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

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2. Who is the only person credited with umpiring two major league sports - baseball and football?
Around $6 -000
Fidel Castro
Cal Hubbard
It was for the return of his baseball that he hit for his 700th career home run.


3. In 1965 - what was the minimum salary for a baseball player?
Around $6 -000
16.From April 20 - 1982 to September 19 - 1988 he played 2 -632 consecutive games!
4 -256
26


4. Baltimore Orioles Shortstop - Cal Ripkin Jr. - didn't miss a game in how many years?
16.From April 20 - 1982 to September 19 - 1988 he played 2 -632 consecutive games!
Jon Lee Richmond
Jon Lee Richmond
A Can on Corn.


5. Mickey Mantle holds the title for the most career home runs.How many did he make?
16.From April 20 - 1982 to September 19 - 1988 he played 2 -632 consecutive games!
18
A Can on Corn.
Ladie's day.


6. The first perfect nine innings baseball game was achieved on June 12 - 1880 by who?
Jon Lee Richmond
Mike Schmidt in 1977.
Around $6 -000
Pittsburgh Pirates and Boston Pilgrims


7. Who invented baseball?
Barry Bonds
It was for the return of his baseball that he hit for his 700th career home run.
16.From April 20 - 1982 to September 19 - 1988 he played 2 -632 consecutive games!
Alexander Cartwright


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

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9. Who is the only person credited with umpiring two major league sports - baseball and football?
Cal Hubbard
Fidel Castro
Jon Lee Richmond
Barry Bonds


10. Shin guards were introduced in 1907 by whom?
108
The Cincinnati Reds
4 -256
Giants Catcher Roger Bresnahan


11. This pitcher played 27 seasons in major league baseball and struck out more batters in his career than any other pitcher.Name the pitcher.
Alexander Cartwright
Nolan Ryan
Giants Catcher Roger Bresnahan
Eddie Gaedel. He was 3 feet 7Inches tall. His sole appearance in an MLB game was a publicity stunt.


12. What team did Pete Rose play for?
Eddie Gaedel. He was 3 feet 7Inches tall. His sole appearance in an MLB game was a publicity stunt.
The Cincinnati Reds
Alexander Cartwright
Giants Catcher Roger Bresnahan


13. Pete Rose holds the all time record for hits.How many?
It was for the return of his baseball that he hit for his 700th career home run.
4 -256
Hoboken - NY. June 19 - 1845.
It was for the return of his baseball that he hit for his 700th career home run.


14. Mickey Mantle holds the title for the most career home runs.How many did he make?
Fenway Park in Boston.
Fidel Castro
18
Pittsburgh Pirates and Boston Pilgrims


15. How many stitches does a regulation baseball have?
Cal Hubbard
Mike Schmidt in 1977.
Minnesota Twin's Pitcher Jon Rauch. He is 6 feet 11Inches tall.
108


16. The Philadelphia A's(Now the OaklandAthletics) manager has 3 -755 career victories - more than any other manager in history.Name the manager.
The Cincinnati Reds
Connie Mack
Minnesota Twin's Pitcher Jon Rauch. He is 6 feet 11Inches tall.
About 1 week. Each baseball can only be used one time in an MLB game.


17. How long does the average baseball usually last?
About 1 week. Each baseball can only be used one time in an MLB game.
Connie Mack
Fidel Castro
Jon Lee Richmond


18. What were the names of the two teams to play in the first world series in 1903?
108
Pittsburgh Pirates and Boston Pilgrims
18
26


19. In baseball - what do they call a fly ball that is easy to catch?
About 1 week. Each baseball can only be used one time in an MLB game.
Hoboken - NY. June 19 - 1845.
A Can on Corn.
Giants Catcher Roger Bresnahan


20. The first perfect nine innings baseball game was achieved on June 12 - 1880 by who?
Around $6 -000
Fenway Park in Boston.
Jon Lee Richmond
18


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

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22. When and where was the first baseball game played?
Eddie Gaedel. He was 3 feet 7Inches tall. His sole appearance in an MLB game was a publicity stunt.
Hoboken - NY. June 19 - 1845.
Alexander Cartwright
Mike Schmidt in 1977.


23. What team did Pete Rose play for?
Nolan Ryan
108
Fidel Castro
The Cincinnati Reds


24. How many World Series have the New York Yankees won?
Nolan Ryan
Mike Schmidt in 1977.
26
16.From April 20 - 1982 to September 19 - 1988 he played 2 -632 consecutive games!


