Legendary Baseball Players and Teams: Quiz Yourself on the Icons

Question 1

Which MLB team has won the most World Series championships?

Accepted Answer

New York Yankees

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Boston Red Sox

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Los Angeles Dodgers

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St. Louis Cardinals

Question 2

What is the name of the renowned baseball stadium in New York City?

Accepted Answer

Yankee Stadium

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Fenway Park

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Wrigley Field

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Dodger Stadium

Question 3

Which defensive position is responsible for receiving and catching pitches from the pitcher?

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Catcher

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Pitcher

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Shortstop

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Outfielder

Question 4

What term is used when a baserunner is thrown out while attempting to steal a base?

Accepted Answer

Caught stealing

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Strikeout

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Force out

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Double play

Question 5

Which legendary pitcher is renowned for his unique and effective "screwball" pitch?

Accepted Answer

Carl Hubbell

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Christy Mathewson

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Walter Johnson

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Bob Gibson

Question 6

What is the official baseball rule that limits a batter to three swings at a pitch?

Accepted Answer

Three-strike rule

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Out rule

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Strike zone rule

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Hitter's box rule

Question 7

Which MLB team made history by becoming the first to include an African American player on their roster?

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Brooklyn Dodgers

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New York Yankees

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Boston Red Sox

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Chicago White Sox

Question 8

What is the prestigious award given annually to the player voted as the Most Valuable Player in Major League Baseball?

Accepted Answer

Most Valuable Player (MVP)

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Cy Young Award

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Gold Glove Award

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Silver Slugger Award

Question 9

Identify the option that is not recognized as a legitimate pitch type in baseball.

Accepted Answer

Swing

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Fastball

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Changeup

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Curveball

Question 10

Which legendary baseball player earned the nickname "The Sultan of Swat"?

Accepted Answer

Babe Ruth

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Lou Gehrig

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Willie Mays

Question 11

Who is the legendary baseball player nicknamed "The Bambino" and renowned as one of the greatest home run hitters in history?

Accepted Answer

Babe Ruth

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Willie Mays

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Lou Gehrig

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Hank Aaron

Question 12

Which baseball rule prohibits a runner from advancing to the next base if the batter hits a ball that lands outside the foul lines?

Accepted Answer

Foul Ball Rule

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Fair Ball Rule

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Strikeout Rule

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Home Run Rule

Question 13

Which team has won the most World Series championships?

Accepted Answer

New York Yankees

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Boston Red Sox

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Los Angeles Dodgers

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St. Louis Cardinals

Question 14

Who earned the nickname 'Sultan of Swat' for their powerful hitting?

Accepted Answer

Babe Ruth

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Lou Gehrig

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Ty Cobb

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Rogers Hornsby

Question 15

What is the name of the stadium that is home to the New York Yankees?

Accepted Answer

Yankee Stadium

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Fenway Park

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Dodger Stadium

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Wrigley Field

Question 16

In 1903, which team claimed victory in the inaugural World Series?

Accepted Answer

Boston Americans

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Chicago White Sox

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Pittsburgh Pirates

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New York Giants

Question 17

Which pitcher holds the record for the highest number of strikeouts in a single season?

Accepted Answer

Nolan Ryan

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Roger Clemens

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Randy Johnson

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Pedro Martinez

Question 18

What is the name of the trophy that is awarded to the team that wins the World Series?

Accepted Answer

The Commissioner's Trophy

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The Stanley Cup

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The Lombardi Trophy

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The Presidents Trophy

Question 19

Who managed the New York Yankees to an impressive 27 World Series titles?

Accepted Answer

Casey Stengel

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Joe Torre

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Joe McCarthy

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Miller Huggins

Question 20

Which team has the most World Series championships?

Accepted Answer

New York Yankees

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Boston Red Sox

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St. Louis Cardinals

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Los Angeles Dodgers

Question 21

Who earned the nickname 'Sultan of Swat' due to his incredible home runs?

Accepted Answer

Babe Ruth

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Lou Gehrig

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Ty Cobb

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Roger Maris

Question 22

Which player broke the color barrier in MLB in 1947?

Accepted Answer

Jackie Robinson

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Larry Doby

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Satchel Paige

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Thurman Munson

Question 23

Which team is known for its iconic pinstriped uniforms?

Accepted Answer

New York Yankees

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Chicago Cubs

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Los Angeles Angels

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Boston Red Sox

Question 24

Who stole the most bases in MLB history?

Accepted Answer

Rickey Henderson

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Ty Cobb

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Billy Hamilton

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Kenny Lofton

Question 25

Who won both the AL and NL MVP awards in consecutive seasons?

Accepted Answer

Frank Robinson

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Stan Musial

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Barry Bonds

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Hank Aaron

Question 26

Which team's home stadium features the 'Green Monster' in left field?

Accepted Answer

Boston Red Sox

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New York Yankees

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Chicago Cubs

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San Francisco Giants

Question 27

What is the nickname for the longest home run a batter can hit during a baseball game?

Accepted Answer

Moonshot

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Grand slam

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Home run derby

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Walk-off homer

Question 28

Who is nicknamed 'The Babe' and is considered one of the greatest baseball players ever?

Accepted Answer

Babe Ruth

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Lou Gehrig

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Hank Aaron

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Ty Cobb

Question 29

Which baseball team boasts the most World Series championships?

Accepted Answer

New York Yankees

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Boston Red Sox

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Los Angeles Dodgers

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San Francisco Giants

Question 30

Who broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball in 1947?

