Baseball Commonality Trivia

LivnLegend · 01-07-2004, 08:09 PM

Due to popular demand (i.e. one person asked) I am posting some of my Legendary famous, all original, Baseball Commonality Trivia.

As in the past, the question is made up of two parts...
First: decipher the identity of the three players given the clues.
Second: deduce the uncommon commonality those three players share.

Teamwork is encouraged! If you only know what or two players, list your answer in hops that someone else guesses the remaining. Of course, in the past, other people have jumped in with their own challenging questions as well. Feel free to share yours!

LivnLegend · 01-07-2004, 08:12 PM

1) I was a New York native and I originally signed with my hometown club. Before I turned 25 I had drove in at least 150 RBI in one year, batted over .325 twice, and had hit over 25 homers in a season. However, although I had a long career covering parts of three decades, I never surpassed those numbers again and in fact never drove in 100 or more again. I never won an MVP but finished in the top 10 in each league. I was once traded from the AL to the NL for a player who would go on to be a World Series hero for his new team. Who am I?

2) I was drafted by a California team but only played one season in the majors with that club. I was primarily known as a member of a successful AL club that made the postseason three years in a row during my stay there. I was a swing man, sometimes in the rotation, sometimes working out of the pen behind our talented staff. In fact, I had the distinction of winning Pitcher of the Month honors twice in one season – once as a starter, once as a reliever! I won in double figures six times in my career with a high of 17. I once had a no-hitter broken up in the 9th by a future Hall of Fame outfielder. Who am I?

3) I played 13 seasons and was a 2-time All Star. I hit a home run in my first World Series at bat but it ended up being one of only 3 hits I got in the entire series while my club lost in 7 games. I did end up on a World Series winner but not until my final season in the big leagues. My team getting to that Series was not due to me since I barely was able to bat my listed weight (213 pounds) that year. I was able to redeem myself in that Series with a key hit in Game Four. I had some real power and one of my home runs was part of a record. I was once traded for a pitcher who went on to set a World Series record. Who am I?

clarnzz · 01-07-2004, 08:21 PM

1) Tommy Davis

Specs · 01-07-2004, 08:29 PM

2) Marty Pattin
3) Don Mincher

They all played for the Seattle Pilots.

Specs · 01-07-2004, 08:34 PM

1) Tommie Agee was the WS hero
2) Reggie Jackson was the hitter
3) Darold Knowles set the WS record (7 games, 0 runs)

LivnLegend · 01-07-2004, 08:51 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Specs
1) Tommie Agee was the WS hero
2) Reggie Jackson was the hitter
3) Darold Knowles set the WS record (7 games, 0 runs)

Nice job! Clarnzz too with Davis. I figured the 150 RBI would give away Davis but the other two I was hoping would not be quite as easy. Next ones will be tougher!

clarnzz · 01-07-2004, 09:50 PM

Figured I'd cash in the easy one while I had the chance, plus I didn't want to be a big showoff like Specs.

Carlton · 01-07-2004, 10:00 PM

WORST.Thread.of.the.Year

clarnzz · 01-07-2004, 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Carlton
WORST.Thread.of.the.Year

Didn't your momma ever teach you that if you didn't have anything nice to say, then don't say anything at all.

*Awaits long story about Carlton's mother dieing during childbirth and me being an insensitive jerk.*

Specs · 01-07-2004, 10:29 PM

I kind of got Pattin by mistake, clicking through the staffs of the Orioles and A's of the early 70's and then the lucky Royals. I noticed his BBREF line that said he was on the Pilots, I checked out Davis, and there weren't too many two time all stars on that roster...

Carlton · 01-07-2004, 10:33 PM

well my mother died while giving birth to me, so thanks alot...insensitive jerk!

LL, will get the joke, its an inside little diddy, actually I am glad this is back...BUT please, LL....deadball and 1800's throw-ins huh?

LivnLegend · 01-08-2004, 01:35 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Carlton
LL, will get the joke, its an inside little diddy

Sorry I don't get it! Color me misconfused!

As far as players from those eras in question, I stick to what I know more often than not (and 70's baseball is my favorite all-time baseball era) but I will be sure to delve back into the depths of baseball history when I can!

Karen Lutz · 01-08-2004, 02:06 AM

I wanna do one too, while LL naps..........

1) I was known as "Little D" and I played for Houston, Milwaukee, Oakland, Anaheim and the Dodgers twice. I have 6 Dodgers records.

2) Though most people know me by my nickname, my first name was Harold. Some people think my nickname is for obveous reasons, but it is actually because I was a marbles champion in my native Louisville, KY. I was also a a 10-time N.L. All-Star.

3) I am an eight-time National League All-Star and three-time league MVP. Before the major leagues I played a decade in the old Negro Leagues. My career was cut short when I was paralyzed in an automobile accident in New York.

Sorry if it is too easy!

Crapshoot · 01-08-2004, 02:16 AM

3 is Roy Campenella- that's fairly easy I think...

Crapshoot · 01-08-2004, 02:17 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Carlton
WORST.Thread.of.the.Year

Yes- your epic threads inspire far more intrigue and intelligence...

BaseballMan · 01-08-2004, 02:20 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Aadik
3 is Roy Campenella- that's fairly easy I think...

agreed but the little D is stumoping me beacause i thought maybe it was Tommie or Willie Davis but i think they retird before Milwaukee was formed.

Karen Lutz · 01-08-2004, 02:22 AM

Roy Campanella is right.

