IIS BASEBALL TRIVIA

July 1, 2001

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Now It's Trivia Time!!!!!

1. Who was the first NL designated hitter?
Cesar Geronimo Dan Driessen George Foster Tony Perez

2. What team hosted the first Sunday night game in Major League history?
Rangers Cardinals Astros Reds

3. Who was the first player to get 3,000 hits?
Cap Anson Honus Wagner Ty Cobb Rogers Hornsby

4. Who was the first pitcher to collect 300 strikeouts in a season after age 40?
Cy Young Gaylord Perry Steve Carlton Nolan Ryan

5. What team was the first defending division champion to finish in the league cellar the following season?
Twins Tigers A's Marlins

6. Who stole home 35 times in his career?
Ty Cobb George Burns Eddie Collins Max Carey

7. Who was the first rookie to lead his league in home runs?
Al Rosen Ralph Kiner Mark McGwire Fred Lynn

8. What AL pitcher led the league in losses four consecutive years?
Bobo Newsom Red Donahue Bill Bevens Pedro Ramos

9. How many years was Connie Mack a manager of the A's?
40 45 50 55

10. Who was the first player to hit two grand slams in a game?
Tony Lazzeri Jim Tabor Rudy York Jim Gentile