Who Am I?

[mikeymussina35]

• I got my start with the Cardinals in 1966
• 1n 1982, I won my 4th consecutive Cy Young Award
• I am considered the greatest pitcher in Philly.

Who AM I???

:atthepc :atthepc :atthepc :atthepc :lookitup :lookitup :lookitup

[Westlake]

• I got my start with the Cardinals in 1966
• 1n 1982, I won my 4th consecutive Cy Young Award
• I am considered the greatest pitcher in Philly.

Who AM I???

:atthepc :atthepc :atthepc :atthepc :lookitup :lookitup :lookitup

Those Cy Youngs weren't consecutive.

[mikeymussina35]

Those Cy Youngs weren't consecutive.


Whoops, My Bad!!!

Do you know the answer though???

[Westlake]

Steve Carlton

[mikeymussina35]

Yep

:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :o

[mikeymussina35]

I was the 1997 World Series MVP

Who AM I??????

[Old Sweater]

I was the 1997 World Series MVP

Who AM I??????

Did Livan get that?

[Trivia Guy]

Did Livan get that?

Yes, but it should have went to Sandy Alomar, Jr. even thought the Indians lost...........

[geezer]

Let's start another who am I

I led the AL in Hits for 3 different teams.

[Old Sweater]

Let's start another who am I

I led the AL in Hits for 3 different teams.

Guessing with Boggs.

[geezer]

Guessing with Boggs.

Nope, guess again

[Old Sweater]

Nope, guess again

OK, I'll guess Henderson.

[mikeymussina35]

OK, I'll guess Henderson.


I'm pretty sure that it isn't Henderson, because he only led the AL in hits for 2 years because he led in:

1980 AL-179
1981 AL-135

And that was it.

You can go to Henderson's baseball reference statistic page:

http://www.baseball-reference.com/h/henderi01.shtml

[mikeymussina35]

• I was born in Bonham TX and moved to Oakland, CA when I was 10
• I played in a record 92 consecutive games without an error
• I won the NL MVP award in 1975 and 1976

WHO AM I ???????

:dance :dance :dance :waving :waving :waving :radio :gt :laugh :atthepc

[THE OX]

• I was born in Bonham TX and moved to Oakland, CA when I was 10
• I played in a record 92 consecutive games without an error
• I won the NL MVP award in 1975 and 1976

WHO AM I ???????

:dance :dance :dance :waving :waving :waving :radio :gt :laugh :atthepc

Joe Morgan.

[mikeymussina35]

Yeahhh Heres another:

I played 3026 games for the St. Loius Cardinals

Who Am I????:waving :waving :waving :waving :waving :dance :dance :dance

[KCGHOST]

I led the AL in Hits for 3 different teams.


Molitor - Brewers, Blue Jays, and Twins.

[KCGHOST]

I played 3026 games for the St. Loius Cardinals

Who Am I????:waving :waving :waving :waving :waving :dance :dance :dance


Stan the Man. :waving

[mikeymussina35]

Stan the Man. :waving

Yep!!!!!!:laugh

[mikeymussina35]

I was born on October 1, 1945 in Gatun, Panama
I played for the Minnesota Twins and the California Angels
I have a .328 Lifetime average and 3053 career hits.

WHO AM I?????? :coffee :coffee :coffee :coffee :coffee :coffee :coffee :crazy :crazy

[geezer]

Rod Carew

How about this one:

I'm the only player in MLB history to have a season of 200 hits, 100 RBIs and 100 Runs scored, in both leagues.

[mikeymussina35]

Rod Carew

How about this one:

I'm the only player in MLB history to have a season of 200 hits, 100 RBIs and 100 Runs scored, in both leagues.


Can I have a hint??????

GOOD QUESTION BY THE WAY

[Edgartohof]

Is it Vlad?

[Old Sweater]

Rod Carew

How about this one:

I'm the only player in MLB history to have a season of 200 hits, 100 RBIs and 100 Runs scored, in both leagues.



Going with Frank Robinson.

[KCGHOST]

Guerrero did it in 1998 with the Expos and 204 with the Angels.

[geezer]

Guerrero did it in 1998 with the Expos and 204 with the Angels.

Correct, actually, Vlad did it for the Expos twice in 1998 and 2002, and with the Angels in 2004.

[geezer]

Here's another who am I:

I'm the only pitcher to allow a homer to both Hank Aaron and Mark McGwire.

[Utter Chaos]

Here's another who am I:

I'm the only pitcher to allow a homer to both Hank Aaron and Mark McGwire.Frank Tanana?

[mikeymussina35]

How about this one:

Who were the only two brothers to win the Cy Young Award???? What teams were they on and what year?????

:gt :gt :gt :atthepc :atthepc :atthepc :atthepc :lookitup :lookitup :lookitup

[ironman]

Gaylord and Jim perry
Gaylord in '72 and '78 for Cleveland and San Diego
Jim in 1970 for Minnesota

[mikeymussina35]

Right!!!

Try this:

Who has a number retired on 3 different teams???

:waving :crazy :crazy :crazy :crazy :crazy :D :D :D :D

[Westlake]

Right!!!

Try this:

Who has a number retired on 3 different teams???

:waving :crazy :crazy :crazy :crazy :crazy :D :D :D :D
Nolan Ryan

[mikeymussina35]

Nolan Ryan

Who is the only pitcher to win the Rookie of the Year, Cy Young and MVP?

:waving :waving :radio :radio :radio :D

[ironman]

just guessing but im pretty sure Dennis Eckersley

[mikeymussina35]

Nope!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[geezer]

Who is the only pitcher to win the Rookie of the Year, Cy Young and MVP?

:waving :waving :radio :radio :radio :D

Don Newcombe:

Rookie of the Year in 1949

ML Cy Young Winner and NL MVP in 1956

[geezer]

I'm the only player to win gold gloves at multiple positions.

[mikeymussina35]

What pitcher has won the ERA title the most times???? And How many Times!!!

