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1940s-1950s Baseball
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Ballparks of the era
Baseball Achievements
100

 In which year did Jackie Robinson break the color barrier in Major League Baseball?

what is 1947

100

During the 1940s and 1950s, which two teams had a famous rivalry known as the "Subway Series" in New York

What are the New York Yankees and the Brooklyn Dodgers

100

The Negro Leagues were established because African-American players were barred from playing in the major leagues. Name one of the most prominent Negro Leagues during that time

What is the Negro National League

100

What iconic ballpark, home to the Boston Red Sox, opened in 1912 and is still in use today

What is Fenway Park

100

Who holds the record for the most career home runs in Major League Baseball

Who is Barry bonds

200

Before joining the Brooklyn Dodgers, Robinson played for a team in the Negro Leagues. What was the name of that team?

What is the Kansas City Monarchs

200

Name the legendary Yankees' player who is widely regarded as one of the greatest baseball players of all time and played during the same era as Jackie Robinson.

Who is Babe Ruth?


200

Who was the owner of the Kansas City Monarchs, one of the most successful teams in the Negro Leagues, and a key figure in African-American baseball history

Who is Rube Foster

200

The Polo Grounds, home to the New York Giants, had a unique feature in center field. What was it

What is a distinctive horseshoe-shaped grandstand

200

In 1968, this pitcher had a remarkable season with an ERA of 1.12, the lowest in modern baseball history.

Who is bob gibson

300

Jackie Robinson was not only a baseball player but also excelled in another sport. What was that sport

What is basketball, (or football or T&F)

300

In 1941, which player set the record for the longest consecutive game hitting streak, a record that still stands today

Who is Joe DiMaggio

300

Name one of the Negro League teams that Jackie Robinson played for before joining the Brooklyn Dodgers

What are the Kansas City Monarchs or the Kansas City Royals

300

Ebbets Field was the home stadium of which Major League Baseball team?

What are the Brooklyn Dodgers

300

Which player was the first to achieve 3,000 hits in his career while playing for the Cincinnati Reds

Who is Pete Rose

400

What position did Jackie Robinson primarily play during his baseball career

What is second base

400

 What event, had a significant impact on the structure of Major League Baseball during the 1940s

what is World war 2

400

in what year did the last Negro League World Series take place, marking the decline of the Negro Leagues as a major baseball force

What is 1948

400

Shibe Park, later known as Connie Mack Stadium, was the home field for which team

What are the Philadelphia Athletics

400

What pitcher threw a perfect game in the 1956 World Series and is the only pitcher to achieve this feat in World Series history

Who is Don Larsen

500

Name the prestigious award named after Jackie Robinson, given annually to the MLB player who best exemplifies the game's values

What is the Roberto Clemente Award

500

The 1951 "Shot Heard 'Round the World" refers to a famous home run in a playoff game. Which two teams were involved in that game

What are the New York Giants and the Brooklyn Dodgers

500

Which Hall of Fame pitcher played in the Negro Leagues before breaking the color barrier in the MLB and is known for his legendary fastball

Who is Satchel Paige

500

Wrigley Field, known for its ivy-covered outfield walls, is the home of which Major League Baseball team

What is the Chicago Cubs

500

Hank Aaron broke Babe Ruth's home run record in 1974. What was the final home run total he reached in his career

What is 755 Runs?