JEWISH BASEBALL TRIVIA
How well do you know Jewish baseball history? Noted author and Jewish baseball historian Dan Epstein puts you to the test with his questions. See if you qualify to be a mensch.
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YOU ARE A YUTZ
You sure you’re even a baseball fan? -
YOU ARE A SCHMENDRIK
You know the difference between Hank Greenberg and Shawn Green, but there is still so much more to learn. -
YOU ARE A LAYTISH
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YOU ARE A MENTSCH
Very good! Your knowledge of Jewish baseball is nothing to kvetch about. -
YOU ARE A SCHOLAR
Impressive work! Not for nothing have you studied the glorious history of Jews in the game!
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1. Question
Which Jewish ballplayer served as a spy for the United States government during World War II?1/122. Question
Which Jewish ballplayer was the first Designated Hitter to make an official plate appearance in a MLB game?2/123. Question
Which 1970s MLB ballplayer had the nickname “Super Jew”?3/124. Question
Which Jewish ballplayer holds the MLB record for most total bases in a single game, with 19?4/125. Question
Which Jewish pitcher was the MVP of the 1959 World Series?5/126. Question
Who was the first Jewish player to win the Most Valuable Player award?6/127. Question
Who is the only Jewish ballplayer to knock 10 or more RBIs in a single MLB game?7/128. Question
Who is the only Jewish pitcher to win the pitching triple crown — leading the league in wins, strikeouts and ERA?8/129. Question
Who is the only Jewish pitcher other than Sandy Koufax to win a Cy Young Award?9/1210. Question
Who holds the record for most MLB career wins by a Jewish pitcher?10/1211. Question
Which Jewish ballplayer still holds the American League record for consecutive errorless games at first base?11/1212. Question
Which Jewish actor and comedian recorded “The D-O-D-G-E-R-S Song” in 1962?12/12SCORING DETAILS0-2 | YutzYou sure you’re even a baseball fan?3-4 | SchmendrikYou know the difference between Hank Greenberg and Shawn Green, but there is still so much more to learn.5-6 | LaytishA respectable showing, but whaddaya want — a medal?7-9 | MentschVery good! Your knowledge of Jewish baseball is nothing to kvetch about.10-12 | ScholarImpressive work! Not for nothing have you studied the glorious history of Jews in the game!BASEBALL STORIESTell us a story.
We'd love to hear it!What does Jewish baseball mean to you? Did you have a brush with greatness? A family story that connects your religion and your love of the game?SPOTLIGHT STORIESYes, the Cubs once had Jewish ownerNo, we’re not talking Sam Zell. Meet Albert Lasker. Among other things, he is credited with naming park Wrigley Field.
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