Karen Lutz · 01-08-2004, 02:25 AM

ok, #2 was too vague, it should be better now.

BaseballMan · 01-08-2004, 02:33 AM

#2= Pee Wee Reese
#3= Don Sutton
and they all played for the Dodgers

Karen Lutz · 01-08-2004, 02:53 AM

correct

01-07-2004, 08:09 PM	#1
LivnLegend Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: 100% pure adrenaline! Posts: 5,624	Baseball Commonality Trivia Due to popular demand (i.e. one person asked) I am posting some of my Legendary famous, all original, Baseball Commonality Trivia. As in the past, the question is made up of two parts... First: decipher the identity of the three players given the clues. Second: deduce the uncommon commonality those three players share. Teamwork is encouraged! If you only know what or two players, list your answer in hops that someone else guesses the remaining. Of course, in the past, other people have jumped in with their own challenging questions as well. Feel free to share yours! __________________ Excess ain't rebellion. You're drinking what they're selling.

01-07-2004, 10:00 PM	#8
Carlton Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 3,765	WORST.Thread.of.the.Year __________________ "I am at that stage of my life where I keep myself out of arguments. I am 100% self sufficient spiritually, emotionally & financially. Even if you say 1+1=5, you are ABSOLUTELY CORRECT. Enjoy!"

01-07-2004, 10:33 PM	#11
Carlton Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 3,765	well my mother died while giving birth to me, so thanks alot...insensitive jerk! LL, will get the joke, its an inside little diddy, actually I am glad this is back...BUT please, LL....deadball and 1800's throw-ins huh? __________________ "I am at that stage of my life where I keep myself out of arguments. I am 100% self sufficient spiritually, emotionally & financially. Even if you say 1+1=5, you are ABSOLUTELY CORRECT. Enjoy!"

01-08-2004, 02:06 AM	#13
Karen Lutz Ball Breaker Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Canada OOTPChampionships: 5 Posts: 898	I wanna do one too, while LL naps.......... 1) I was known as "Little D" and I played for Houston, Milwaukee, Oakland, Anaheim and the Dodgers twice. I have 6 Dodgers records. 2) Though most people know me by my nickname, my first name was Harold. Some people think my nickname is for obveous reasons, but it is actually because I was a marbles champion in my native Louisville, KY. I was also a a 10-time N.L. All-Star. 3) I am an eight-time National League All-Star and three-time league MVP. Before the major leagues I played a decade in the old Negro Leagues. My career was cut short when I was paralyzed in an automobile accident in New York. Sorry if it is too easy! Last edited by Karen Lutz; 01-08-2004 at 02:24 AM.

01-08-2004, 02:16 AM	#14
Crapshoot Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: watching: DArwin's missing link in action Posts: 3,112	3 is Roy Campenella- that's fairly easy I think... __________________ Senior Senor Member of the OOTP Boards Pittsburgh Playmates- OTBL

01-07-2004, 08:12 PM	#2
LivnLegend Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: 100% pure adrenaline! Posts: 5,624	1) I was a New York native and I originally signed with my hometown club. Before I turned 25 I had drove in at least 150 RBI in one year, batted over .325 twice, and had hit over 25 homers in a season. However, although I had a long career covering parts of three decades, I never surpassed those numbers again and in fact never drove in 100 or more again. I never won an MVP but finished in the top 10 in each league. I was once traded from the AL to the NL for a player who would go on to be a World Series hero for his new team. Who am I? 2) I was drafted by a California team but only played one season in the majors with that club. I was primarily known as a member of a successful AL club that made the postseason three years in a row during my stay there. I was a swing man, sometimes in the rotation, sometimes working out of the pen behind our talented staff. In fact, I had the distinction of winning Pitcher of the Month honors twice in one season – once as a starter, once as a reliever! I won in double figures six times in my career with a high of 17. I once had a no-hitter broken up in the 9th by a future Hall of Fame outfielder. Who am I? 3) I played 13 seasons and was a 2-time All Star. I hit a home run in my first World Series at bat but it ended up being one of only 3 hits I got in the entire series while my club lost in 7 games. I did end up on a World Series winner but not until my final season in the big leagues. My team getting to that Series was not due to me since I barely was able to bat my listed weight (213 pounds) that year. I was able to redeem myself in that Series with a key hit in Game Four. I had some real power and one of my home runs was part of a record. I was once traded for a pitcher who went on to set a World Series record. Who am I? __________________ Excess ain't rebellion. You're drinking what they're selling.

01-07-2004, 08:21 PM	#3
clarnzz All Star Starter Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Following everyone off a cliff. Posts: 1,522	1) Tommy Davis

01-07-2004, 09:50 PM	#7
clarnzz All Star Starter Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Following everyone off a cliff. Posts: 1,522	Figured I'd cash in the easy one while I had the chance, plus I didn't want to be a big showoff like Specs.

01-08-2004, 02:22 AM	#17
Karen Lutz Ball Breaker Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Canada OOTPChampionships: 5 Posts: 898	Roy Campanella is right.

01-08-2004, 02:25 AM	#18
Karen Lutz Ball Breaker Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Canada OOTPChampionships: 5 Posts: 898	ok, #2 was too vague, it should be better now.

01-08-2004, 02:33 AM	#19
BaseballMan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 6,646	#2= Pee Wee Reese #3= Don Sutton and they all played for the Dodgers Last edited by BaseballMan; 01-08-2004 at 02:38 AM.

01-08-2004, 02:53 AM	#20
Karen Lutz Ball Breaker Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Canada OOTPChampionships: 5 Posts: 898	correct