:waving :waving :waving :waving :dance :dance :dance :rolleyes: :cool:

[RuthMayBond]

Who is the only pitcher to win the Rookie of the Year, Cy Young and MVP?

:waving :waving :radio :radio :radio :DVida Blue?

[RuthMayBond]

I'm the only player to win gold gloves at multiple positions.Dude for the recent Angels, can't think of his name ,Erstad?

[RuthMayBond]

What pitcher has won the ERA title the most times???? And How many Times!!!

:waving :waving :waving :dance :dance :dance :rolleyes: :cool:It would be tough to beat Grove's NINE titles :eek: :clapping

[mikeymussina35]

It would be tough to beat Grove's NINE titles :eek: :clapping

wHO'S sECOND?????

[geezer]

wHO'S sECOND?????

Clemens with 7

[mikeymussina35]

Who is the only player to hit at least 30 home runs in his first four major league seasons?

:p :p :p :p :p :p :waving :waving :waving

[Old Sweater]

Who is the only player to hit at least 30 home runs in his first four major league seasons?

:p :p :p :p :p :p :waving :waving :waving


Jimmie Foxx?

[mikeymussina35]

Jimmie Foxx?


Nope!! :( :( :( :( :( :( :(

[yankeesrock331]

Mark MGwire!!!!!

[yankeesrock331]

yeppppppp!!!!

:laugh :laugh :laugh :cool: :cool: :cool:

[Utter Chaos]

Who is the only player to hit at least 30 home runs in his first four major league seasons?

:p :p :p :p :p :p :waving :waving :wavingAlbert Pujols has done it his first 6 seasons.

[mikeymussina35]

Whatever!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[yankeesrock331]

Who has allowed the most walks in their career? And how many????

[yankeesrock331]

Who has the most career home runs without ever being in a World Series??

[mikeymussina35]

I Know It!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[mikeymussina35]

Who has the most career home runs without ever being in a World Series??


Ernie Banks

[mikeymussina35]

• I bat with both arms but throw with my right
• I played for the Padres and Cardinals
• I have been called one of the greatest defensive shortstops of all time


WHO AM I??????

:coffee :coffee :coffee :coffee :coffee :coffee :coffee :waving :waving

[geezer]

Who has the most career home runs without ever being in a World Series??

Sammy Sosa with 588

Ernie Banks has to most homers for any player that never went to the playoffs.

[geezer]

• I bat with both arms but throw with my right
• I played for the Padres and Cardinals
• I have been called one of the greatest defensive shortstops of all time


WHO AM I??????

:coffee :coffee :coffee :coffee :coffee :coffee :coffee :waving :waving

Ozzie Smith

Let's start another trivia:

I was the last pitcher with 6 straight 20-win seasons

[mikeymussina35]

Who is the only player to win the Stolen Base Title in both leagues?

NL- How many?? What team???
AL- How many?? What team???

:lookitup :lookitup :lookitup :lookitup :atthepc :atthepc :atthepc

[mikeymussina35]

How about this one:

Who is the only person to win the batting title in his first two full major league seasons? In what years? And what was his average?

:clapping :clapping :clapping :clapping :clapping :waving :dance

[KingSwisher]

How about this one:

Who is the only person to win the batting title in his first two full major league seasons? In what years? And what was his average?




It's Tony O.

[geezer]

Let's start another trivia:

I was the last pitcher with 6 straight 20-win seasons

[Utter Chaos]

Let's start another trivia:

I was the last pitcher with 6 straight 20-win seasonsFergie Jenkins

[mikeymussina35]

Fergie Jenkins


I am the only pitcher to win the MVP two years in a row:dance :dance :dance :waving :waving

WHO AM I?????? :coffee :coffee :coffee :coffee

[geezer]

Hal Newhouser

I have the single season's batting average record for 2 teams, and have hit for the cycle in both leagues.

[mikeymussina35]

Hal Newhouser

I have the single season's batting average record for 2 teams, and have hit for the cycle in both leagues.

John Olerud?

[geezer]

John Olerud?

That's correct, Olerud holds the single season record for highest batting average for the Blue Jays (.363 in 1993) and the Mets (.357 in 1998). And he also hit for the cycle playing for the Mets and for the Mariners.

Another Trivia:

I was the first player to lead both leagues in Triples

[RuthMayBond]

Another Trivia:

I was the first player to lead both leagues in TriplesJimmy Williams

[Utter Chaos]

I was the first player to lead both leagues in Triples
Jimmy Williams
Brett Butler also did it.

[geezer]

Brett Butler also did it.

And Lance Johnson was the last

Lets start another trivia:

I was the only pitcher to throw a no-hitter at Shea Stadium.

[RuthMayBond]

And Lance Johnson was the last

Lets start another trivia:

I was the only pitcher to throw a no-hitter at Shea Stadium.Like, how many no-hitters were thrown at Forbes Field?

[iPod]

Mikey,

I really mean this to be constructive, but try to make your questions more historically based and less involving numbers and fast facts, like "I had X number of hits" or "I won the Y award in year Z." Maybe I don't speak for everyone, but historical riddles seem a lot more interesting than pop quizzes on statistical lists and award winners.

[iPod]

"They say I shouldn't have started that critical game, but I don't understand why. I had a better record and a better ERA than the guy who they say should have, although they may have a point; I retired only 1 batter."

[RuthMayBond]

Mikey,

I really mean this to be constructive, but try to make your questions more historically based and less involving numbers and fast facts, like "I had X number of hits" or "I won the Y award in year Z." Maybe I don't speak for everyone, but historical riddles seem a lot more interesting than pop quizzes on statistical lists and award winners.You speak for more than yourself :waving

[Yankwood]

This Hall of Fame pitcher ate pancakes in the morning before every start and in the late 60's and early 70's was even referred to by announcers and members of the press as "Pancake". The nickname wore off however as his career advanced.

