1960s MLB Trivia Questions

11 MLB trivia questions about the 1960s.

1. The Twins are named after what?

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   The Twin Cities (1961)

   They chose a regional name to represent both Minneapolis and St. Paul.

2. What number did Mickey Mantle wear?

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   7 (1968)

   He wore 6 briefly as a rookie.

3. Who hit the only Game 7 walk-off homer to end a World Series, in 1960?

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   Bill Mazeroski (1960)

   Pittsburgh beat the Yankees 10-9.

4. Who am I? Hit .406 in 1941, flew combat missions in Korea, homered in my final at-bat.

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   Ted Williams (1960)

   He missed nearly five seasons to military service.

5. The Minnesota Twins began in 1961 after moving from which city?

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   Washington (1961)

   They were the original Washington Senators.

6. The Mets' name is short for what?

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   Metropolitans (1962)

   There was an earlier New York Metropolitans team in the 1880s.

7. How many no-hitters did Sandy Koufax throw?

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   4 (1965)

   The fourth was a perfect game against the Cubs in 1965.

8. The Astrodome, the first domed stadium, opened in which city?

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   Houston (1965)

   Grass died under its roof, which led to the invention of AstroTurf.

9. What was Bob Gibson's ERA in 1968?

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   1.12 (1968)

   MLB lowered the pitching mound the following year.

10. The Miracle Mets won the 1969 World Series against which team?

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    Baltimore Orioles (1969)

    The Mets had never had a winning season before 1969.

11. Shea Stadium was home to the Mets and which NFL team?

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    New York Jets (1969)

    The Jets played there from 1964 to 1983.

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