Ultimate Trivia On MLB World Series! Quiz

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1.

Which player set a record for consecutive home runs in the Little League World Series?
- A.
  
  Mark McGwire
- B.
  
  Cecil Fielder
- C.
  
  Barry Bonds
- D.
  
  Mark McLemore
Correct Answer
D. Mark McLemore

Explanation
Mark McLemore is the correct answer because he is the player who set a record for consecutive home runs in the Little League World Series.

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2.

In which game of the '77 World Series did Reggie Jackson hit 3 home runs in a row?
- A.
  
  7
- B.
  
  6
- C.
  
  5
- D.
  
  4
Correct Answer
B. 6

Explanation
Reggie Jackson hit 3 home runs in a row in Game 6 of the '77 World Series.

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3.

How many home runs did Mickey Mantle hit during his 12 years in the World Series?
- A.
  
  21
- B.
  
  9
- C.
  
  26
- D.
  
  18
Correct Answer
D. 18

Explanation
Mickey Mantle hit 18 home runs during his 12 years in the World Series.

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4.

What was the name of the catcher for the Minnesota Twins in the 1987 World Series?
- A.
  
  Sal Butera
- B.
  
  Brian Harper
- C.
  
  Tony Pena
- D.
  
  Tim Laudner
Correct Answer
D. Tim Laudner

Explanation
Tim Laudner was the catcher for the Minnesota Twins in the 1987 World Series.

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5.

Who was the MVP of the 2004 World Series?
- A.
  
  Manny Ramirez
- B.
  
  Andy Pettitte
- C.
  
  Derek Lowe
- D.
  
  Trot Nixon
Correct Answer
A. Manny Ramirez

Explanation
Manny Ramirez was named the MVP of the 2004 World Series because of his exceptional performance throughout the series. He had a batting average of .412, hit four home runs, and drove in eight runs, helping the Boston Red Sox win their first World Series in 86 years. Ramirez's offensive contributions were crucial in the team's success, making him the most valuable player of the series.

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6.

Who hit the ball Willie Mays made "The Catch" on in game 1 of 1954's World Series?
- A.
  
  Vic Wertz
- B.
  
  Lou Boudreau
- C.
  
  Ken Keltner
- D.
  
  Duke Snider
Correct Answer
A. Vic Wertz

Explanation
Willie Mays made "The Catch" on a ball hit by Vic Wertz in game 1 of the 1954 World Series.

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7.

Which United States team became the first to win back-to-back Little League World Series Championships?
- A.
  
  Middleboro, Massachusetts
- B.
  
  Toms River, New Jersey
- C.
  
  Trumbull, Connecticut
- D.
  
  Long Beach, California
Correct Answer
D. Long Beach, California

Explanation
Long Beach, California is the correct answer because they became the first United States team to win back-to-back Little League World Series Championships. This means they won the championship two years in a row, which no other United States team had done before.

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8.

Who won three games for the Braves in the 1957 World Series when they beat the Yankees?
- A.
  
  Bob Buhl
- B.
  
  Warren Spahn
- C.
  
  Lew Burdette
- D.
  
  Johnny Sain
Correct Answer
C. Lew Burdette

Explanation
Lew Burdette won three games for the Braves in the 1957 World Series when they beat the Yankees.

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9.

Which team won the World Series in 1994?
- A.
  
  Toronto Blue Jays
- B.
  
  None Of These
- C.
  
  Atlanta Braves
- D.
  
  Cincinnati Reds
Correct Answer
B. None Of These

Explanation
The World Series in 1994 was not completed due to a player strike, so no team was declared the winner. Therefore, the correct answer is "None Of These".

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10.

What pitcher started the first game of the 1986 World Series for the New York Mets?
- A.
  
  Doc Gooden
- B.
  
  Sid Fernandez
- C.
  
  David Cone
- D.
  
  Ron Darling
Correct Answer
D. Ron Darling

Explanation
Ron Darling started the first game of the 1986 World Series for the New York Mets.

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11.

Which Mets player got beaned in the foot in the 1969 World Series?
- A.
  
  Ron Swoboda
- B.
  
  Tommy Agee
- C.
  
  Cleon Jones
- D.
  
  Ed Kranepool
Correct Answer
C. Cleon Jones

Explanation
Cleon Jones is the correct answer because he was the Mets player who got beaned in the foot during the 1969 World Series.

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12.

Who was the MVP of the 1961 World Series?
- A.
  
  Elston Howard
- B.
  
  Gordy Coleman
- C.
  
  Whitey Ford
- D.
  
  Mickey Mantle
Correct Answer
C. Whitey Ford

Explanation
Whitey Ford was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the 1961 World Series. He was a pitcher for the New York Yankees and played a crucial role in helping his team win the championship. Ford had an outstanding performance in the series, winning two games and pitching a shutout in Game 6. His impressive pitching skills and contributions to the team's success made him the deserving recipient of the MVP award.

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13.

In the 1978 World Series Tommy John pitched for which team?
- A.
  
  None, He Was Injured
- B.
  
  Chicago White Sox
- C.
  
  New York Yankees
- D.
  
  L.A. Dodgers
Correct Answer
D. L.A. Dodgers

Explanation
Tommy John pitched for the L.A. Dodgers in the 1978 World Series.

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14.

What was the team batting average of the Chicago White Sox in the 1906 World Series?
- A.
  
  0.31
- B.
  
  0.265
- C.
  
  0.198
- D.
  
  0.28
Correct Answer
C. 0.198

Explanation
In the 1906 World Series, the team batting average of the Chicago White Sox was 0.198.

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15.

What was Bucky Dent's batting average in the 1978 World Series?
- A.
  
  0.417
- B.
  
  0.406
- C.
  
  0.294
- D.
  
  0.315
Correct Answer
A. 0.417

Explanation
Bucky Dent's batting average in the 1978 World Series was 0.417.

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Ultimate Trivia On MLB World Series! Quiz

Which player set a record for consecutive home runs in the Little League World Series?

In which game of the '77 World Series did Reggie Jackson hit 3 home runs in a row?

How many home runs did Mickey Mantle hit during his 12 years in the World Series?

What was the name of the catcher for the Minnesota Twins in the 1987 World Series?

Who was the MVP of the 2004 World Series?

Who hit the ball Willie Mays made "The Catch" on in game 1 of 1954's World Series?

Which United States team became the first to win back-to-back Little League World Series Championships?

Who won three games for the Braves in the 1957 World Series when they beat the Yankees?

Which team won the World Series in 1994?

What pitcher started the first game of the 1986 World Series for the New York Mets?

Which Mets player got beaned in the foot in the 1969 World Series?

Who was the MVP of the 1961 World Series?

In the 1978 World Series Tommy John pitched for which team?

What was the team batting average of the Chicago White Sox in the 1906 World Series?

What was Bucky Dent's batting average in the 1978 World Series?