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The Crimson Sports Cube's 1983 Baseball Quiz

20. Gaylord Perry's many accomplishments include being the only pitcher to win the Cy Young Award in both leagues. Who is the only modern pitcher besides Perry to win 100 games in each league? And who is the only man, apart from Nolan Ryan, to throw a no-hitter in each league? Five points each.

21. Two points for identifying each of these players by their nickname.

* The Toy Cannon

* No-Neck

* The Meal Ticket:

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* The Mad Hunearian:

* The Glider.

22. In 1977 Duck Ellis Pitched for three different teams: the Yankees. A's, and Rangers: Because his tenure on these clubs coincided with a series of managerial firings. Ellis played for no less than seven managers in 1977. One point for the first four you can identify, and two points for each of the other three.

23. Controversial umpire calls seem to follow the Cincinnati Reds in the World Series. For five points each, do you remembers:

* The baserunner who was involved in a home plate collision with Baltimore's Elrod Hendricks and umpire Ken Burkhart in the 1970 series?

* The butter who ran into Red Sox catcher Carlton Fisk after laying down a bunt in the 1975 Fall Classic?

24. Name the only man to play for both the Seattle Pilots and the Seattle Mariners.

25. Memorable defensive plays in the World Series remain famous years after fans remember the outcome of the Series itself. Do you recall the batters who hit into these fielding gems.

* Joe Rudi's catch against the left field wall in 1972.

* Bill Wambsganss's unassisted triple play against Brooklyn in 1920.

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