[mikeymussina35]

This Hall of Fame pitcher ate pancakes in the morning before every start and in the late 60's and early 70's was even referred to by announcers and members of the press as "Pancake". The nickname wore off however as his career advanced.


This is a guess:

Jim Palmer???? :waving

[KingSwisher]

Mikey,

I really mean this to be constructive, but try to make your questions more historically based and less involving numbers and fast facts, like "I had X number of hits" or "I won the Y award in year Z." Maybe I don't speak for everyone, but historical riddles seem a lot more interesting than pop quizzes on statistical lists and award winners.

I said the same thing in an earlier post, but I guess it wasn't as politically correct as your request because one of the moderators censored it with an edit.

But I think the savvy posters know what mussina35 is up to.

[RuthMayBond]

But I think the savvy posters know what mussina35 is up to.I hope someone does

[Yankwood]

This is a guess:

Jim Palmer???? :wavingYou got it!!!

[geezer]

How bout this trivia:

Im the only player to homer in the World Series, playing for 3 different teams?

[Ceannsaich]

Matt Williams.

[iPod]

No one knows mine? I didn't think it was that hard...


"They say I shouldn't have started that critical game, but I don't understand why. I had a better record and a better ERA than the guy who they say should have, although they may have a point; I retired only 1 batter."

[Old Sweater]

No one knows mine? I didn't think it was that hard...

Guess not if you know the answer.

[mikeymussina35]

You got it!!!

Wow I am proud of myself!!!!!!!!! :clapping :clapping :clapping :clapping :clapping :clapping :clapping

[iPod]

"They say I (#28) shouldn't have started that critical game, but I don't understand why. I had a better record and a better ERA than the guy who they say should have, although they may have a point; I retired only 1 batter, and I stunk up the park in my next start after that. I came to that team in a large trade, and a former MVP came with me. After my career, a company made a commercial that mistook me for someone else, leading to a lawsuit."

[Allonsanfan]

"They say I (#28) shouldn't have started that critical game, but I don't understand why. I had a better record and a better ERA than the guy who they say should have, although they may have a point; I retired only 1 batter, and I stunk up the park in my next start after that. I came to that team in a large trade, and a former MVP came with me. After my career, a company made a commercial that mistook me for someone else, leading to a lawsuit."

Art Ditmar.

[iPod]

Art Ditmar.

Yeah, go ahead.

[mikeymussina35]

Yeah, go ahead.


What pitcher has given up the most home runs in his career? And how many did he give up???? :lookitup :lookitup :lookitup :lookitup :lookitup :atthepc :atthepc :atthepc

[Old Sweater]

What pitcher has given up the most home runs in his career? And how many did he give up???? :lookitup :lookitup :lookitup :lookitup :lookitup :atthepc :atthepc :atthepc


guessing Bert Blyleven. to lazy to cheat and look it up.

[iPod]

What pitcher has given up the most home runs in his career? And how many did he give up???? :lookitup :lookitup :lookitup :lookitup :lookitup :atthepc :atthepc :atthepc

Robin Roberts, 505... again, please try to make them not something you could just go on baseball-reference to find the answer (although I knew the answer to this one just off the top of my head).

[geezer]

How bout this one:

I was the first player ever to hit homeruns from both sides of the plate in the same inning???

[Old Sweater]

How bout this one:

I was the first player ever to hit homeruns from both sides of the plate in the same inning???


Looked this up at Baseball Almanac and it has Carlos Baerga. Matter of fact, his name was the only one in bold text indicating it was the same inning. I thought that Mark Bellhorn done it in a Cubs game I was watching.

=========================================

I am the ghost of a backup catcher that committed suicide the same year my team won the WS. Who's ghost am I?

[iPod]

Looked this up at Baseball Almanac and it has Carlos Baerga. Matter of fact, his name was the only one in bold text indicating it was the same inning. I thought that Mark Bellhorn done it in a Cubs game I was watching.

=========================================

I am the ghost of a backup catcher that committed suicide the same year my team won the WS. Who's ghost am I?

That's Willard Hershberger, Lombardi's backup in 1939-40. Very sad story.

[Old Sweater]

That's Willard Hershberger, Lombardi's backup in 1939-40. Very sad story.


Yeah you're right on both accounts.


Someone else can post another.

[Old Sweater]

I'm a HOF pitcher that has matching numbers for base hits and wins.

[iPod]

I'm a HOF pitcher that has matching numbers for base hits and wins.

Had to dig for that one, but Warren Spahn had 363 career hits. It's surprising how close some pitchers are; Pete Alexander has 373 and 378, Hubbell has 253 and 246, Newhouser has 201 and 207, Plank has 326 and 331, McGinnity has 246 and 251, Drysdale has 209 and 218.

[iPod]

"During my career, I kept a list of players whom I intended to hit when I faced them, and would sometimes just hit a batter when my manager called for an intentional walk. In my locker there was a picture of my nemesis, one of baseball's great sluggers. My managers were concerned with my command, and rightfully so; I once walked in the run that cost us the pennant."

[Old Sweater]

Had to dig for that one, but Warren Spahn had 363 career hits. It's surprising how close some pitchers are; Pete Alexander has 373 and 378, Hubbell has 253 and 246, Newhouser has 201 and 207, Plank has 326 and 331, McGinnity has 246 and 251, Drysdale has 209 and 218.


Yeah, you done some digging alright. At least I know this old history book is somewhat right in it's info. Amazing that Alexander and Spahn were so close in hits and wins.

I'm the 1st man to lead both leagues in stolen bases. Who am I?

[tonystewart1123]

Ok heres one, who is the all time leader in both wins and losses in their carrer as a Minnesota Twin?

[Craig S.]

Ok heres one, who is the all time leader in both wins and losses in their carrer as a Minnesota Twin?

Walter Johnson, with Jim Kaat second in both categories.

[iPod]

We've already got two unanswered questions.

