IIS BASEBALL TRIVIA

April 19, 1998

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Now It's Trivia Time!!!!!

1. Who was the last Major League team to open their season at home with a double header?
Red Sox White Sox Cardinals Pirates

2. Who was the first designated hitter to hit a home run?
Tony Oliva John Ellis Oscar Gamble Ron Blomberg

3. Which of the following players did not play for the Milwaukee Braves and Milwaukee Brewers?
Eddie Mathews Hank Aaron Felipe Alou Phil Roof

4. Who is the only designated hitter to win a home run title?
Andre Thornton Reggie Jackson Jim Rice Brian Downing

5. Name the only player to play for all four teams that originated in New York City (Yankees, Giants, Dodgers and Mets)?
Willie Mays Gil Hodges Darryl Strawberry Dale Mitchell

6. Who is the only Major League player to hit for two different teams on the same day?
Joel Youngblood Vic Davillio Rusty Staub George Kell

7. In the history of MLB which player had the lowest Major League leading batting average?
Dick Groat Rod Carew Tony Gwynn Carl Yastrzemski

8. Who was the first AL player to hit a home run in his first "at bat"?
Gates Brown John Kennedy Earl Averill Brant Alyea

9. What was the first team to host a home opening night game?
Pirates Dodgers Reds Cardinals

10. At age 26, what team did John McGraw first manage?
Orioles Giants Yankees Pirates