Babe Ruth Quiz

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12th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Babe Ruth was originally a pitcher.
Fact
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Answer explanation
Ruth was scouted for the minor league Baltimore Orioles (no relation to the modern team).
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Babe Ruth's first Major League team was the New York Yankees
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Fiction
Answer explanation
Babe Ruth's first MLB game was with the Boston Red Sox.
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CCSS.RL.11-12.6
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Babe Ruth hit 54 home runs in 1920.
Fact
Fiction
Answer explanation
With 54 home runs during the 1920 season, Ruth broke his own record of 29 HRs he set in 1919.
Before Ruth's 1919 season, the single-season record was 27 HRs, held by Ned Williamson of the Chicago White Stockings.
Williamson set the record during the 1884 season.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Yankee Stadium opened in 1921.
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Answer explanation
The original Yankee Stadium opened in 1923.
Sadly, the "House that Ruth Built" was demolished in 2010 for a new stadium built on lot next door.
Hal Steinbrenner, may you never find peace for this crime against American culture.
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.6
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In 1921, Babe Ruth had what most believe was the greatest statistical year in MLB history.
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Answer explanation
In 1921, Ruth led the league in 9 statistical categories.
Ruth hit 59 homers, batted in 168 runs, scored 177 times, and batted .377 while taking 145 walks.
Every time he made a plate appearance, there was a 51.2% chance he would get on base
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CCSS.RL.11-12.6
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In 1922, the Yankees lost the World Series.
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Answer explanation
The Yankees lost to the New York Giants.
In the best-of-seven series, the Yankees only won one game.
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CCSS.RL.11-12.6
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The 1927 Yankees won 110 games.
Fact
Fiction
Answer explanation
At the time, it was the second-most wins ever by an MLB team.
The record was, and still is, held by the 1906 Chicago Cubs with 116 wins (which was tied by the 2001 Seattle Mariners).
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