[tonystewart1123]

It would be Jim Kaat because I said as a Minnesota Twins not a Washington Senator

[Old Sweater]

"During my career, I kept a list of players whom I intended to hit when I faced them, and would sometimes just hit a batter when my manager called for an intentional walk. In my locker there was a picture of my nemesis, one of baseball's great sluggers. My managers were concerned with my command, and rightfully so; I once walked in the run that cost us the pennant."


Sorry I-Pod, just caught your question. Bumping it for a answer.

[Ceannsaich]

didnt Kenny Rogers as a New York Met walk in Gerald Williams in 1999 to give the braves the pennant?

[iPod]

Sorry I-Pod, just caught your question. Bumping it for a answer.

No problem, it's not that I want everyone to look at my question, I just don't want the thread to become cluttered.

[Old Sweater]

No problem, it's not that I want everyone to look at my question, I just don't want the thread to become cluttered.

The answer to your question isn't Dizzy Dean is it?

[UTforever22]

Who is the only player to hit at least 30 home runs in his first four major league seasons?

:p :p :p :p :p :p :waving :waving :waving

You mean first player, Albert Pujols did it as well

[iPod]

The answer to your question isn't Dizzy Dean is it?

No, Dean wasn't who I was thinking of. There are a lot of headhunters out there, so I tried to give specific clues that (I hope anyway) are unique to this guy.

[geezer]

didnt Kenny Rogers as a New York Met walk in Gerald Williams in 1999 to give the braves the pennant?

I thought it was Andruw Jones

[iPod]

Not Kenny Rogers either.

[geezer]

Not Kenny Rogers either.

It was Kenny Rogers who was pitching, im not sure who was the winning run, I know Andruw was at the bat or the winning run.

[Ceannsaich]

BRAVES 11TH: ROGERS REPLACED DUNSTON (PITCHING); Williams
doubled to left; Boone out on a sacrifice bunt (first
unassisted) [Williams to third]; C. Jones was walked
intentionally; Jordan was walked intentionally [C. Jones to
second]; A. Jones walked [Williams scored, C. Jones to third,
Jordan to second]; 1 R, 1 H, 0 E, 3 LOB. Mets 9, Braves 10.

i got this from retro sheet http://retrosheet.org/

[iPod]

It was Kenny Rogers who was pitching, im not sure who was the winning run, I know Andruw was at the bat or the winning run.

I'm saying, Kenny Rogers isn't the answer to my question.

[mikeymussina35]

What Baltimore Orioles manager was ejected from a record 91 games?

:atthepc :atthepc :atthepc :lookitup :lookitup :lookitup :coffee

[Mariano_Rivera]

What Baltimore Orioles manager was ejected from a record 91 games?

:atthepc :atthepc :atthepc :lookitup :lookitup :lookitup :coffee
Buck Weaver?

[RuthMayBond]

Buck Weaver?Well, maybe one of his relatives. Buck was permanently ejected years earlier for something naughtier :(

[mikeymussina35]

Who hit the ball that rolled between Bill Buckner's legs in the 1986 World Series?

:atthepc :atthepc :atthepc :atthepc :atthepc :lookitup :lookitup :dance :dance

[RuthMayBond]

Who hit the ball that rolled between Bill Buckner's legs in the 1986 World Series?

:atthepc :atthepc :atthepc :atthepc :atthepc :lookitup :lookitup :dance :dance
MM, cOOKIE :D

[Old Sweater]

"During my career, I kept a list of players whom I intended to hit when I faced them, and would sometimes just hit a batter when my manager called for an intentional walk. In my locker there was a picture of my nemesis, one of baseball's great sluggers. My managers were concerned with my command, and rightfully so; I once walked in the run that cost us the pennant."

Bump.

No leap frog.

[AutographCollector]

Who hit the ball that rolled between Bill Buckner's legs in the 1986 World Series?
Mookie Wilson.
Dude, your trivia questions are waayyyy to easy.

[Old Sweater]

Mookie Wilson.
Dude, your trivia questions are waayyyy to easy.


Want a tuff one?


Answer iPod's. Been there for days now.

[AutographCollector]

Want a tuff one?


Answer iPod's. Been there for days now.
I wasn't talking to ipod... I was talking to Mussina.

[Old Sweater]

I wasn't talking to ipod... I was talking to Mussina.


This I knew. Everyone has been jumping over iPods.

[AutographCollector]

This I knew. Everyone has been jumping over iPods.
Because who the hell would know something like that?

That's like me asking:
trivia question: what baseball player washed his hands after every game?

I mean come on now!

[Old Sweater]

Because who the hell would know something like that?



Trivia Guy for one but it never remains at the end of the thread for them to see. It's a good question about a headhunter.

[mikeymussina35]

Mets: IN THE FOG GAME, WHO HIT A BALL THAT FELL FOR A TRIPLE FINALLY CONVINCING UMPIRES THE GAME SHOULD BE DELAYED AND EVENTUALLY CALLED?

:atthepc

[Old Sweater]

Who was the first to lead both leagues in SB's?

[mikeymussina35]

This is a guess:

Rickey Henderson???

[RuthMayBond]

Who was the first to lead both leagues in SB's?
I don't suppose Harry Stovey or Billy Hamilton count ;)

[RuthMayBond]

Who was the first to lead both leagues in SB's?
Ron LeFlore

[Old Sweater]

Ron LeFlore


Bingo. Sorta ironic ain't it?


I got let go by the Yankees for stealing from Jeter. Who I'm I?

I got let go by the Yankees for stealing from Babe Ruth. Who I'm I bonus II.

[iPod]

Because who the hell would know something like that?

That's like me asking:
trivia question: what baseball player washed his hands after every game?

I mean come on now!

