Daily Baseball Quiz

Thursday, March 5, 2009
Today's theme is: Hall Of Fame Third Basemen

1. Who was the batter on the cover of the first issue of Sports Illustrated?
   1. George Brett
   2. George Kell
   3. Eddie Mathews
   4. Brooks Robinson
   5. Mike Schmidt

2. Who was the first player to steal home in an All-Star game?
   1. George Brett
   2. Eddie Mathews
   3. Brooks Robinson
   4. Mike Schmidt
   5. Pie Traynor

3. Who was the first third baseman inducted into the Hall of Fame?
   1. Frank Baker
   2. Jimmy Collins
   3. George Kell
   4. Freddie Lindstrom
   5. Pie Traynor

4. Who was the first third baseman in the National League to have 400 assists in a season?
   1. Frank Baker
   2. Freddie Lindstrom
   3. Eddie Mathews
   4. Mike Schmidt
   5. Pie Traynor

5. Who was the first third baseman to record 2500 career putouts?
   1. Frank Baker
   2. Jimmy Collins
   3. Eddie Mathews
   4. Brooks Robinson
   5. Pie Traynor

6. Who was the first third baseman to turn 600 double plays in his career?
   1. Wade Boggs
   2. Jimmy Collins
   3. Brooks Robinson
   4. Mike Schmidt
   5. Pie Traynor

7. Who played in the World Series before his 19th birthday?
   1. Frank Baker
   2. Jimmy Collins
   3. Freddie Lindstrom
   4. Brooks Robinson
   5. Pie Traynor

8. Who ate chicken before every game?
   1. Wade Boggs
   2. George Brett
   3. George Kell
   4. Brooks Robinson
   5. Mike Schmidt

9. Who was the first National League player to collect nine hits in a doubleheader?
   1. Frank Baker
   2. Freddie Lindstrom
   3. Eddie Mathews
   4. Mike Schmidt
   5. Pie Traynor

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© 2008 John Michael Pierobon