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1.

Who was the winning pitcher in George Brett's "Pine Tar" Game?
- A.
  
  George Frazier
- B.
  
  Dan Quisenberry
- C.
  
  Mike Armstrong
- D.
  
  Shane Rawley
Correct Answer
C. Mike Armstrong
2.

What baseball team does Rhubarb the Cat inherit in the movie "Rhubarb"?
- A.
  
  Brooklyn Loons
- B.
  
  Chicago Stallions
- C.
  
  Pittsburgh Planets
- D.
  
  New York Alley Cats
Correct Answer
A. Brooklyn Loons
3.

What Negro League player was nicknamed "The Crane"?
- A.
  
  Satchel Paige
- B.
  
  Joe Rogan
- C.
  
  Judy Johnson
- D.
  
  Oscar Charleston
Correct Answer
A. Satchel Paige
4.

What was Satchel Paige's first pro team?
- A.
  
  Baltimore Black Sox
- B.
  
  Nashville Elite Giants
- C.
  
  Chattanooga Black Lookouts
- D.
  
  Toledo Crawfords
Correct Answer
C. Chattanooga Black Lookouts
5.

What Negro League star was dubbed "El Cuchara (The Shovel)"?
- A.
  
  Oscar Charleston
- B.
  
  Buck Leonard
- C.
  
  Pop Lloyd
- D.
  
  Monte Irvin
Correct Answer
C. Pop Lloyd
6.

What player was first to use a Louisville Slugger baseball bat?
- A.
  
  Pete Browning
- B.
  
  Babe Ruth
- C.
  
  Ty Cobb
- D.
  
  Buck Ewing
Correct Answer
A. Pete Browning
7.

Which Major League team played their home games at the West Side Grounds in the early 1900's?
- A.
  
  Boston Braves
- B.
  
  New York Yankees
- C.
  
  Pittsburgh Pirates
- D.
  
  Chicago Cubs
Correct Answer
D. Chicago Cubs
8.

Who was the "Cerberus Of Baseball"?
- A.
  
  Moe Berg
- B.
  
  Casey Stengal
- C.
  
  Connie Mack
- D.
  
  Mickey Mantle
Correct Answer
A. Moe Berg
9.

Besides Hank Aaron, what other visiting player hit home runs in Cincinnati's 2 home ball parks in 1970?
- A.
  
  Orlando Cepada
- B.
  
  Billy Williams
- C.
  
  Ernie Banks
- D.
  
  Dick Allen
Correct Answer
D. Dick Allen
10.

What Major League team used Robison Field for its home games?
- A.
  
  Philadelphia Phillies
- B.
  
  St. Louis Cardinals
- C.
  
  Boston Braves
- D.
  
  New York Giants
Correct Answer
B. St. Louis Cardinals
11.

Who was known as "The Minor League's Ty Cobb"?
- A.
  
  Moose Clabaugh
- B.
  
  Joe Hauser
- C.
  
  Joe Relford
- D.
  
  Ike Boone
Correct Answer
D. Ike Boone
12.

When Pete Rose tied Ty Cobb in career hits, what pitcher was Rose batting against?
- A.
  
  Steve Trout
- B.
  
  Derek Botelho
- C.
  
  Reggie Patterson
- D.
  
  Bill Bonham
Correct Answer
C. Reggie Patterson
13.

In 1951, Topps introduced baseball card packs containing what sweet?
- A.
  
  Cracker Jacks
- B.
  
  Life Savers
- C.
  
  Bubble Gum Sticks
- D.
  
  Caramel Candy
Correct Answer
D. Caramel Candy
14.

What battle was future Baseball Hall of Famer Hoyt Wilhelm wounded in?
- A.
  
  Battle Of The Bulge
- B.
  
  Battle For Iwo Jima
- C.
  
  D-Day Invasion June 6, 1944
- D.
  
  Attack On Pearl Harbor
Correct Answer
A. Battle Of The Bulge
15.

What was Hugh Mulcahy's nickname?
- A.
  
  Smacker
- B.
  
  Losing Pitcher
- C.
  
  Asparagus
- D.
  
  Phillie's Worst Kept Secret
Correct Answer
B. Losing Pitcher
16.

What team did Catfish Hunter pitch a perfect game against on May 8, 1968?
- A.
  
  Seattle Pilots
- B.
  
  California Angels
- C.
  
  Minnesota Twins
- D.
  
  Milwaukee Brewers
Correct Answer
C. Minnesota Twins
17.

Which of these players hit back-to-back inside-the-park home runs on consecutive pitches?
- A.
  
  Bump Wills-Toby Harrah
- B.
  
  Don Kessinger-Glenn Beckert
- C.
  
  Rickey Henderson-Ron Picciolo
- D.
  
  Maury Wills-Willie Davis
Correct Answer
A. Bump Wills-Toby Harrah
18.

Who led the Major League in at-bats in 1975?
- A.
  
  Al Oliver
- B.
  
  Dave Cash
- C.
  
  Ralph Garr
- D.
  
  Pete Rose
Correct Answer
B. Dave Cash
19.

What was common among Babe Ruth, Tom Seaver and both Griffeys (Ken Sr. and Ken Jr.)?
- A.
  
  All Were Born In Baltimore
- B.
  
