Clem Comly,
our friend and colleague passed away recently. Clem was a tireless researcher a
dyed-in-the-wool Phillies fan, yet as kind a person as you’d ever want to
know. For years he forwarded to
Horsehide Trivia interesting baseball facts that he had come across during his
research. Many were too esoteric even
for our readers or didn’t fit in with any sort of theme. However, to honor Clem
and give your baseball brains a run for their money, this entire week will be
comprised of questions he sent in. We’re not sure if he would be more pleased
if you missed them than if you got them.
MONDAY
Q. All
three of the Alou brothers debuted with the
Giants. What other franchise did they also all play for at some point in
their careers?
FCR - Chuck
Durante, Dover, DE
Incorrect answers: NYY, PIT, SDP, MTL, STL, ATL, NYM, CHC, PHI,
HOU
MONDAY EXTRA
Q. Who
was the last Philadelphia Athletic voted AL MVP?
A. BOBBY
SHANTZ (1952)
FCR - Mark
Kanter Portsmouth, RI
Incorrect answers: Jimmie Foxx, Chuck Klein, Mickey Vernon,
Lefty Grove, Al Simmons, Farris Fain, Eddie Collins
TUESDAY
Q. Who
started his career with a record 17 straight 11+ win seasons?
A. DON SUTTON (1966-1982)
FCR - Davan
Mani, Sandy Springs, GA
Incorrect answers: Greg Maddux, Tom Seaver, Walter Johnson, Andy
Pettitte, Mike Mussina, Cy Young, Mel Harder, Mickey Lolich, Robin
Roberts, Nolan Ryan
TUESDAY TUFFY
Q. Name
the three Hall of Famers who pitched for the Indians in the 1954 World Series.
A. BOB LEMON,
HAL NEWHOUSER, EARLY
WYNN (Bob Feller
did not pitch in that WS)
FCR - Daniel
Solzman, Louisville, KY
Incorrect answers: Feller, Satchel Paige, Al Lopez, Hoyt Wilhelm,
Sal Maglie, Mike Garcia
WEDNESDAY
Q. From
1960-66 11 pitchers received Cy Young Award votes but only three pitched in the
American League. Who were these three AL Cy Young Award vote recipients?
A. WHITEY
FORD (1961
winner), FRANK LARY
(1961 3rd place finisher), DEAN CHANCE
(1964
winner)
FCR - Gene
Rudzinski, Buffalo, NY
Incorrect answers: Mudcat Grant, Jim Kaat, Jim Palmer, Jim
Bunning, Camilio Pascual, Allie Reynolds, Dick Bosman, Ralph Terry, Luis
Arroyo, Sam McDowell, Dick Radatz, Bo Belinsky, Milt Pappas, Jim Perry,
Gary Peters, Wally Bunker, Bob Turley, Jim Lonborg, Chuck Estrada, Jim
Bouton, Jim Monbouquette, Dave McNally
MIDWEEK BONUS
Q. Charlie
Manuel is the most recent person to manage both the Indians and Phillies. Name
the three other men to manage both teams.
A. STEVE
O'NEILL(CLE 1936-37, PHI 1953-54), PAT
CORRALES (CLE 1984-87, PHI 1982-83), TERRY
FRANCONA (CLE 2013-14, PHI 1997-2000)
FCR - Jim
Lovelace, Kent, OH
Incorrect answers: Frank Robinson, John McNamara, Jeff Torborg,
Tris Speaker, Mike Hargrove, Jim Lefebvre, Joel Skinner, Bob Skinner, Eddie
Sawyer, Gene Mauch, Jim Fregosi
THURSDAY
Q. Which
Brooklyn native played only a single game for the Dodgers, going 0-1 while
hitting into a double play as a pinch-hitter for Carl Furillo on 01-May-1949?
A. CHUCK CONNORS
(Rifleman replaces Reading Rifle: box)
FCR - Frank
Workman, Lake Forest Park, WA
Incorrect answers: Jack McKeon, Walt Alston, Johnny Berardino
THURSDAY THUNDER
Q. Johnny
Sain was one of the most famous pitching coaches in major league history. For
which teams did he coach? (You must get
all of them for full credit.)
