MLB World Series Trivia

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1.

Which player was responsible for five outs in two at-bats in a World Series game?
- A.
  
  Fred Merkle
- B.
  
  Heinie Zimmerman
- C.
  
  Ernie Lombardi
- D.
  
  Clarence Mitchell
Correct Answer
D. Clarence Mitchell
2.

When Bobby Thompson hit the shot heard around the world to win the NL pennant in 1951 who was on deck?
- A.
  
  Willie Mays
- B.
  
  John Williams
- C.
  
  Charles Yolanski
- D.
  
  Hank Aaron
Correct Answer
A. Willie Mays
3.

What were the two years in the 1900's that the World Series was not played?
- A.
  
  1904 And 1941
- B.
  
  1904 And 1994
- C.
  
  1941 And 1995
- D.
  
  1905 And 1994
Correct Answer
B. 1904 And 1994
4.

Which person has played, coached and managed the most games in MLB before appearing in a World Series game?
- A.
  
  Don Mattingly
- B.
  
  Davey Johnson
- C.
  
  Phil Niekro
- D.
  
  Joe Torre
Correct Answer
D. Joe Torre
5.

Which manager was the first to win a World Series in both leagues?
- A.
  
  Tony La Russa
- B.
  
  Casey Stengel
- C.
  
  Joe Torre
- D.
  
  George Anderson
Correct Answer
D. George Anderson
6.

Name the first series MVP who was not a pitcher?
- A.
  
  Bobby Richardson
- B.
  
  Johnny Pesky
- C.
  
  Maury Wills
- D.
  
  Jimmy Foxx
Correct Answer
A. Bobby Richardson
7.

Who was the first National League designated hitter to play in the World Series?
- A.
  
  Tony Perez
- B.
  
  George Foster
- C.
  
  Dan Driessen
- D.
  
  Cesar Geronimo
Correct Answer
C. Dan Driessen
8.

Which of the following pitchers hit a grand slam in the World Series?
- A.
  
  Warren Spahn
- B.
  
  Dave McNally
- C.
  
  Andy Messersmith
- D.
  
  Tony Cloninger
Correct Answer
B. Dave McNally
9.

Which World Series was the first to be televised?
- A.
  
  1949 N.Y. Yankees/Brooklyn Dodgers
- B.
  
  1947 Brooklyn Dodgers/NY Yankees
- C.
  
  1948 Cleveland Indians/Boston Braves
- D.
  
  1946 Boston Red Sox/St. Louis Cardinals
Correct Answer
B. 1947 Brooklyn Dodgers/NY Yankees
10.

Which network televised the first World Series?
- A.
  
  NBC
- B.
  
  ABC
- C.
  
  Dumont
- D.
  
  CBS
Correct Answer
A. NBC
11.

Which team won the World Series in 1907 and again in 1908?
- A.
  
  Chicago Cubs
- B.
  
  Chicago White Sox
- C.
  
  Boston Red Sox
- D.
  
  There Was No World Series In 07-08
Correct Answer
A. Chicago Cubs
12.

What did the NY Giants do in the 1921 World Series that no team has done since?
- A.
  
  They Won 5 Games
- B.
  
  Each Win Was Suspended Due To Darkness
- C.
  
  All Their Wins Were Shut-Outs
- D.
  
  They Won All Their Games On The Road
Correct Answer
A. They Won 5 Games
13.

Name the first player to bat in a World Series night game?
- A.
  
  Paul Blair
- B.
  
  Mark Belanger
- C.
  
  Don Buford
- D.
  
  Brooks Robinson
Correct Answer
A. Paul Blair
14.

Who were the first brothers to hit home runs in the same World Series game?
- A.
  
  Barney And Neil Schultz
- B.
  
  Hank And Tommy Aaron
- C.
  
  Ken And Clete Boyer
- D.
  
  Paul And Lloyd Waner
Correct Answer
C. Ken And Clete Boyer
15.

What was the first year in which every game of the World Series was played at night?
- A.
  
  1975
- B.
  
  1985
- C.
  
  1990
- D.
  
  1986
Correct Answer
B. 1985

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MLB World Series Trivia

Which player was responsible for five outs in two at-bats in a World Series game?

When Bobby Thompson hit the shot heard around the world to win the NL pennant in 1951 who was on deck?

What were the two years in the 1900's that the World Series was not played?

Which person has played, coached and managed the most games in MLB before appearing in a World Series game?

Which manager was the first to win a World Series in both leagues?

Name the first series MVP who was not a pitcher?

Who was the first National League designated hitter to play in the World Series?

Which of the following pitchers hit a grand slam in the World Series?

Which World Series was the first to be televised?

Which network televised the first World Series?

Which team won the World Series in 1907 and again in 1908?

What did the NY Giants do in the 1921 World Series that no team has done since?

Name the first player to bat in a World Series night game?

Who were the first brothers to hit home runs in the same World Series game?

What was the first year in which every game of the World Series was played at night?