The Coach Quiz

Submitted by Bill B.   See how many you can get.

With Spring Training right around the corner I thought it would be appropriate for us to have a "Quiz" to get us in the mood!!!  So answer the following questions (without looking up the answers) and let's see who is "The Baseball Geek"!!

 

1. In 1929, what baseball team was the first to wear numbers on the backs of their uniforms? What did they represent?

2. He was NL Rookie of the Year in 1959, MVP in 1969, and the Comeback Player of the Year in 1977.

3. What Hall of Fame pitcher threw the most no hitters than anyone else in his career, with seven.

4. The Milwaukee Brewers were formerly know as what team? 

5. Of all the players whose LAST name begins with the letter G, who has the highest lifetime batting average?

6. In what two states do all the MLB teams play their spring training games?

7. A Major league starting pitcher must work how many innings to get credit for a victory?

8. For what offense did Pete Rose serve a brief jail term?

9. What baseball player adorned the cover of the very first Sports Illustrated, on August 16, 1954?

10. The New York Yankees, with 27, obviously have the most World Series Campionships.  What team is second with 10?

11. What two former Oakland A's were referred to as the "Bash Brothers"

12. In 2001 what two teammates shared the honor as Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year?

13. What MLB player is the only one to hit two grand slams in one inning?

14. What college team did Roger Clemens play on?

15. He won an AL & NL MVP award.

16. He hit the ground ball that went through Bill Buckners' legs in the '86 World Series.

17. They are the only father/son pitching combo in MLB history to have each won 100 games.

18. What two Whites played against one another in the AL Championship Series in 1976, 77, and 78?

19. What 1962 movie featured Yogi Berra, Mickey Mantle, Roger Maris with Doris Day?

20. The movie 61* was filmed in 2001 in this stadium, two years after the last Major Leauge Baseball game had been played in it.

21. Who was the last Triple Crown winner in baseball?

22. True or False: Hank Aaron never hit more than 47 home runs in a single season.

23. The National League Rookie of the Year award is named for this player, who won the award in 1947 as a 1st baseman.

24. Who is the only U.S. Senator to pitch a perfect game?

25. In inches what is the maximum length a major league baseball bat can be?