Are You Fan Of Ty Cobb?

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Are You Fan Of Ty Cobb? - Quiz

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Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    What was Ty Cobb's nickname?

    • A. 

      The Georgia Peach

    • B. 

      The Florida Gator

    • C. 

      The Louisiana Lemon

    • D. 

      The Florida Orange

    Correct Answer
    A. The Georgia Peach
    Explanation
    Ty Cobb's nickname was "The Georgia Peach" because he was born in Georgia and was known for his exceptional skills and speed on the baseball field, earning him the reputation of being as sweet and juicy as a peach.

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  • 2. 

    Who portrayed Ty Cobb in the 1994 movie "Cobb"?

    • A. 

      Nicolas Cage

    • B. 

      Kevin Costner

    • C. 

      Harrison Ford

    • D. 

      Tommy Lee Jones

    Correct Answer
    D. Tommy Lee Jones
    Explanation
    Tommy Lee Jones portrayed Ty Cobb in the 1994 movie "Cobb".

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  • 3. 

    How many times in his career did Ty Cobb steal home?

    • A. 

      1

    • B. 

      111

    • C. 

      0

    • D. 

      54

    Correct Answer
    D. 54
    Explanation
    Ty Cobb stole home 54 times in his career. This indicates that he was an exceptionally skilled base runner and had a strong ability to read the game and take advantage of opportunities to score. Stealing home requires a combination of speed, agility, and strategic thinking, making it a rare feat in baseball. Cobb's achievement of stealing home 54 times demonstrates his prowess on the basepaths and his impact on the game.

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  • 4. 

    According to the Baseball Hall of Fame, how many times did Ty Cobb lead the American League in batting?

    • A. 

      8

    • B. 

      12

    • C. 

      16

    • D. 

      4

    Correct Answer
    B. 12
    Explanation
    Ty Cobb led the American League in batting 12 times according to the Baseball Hall of Fame. This means that he had the highest batting average in the league for 12 seasons.

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  • 5. 

    Ty Cobb became one of the first athletes to become independently wealthy by investing in what company?

    • A. 

      Proctor & Gamble

    • B. 

      IBM

    • C. 

      Coca Cola

    • D. 

      Ford

    Correct Answer
    C. Coca Cola
    Explanation
    Ty Cobb became independently wealthy by investing in Coca Cola.

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