  All Had The First Name Of George
- C.
  
  All Set Records At Yankee Stadium
- D.
  
  All Had The Middle Name Of Herman
Correct Answer
B. All Had The First Name Of George
20.

Which of these teams have retired "blank" uniforms (those without numbers)?
- A.
  
  Pirates
- B.
  
  Red Sox
- C.
  
  Yankees
- D.
  
  Giants
Correct Answer
D. Giants
21.

In the early days of baseball, what was a "German Disturber"?
- A.
  
  Drunken Fans That Ran Onto Fields
- B.
  
  Keg Of Beer Near 3rd Base
- C.
  
  The Brushback Or Knockdown Pitch
- D.
  
  The Curveball
Correct Answer
B. Keg Of Beer Near 3rd Base
22.

When Babe Ruth hit career home run 137, whose career record did Ruth surpass?
- A.
  
  Roger Connor
- B.
  
  King Kelly
- C.
  
  Roger Bresnahan
- D.
  
  Buck Ewing
Correct Answer
A. Roger Connor
23.

What baseball team owner was known as "The Millionaire Sportsman"?
- A.
  
  A.G. Spalding
- B.
  
  Chris Von Der Ahe
- C.
  
  Charles Comiskey
- D.
  
  Andrew Freedman
Correct Answer
B. Chris Von Der Ahe
24.

Who were the first brothers to throw no-hitters in the Major Leagues?
- A.
  
  Phil And Joe Niekro
- B.
  
  Ken And Bob Forsch
- C.
  
  Dizzy And Daffy Dean
- D.
  
  Gaylord And Jim Perry
Correct Answer
B. Ken And Bob Forsch
25.

Who was the last pitcher to face Roberto Clemente before his untimely death?
- A.
  
  Pedro Borbon
- B.
  
  Steve Hamilton
- C.
  
  Tom Hall
- D.
  
  John Matlack
Correct Answer
C. Tom Hall
26.

What pro player hit the "Homer in the Gloamin"?
- A.
  
  Babe Ruth
- B.
  
  Bobby Thomson
- C.
  
  Bill Mazeroski
- D.
  
  Gabby Hartnett
Correct Answer
D. Gabby Hartnett
27.

What Baseball Hall of Famer used a bat named "Camouflage Bat"?
- A.
  
  Babe Ruth
- B.
  
  Goose Goslin
- C.
  
  Hack Wilson
- D.
  
  Jimmie Foxx
Correct Answer
B. Goose Goslin
28.

In 1930, which player with 400 plus at bats hit less than .250?
- A.
  
  Hod Ford
- B.
  
  Bing Miller
- C.
  
  Wattie Holm
- D.
  
  Johnny Cooney
Correct Answer
A. Hod Ford
29.

Which Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher was traded 6 times and released 4 times?
- A.
  
  Burleigh Grimes
- B.
  
  Hoyt Wilhelm
- C.
  
  Jess Haines
- D.
  
  Grover Cleveland Alexander
Correct Answer
A. Burleigh Grimes
30.

What minor league had a gambling scandal in 1946?
- A.
  
  Western Association
- B.
  
  3 I League
- C.
  
  Evangeline League
- D.
  
  Sally League
Correct Answer
C. Evangeline League

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Test Your Knowledge On Baseball

Who was the winning pitcher in George Brett's "Pine Tar" Game?

What baseball team does Rhubarb the Cat inherit in the movie "Rhubarb"?

What Negro League player was nicknamed "The Crane"?

What was Satchel Paige's first pro team?

What Negro League star was dubbed "El Cuchara (The Shovel)"?

What player was first to use a Louisville Slugger baseball bat?

Which Major League team played their home games at the West Side Grounds in the early 1900's?

Who was the "Cerberus Of Baseball"?

Besides Hank Aaron, what other visiting player hit home runs in Cincinnati's 2 home ball parks in 1970?

What Major League team used Robison Field for its home games?

Who was known as "The Minor League's Ty Cobb"?

When Pete Rose tied Ty Cobb in career hits, what pitcher was Rose batting against?

In 1951, Topps introduced baseball card packs containing what sweet?

What battle was future Baseball Hall of Famer Hoyt Wilhelm wounded in?

What was Hugh Mulcahy's nickname?

What team did Catfish Hunter pitch a perfect game against on May 8, 1968?

Which of these players hit back-to-back inside-the-park home runs on consecutive pitches?

Who led the Major League in at-bats in 1975?

What was common among Babe Ruth, Tom Seaver and both Griffeys (Ken Sr. and Ken Jr.)?

Which of these teams have retired "blank" uniforms (those without numbers)?

In the early days of baseball, what was a "German Disturber"?

When Babe Ruth hit career home run 137, whose career record did Ruth surpass?

What baseball team owner was known as "The Millionaire Sportsman"?

Who were the first brothers to throw no-hitters in the Major Leagues?

Who was the last pitcher to face Roberto Clemente before his untimely death?

What pro player hit the "Homer in the Gloamin"?

What Baseball Hall of Famer used a bat named "Camouflage Bat"?

In 1930, which player with 400 plus at bats hit less than .250?

Which Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher was traded 6 times and released 4 times?

What minor league had a gambling scandal in 1946?