The Ultimate MLB World Series Quiz
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- 1.
Which was the first team to win the World Series back-to-back?
- A.
Detroit Tigers
- B.
New York Yankees
- C.
Boston Red Sox
- D.
Chicago Cubs
Correct Answer
D. Chicago Cubs -
- 2.
Which team scored fourteen runs in a World Series game during the 1990's but still lost?
- A.
New York Mets
- B.
Toronto Blue Jays
- C.
Philadelphia Phillies
- D.
Boston Red Sox
Correct Answer
C. Philadelphia Phillies -
- 3.
Name the first player to appear in a perfect game in the World Series and the regular season?
- A.
Pee Wee Reese
- B.
Yogi Berra
- C.
Jim Gilliam
- D.
Mickey Mantle
Correct Answer
C. Jim Gilliam -
- 4.
Which of these pairs met in 3 consecutive World Series?
- A.
NY Giants/Philadelphia A's
- B.
NY Giants/NY Yankees
- C.
Boston Red Sox/Chicago Cubs
- D.
NY Yankees/Cincinnati Reds
Correct Answer
B. NY Giants/NY Yankees -
- 5.
How many home runs did Mickey Mantle hit in World Series play?
- A.
14
- B.
20
- C.
16
- D.
18
Correct Answer
D. 18 -
- 6.
Which of these National League pitchers has hit two home runs in World Series play?
- A.
Don Newcombe
- B.
Warren Spahn
- C.
Don Drysdale
- D.
Bob Gibson
Correct Answer
D. Bob Gibson -
- 7.
Which of these American League pitchers hit 2 home runs in a World Series?
- A.
Dave McNally
- B.
Jim Kaat
- C.
Vida Blue
- D.
Catfish Hunter
Correct Answer
A. Dave McNally -
- 8.
Which Yankee pitcher lost three games in the 1981 World Series?
- A.
Ron Guidry
- B.
Tommy John
- C.
Dave Righetti
- D.
George Frazier
Correct Answer
D. George Frazier -
- 9.
Which of these players pitched the most innings in a single World Series game?
- A.
Walter Johnson
- B.
Whitey Ford
- C.
Babe Ruth
- D.
Christy Mathewson
Correct Answer
C. Babe Ruth -
- 10.
Which of these pitchers has the most complete games in a single World Series?
- A.
Deacon Phillippe
- B.
Whitey Ford
- C.
Christy Mathewson
- D.
Mickey Lolich
Correct Answer
A. Deacon Phillippe -
- 11.
In what year was the first World Series game played under the lights?
- A.
1973
- B.
1969
- C.
1971
- D.
1975
Correct Answer
C. 1971 -
- 12.
What was the paid attendance for the first World Series game ever?
- A.
55,418
- B.
17,104
- C.
16,242
- D.
9,014
Correct Answer
C. 16,242 -
- 13.
The first World Series game ever played was in which park?
- A.
Baker Bowl
- B.
Huntington Avenue Grounds
- C.
Fenway Park
- D.
Forbes Field
Correct Answer
B. Huntington Avenue Grounds -
- 14.
Who hit the first home run in World Series competition?
- A.
Jimmy Sebring
- B.
Bris Lord
- C.
Patsy Dougherty
- D.
Ginger Beaumont
Correct Answer
A. Jimmy Sebring -
- 15.
Who was the first player to hit two home runs in one World Series game?
- A.
George Wright
- B.
Babe Ruth
- C.
Patsy Dougherty
- D.
Jimmy Sebring
Correct Answer
C. Patsy Dougherty -
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