Baseball History Exam 1

Which pennant winner earned its nickname "The Whiz Kids" due to their youthful success?

1950 Philadelphia Phillies

Who did manager Casey Stengel favor above all other Yankee greats who played for him?

Yogi Berra

Where did the St. Louis Browns relocate for their 1954 season?

Baltimore

In 1953, after 50 years, MLB transferred its first ever franchise to which city?

Boston Braves moved to Milwaukee & remained the Braves

Which NY Giant hit a famous playoff-winning homer to steal the pennant from Brooklyn 1951?

Bobby Thomson

The Yankees record of 5 consecutive WS wins spans which seasons?

1949-1953

Historians consider which man as the greatest promoter in baseball history?

Bill Veeck

Who debuted in 1954 as the last player for the Negro Leagues to make the major leagues?

Hank Aaron

MLB banned which of the following for the 1954 season?

Gloves left on the field during play

In 1951, what occurred in midget Eddie Gaedel's only career appearancE?

His contract was voided the next day

Who made "the Catch" in deep centerfield off Cleveland's Vic Wertz in the 1954 WS?

Willie Mays

Which NY great holds the record for most WS rings?

Yogi Berra

The song "Talkin' Baseball" features all but which HOF centerfielder from the 1950's?

Richie Ashburn

The birth of the continental league in 1959 produced which outcome?

It prompted the MLB to expand with new teams in '61 and '62

In 1955, the Philadelphia Athletics relocated to which city?

Kansas City

In the 1950's, which team last intergrated a black player onto their roster?

Boston Red Sox, 1959

Which pitcher starred in the 1955 WS with 2 wins, included a game 7 shutout?

Johnny Podres

Who robbed Yogi Berra of a late game double to save Game 7 of Brooklyns only WS title?

Sandy Amoros

The Cy young award is characterized by all but which of the following?

Early cy young winners were not eligible for MVP until 1960

In 1956, who pitched the only perfect game in WS history?

Don Larsen

Who won 12-consecutive Gold Gloves to set the MLB record for outfielders?

Willie Mays & Robert Clemente

Who pitched 2 shutouts and 3 complete games to earn MVP of the 1957 WS?

Lew Burdette

In 1959, who set the record for winning percentage (.947) by a pitcher with a record of 18-1?

Elroy Face

In 1959, who pitched the greatest game, 12 perfect innings before losing in the 13th?

Harvey Haddix

Which famous team of the 50's earned the nickname "The Boys of Summer"?

The Brooklyn Dodgers

Which two NL teams tied for the 1959 pennant, forcing a best of 3 playoff series?

LA Dodgers & Milwaukee Braves

Which team earned the nickname "Go-Go" for their speed and defense in winning the '59 AL pennant?

Chicago White Sox

Who holds the record for most Gold Glove Awards (18) regardless of position>

Greg Maddix

Which 2 teams made MLB's most historical relocation by moving to California in 1958?

Dodgers & Giants

in 1960, which HOF slugger hit a hr in his final major league at bat?

Ted Williams

Which statement is true about Cardinals HOF Stan "The Man" Musial?

Retired half his hits on the road and final hit eluded Pete Rose

In 1961, what occurred in the aftermath of Roger Maris's record-breaking 61st hr?

He made baseballs first-recorded curtain call after hitting number 61

In 1961, where did the original Senators move when a new team replaced them in Washington D.C.?

Minnesota

In 1961, which 2 teams expanded the MLB for the first time?

LA Angels and Washington Senators

In 1960, which MLB team first wore player names on the back of their uniforms>

Chicago White Sox

In 1961, what other record by Babe Ruth fell besides his 61 hrs?

Whitey Ford pitched 33 & 2/3 shutout innings

In 1961, what spanked the writing of the famous baseball book, "The Glory of Their Times?"

Ty Cobbs death in July

Who is the only player in baseball history to be traded for himself?

Harry Chiti

Which 1960's expansion team posted a 40-120, the worst in modern history?

New York Mets

Which famous event occured in the 8th inning of Game 7 of the 1960 WS?

Hal Smith beted a 3 run homer

Who hit the walk-off hr to win game 7 of the 1960 ws?

Bill Mazeroski

Who won the MVP in the 1960 WS?

Bobby Richardson

In which WS game did no one strike out for either team?

1960 game 7

Which factor caused a dearth of hitting from 1963 through 1968 (deadball II era)?

Expanded strike zone and 15 inch pitching mound

In 1963, which baseball related historical event occurred?

JFK assasination

Which SF Giant lined out with the winning run on second to end the 1962 ws?

Willie Mccovey

Who worked closely with president JFK and LBJ to assist the 1964 Civil Rights Act?

Jackie Robinson

Who beat the Yankees twice in the '64 WS to start their 12 year stretch without a pennant?

Bob Gibson

The year of the pitcher (1968) featured all but which of the following?

Luis Tiant set the modern AL record for the lowest ERA at 0.94.

In 1968, which city relocated its team to become todays Oakland Athletics?

Kansas City

Which baseball franchise originated as the Seattle Pilots?