We had a "Who Am I" thread before where the questions were pretty tough, like the one I wrote. Maybe its just me, but a question where someone asks "who was the person who did XYZ" isn't very interesting or thought-provoking. The questions on the other thread were like the one I wrote; a bunch of seemingly unrelated vague clues that, when put together, make you slowly whittle down the list of guys it could be until only one guy is left. I'll add more:

"During my career, I kept a list of players whom I intended to hit when I faced them, and would sometimes just hit a batter when my manager called for an intentional walk. In my locker there was a picture of my nemesis, one of baseball's great sluggers. My managers were concerned with my command, and rightfully so; I once walked in the run that cost us the pennant, on the last day of the season. We won over 100 games that year and had a 4 game lead on September 22nd but blew it. That offseason I was traded, and the very next year my old team won the World Series... against my new team."

[a-rod13]

Bingo. Sorta ironic ain't it?


I got let go by the Yankees for stealing from Jeter. Who I'm I?



is it ricky ledee

[Old Sweater]

is it ricky ledee


No. Not the name I remember reading about.

[mikeymussina35]

How about this:


The Yankees signed another Red Sox player in December of 1992. This player hit over .360 four times in a Boston uniform. He also had 200 hits or more 7 seasons in a row as a member of the Red Sox. This player was ______________.

;) ;)

[Old Sweater]

How about this:


The Yankees signed another Red Sox player in December of 1992. This player hit over .360 four times in a Boston uniform. He also had 200 hits or more 7 seasons in a row as a member of the Red Sox. This player was _Wade Boggs.____________.

;) ;)


Now who was the Yankee thieves?

[RuthMayBond]

How about this:


The Yankees signed another Red Sox player in December of 1992. This player hit over .360 four times in a Boston uniform. He also had 200 hits or more 7 seasons in a row as a member of the Red Sox. This player was ______________.

;) ;)Sounds like the chicken mistress

[Old Sweater]

Sounds like the chicken mistress

Yeah it was, I put it in the post before yours. In Mikeys quote box.


The thief who was let go by the Yankees for stealing from Jeter was Ruben Rivera.

The thief let go by the Yankees for stealing from Babe Ruth was Leo Durocher.

[iPod]

We had a "Who Am I" thread before where the questions were pretty tough, like the one I wrote. Maybe its just me, but a question where someone asks "who was the person who did XYZ" isn't very interesting or thought-provoking. The questions on the other thread were like the one I wrote; a bunch of seemingly unrelated vague clues that, when put together, make you slowly whittle down the list of guys it could be until only one guy is left. I'll add more:

"During my career, I kept a list of players whom I intended to hit when I faced them, and would sometimes just hit a batter when my manager called for an intentional walk. In my locker there was a picture of my nemesis, one of baseball's great sluggers. My managers were concerned with my command, and rightfully so; I once walked in the run that cost us the pennant, on the last day of the season. We won over 100 games that year and had a 4 game lead on September 22nd but blew it. That offseason I was traded, and the very next year my old team won the World Series... against my new team."

So... in case anyone cared, the answer was Stan Williams.

[Old Sweater]

So... in case anyone cared, the answer was Stan Williams.

I care. Thanks alot.

There is a ol' boy named Joe Toni at the pool hall I hang at that played HS ball against Stan Williams here in Denver and I've punched up his stats on the computer for Joe 2 or 3 times. I don't ever remember any of your question though. Do remember in a read that Williams just retired from baseball just last year as a scout or something.

[iPod]

I care. Thanks alot.

There is a ol' boy named Joe Toni at the pool hall I hang at that played HS ball against Stan Williams here in Denver and I've punched up his stats on the computer for Joe 2 or 3 times. I don't ever remember any of your question though. Do remember in a read that Williams just retired from baseball just last year as a scout or something.

Stan Williams walked in the run that put the Giants ahead for good in the last game of the '62 playoff. Coincidentally, both the Shot Heard Round the World game in 1951 and the clincher in 1962 took place on October 3. He was traded to the Yankees before the 1963 season; the Dodgers swept the Yankees away in the 1963 WS.

He said later, "It never bothered me that much because I gave it all I had and it didn't work out. Had I let up and thrown a half-assed fastball and the guy [Jim Davenport] had gotten a base hit, I never would have forgiven myself. But I walked him at 100 m.p.h., giving my best shot."

Supposedly Williams was offered bonuses for keeping his walks down so he would occasionally just plunk a guy rather than be charged with an intentional walk called from the bench. He also began to throw at people on 3-0.

The nemesis I mentioned was Henry Aaron, who it sounds like Williams just really hated. Baseball-reference shows that Williams only hit Aaron one time but there's a story behind it. Williams had hit Aaron in the helmet, and afterwards walked up to him seemingly to apologize. What he said was "I meant to hit you in the neck."

Here are Aaron's batting numbers against Williams; I can understand why Williams didn't like him.

.333/.396/.521, 16 hits, 2 HR, 10 RBI, 4 BB, 4 K, 1 HBP in 48 AB (53 PA)

[mikeymussina35]

What retired basketball player tried out for the Chicago White Sox in 1994?

[RuthMayBond]

What retired basketball player tried out for the Chicago White Sox in 1994?You should get a river of answers. Try to be like THIS Mike

[mikeymussina35]

You should get a river of answers. Try to be like THIS Mike


What????????

[Ceannsaich]

You should get a river of answers. Try to be like THIS Mike

That would be michael jordin. he only played with the White sox AA affiliate I belive

[AutographCollector]

What Yankee player hit a homerun in 10 straight games to beat Dale Long's record of 8 taters?

Extra credit: How many hr's did this mystery person slug in order to beat the record?

[Old Sweater]

What Yankee player hit a homerun in 10 straight games to beat Dale Long's record of 8 taters?

Extra credit: How many hr's did this mystery person slug in order to beat the record?


Don Mattingly? 12?

[Yankwood]

What Yankee player hit a homerun in 10 straight games to beat Dale Long's record of 8 taters?

Extra credit: How many hr's did this mystery person slug in order to beat the record?Nobody. Mattingly tied it with 8.

