Baseball's "Flying Dutchman" Honus Wagner in Los Angeles, 1933

Baseball's "Flying Dutchman" Honus Wagner in Los Angeles, 1933

Assessment

Interactive Video

Physical Ed, History, Other

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

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Wayground Content

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The speaker reflects on their baseball career, starting in 1889, and highlights the evolution of the game, including changes in pitching techniques and equipment. They express enthusiasm for the sport and engage in a practice session, encouraging others to participate.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

At what age did the narrator start his minor league baseball career?

12 years old

15 years old

18 years old

20 years old

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the president of the Louisville team when the narrator joined the Major League?

Branch Rickey

Connie Mack

John McGraw

Barney Dreyfus

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a pitching technique mentioned by the narrator?

Spitball

Curveball

Mud ball

Shine ball

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What change in baseball gloves does the narrator mention?

Gloves are now lighter

Gloves have more padding

Gloves are now fingerless

Gloves are now made of metal

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the narrator's attitude towards practicing baseball?

Reluctant

Enthusiastic

Bored

Indifferent