Knowledge Test No. 8

1.

As one of the American League's finest hurlers, this lefty won 20 or more games seven times. He also won 19 twice and 18 another time. He posted an outstanding 64 lifetime shutouts-twice leading the league in that category. He pitched in four World Series, compiling a sparkling 1.15 ERA. He was honored for his fine career achievements by joining Rube Waddell in 1946 as the first left-handed pitchers enshrined at Cooperstown. Name this often-overlooked lefty pitching star of the early part of the 20^th century.

2.

This Hall of Famer is the only man to toss shutouts in three consecutive World Series. Can you name him?

3.

Name the only two winners of the Rookie of the Year award to also manage a club to a World Series championship.

4.

In 1970, the two Rookie of the Year awards were won by a pitcher and a catcher. Ironically, neither man lived to see his 40^th birthday. Name these two tragic figures.

5.

Name the shortest and tallest men ever to win the Rookie of the Year award.

6.

This pitcher-catcher duo owns the distinction of being the only battery to finish one-two in the MVP race. Can you name the MVP pitcher and his All-Star receiver?

7.

Can you name the pitcher who crafted the first no-hitter recorded outside the United States?

8.

This Hall of Famer was the first member of the Detroit Tigers to lead the American League in homers. Can you name him?

9.

Keith Hernandez was widely regarded as the finest defensive first baseman of his era. In fact, the masterful Hernandez won 11 consecutive Gold Glove awards. Can you name the first baseman who broke Hernandez's impressive string of Gold Gloves?

10.

Mike Piazza is well on his way to driving in 100 or more runs for the sixth time in his brilliant career. If he does it, he will reach the 100-RBI mark for the fifth consecutive season-an astounding feat for a catcher. Who was the first catcher to drive in 100 or more runs for four consecutive seasons?

11.

This Hall of Fame pitcher, who was briefly a teammate of the prolific run-producing catcher referred to in the previous question, owns the unique distinction of being the only man to pitch in both leagues while still in his teens. Can you name him?

12.

Of all the sluggers who clubbed 50 or more home runs in a season, this man accomplished the amazing feat of striking out fewer times than he homered. Can you name the most efficient 50-homer guy in history?

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Phil Rogers, Chicago Tribune