[AutographCollector]

Don Mattingly? 12?
Do Mattingly IS correct... however he DID NOT hit 12 homers in a row...
any other guesses? ;)
P.S.
I fudged the question up... Mattingly broke the record with 7 straight games for the AL... Dale Long hit homers in 8 straight games. I think that I'll just stick to my card collecting for now on.. lol... :crazy

[AutographCollector]

Nobody. Mattingly tied it with 8.
Yeah, I know... read my above post. :o

[Old Sweater]

I never look these up. I thought 10 was higher then I remembered.

[mikeymussina35]

What player executed an unassisted triple play in the 1920 World Series?

[mikeymussina35]

Where are all of the smart trivia People??? :noidea

[RuthMayBond]

What player executed an unassisted triple play in the 1920 World Series?He's dear as Bambi,
Our own Bill "Wamby" :clapping

[RuthMayBond]

Where are all of the smart trivia People??? :noideaWhere are all the interesting questions?

[mikeymussina35]

I was born in February 1926
I won a Peabody Award in 1973
I called baseball on NBC for 27 years

WHO AM I??? :lookitup :lookitup

[Old Sweater]

I was born in February 1926
I won a Peabody Award in 1973
I called baseball on NBC for 27 years

WHO AM I??? :lookitup :lookitup


Joe Garagiola.

[mikeymussina35]

Joe Garagiola.


Yeahhhh!!!!!!!!!!!

[-Kyle-]

I was the brother of a player who was traded (with another player) for Carl Mays. My dad met him in a Boston bar once. Who am I? :atthepc

[mikeymussina35]

Gary Russel Jr.??????

[-Kyle-]

Not quite...Lefty Russell. Real first name was Clarence.

[mikeymussina35]

Who is the only batter to win a batting title in three different decades? What years are they???? :coffee

[Old Sweater]

Who is the only batter to win a batting title in three different decades? What years are they???? :coffee


That would be George Brett. To lazy to look up the years.

[Bigrcube]

Who is the only batter to win a batting title in three different decades? What years are they???? :coffee

OK, along those same lines.....
Q: Who is the youngest player to ever win a league batting title?
Name the player, year, and team?
Hint: He never played in the minor leagues.

[RuthMayBond]

OK, along those same lines.....
Q: Who is the youngest player to ever win a league batting title?
Name the player, year, and team?
Hint: He never played in the minor leagues.
Let me put a new alkaline battery in my brain and see if I can get this one

[mikeymussina35]

Heres another one:

Who is the only player to win a batting title for an expansion team in its first year?:gt

[Old Sweater]

Heres another one:

Who is the only player to win a batting title for an expansion team in its first year?:gt


That would be Andres Galarraga for my Rockies!!!!

[mikeymussina35]

Which Baseball Player said this:


"Not true at all. Vaseline is manufactured right here in the United States."

He said this about the rumors that he uses a foreign substance on the ball.

:lookitup

[RuthMayBond]

Which Baseball Player said this:


"Not true at all. Vaseline is manufactured right here in the United States."

He said this about the rumors that he uses a foreign substance on the ball.

:lookitupI think he donned the vaseline inside his Dodgers cap

[mikeymussina35]

I think he donned the vaseline inside his Dodgers cap


He Might of, but who is your guess????

[wickedcurve093]

Don Drysdale? just guessing here

[mikeymussina35]

No, Sorry!!!! :( :( :( :( :( :(

[-Kyle-]

Don Newcombe????

[mikeymussina35]

Nope, thats Wrong!!

[wickedcurve093]

Fernando Valenzuela?

[mikeymussina35]

Nope, Once again~!~~~~

[wickedcurve093]

This is a tough one.

[-Kyle-]

I'll shoot another guess...Don Sutton?

[mikeymussina35]

FINALLY SOMEONE GOT IT!!

Nice!!
Heres another quote:

"Most one-run games are lost, not won."

:crazy

[-Kyle-]

I actually know this one...Gene Mauch.

[mikeymussina35]

Nice!!!
O.K last one of the night for me::

"If I were playing third base and my mother were rounding third with the run that was going to beat us, I'd trip her. Oh, I'd pick her up and brush her off and say, 'Sorry Mom, but nobody beats me."

:confused:

[-Kyle-]

Nice!!!
O.K last one of the night for me::

"If I were playing third base and my mother were rounding third with the run that was going to beat us, I'd trip her. Oh, I'd pick her up and brush her off and say, 'Sorry Mom, but nobody beats me."

:confused:
Hmmm...John MgGraw?

[mikeymussina35]

Nope

SORRY!

[-Kyle-]

Leo Durocher?

I found that quote on Baseball Almanac...:atthepc

Good Night. :D

[mikeymussina35]

Good Morning!!

[Old Sweater]

Good Morning!!


mikeymussina...........Like these easy ones!

[geezer]

I'm the last player to have 200-hit seasons for 3 different teams.

[Old Sweater]

I'm the last player to have 200-hit seasons for 3 different teams.


Juan Pierre?

[mikeymussina35]

Ok Old Sweater:

Who said this:

"I don't believe in ice. It's too cold, for one thing."

:evil

[KingSwisher]

Ok Old Sweater:

Who said this:

"I don't believe in ice. It's too cold, for one thing."

:evil

Paul Quantrill

And to prevent you from asking any more inane trivia I'll post this:
http://quote.webcircle.com/cgi-bin/search.cgi?position=Pitcher&page=11

to spare the masses.

You're giving the Slavic stereotype new meaning.

[mikeymussina35]

Nice, Try this One:

"The difference between the old ballplayer and the new ballplayer is the jersey. The old ballplayer cared about the name on the front. The new ballplayer cares about the name on the back."

[geezer]

Juan Pierre?

Thats correct, he did it in Colorado (2001), twice in Florida (2003 & 2004), and in his only year with the Cubs (2006).

[Old Sweater]

I answer trivia questions with abrasive replys. Who am I?

[iPod]

Nice, Try this One:

"The difference between the old ballplayer and the new ballplayer is the jersey. The old ballplayer cared about the name on the front. The new ballplayer cares about the name on the back."

Garvey. That's enough quotes, let's move on to something else.