Accepted Answer

Jackie Robinson

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Roy Campanella

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Wilt Chamberlain

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Muhammad Ali

Question 31

Which legendary pitcher holds the all-time record for career strikeouts?

Accepted Answer

Nolan Ryan

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Walter Johnson

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Cy Young

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Roger Clemens

Question 32

What term describes a ball hit over the outfield fence?

Accepted Answer

Homerun

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Double

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Triple

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Strikeout

Question 33

Which position is responsible for catching the ball behind home plate and communicating with pitchers?

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Catcher

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Pitcher

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Outfielder

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First Baseman

Question 34

What is the name of the rule that grants a runner the right to advance to first base after four walks in a row?

Accepted Answer

Free Pass

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Balk

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Wild Pitch

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Passed Ball

Question 35

Which baseball Hall of Famer was known for his unique 'Knuckleball' pitch?

Accepted Answer

Phil Niekro

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Satchel Paige

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Tom Seaver

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Greg Maddux

Question 36

Which baseball team was affectionately known as the 'Boys of Summer'?

Accepted Answer

Brooklyn Dodgers

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New York Yankees

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Boston Braves

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Detroit Tigers

Question 37

What is the name of the stadium where the Chicago Cubs play their home games?

Accepted Answer

Wrigley Field

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Fenway Park

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Dodger Stadium

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Yankee Stadium

Question 38

Which iconic team has won the most World Series championships?

Accepted Answer

New York Yankees

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Boston Red Sox

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San Francisco Giants

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Los Angeles Dodgers

Question 39

Who is famously known as the 'Sultan of Swat'?

Accepted Answer

Babe Ruth

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Ty Cobb

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Lou Gehrig

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Ted Williams

Question 40

Which baseball team proudly calls the Bronx, New York, its home stadium?

Accepted Answer

New York Yankees

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New York Mets

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Brooklyn Dodgers

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Philadelphia Phillies

Question 41

What is the name of the iconic baseball stadium located in Chicago, Illinois?

Accepted Answer

Wrigley Field

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Fenway Park

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Yankee Stadium

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Dodger Stadium

Question 42

Which legendary pitcher holds the record for the most career strikeouts?

Accepted Answer

Nolan Ryan

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Cy Young

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Walter Johnson

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Pedro Martinez

Question 43

What is the name of the annual award given to the player who is recognized as the most valuable in each league?

Accepted Answer

Most Valuable Player Award

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Cy Young Award

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Rookie of the Year Award

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Gold Glove Award

Question 44

What is the name of the rule that prevents baserunners from advancing on a dropped third strike?

Accepted Answer

Infield Fly Rule

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Force Out Rule

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Tag Up Rule

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Balk Rule

Question 45

Which Major League Baseball team is known as "The Bronx Bombers"?

Accepted Answer

New York Yankees

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Chicago Cubs

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Boston Red Sox

Question 46

Who holds the record for the most career home runs in Major League Baseball?

Accepted Answer

Barry Bonds (762)

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Willie Mays (660)

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Babe Ruth (714)

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Hank Aaron (755)

Question 47

Which team has won the most World Series titles in MLB history?

Accepted Answer

New York Yankees (27)

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Los Angeles Dodgers (7)

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Boston Red Sox (9)

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St. Louis Cardinals (11)

Question 48

Who is credited with being the "Father of Baseball"?

Accepted Answer

Alexander Cartwright (organized the first official baseball game in 1846)

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Abner Doubleday (mythical figure; not the inventor of baseball)

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Jackie Robinson (broke the color barrier in MLB)

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Babe Ruth (known as the "Sultan of Swat")

Question 49

Which player holds the record for the most stolen bases in a single season?

Accepted Answer

Rickey Henderson (130 in 1982)

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Ty Cobb (96 in 1915)

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Tim Raines (74 in 1983)

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Carl Crawford (60 in 2010)

Question 50

Who is nicknamed the "Sultan of Swat"?

Accepted Answer

Babe Ruth (for his prodigious home run hitting)

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Roger Maris (hit 61 home runs in 1961, breaking Ruth's record at the time)

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Ty Cobb (known as the "Georgia Peach")

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Hank Greenberg (known as "Hammerin' Hank")

Question 51

Which team is known as the "Evil Empire" in baseball?

Accepted Answer

New York Yankees (due to their dominance and longevity)

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Chicago Cubs

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Los Angeles Dodgers

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Boston Red Sox

Question 52

Who is the only player to have won the Triple Crown three times?

Accepted Answer

Miguel Cabrera (2012, 2013, and 2015)

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Mickey Mantle (never won the Triple Crown)

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Carl Yastrzemski (won the Triple Crown in 1967)

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Ted Williams (won the Triple Crown twice)

Question 53

Which team has the longest consecutive winning streak in MLB history?

Accepted Answer

Oakland Athletics (22 wins in 2002)

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Atlanta Braves (15 wins in 2000)

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New York Yankees (19 wins in 1941)

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Los Angeles Dodgers (15 wins in 1988)

Question 54

Who was the first African American player to break the color barrier in Major League Baseball?

Accepted Answer

Jackie Robinson (1947, Brooklyn Dodgers)

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Wilt Chamberlain (basketball player, Philadelphia/San Francisco Warriors, not baseball)

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Hank Aaron (not the first African American to break the color barrier)

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Bill Russell (basketball player, Boston Celtics, not baseball)