Vintage Baseball Card and Player Trivia

[frankbmd]

Originally Posted by Big Ben

I'm confused. Why isn't Caminiti part of an answer to your trivia question?

Looks like we are headed for the parking lot (Rule 6)

Regardless we need another question. I'm okay with semivintage questions about Italian dingers and the like, but don't tell Leon. He might boot us to another board that fewer people see.

Here's another question

There is a misspelled name in the T206 set, that is unique for a reason not related to the spelling error. What is the error aand why is it unique?

[Big Ben]

Originally Posted by frankbmd

Looks like we are headed for the parking lot (Rule 6)

Regardless we need another question. I'm okay with semivintage questions about Italian dingers and the like, but don't tell Leon. He might boot us to another board that fewer people see.

Here's another question

There is a misspelled name in the T206 set, that is unique for a reason not related to the spelling error. What is the error aand why is it unique?

lol.. Rule 6 isn't necessary here.. I always try to be civil on this forum, and far be it for me to hijack an interesting thread!

[matty6]

Juan Violat (Viola) - the only person whose last name starts with "V?" That was a complete stab in the dark...

[frankbmd]

Originally Posted by matty6

Juan Violat (Viola) - the only person whose last name starts with "V?" That was a complete stab in the dark...

This answer appears correct, but it is not the one I had in mind. Bad question, but a learning experience. There are two. Who is the other in addition to Viola(t).

Your answer is deemed correct, so please provide another question.

[matty6]

I can't come up with the second answer you wanted...clue us in?

My question: WHO IS THE ONLY PITCHER TO ACHIEVE A WINNING RECORD IN EVERY SEASON (TEN OR MORE) THAT HE REGISTERED A DECISION?

Hard to believe no one else has ever done this...

[novakjr]

Originally Posted by matty6

I can't come up with the second answer you wanted...clue us in?

My question: WHO IS THE ONLY PITCHER TO ACHIEVE A WINNING RECORD IN EVERY SEASON (TEN OR MORE) THAT HE REGISTERED A DECISION?

Hard to believe no one else has ever done this...

CC Sabathia...

Next question. Who is the only player to lead the entire major leagues in batting average, but not lead his league(AL or NL) in batting average for that season?

[novakjr]

Originally Posted by frankbmd

There is a misspelled name in the T206 set, that is unique for a reason not related to the spelling error. What is the error aand why is it unique?

Just a guess. McIntyre, and unique because he's listed with 2 teams?

[matty6]

David,

I just checked your answer and C.C. indeed tied this vintage pitcher. I had no idea he tied the record, as I have been telling this bit of trivia for years...

And Eddie Murray is the answer to your question...

So back to me:

Besides C.C. Sabathia...what pitcher has had a winning record in ten or more seasons with no losing seasons?

[novakjr]

Originally Posted by matty6

David,

I just checked your answer and C.C. indeed tied this vintage pitcher. I had no idea he tied the record, as I have been telling this bit of trivia for years...

And Eddie Murray is the answer to your question...

So back to me:

Besides C.C. Sabathia...what pitcher has had a winning record in ten or more seasons with no losing seasons?

Yes, Murray. I believe the other is Spud Chandler. Possibly also Andy Pettitte, if you count a .500 season as a winning record(he at least never had a losing record).

[matty6]

Well Chandler was 0-0 one year which isn't a winning record...This pitcher had ten winning seasons with no .500 seasons or losing seasons.

[oldjudge]

Answer is-------Babe Ruth. He only got it because he had two one win seasons late in his career.

What player led two leagues in HRs in the same season?

[mark evans]

What is the probability of a team scoring exactly one run in any half-inning?

Part B: two or more runs?

I hope these aren't considered o/t as not vintage.

Hope to see all in Baltimore.

[novakjr]

Originally Posted by matty6

Well Chandler was 0-0 one year which isn't a winning record...This pitcher had ten winning seasons with no .500 seasons or losing seasons.

