While I had to correct George Will on his baseball trivia article, I nevertheless enjoyed it and I would like to offer one of my own.
1. What Hall of Fame pitcher did Ronald Reagan portray in the film The Winning Team?
2. Name the last pitcher to win at least 25 games in a season.
3. Name the first pitcher to win the Cy Young Award in both leagues.
4. Who hit the last home run at the old Yankee Stadium?
5. Who is the only catcher to have caught two perfect games?
6. Name the last pitcher to win and lose 20 games in the same season.
7. Name the two Hall of Famers who won the AL & NL Rookie of the Year in the same season.
8. Name the only three pitchers to have struck out 3,000 or more hitters while walking fewer than 1,000.
9. Who are the only three players to hit .400 in a season to have never won a batting title?
Extra Inning Question: Name the eight teams to have won at least 100 games in a season without reaching the post-season.
Please feel free to participate. I will unveil the answers tomorrow.
