Daily Baseball Quiz

Friday, August 7, 2009
Today's theme is: New York Giants

1. What was the first year the New York Giants won 100 or more games?
   1. 1904
   2. 1905
   3. 1912
   4. 1913
   5. 1917

2. Who was the first New York Giant to throw two no hitters?
   1. Carl Hubbell
   2. Rube Marquard
   3. Christy Mathewson
   4. Amos Rusie
   5. Jeff Tesreau

3. Who had the longest hitting streak, at 33 games, for the New York Giants?
   1. George Davis
   2. Mike Donlin
   3. Charles Hickman
   4. Fred Lindstrom
   5. Don Mueller

4. Who was the first New York Giant to hit for the cycle?
   1. Dave Bancroft
   2. Sam Mertes
   3. Chief Meyers
   4. Mel Ott
   5. Mike Tiernan

5. Who was the first National League player to have his number retired?
   1. Carl Hubbell
   2. Christy Mathewson
   3. John McGraw
   4. Mel Ott
   5. Bill Terry

6. Who was the first New York Giant to strike out 16 batters in one game?
   1. Carl Hubbell
   2. Rube Marquard
   3. Christy Mathewson
   4. Amos Rusie
   5. Tim Keefe

7. Who hit the most doubles while playing for the New York Giants?
   1. George Burns
   2. Larry Doyle
   3. Mel Ott
   4. Bill Terry
   5. Mike Tiernan

8. Who was the first New York Giant to lead the National League in home runs?
   1. Buck Ewing
   2. George Kelly
   3. Red Murray
   4. Dave Robertson
   5. Mike Tiernan

9. Who was the first New York Giant to win a batting championship?
   1. Roger Connor
   2. Larry Doyle
   3. Jack Glasscock
   4. Willie Mays
   5. Bill Terry

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