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1988 Sports Cube Baseball Quiz

14. Jack Clark of the Cardinals walked a ridiculous 136 times to lead the National League last season, even though he missed the final month of the season because of an injury. Had Clark remained healthy, the new Yankee would have had a shot at the major league record of 170 walks, which Babe Ruth set in 1923. Clark definitely would have broken the National League mark of 148, which is shared by a former Houston Astro and a former Brooklyn Dodger. Take three points for each sharp-eyed hitter you can name. Six points.

15. With Clark, Mattingly, Dave Winfield, Rickey Henderson and Mike Pagliarulo in the lineup, the Yankees will send a lot of runs across the plate this year. The 1927 Yankees hold the record for the most runs scored in a season with 975. Assuming Pete Rose and Reggie Jackson stay in retirement, which player has scored the most runs in his major league career? Five points.

16. Can you name Connie Mack's real name? Four points.

17. Sports is becoming increasingly tied to politics. A former professional quarterback ran for President. Pretty soon Wayne Gretzky will be tsar of Canada. Oh, he already is. What former baseball hurler is currently a member of the United States Congress? Five points.

18. Juan Nieves of the Milwaukee Brewers threw a no-hitter last season against the Baltimore Orioles. Can you name the last American League hurler to throw a perfect game? Five points.

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19. McGwire and Benito Santiago of the San Diego Padres were named rookies-of-the-year last season. Santiago, who hit .300 with 18 HRs, was the first catcher to be selected in either league since 1972. Can you name the last backstop to win the Rookie-of-the-year Award. Five points.

The Stumper. Bob Stanley of the Red Sox lost 15 games last year but he was not the biggest loser in Boston's history. Can you name the Red Stocking who lost 25 games in 1928? Hint: He is one of the 25 winningest pitchers in major league history. Twenty points.

Scoring

140-150 points--You cheated. Shame on you.

130-139--You should manage the Red Sox.

110-129--You're a top-notch Bleacher Bum.

90-109--Well above average. You eat more chicken than Wade Boggs.

70-89--Above average. You should eat a few more hot dogs.

50-69--Average. You should listen to Vin Scully more often.

30-49--Below average. You're qualified to manage the Red Sox.

10-29--Put down Cymbeline right now and pick up Baseball Digest.

0-9--Hello! Is there anybody in there?

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