Your question stated, which pitcher had a winning record in every year in which he recorded a decision. 0-0=no decisions. So I'd think Chandler would have to count based on how you worded the question. Tim Hudson has also had a winning record every season for 13 seasons...Currently researching if there are any others...I see that oldjudge anwered with Ruth. I believe Sabathia and Hudson are currently only other pitchers who would qualify without the "recorded decision" part. Perhaps the question should be changed to "every season he pitched in a game"..

[novakjr]

Let's go with a two part question about bats. 1 vintage, 1 modern.

1)Who was the first player to order a bat with a knob?

2)Who was the first player to use a Maple bat?

[frankbmd]

Originally Posted by novakjr

Just a guess. McIntyre, and unique because he's listed with 2 teams?

Not correct. There is still a correct answer out there. A hint will be provided after the next incorrect guess.

Great to see we have more than one question in play now.

[frankbmd]

Originally Posted by frankbmd

Looks like we are headed for the parking lot (Rule 6)

Here's another question

There is a misspelled name in the T206 set, that is unique for a reason not related to the spelling error. What is the error aand why is it unique?

David, you asked for a hint, which I am going to offer at this time, as this important question is getting buried.

The misspelled player had a major league career that spanned 8 years, during which he hit two home runs.

The thread is going fine now, but at some point i am going to have to collect and repost unanswered questions or perhaps I should ask those who have posted an unanswered question to repost it and label the post as a "Second Chance". The latter option would be easier for me, so by decree I am going to add a Rule 7 to this effect on Post #1 at the beginning.

[frankbmd]

I think Joe DiMaggio's most impressive statistic is his career strikeout total of 369. With 361 home runs he is the closest by far to achieving a HR/SO ratio of 1. In seven seasons Joe had more home runs than strikeouts. Can you name one Hall of Famer whose home run total exceeded his strikeout total in two separate seasons? There is at least one correct answer.

[sayhey24]

Originally Posted by frankbmd

I think Joe DiMaggio's most impressive statistic is his career strikeout total of 369. With 361 home runs he is the closest by far to achieving a HR/SO ratio of 1. In seven seasons Joe had more home runs than strikeouts. Can you name one Hall of Famer whose home run total exceeded his strikeout total in two separate seasons? There is at least one correct answer.

My first guess was Joe Sewell (since he almost never struck out), and a quick check of the records shows that he did do it twice. I'm guessing there might be others from the deadball era?

Greg

[frankbmd]

Originally Posted by sayhey24

My first guess was Joe Sewell (since he almost never struck out), and a quick check of the records shows that he did do it twice. I'm guessing there might be others from the deadball era?

Greg

Correct. That one didn't last very long.

[FrankWakefield]

Walter Alston is correct, Mark.

And now you're turn to ask a question.

[mark evans]

I tried one a couple pages back that was intended for math junkies but maybe unfair. I'll rack my brain for a more appropriate question.

[frankbmd]

There is a misspelled name in the T206 set, that is unique for a reason not related to the spelling error. What is the error and why is it unique?

The misspelled player had a major league career that spanned 8 years, during which he hit two home runs.

Whether this thread lives in infamy or dies a slow painful death remains to be seen. I personally will not keep feeding questions as my supply is finite. I have learned a few good additions to my repertoire. Hopefully I can use them to win a few drinks at bars that I do not frequent. I will continue to follow the thread to the grave though.

Having made my comment, I will provide the answer to the above question.
Violat (actually Viola) and George Brown (actually Browne) are both valid answers, but the unique answer I was looking for was Sid Smith (actually Sydney or Syd Smith), who is unique because he is the only T206 player whose card includes his first name on the front. Yes there are some initials on other cards (H Davis, L Tannehill, and F Smith to name a few) and of course Happy Smith, but Happy is a nickname.

I'm including an image of Syd to complete this post. Let's get some more questions.