A. 1959
Athletics; 1961-63 Yankees; 1965-66 Twins; 1967-69 Tigers; 1970-75 White Sox;
1977, 85-86 Braves
FCR - Terry Alan Martin, Carleton, MI
Incorrect answers: Many
FRIDAY
Q. Which
four states are represented by teams in the Texas League?
MO (Springfield
Cardinals),
OK (Tulsa
Drillers), and
FCR - Leonard
Levin, Providence, RI
Incorrect answers: New Mexico, Louisiana, Illinois, California,
Kansas, Arizona
FRIDAY FRUSTRATOR
Q. Who
was the last pitcher to win at least 20% of his manager’s career games won
(minimum 500 managerial wins)?
FCR - No
one
Incorrect answers: Greg Maddux, Tom Glavine, Walter Johnson,
Steve Carlton, Christy Mathewson, Jim Palmer, Christy Mathewson
SATURDAY
Q. Babe
Ruth, Jimmie Foxx and Ted Williams are the only 500 home run club members to
pitch in the majors. FOUR (not three) other members of the 400 home run club
have also pitched in the majors. Name them.
A. JOSE
CANSECO (29-May-1993)
FCR - Victor
Piacentile, Yorktown Heights, NY
Incorrect answers: Dave Winfield, Jason Giambi, Rocky Colavito,
Andre Dawson, Chipper Jones, Carl Yastrzemski, Bill Terry, Billy Williams,
Eddie Mathews, Wade Boggs
SATURDAY NIGHT RECORDED
Q. What
Hall of Fame pitcher's only statistical "black ink" came when he led
the American League in intentional bases-on-balls and games finished in 1952?
FCR - Cappy
Gagnon, South Bend, In
Incorrect answers: Hoyt Wilhelm, Whitey Ford, Bob Lemon, Bob
Feller, Bobby Shantz, Early Wynn
SUNDAY
Q. Which
are the only teams to play a major league game in Hawaii?
A. St.
Louis Cardinals & San Diego Padres (19-Apr [1]
& [2]
and 20-Apr-1997)
FCR - Bob
Muse, San Diego, CA
Incorrect answers: PIT, LAD, SFG
SUNDAY SURPRISE
Q. Which
three teammates had the most (total) career hits the last time they appeared
together in the lineup?
A. TY
COBB, TRIS
SPEAKER and EDDIE
COLLINS (11,013 collective hits on 30-Aug-1928
[all three appeared in the game as unsuccessful pinch-hitters])
FCR - Andrew Milner, Bryn Mawr, PA
Incorrect answers: Yount, Molitor, Gantner, Pete Rose, Tony
Perez & Dave Concepcion; Jeter, Alex Rodriguez &, Ichiro; Murray,
Ripken & Palmeiro; Cobb, Speaker & Barry; Gwynn, Henderson &
Magadan; Yount, Molitor & Dave Parker; Rose, Perez & Vinson; Rose,
Perez & Morgan; Rose, Bowa& Schmidt
CLEM'S FAVORITE
Several years
ago Clem told us that this was his favorite trivia question. We haven’t heard
differently, so we conclude our memorial week with:
Q. Who
is the only player to appear in 100 games in a season at each of the four
infield positions?
A. DENIS
MENKE (1b: 1971; 2b: 1968; 3b: 1972-73; SS: 1964, 66-67, 69-70)
FCR - Bill
Deane, Cooperstown, NY
Incorrect answers: Jim Gantner, Rollie Zeider, Hubie Brooks, Cesar
Tovar, Gil MacDougald, Honus Wagner, Pete Rose
WEEKLY THEME – Questions supplied by
the late Clem Comly.
We archive our questions here: http://horsehidetrivia.blogspot.com/
Horsehide Trivia home page: https://sites.google.com/site/tnfotobbpics/home/horsehide-trivia
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