1.
What odd fact does Dodger pitcher Clem Labine carry in his resume?
Correct Answer
D. Had 3 Hits, All Homers In 31 At Bats During The 1955 Season
Explanation
Clem Labine's odd fact in his resume is that he had 3 hits, all of which were home runs, in just 31 at-bats during the 1955 season.
2.
What Negro League team did Roy Campanella play for prior to signing with the Dodgers?
Correct Answer
B. Baltimore Elite Giants
Explanation
Roy Campanella played for the Baltimore Elite Giants before signing with the Dodgers.
3.
What Dodger infielder appeared on the TV show "The Brady Bunch"?
Correct Answer
B. Wes Parker
Explanation
Wes Parker is the correct answer because he appeared on the TV show "The Brady Bunch".
4.
What is the distance from home plate to the foul poles in Dodger Stadium?
Correct Answer
C. 330 Feet
Explanation
The distance from home plate to the foul poles in Dodger Stadium is 330 feet.
5.
Which of the following former Dodger relief pitchers did not win the National League Rookie of the Year Award?
Correct Answer
A. Jay Howell
Explanation
Jay Howell did not win the National League Rookie of the Year Award.
6.
Which Dodger won the 1980 National League ERA title?
Correct Answer
D. Don Sutton
Explanation
Don Sutton won the 1980 National League ERA title.
7.
In what U.S. state did Dodgers pitcher Don Drysdale pitch his first Major League shutout?
Correct Answer
C. New Jersey
8.
Who was the manager of the worst team in baseball in 1992?
Correct Answer
C. Tommy Lasorda
Explanation
Tommy Lasorda was the manager of the worst team in baseball in 1992. This can be inferred from the fact that he is listed as one of the options and is the correct answer.
9.
Which pitcher was ranked 2nd in strikeouts during the 1960's?
Correct Answer
A. Don Drysdale
Explanation
Don Drysdale was ranked 2nd in strikeouts during the 1960's. This means that he had the second highest number of strikeouts among all pitchers during that decade.
10.
Which Dodger pitcher ranked 5th in victories in the MLB in the 1960's?
Correct Answer
D. Sandy Koufax
Explanation
Sandy Koufax is the correct answer because he was a highly successful and dominant pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers during the 1960s. He had a record of 165 wins during that decade, which ranked him 5th among all pitchers in the MLB. Koufax was known for his incredible pitching skills and was a key contributor to the Dodgers' success during that time period.
11.
In 2000, the Los Angeles Dodgers finished in what place in their division?
Correct Answer
B. 2nd
Explanation
In 2000, the Los Angeles Dodgers finished in 2nd place in their division. This means they were the second-best team in their division that year.
12.
What year did Dodger stadium premier?
Correct Answer
D. 1962
Explanation
Dodger Stadium premiered in 1962.
13.
How many no-hitters did Sandy Koufax pitch to set a Major League record?
Correct Answer
C. Four
Explanation
Sandy Koufax pitched four no-hitters to set a Major League record.
14.
Which Major League record did Sandy Koufax not break or tie?
Correct Answer
C. Most Shutouts in A Season
Explanation
Sandy Koufax did not break or tie the Major League record for Most Shutouts in a Season. While he had an impressive career and set many records, this particular record eluded him.
15.
What ploy did Sandy Koufax and Don Drysdale use while jointly holding out from the Dodgers in 1966?
Correct Answer
A. Sign Movie Contracts
Explanation
Sandy Koufax and Don Drysdale used the ploy of signing movie contracts while jointly holding out from the Dodgers in 1966. This means that they negotiated movie contracts as a way to leverage their position and put pressure on the Dodgers to meet their demands. By signing these contracts, they demonstrated that they had alternative options and were willing to pursue other opportunities if their demands were not met.
16.
Who advised the Dodgers to send Roberto Clemente to the minors which later meant losing him to Pittsburgh?
Correct Answer
D. Jackie Robinson
Explanation
Jackie Robinson advised the Dodgers to send Roberto Clemente to the minors, which ultimately led to him being picked up by the Pittsburgh Pirates.
17.
In 2006, whose record did Greg Maddux break with 18 seasons among the top ten in the league in wins?
Correct Answer
B. Cy Young
Explanation
Greg Maddux broke Cy Young's record in 2006 with 18 seasons among the top ten in the league in wins. This means that Maddux had consistently performed at a high level throughout his career, consistently ranking among the top pitchers in terms of wins. Cy Young, a legendary pitcher himself, held the previous record for this achievement.