BaseBall Trivia Questions?

1) Against what opposing team did Babe Ruth hit his first career home run?

Choose Your Answer: A: New York Yankees, B: Boston Red Sox, C: Chicago Cubs, D: Baltimore Black Sox

2) Who hit the "Homer in the Gloamin" on September 28, 1938?

Choose Your Answer: A: Ted Williams, B: Jimmie Foxx, C: Gabby Hartnett, D: Babe Ruth

3) Who was the first Major League player to pitch a ball over 100 mph?

Choose Your Answer: A: Dwight Gooden, B: Nolan Ryan, C: Roger Clemens, D: Tom Seaver

4) What retired basketball player tried out for the Chicago White Sox in 1994?

Choose Your Answer: A: Dennis Rodman, B: Magic Johnson, C: Michael Jordan, D: Frank Thomas

5) What Baltimore Orioles manager was ejected from a record 91 games?

Choose Your Answer: A: Paul Richards, B: Earl Weaver, C: Mike Hargrove, D: Hank Bauer

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1) While playing for the Boston Red Sox, Babe Ruth hit his first career home run against the New York Yankees on May 6, 1915. He was later traded to the Yankees for a mere $125,000.

2) On September 28, 1938, one of the most dramatic moments in Chicago Cubs history took place when catcher Gabby Hartnett hit his legendary "Homer in the Gloamin'," a game-winning home run against the Pirates, hit into the darkness of Wrigley Field. Hartnett not only played catcher, but also replaced Charlie Grimm as manager that season, leading the Cubs to the 1938 World Series against the New York Yankees, where the Cubs were swept four games to none. The Homer in the Gloamin' was one of 236 homers that Hartnett hit during his career.

3) On September 7, 1974, in a game against the White Sox, California Angels pitcher Nolan Ryan became the first player to break the 100 mph barrier when one of his pitches was officially clocked at 100.8 miles per hour.

4) Michael Jordan signed a minor league contract with the Chicago White Sox in 1994 and was assigned to the team's minor league system. That summer he batted .202 with the Birmingham Barons, a class AA affiliate of the White Sox. Later in the year he batted .252 with the Scottsdale Scorpions in the Arizona Fall League.

5) Earl Weaver, who managed the Orioles for 17 years, was ejected from a major-league record 91 games. In fact, he was once ejected from BOTH games of a double header!