[Bigrcube]

FINALLY SOMEONE GOT IT!!

Actually, RMB had it earlier is his response:
"I think he donned the vaseline inside his Dodgers cap."
"donned"......get it? Very subtle, but I knew he meant Don Sutton.

Sutton was a notorious cheater, what with vaseline, sandpaper, thumbtacks, etc.
Even when he got caught, and the commissioner threatened to suspend him,
the activist within him vowed to sue the commish and MLB/owners and take
them to court. Was going to claim they were not allowing him to earn his living.
Restraint of trade or some such thing?!
Again, as I recall with my sometimes vacant re-membery?!

[Old Sweater]

Sutton was a notorious cheater, what with vaseline, sandpaper, thumbtacks, etc.


A baseball player cheating? How Shocking!...............lol

[RuthMayBond]

I answer trivia questions with abrasive replys. Who am I?We know who you are, you can't hide it :laugh :laugh :laugh

[RuthMayBond]

Actually, RMB had it earlier is his response:
"I think he donned the vaseline inside his Dodgers cap."
"donned"......get it? Very subtle, but I knew he meant Don Sutton.At least someone is paying attention :clapping :clapping :clapping :clapping

[mikeymussina35]

I am not retired, and i played collegiate baseball at the University of Nevada and went 28-15 with a 3.80 ERA in three seasons with the Wolf Pack. I left with numerous school records, including most wins in a season (14 in 2000)

Who Am i??? :coffee

[Old Sweater]

I am not retired, and i played collegiate baseball at the University of Nevada and went 28-15 with a 3.80 ERA in three seasons with the Wolf Pack. I left with numerous school records, including most wins in a season (14 in 2000)

Who Am i??? :coffee


Darrell Rasner ? He's a Yankee.

[mikeymussina35]

Yeahhhhhhh

[wickedcurve093]

I am a former met. I manage the AA team in the mets orginization and I was with the 86 mets.

[Old Sweater]

I am a former met. I manage the AA team in the mets orginization and I was with the 86 mets.



Juan Samuel, I cheated and looked it up. Was going to guess Mookie.

[geezer]

How bout this one, I played for the 1986 Mets, and ended it managing in the Bigs.

[Old Sweater]

How bout this one, I played for the 1986 Mets, and ended it managing in the Bigs.


Ray Knight.

[geezer]

Ray Knight.

Thats true, but actually I forgot that one, but I was referring to another Met.

[RuthMayBond]

Thats true, but actually I forgot that one, but I was referring to another Met.Lee Mazilli?

[Bigrcube]

Lee Mazilli?

If it's Mazilli, he actually started off with the Pirates in 1986, and was traded.

[geezer]

Both Ray Knight and Lee Mazzili were former big league managers, and Wally Backman was about to become one as well.

[Utter Chaos]

John Gibbons played 8 games for the Mets in '86 and is currently the Blue Jays manager.

[-Kyle-]

"You can take Tanyon Sturtze out of Tampa Bay, but you can't take the Tampa Bay out of Tanyon Sturtze."

Which writer said that?

[-Kyle-]

No one? :waving

[RuthMayBond]

"You can take Tanyon Sturtze out of Tampa Bay, but you can't take the Tampa Bay out of Tanyon Sturtze."

Which writer said that?Someone with initials BSG

[-Kyle-]

Someone with initials BSG

:applaud: That was a tough one...Boston Sports Guy is Bill Simmons, possibly the funniest baseball columnist ever.

I typed into google and another message board has that quote in their signature, with the credits to BSG. ;)

[Dennie Cunningham]

I beleive you are Steve Carlton

[Iron Jaw]

I beleive you are Steve Carlton

Could be Carlton Willey though.:nod:

[mikeymussina35]

GUYS HIS WAS A RECENT QUOTE LETS SEE IF YOU CAN RECOGNIZE IT:

He does everything right. He's flawless. He really knows how to play the game.!!!


Who said this and who was he talking about???

:rant: :rant: :rant: :rant: :party: :party: :nod:

[-Kyle-]

GUYS HIS WAS A RECENT QUOTE LETS SEE IF YOU CAN RECOGNIZE IT:

He does everything right. He's flawless. He really knows how to play the game.!!!


Who said this and who was he talking about???

:rant: :rant: :rant: :rant: :party: :party: :nod:
Delmon Young (guess)

[mikeymussina35]

Delmon Young (guess)

Nope, not even close!!!!!!!!!

[Mariano_Rivera]

:applaud: That was a tough one...Boston Sports Guy is Bill Simmons, possibly the funniest baseball columnist ever.

I typed into google and another message board has that quote in their signature, with the credits to BSG. ;)

I think i jnust found my new sig :D

[mikeymussina35]

GUYS HIS WAS A RECENT QUOTE LETS SEE IF YOU CAN RECOGNIZE IT:

He does everything right. He's flawless. He really knows how to play the game.!!!


Who said this and who was he talking about???

:rant: :rant: :rant: :rant: :party: :party: :nod:

Remember this question people it wasn't answered yet!!!!!!!!!

[mikeymussina35]

Yankees manager Joe Torre is the 4th man to manage the Yankees and Mets. Which of the following players did not play for both the Yankees and the Mets?

1. Armando Benitez
2. Yogi Berra
3. Jesse Orosco
4. Dave Kingman
5. None of the above


:cap: :twocents: :blush: :blush: :blush: :happy:

[geezer]

Yankees manager Joe Torre is the 4th man to manage the Yankees and Mets. Which of the following players did not play for both the Yankees and the Mets?

1. Armando Benitez
2. Yogi Berra
3. Jesse Orosco
4. Dave Kingman
5. None of the above


:cap: :twocents: :blush: :blush: :blush: :happy:


Yogi Berra played his entire career with the Yankees, but he is the only person to lead the Yankees and Mets to the World Series as a manager.

[Bigrcube]

Yogi Berra played his entire career with the Yankees, but he is the only person to lead the Yankees and Mets to the World Series as a manager.