25. Baltimore Orioles Shortstop - Cal Ripkin Jr. - didn't miss a game in how many years?
Barry Bonds
Jon Lee Richmond
16.From April 20 - 1982 to September 19 - 1988 he played 2 -632 consecutive games!
Alexander Cartwright


26. 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.
Mike Schmidt in 1977.
Cal Hubbard
Mike Schmidt in 1977.
Barry Bonds


27. Shin guards were introduced in 1907 by whom?
A Can on Corn.
Fenway Park in Boston.
Minnesota Twin's Pitcher Jon Rauch. He is 6 feet 11Inches tall.
Giants Catcher Roger Bresnahan


28. How many World Series have the New York Yankees won?
About 1 week. Each baseball can only be used one time in an MLB game.
26
Eddie Gaedel. He was 3 feet 7Inches tall. His sole appearance in an MLB game was a publicity stunt.
18


29. In baseball - what do they call a fly ball that is easy to catch?
A Can on Corn.
108
Fenway Park in Boston.
The Cincinnati Reds


30. Who was once a star baseball player for the University of Havana?
Connie Mack
Jon Lee Richmond
Fidel Castro
Fenway Park in Boston.


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

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32. Who was once a star baseball player for the University of Havana?
It was for the return of his baseball that he hit for his 700th career home run.
Nolan Ryan
Fidel Castro
A Can on Corn.


33. How many stitches does a regulation baseball have?
Cal Hubbard
Giants Catcher Roger Bresnahan
Giants Catcher Roger Bresnahan
108


34. How long does the average baseball usually last?
Barry Bonds
About 1 week. Each baseball can only be used one time in an MLB game.
Around $6 -000
18


35. Who was the first baseball player to earn a $500 -000 salary?
26
Mike Schmidt in 1977.
Alexander Cartwright
A Can on Corn.


36. What is the oldest baseball stadium that is still in use today?
Minnesota Twin's Pitcher Jon Rauch. He is 6 feet 11Inches tall.
Fenway Park in Boston.
Barry Bonds
Ladie's day.


37. Who was the shortest player in Major League history?
Eddie Gaedel. He was 3 feet 7Inches tall. His sole appearance in an MLB game was a publicity stunt.
Jon Lee Richmond
Alexander Cartwright
It was for the return of his baseball that he hit for his 700th career home run.


38. When and where was the first baseball game played?
Hoboken - NY. June 19 - 1845.
Jon Lee Richmond
Ladie's day.
Fenway Park in Boston.


39. 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.
Barry Bonds
A Can on Corn.
Mike Schmidt in 1977.
108


40. Who was the shortest player in Major League history?
Eddie Gaedel. He was 3 feet 7Inches tall. His sole appearance in an MLB game was a publicity stunt.
Pittsburgh Pirates and Boston Pilgrims
It was for the return of his baseball that he hit for his 700th career home run.
Ladie's day.


41. This pitcher played 27 seasons in major league baseball and struck out more batters in his career than any other pitcher.Name the pitcher.
Nolan Ryan
Connie Mack
Connie Mack
About 1 week. Each baseball can only be used one time in an MLB game.


42. What is the oldest baseball stadium that is still in use today?
Fenway Park in Boston.
Mike Schmidt in 1977.
18
Alexander Cartwright


43. Who was the first baseball player to earn a $500 -000 salary?
Mike Schmidt in 1977.
Alexander Cartwright
Ladie's day.
Cal Hubbard


44. Who invented baseball?
Fidel Castro
4 -256
Alexander Cartwright
Eddie Gaedel. He was 3 feet 7Inches tall. His sole appearance in an MLB game was a publicity stunt.


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

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

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47. In 1934 - Babe Ruth paid a fan $20. Why?
Barry Bonds
It was for the return of his baseball that he hit for his 700th career home run.
Mike Schmidt in 1977.
About 1 week. Each baseball can only be used one time in an MLB game.


48. In 1965 - what was the minimum salary for a baseball player?
Pittsburgh Pirates and Boston Pilgrims
Around $6 -000
18
Cooperstown - NY. It was created in 1935 to celebrate baseball's 100th anniversary.


49. In 1934 - Babe Ruth paid a fan $20. Why?
Pittsburgh Pirates and Boston Pilgrims
Cal Hubbard
It was for the return of his baseball that he hit for his 700th career home run.
Cooperstown - NY. It was created in 1935 to celebrate baseball's 100th anniversary.


50. What were the names of the two teams to play in the first world series in 1903?
Alexander Cartwright
Pittsburgh Pirates and Boston Pilgrims
Barry Bonds
Mike Schmidt in 1977.