How Well Do You Know Ted Williams?
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Where was he born?
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In Atlanta, GA
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In New York, NY
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In San Diego, CA
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In Baltimore, MD
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He was an American professional baseball player and manager, who played his entire career as a left fielder for the Boston Red Sox. Are you a great fan of Baseball? Do you think you know everything about the best players of that discipline? If yes, take our quiz and see if you can complete it with success.
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What was his nickname?
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The bumper
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The thumper
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The flyer
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The dumper
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A. The thumperExplanation
The correct answer is "The thumper" because a nickname is a name given to someone as a substitute for their real name, often based on a characteristic or trait. In this case, "The thumper" suggests that the person is known for thumping or hitting something, possibly indicating a strong or forceful nature.Rate this question:
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What's his full name?
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Teo Samuel Williams
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Theodore Williams
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Theodore Samuel Williams
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Shawn Samuel Williams
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A. Theodore Samuel WilliamsExplanation
The correct answer is Theodore Samuel Williams. This is because the question is asking for the person's full name, and out of the given options, Theodore Samuel Williams is the only one that includes both the first name "Theodore" and the middle name "Samuel".Rate this question:
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In what year did he retire?
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1960
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1965
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1970
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1972
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A. 1960Explanation
The correct answer is 1960.Rate this question:
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How many hits did he get?
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2,500
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2,700
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2,654
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2,300
Correct Answer
A. 2,654Explanation
The answer is 2,654 because it is the only option that falls between the other given numbers. The numbers 2,500 and 2,300 are lower than the answer, while 2,700 is higher. Therefore, 2,654 is the most reasonable choice for the number of hits he got.Rate this question:
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When did he start his career?
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In 1920
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In 1939
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In 1940
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In 1942
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A. In 1939Explanation
The correct answer is "In 1939." This can be inferred from the information given in the question, which asks about the year he started his career.Rate this question:
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When did he die?
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June 5, 2000
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July 6, 2010
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July 4, 2002
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July 5, 2002
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How long did he manage the Washington Senators / Texas Rangers franchise?
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5 years
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4 years
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6 years
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7 years
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A. 4 yearsExplanation
He managed the Washington Senators / Texas Rangers franchise for 4 years.Rate this question:
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What was his batting average?
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334
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340
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420
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450
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A. 334 -
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What was his on-base percentage?
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362
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472
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482
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400
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A. 482 -
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