Milwaukee Brewers

Which player won the MVP award in both the National (1961) and American Leagues (1966)?

Frank Robinson

At age 36, who joined baseball's Hall of Fame as the youngest player ever?

Sandy Koufax

In 1965, who earned the distinction as MLB's first pick during its inaugural amateur draft?

Rick Monday

What did Giants HOF pitcher Juan Marichal memorably do in the 1960's?

In 1965, he attacked Dodger catcher John Roseboro with his bat that started a brawl

Who became the Players Union director in 1966 to spearhead an eventual attack on the Reserve Clause?

Marvin Miller

The 1966 baseball season featured all but which of the following?

The Dodgers signed the first Japanese player in MLB history.

Which 1960's pennant race was the closest in history, decided on the last day among 3 teams?

1967 American League

In 1969, who became MLB's fifth commissioner?

Bowie Kunn

MLB canceled its Opening-Day schedule due to which assassination in the 1960s?

Martin Luther King in 1968

In 1969, who wrote the controversial book "Ball Four" that sparked a new sports-writing genre?

Jim Bouton

The 1969 "Miracle Mets" season included all but which of the following?

They stayed in first place from day one

The Boston Red Sox's 1967 season featured all but which of the following?

They defeated the Cardinals to claim first title since 1918

In 1969, who managed the expansion Washington Senators to their only winning season (86-76)?

Ted Williams

In 1969, who refused to accept a trade, challenger the Reserve Clause, but eventually lost at the Supreme Court level?

Curt Flood

In 1969, what did the NL and AL do for the first time?

Split into two divisions, Eastern and Western

Which famous team of the '70's earned the nickname "The Mustache Gang"?

1972-74 Oakland Athletics

In 1974, who broke Babe Ruth's career HR record?

Hank Aaron

In 1974, who did the Yankees sign as a fluke free agent due to an error by A's owner Charley O'Finley?

Catfish Hunter

In 1973, who served as baseballs first ever DH?

Ron Blomberg

Who set the modern record for strike outs in a season with 383 that still stands today?

Nolan Ryan

In 1972, which player got his 3000th final career hit in his last regular season game?

Robert Clemente

Which team three-peated before free agency began?

Oakland Athletics

Which 16-time Gold-Glove winner earned the nickname the "Human Vacuum Cleaner?"

Third baseman Brooks Robinson

When did MLB play its first night game in the World Series?

1971 in Pittsburgh

On September 1, 1971, which team fielded the first all-minority starting lineup?

Pittsburgh Pirates

Which team last featured four 20-game winners on their pitching staff?

1971 Baltimore Orioles

Who earned his Hall of Fame induction with out a five year wait and as the first Latin player?

Robert Clemente

Which team first introduced the double-knit uniforms that became popular in the '70s and '80s?

Pittsburgh Pirates

In 1970, who pitched a no hitter while high on LSD for the entire game?

Dock Ellis

Which classic ballpark closed in 1970 with fans storming the field and scoreboard like human locusts?

Forbes Field - Pittsburgh

In 1974, what famous baseball promotion backfired on the Cleveland Indians?

Ten-Cent Beer Night

In 1974, whose hamstring tendon replaced his vcl to spark baseballs most famous elbow surgery?

Tommy John

Who ruined catcher Ray Fosse's career in a collision at home to win the '70 All Star game in 10 innings?

Pete Rose

Who secured Binding Arbitration for players in 1973 that later led to the defeat of the Reserve Clause?

Marvin Miller

Which stadium debuted in the 1970s as the only one designed exclusively for baseball?

Royals Stadium - Kansas City

Which World Series Champs of the 1970s earned the nickname, "The Family" after a disco song?

1979 Pittsburgh Pirates

In 1975, who set the modern record as the only player to hit 7 for 7 in a 9-inning game?

Rennie Stennett

The famous phrase, "hitting below the Mendoza line" indicates which poor batting average?

.200

Chicago cubs outfield Rick Monday did which of the following in the 1976 season?

He saved an American flag from two fans trying to burn it in the outfield

In 1975, who became the first black manager in the AL?

Frank Robinson

In December 1975, who challenged baseballs reserve clause to earn free agency for all players?

Andy Messersmith and Dave McNally

Who won the Triple-Crown of MVP awards in the same year (League, Playoffs, and World Series)?

Willie Stargell

Whose home run helped the Yankees beat the Red Sox in a one-game playoff to win the 1978 AL pennant?

Bucky Dent

Which event in New York cast a pall over the city and the Yankees during the 1977 season?

both -

Who hit 3 home runs on 3 pitches in the '77 WS to earn the nickname Mr. October?

Reggie Jackson

Who hit the walk-off homer in Game 6 of the '75 World Series that revived baseball in America?

Carlton Fisk

Who captivated America with his "Big Bird" antics on the mound during the 1976 season?

Mark Fidrych

Which event occurred during the 1979 baseball season?

Disco Demolition Night

In game six of the '75 World Series, who hit a pinch-hit 3-run homer in the 8th inning while high on cocaine?

Bernie Carbo