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    The first World Series was played between Pittsburgh and who?

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    • Cincinnati
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Quiz: MLB World Series Questions Trivia. Do you consider yourself a super fan of baseball? There have been at least a hundred and fifteen World Series so far, and the New York Yankees have won the most games. The Seattle Mariners, however, though, have never had the chance to appear in the World Series. This quiz will help see how much you know about the major league baseball games, notable players, and participating teams.

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  • 2. 

    Which decade did the Yankees win the most World Series?

    • The 1970's

    • The 1950's

    • The 1990's

    • The 1940's

    Correct Answer
    A. The 1950's
    Explanation
    The correct answer is the 1950's. During this decade, the New York Yankees won the World Series a total of 8 times, making it their most successful decade in terms of World Series victories.

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  • 3. 

    In 2006, how many World Series have the New York Yankees won?

    • 36 In 55 Appearances

    • 26 In 39 Appearances

    • 17 In 35 Appearances

    • 26 In 32 Appearances

    Correct Answer
    A. 26 In 39 Appearances
    Explanation
    The New York Yankees have won 26 World Series titles in their history, which is the most in Major League Baseball. This answer indicates that they have won these championships in 39 appearances, meaning they have reached the World Series 39 times. This suggests that the Yankees have been a dominant and successful team in baseball, consistently reaching the pinnacle of the sport.

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  • 4. 

    Which New York Yankee had played in more World Series by 1964?

    • Elston Howard

    • Mickey Mantle

    • Whitey Ford

    • Ralph Terry

    Correct Answer
    A. Mickey Mantle
    Explanation
    Mickey Mantle is the correct answer because he had played in more World Series by 1964 compared to the other options. Mantle played in 12 World Series between 1951 and 1964, winning 7 of them with the New York Yankees. Elston Howard played in 8 World Series, Whitey Ford played in 11, and Ralph Terry played in 7. However, Mantle's 12 appearances make him the player with the most World Series appearances among the given options.

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  • 5. 

    Which member of the Minnesota Twins hit a grand slam in Game 6 of the 1987 MLB to secure the win?

    • Frank Viola

    • Kent Hrbek

    • Les Straker

    • Dan Gladden

    Correct Answer
    A. Kent Hrbek
    Explanation
    Kent Hrbek hit a grand slam in Game 6 of the 1987 MLB to secure the win for the Minnesota Twins.

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  • 6. 

    Which Florida Marlin scored the winning run in game 7 of the 1997 World Series?

    • Gary Sheffield

    • Craig Counsell

    • Fred McGriff

    • Charles Johnson

    Correct Answer
    A. Craig Counsell
    Explanation
    In game 7 of the 1997 World Series, Craig Counsell scored the winning run for the Florida Marlins.

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  • 7. 

    For what reason was the entire 1994 MLB postseason and World Series canceled?

    • Hurricane Andrew

    • A Lockout By Major League Baseball

    • A 232-Day Strike

    • The Desert Storm War

    Correct Answer
    A. A 232-Day Strike
    Explanation
    The entire 1994 MLB postseason and World Series was canceled due to a 232-day strike. This means that the players and the league were unable to come to an agreement on various issues, leading to a work stoppage that lasted for over seven months. As a result, the postseason and World Series were called off, disappointing fans and causing significant financial losses for the league.

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  • 8. 

    Who was the loser of the 2005 World Series?

    • Houston Astros

    • New York Yankees

    • St. Louis Cardinals

    • Boston Red Sox

    Correct Answer
    A. Houston Astros
    Explanation
    The Houston Astros were the loser of the 2005 World Series.

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  • 9. 

    Who scored the New York Yankees' only run in Game 1 of the 1996 World Series?

    • Wade Boggs

    • Tino Martinez

    • Luis Sojo

    • Derek Jeter

    Correct Answer
    A. Derek Jeter
    Explanation
    Derek Jeter scored the New York Yankees' only run in Game 1 of the 1996 World Series.

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  • 10. 

    Which player of the 1970 World Series was first inducted to the Hall of Fame?

    • Tony Perez

    • Frank Robinson

    • Johnny Bench

    • Brooks Robinson

    Correct Answer
    A. Frank Robinson
    Explanation
    Frank Robinson was the first player from the 1970 World Series to be inducted into the Hall of Fame. He had an illustrious career, being a 14-time All-Star and the first player to win the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award in both the American and National Leagues. Robinson's achievements, including his impressive batting statistics and his impact on the game as a player and manager, solidified his place in the Hall of Fame.

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  • 11. 

    The 2002 Arizona Diamondbacks were swept in three by which team, preventing a World Series repeat?

    • Florida Marlins

    • Philadelphia Phillies

    • St. Louis Cardinals

    • Atlanta Braves

    Correct Answer
    A. St. Louis Cardinals
    Explanation
    In 2002, the Arizona Diamondbacks, who had won the World Series the previous year, were swept in three games by the St. Louis Cardinals. This loss prevented them from repeating as World Series champions.

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  • 12. 

    In-Game 2 of the 1973 World Series, what was the source of the 4 runs scored by the New York Mets?

    • Four Walks With Bases Loaded

    • A Pair Of Errors

    • 5 Consecutive Doubles

    • A Grand Slam

    Correct Answer
    A. A Pair Of Errors
    Explanation
    In Game 2 of the 1973 World Series, the New York Mets scored 4 runs due to a pair of errors made by the opposing team. This means that the opposing team made two mistakes, which allowed the Mets to score runs. These errors could have been fielding errors, throwing errors, or any other mistakes made by the opposing team's players. The errors provided the opportunity for the Mets to advance and score runs, ultimately leading to their 4-run total in the game.

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  • 13. 

    Who scored the first run in Game 6 of the 2003 World Series?

    • Jeff Conine

    • Alex Gonzalez

    • Ivan Rodriguez

    • Luis Castillo

    Correct Answer
    A. Alex Gonzalez
    Explanation
    Alex Gonzalez is the correct answer because he scored the first run in Game 6 of the 2003 World Series.

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  • 14. 

    What Dodger's player in 1978 World Series started the season in the American League?

    • Charlie Hough

    • Billy North

    • Joe Ferguson

    • Rick Monday

    Correct Answer
    A. Billy North
    Explanation
    Billy North is the correct answer because he was a player for the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 1978 World Series who started the season in the American League. This suggests that North was originally playing for an American League team before being traded or signed by the Dodgers.

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  • 15. 

    Who hit the only triple in the 1995 World Series?

    • Kenny Lofton

    • Omar Vizquel

    • Chipper Jones

    • Mark Lemke

    Correct Answer
    A. Omar Vizquel
    Explanation
    Omar Vizquel hit the only triple in the 1995 World Series.

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