. Shin guards were introduced in 1907 by whom?






26. Who invented baseball?






27. How long does the average baseball usually last?






28. Who was the shortest player in Major League history?






29. Pete Rose holds the all time record for hits.How many?






30. What were the names of the two teams to play in the first world series in 1903?






31. Who is the tallest player in Major League history?

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32. The Philadelphia A's(Now the OaklandAthletics) manager has 3 -755 career victories - more than any other manager in history.Name the manager.






33. How many World Series have the New York Yankees won?






34. Baltimore Orioles Shortstop - Cal Ripkin Jr. - didn't miss a game in how many years?






35. Who is the tallest player in Major League history?

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36. In 1934 - Babe Ruth paid a fan $20. Why?






37. Mickey Mantle holds the title for the most career home runs.How many did he make?






38. The first perfect nine innings baseball game was achieved on June 12 - 1880 by who?






39. How many stitches does a regulation baseball have?






40. How many stitches does a regulation baseball have?






41. In 1897 - The Washington Senators became the first baseball team to introduce this.

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42. Where is the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum Located?

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43. Who was the shortest player in Major League history?






44. In 1934 - Babe Ruth paid a fan $20. Why?






45. When and where was the first baseball game played?






46. In 1965 - what was the minimum salary for a baseball player?






47. What is the oldest baseball stadium that is still in use today?






48. Who was once a star baseball player for the University of Havana?






49. This pitcher played 27 seasons in major league baseball and struck out more batters in his career than any other pitcher.Name the pitcher.






50. In baseball - what do they call a fly ball that is easy to catch?