Baseball Legends
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Who is known as 'The Sultan of Swat' and 'The Bambino'?
About Baseball Legends
Baseball Legends is a free general knowledge quiz with 15 multiple-choice questions with a mix of 8 easy, 7 medium questions. Test your knowledge of baseball history, legendary players, and the World Series! A typical run takes about 7 minutes, hints are always one tap away, and your streak ticks up the first time you finish a game on a given day.
A few sample questions
1. Who is known as 'The Sultan of Swat' and 'The Bambino'?
Answer: Babe Ruth
Babe Ruth, born George Herman Ruth Jr., was known by many nicknames including 'The Sultan of Swat' and 'The Bambino.' He revolutionized baseball with his power hitting.
2. Who broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball in 1947?
Answer: Jackie Robinson
Jackie Robinson became the first African American to play in Major League Baseball in the modern era when he debuted for the Brooklyn Dodgers on April 15, 1947.
3. How many innings are in a standard baseball game?
Answer: 9
A standard Major League Baseball game consists of 9 innings. If the game is tied after 9 innings, extra innings are played until one team has the lead at the end of a complete inning.
4. Who holds the MLB record for most career home runs?
Answer: Barry Bonds
Barry Bonds holds the MLB career home run record with 762, surpassing Hank Aaron's previous record of 755 in 2007. Babe Ruth hit 714 career home runs.
5. What is the 'World Series'?
Answer: The MLB championship series
The World Series is the annual championship series of Major League Baseball, played between the champions of the American League and National League.
Things you'll learn along the way
- The Chicago Cubs won the 2016 World Series, defeating the Cleveland Indians in 7 games. It was their first championship since 1908, ending the longest title drought in major North American sports.
- A perfect game occurs when a pitcher retires every batter he faces over at least 9 innings — no hits, no walks, no errors, no hit batters. There have been only 24 in MLB history.
- Joe DiMaggio of the New York Yankees had a 56-game hitting streak in 1941, one of the most unbreakable records in baseball. He got at least one hit in each of those consecutive games.
Frequently asked questions
What's a good follow-up after Baseball Legends?
If you enjoyed this general knowledge quiz, try the Daily Challenge — five rotating questions, refreshed every 24 hours, that count toward your streak. You can also use the Surprise Me button on the homepage to land on a different game type for variety.
Can I print Baseball Legends?
Yes — use the Print button at the top of the page for a clean question sheet, or "Print with Answers" to make an answer key. Printed sheets work well for group play at home, in a classroom, or at a senior center.
Will I lose my progress if I close the page?
Your overall progress — XP, streaks, and badges — is saved in your browser automatically. A quiz that's underway restarts if you leave mid-game, but at about 7 minutes, Baseball Legends fits comfortably in one sitting.
How many questions are in Baseball Legends?
Baseball Legends has 15 multiple-choice questions. Each one has four answer options and an explanation that appears after you answer, so you learn something even when you miss.
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