Do You Know Cy Young?

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Cy Young was a popular baseball player from America who's baseball career was really fun to watch. The man was an art piece in his prime and this quiz gives you an opportunity to test your knowledge as a fan of his. Good luck!

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1.

In what year was Cy Young born?
- A.
  
  1867
- B.
  
  1845
- C.
  
  1923
- D.
  
  1876
Correct Answer
A. 1867

Explanation
Cy Young was born in 1867.

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2.

In which year was Young's unfortunate death?
- A.
  
  1955
- B.
  
  1937
- C.
  
  1967
- D.
  
  1956
Correct Answer
A. 1955

Explanation
Young's unfortunate death occurred in 1955.

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3.

How many wins did he achieve throughout his career?
- A.
  
  511 wins
- B.
  
  457 wins
- C.
  
  657 wins
- D.
  
  299 wins
Correct Answer
A. 511 wins

Explanation
The given answer of 511 wins suggests that throughout his career, the person in question achieved a total of 511 victories.

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4.

How many wins does Young have over Walter Johnson?
- A.
  
  100 wins
- B.
  
  104 wins
- C.
  
  96 wins
- D.
  
  94 wins
Correct Answer
D. 94 wins

Explanation
Young has 94 wins over Walter Johnson.

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5.

Where was he born?
- A.
  
  Cuba
- B.
  
  Iowa
- C.
  
  California
- D.
  
  Ohio
Correct Answer
D. Ohio

Explanation
He was born in Ohio.

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6.

How much is Cy Young's total strikeouts?
- A.
  
  2893
- B.
  
  2876
- C.
  
  2833
- D.
  
  2803
Correct Answer
D. 2803

Explanation
Cy Young's total strikeouts are 2803.

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7.

When did he become the manager for Boston Red Sox?
- A.
  
  1907
- B.
  
  1903
- C.
  
  1905
- D.
  
  1909
Correct Answer
A. 1907

Explanation
The correct answer is 1907 because it is the only option that matches the question. The question asks for the year when he became the manager for the Boston Red Sox, and out of the given options, 1907 is the only year provided.

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8.

When was Young entered into the baseball hall of fame?
- A.
  
  1967
- B.
  
  1937
- C.
  
  1947
- D.
  
  1957
Correct Answer
B. 1937

Explanation
Young was entered into the baseball hall of fame in 1937.

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9.

Which of the following numbers represent Cy Young's total losses?
- A.
  
  329
- B.
  
  314
- C.
  
  316
- D.
  
  345
Correct Answer
C. 316

Explanation
Cy Young's total losses are represented by the number 316.

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10.

When did Cy Young's professional career start?
- A.
  
  1887
- B.
  
  1865
- C.
  
  1873
- D.
  
  1889
Correct Answer
D. 1889

Explanation
Cy Young's professional career started in 1889.

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