BaseBall Trivia Questions?

1) What American League pitcher threw a perfect game in game 5 of the 1956 World Series?

Choose Your Answer: A: Don Larsen, B: Sal Maglie, C: Pee Wee Reese, D: Johnny Kucks

2) Who was the first Major League player to hit four home runs in a single game?

Choose Your Answer: A: Bobby Lowe, B: Lou Gehrig, C: Babe Ruth, D: Ed Delahanty

3) Who was the first Major League player to have his number retired?

Choose Your Answer: A: Charlie Robertson, B: Lou Gehrig, C: Babe Ruth, D: George Kelly

4) Who was the first American League player to hit a home run in his first at bat?

Choose Your Answer: A: Elmer Smith, B: Bill Lefebvre, C: Joe Mulligan, D: Luke Stuart

5) What player hit 70 home runs in 1998?

Choose Your Answer: A: Barry Bonds, B: Mark McGwire, C: Sammy Sosa, D: Alex Rodriguez

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1) On October 8, 1956, Don Larsen pitched a perfect game in game 5 of the World Series, shutting out the Brooklyn Dodgers. In the locker room after the game, Larsen said "When it was over, I was so happy, I felt like crying. I wanted to win this one for Casey (Stengel). After what I did in Brooklyn, he could have forgotten about me and who would blame him? But he gave me another chance and I'm grateful."

2) On May 30, 1894, Bobby Lowe, of the Boston Beaneaters, became the first Major League player to hit four home runs in a single game. The unlucky opposing pitcher was Elton Chamberlain of the Cincinnati Reds.

3) The Yankees retired the Iron Horse's No. 4 on July 4, 1939, during the now famous "Lou Gehrig Day," making him the first Major League player to enjoy such an honor. Gehrig will forever remain the only player in Yankee history to have worn No. 4 because his number was retired only two months after his final game.

4) On August 8, 1921, in his first at bat, St. Louis Browns rookie Luke Stuart hit a home run off Washington's Walter Johnson. He was the first American League rookie to accomplish the feat. Stuart played only two more games--then left the majors with this home run as his only hit.

5)At the end of the 1998 season, after the most explosive home run race in the history of major league baseball, Mark McGwire emerged as the all-time single season leader with 70 home runs. The previous record of 61, held for 37 years by Roger Maris, was also surpassed by Sammy Sosa who finished the 1998 season with 66 home runs. McGwire's record wouldn't last long however. Just three years later, Barry Bonds finished the 2001 season with 73 homers.