Debut and Retirement
1986 Oakland, 2001 St. Louis
Who is Mark McGwire?
The Nationals went on an unprecedented run to win the World Series in 2019, all 4 of their WS wins coming in this fashion.
What is on the road?
Pedro Martinez:
____, Expos, Red Sox, Mets, Phillies.
Who are the Dodgers?
“He was my favorite player! I watched him help us win the 1968 World Series by winning all 3 games he started, including game 7!”
Who is Mickey Lolich?
We are devastated by this tragic and sudden loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this very difficult time. Today's game against the Atlanta Braves has been cancelled.
Who is Jose Fernandez?
1984 Boston, 2007 NY Yankees
Who is Roger Clemens?
He went from a virtually unknown player to a household name after he hit 10 home runs in a single postseason, all before his rookie season!
Who is Randy Arozarena?
Sean Casey:
Indians, ____, Pirates, Tigers, Red Sox.
Who are the Reds?
“I hate that guy! He hit 66 home runs against us in his hall of fame career.”
Who is Jim Thome?
The announcement of The Big Train’s death saddened baseball fans throughout the country. On December 11th President Harry S. Truman led millions of Americans in tribute to the memory of him. The President remembers him as a great ball player and a great man.
Who is Walter Johnson?
1995 NY Yankees, 2011 NY Yankees
Who is Jorge Posada?
This team won it’s first championship in 88 years and became the first team to go 11-1 in the postseason since the Yankees did it in 1999.
Who are the Chicago White Sox?
Justin Upton:
Diamondbacks, Braves, ____, Tigers, Angels, Mariners.
Who are the Padres?
“Ugh! We traded for him in 2007 to play short-stop for us. It was a disaster!”
Who is Edgar Renteria?
It is ironic that the profession in which he achieved ‘legendry’ knew him the least. He did not, as the Commissioner of Baseball maintained, ‘Have about him a touch of royalty.’ He was simply a man, a man who strove to achieve his dream of peace and justice for oppressed people throughout the world.
Who is Roberto Clemente?
Who is Francisco Rodriguez?
The Cincinnati Reds won their fourth championship and became the only team in the divisional era to go undefeated in the postseason in this year.
What is 1976?
***Daily Double***
Carlos Santana:
Indians, Phillies, Indians, Royals, ____, Pirates, Brewers, Twins, Guardians.
Who are the Mariners?
“We took Casey Mize with the #1 pick in the 2018 draft, but I might even like our 2nd round pick more where we selected this guy.”
Who is Parker Meadows?
"Men who met him had to admit he was a handsome fellow, although there was an air about him that indicated he was a roughneck at heart and no man to temper with. He had that wide-eyed, half-smiling, ready-for-anything look that is characteristic of a certain type of Irishman. He had a towering impatience, and a taste for liquor and excitement. He created plenty of excitement for opponents and spectators when he laid his tremendous bat against a pitch."
Who is Ed Delahanty?
1973 Cincinnati, 1991 Seattle
Who is Ken Griffey Sr?
***Daily Double***
In the 1991 World Series, Jack Morris solidified his legacy as one of the best postseason players of all time, but he was just as dominant in the ALCS that year, taking down this team.
Who are the Toronto Blue Jays?
Rogers Hornsby:
Cardinals, Giants, Braves, Cubs, Cardinals, ____.
Who are the St. Louis Browns?
“2005 was a rough year. He was our only all-star.”
Who is Pudge?
At a news conference several weeks before his death, the man idolized by millions for his grace and power expressed remorse for his years of heavy drinking. He declared that he was no role model for America's youth. "Don't be like me," he warned.
Who is Mickey Mantle?