Not entirely correct. Yogi's last year as a player with the Yankees was 1963.
In 1964, he was their manager, and lost in 7 games to the Cardinals in W.S.
Then he signed as a free agent with the Mets in 1965, and played in 4 games,
going 2-for-9 with 3 Ks.

[Bigrcube]

Yankees manager Joe Torre is the 4th man to manage the Yankees and Mets. Which of the following players did not play for both the Yankees and the Mets?

1. Armando Benitez
2. Yogi Berra
3. Jesse Orosco
4. Dave Kingman
5. None of the above


:cap: :twocents: :blush: :blush: :blush: :happy:

Correct answer is # 5, None of the above.
All played for BOTH teams, albeit some a very little stint.

[mikeymussina35]

Correct answer is # 5, None of the above.
All played for BOTH teams, albeit some a very little stint.

Bigrcube is correct!!!! ts none of the above
Heres another:

What player went the longest without a stolen base?
How many games did he go and how many at bats did he go???
:baseball: :baseball: :gt :gt :homeplate: :homeplate: :homeplate: :happy:

[Old Sweater]

Bigrcube is correct!!!! ts none of the above
Heres another:

What player went the longest without a stolen base?
How many games did he go and how many at bats did he go???
:baseball: :baseball: :gt :gt :homeplate: :homeplate: :homeplate: :happy:

I think Cecil Fielder is the player.

[mikeymussina35]

I think Cecil Fielder is the player.

Yeahhh you've got part of it right!

[Utter Chaos]

Jesse Orosco played in 1252 games without stealing a base.

[mikeymussina35]

Jesse Orosco played in 1252 games without stealing a base.

No, it is Cecil Fielder(which Old Sweater answered correctly) but Part II was to figure out how many games and at bats.

[Utter Chaos]

No, it is Cecil Fielder(which Old Sweater answered correctly) but Part II was to figure out how many games and at bats.Cecil Fielder stole a base in his 1097th game. I'm saying Orosco played in more games (but less at bats) then Fielder did.

When you say "longest" do you mean time?, games? or at bats?

[Old Sweater]

Yeahhh you've got part of it right!

Yeah, what I knew. Didn't do the computer research triva part.

[Old Sweater]

I owned the roll-on glue dispenser,used for doctoring the ball, that Yogi accidentally used for deodorant, gluing his arms down. Who am I?

[cub19]

My guess would be Whitey Ford...he always was accused of doctoring the ball














IMPEACH SELIG!!!!

[Old Sweater]

My guess would be Whitey Ford...he always was accused of doctoring the ball














IMPEACH SELIG!!!!


Good guess. Ford it was.

[Dalkowski110]

I was the first man ejected from a game for throwing a spitball. Who am I? Bonus points if you can guess who ejected me.

[cub19]

Nelson Potter of the Browns in 1944....i'd guess that he was tossed by Bill Klem

[Dalkowski110]

You're right about Potter...but wrong about Klemm. Try again on the ump.

[Bigrcube]

My guess would be Whitey Ford...he always was accused of doctoring the ball

IMPEACH SELIG!!!!

My vote to impeach him.....but not until he gives back (to the fans), some of that excess bounty, ay?!

[cub19]

the only other umpire i can remember is Cal Hubbard:atthepc

[RuthMayBond]

I was the first man ejected from a game for throwing a spitball. Who am I? Bonus points if you can guess who ejected me.
Cal Hubbard ejected him

[Dalkowski110]

Correct. Now, here's a harder one. Many may know by simply looking it up that Bumpus Jones threw a no-hitter without a contract and never duplicated his success. His story was much exaggerated, though, probably by Fred Lieb or Bill Stern. Whoever it was painted a picture of a total amateur who had never had pro experience before. Well, Bumpus not only had pro experience, but also had thrown a no-hitter in the Minors. For who, and in what league?

[Bigrcube]

Correct. Now, here's a harder one. Many may know by simply looking it up that Bumpus Jones threw a no-hitter without a contract and never duplicated his success. His story was much exaggerated, though, probably by Fred Lieb or Bill Stern. Whoever it was painted a picture of a total amateur who had never had pro experience before. Well, Bumpus not only had pro experience, but also had thrown a no-hitter in the Minors. For who, and in what league?


Ahem.....exactly WHICH "Bumpus" Jones are we talking about here?
Charles Leander Jones who pitched with Cincinnati in 1892 and both
Cincinnati and the NY Giants in 1893, or:
Elijah Albert Jones who pitched for Detroit in 1907 and 1909?
BOTH had the nickname of BUMPUS.

[Dalkowski110]

Charles Leander Jones...the one who pitched without a contract for Charles Comiskey. BTW...looking at this Bumpus' SABR Bio won't help you. I'm not sure why, but they don't mention the no-no that he threw in the Minors.

[mikeymussina35]

Who was the last batter David Cone faced when he threw his perfect game??
:D

[Dalkowski110]

Okay, okay...Bumpus threw a no-hitter while with the Bi-State League with the Joliet club.

I think Orlando Cabrera was the last batter Cone faced, but could be wrong.

[geezer]

Who was the last batter David Cone faced when he threw his perfect game??
:D

I still remember that game, the last batter was Orlando Cabrera

[mikeymussina35]

"Whatever I do, I love to win. I don't care if it's tennis or ping pong, I'll kill myself to win it."

Who said this???? This is easy

[Mariano_Rivera]

"Whatever I do, I love to win. I don't care if it's tennis or ping pong, I'll kill myself to win it."

Who said this???? This is easy

Paul O'Neill

[mikeymussina35]

Paul O'Neill

yOU ARE WRONG!!!!!!!!!!:dismay: :dismay: :p :laugh :laugh

[RuthMayBond]

yOU ARE WRONG!!!!!!!!!!:dismay: :dismay: :p :laugh :laughAnd he wonders why no one wants to answer his stupid questions :rolleyes: :rolleyes: