Think You Can Ace This MLB Legends Quiz?

By: Kennita Leon
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Think You Can Ace This MLB Legends Quiz?
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About This Quiz

If you know anything about sports, then you'll know that baseball is one of the greatest in the USA. The game involves a bat, a ball, pitchers and catcher and lots of complicated rules that only the truly devoted have figured out. Each team has nine members, and the goal is to get as many runs as possible, to beat the opposing team. 

While the origin of the sport has been greatly debated ( some say Great Britain, some say France and some say Germany), we can all agree that it was huge in The Big Apple by the 1850s. The game has since become one of America's favorites and is now synonymous with hot dogs, pretzels and all the great things the US of A is known for. But it takes a huge fan to know more than just the rules of the game. Real fans know the legends of the game - the ones who made it what it is today. And we want to find out if you're one of those people. 

So, if you think you've got what it takes to name all the legends by just looking at a picture, go ahead and take this quiz.

Nolan Ryan
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Which MLB legend is this?
Kevin Durant
Russell Westbrook
Nolan Ryan
The former pitcher and previously chief executive officer of the Texas Rangers, Lynn Nolan Ryan, has played more seasons than any player in the history of the modern major league. With a ranking of first all-time in strikeouts, he has earned the name 'The Ryan Express.'
Anthony Davis

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Sandy Koufax
Wiki Commons
Who is this?
Sandy Koufax
Although born Sanford Braun, Sandy Koufax is a former left-hand pitcher who was the youngest Major League Baseball player ever elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Jimmy Butler
Draymond Green
Kyle Lowry

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Cy Young
Wiki Commons
What's this player's name?
Von Miller
Tom Brady
Kevin Durant
Cy Young
Born Denton True "Cy" Young, this former pitcher has played on five different teams and has captured 511 wins throughout his Major League Baseball career.

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Roger Clemens
n/a
Which iconic baseball player is this?
Roger Clemens
Known to his colleagues and fans as "Rocket," former baseball pitcher, Roger Clemens, is highly regarded for his pitching style and aggressive competitive nature that earned him much success in taunting his opponents.
Antonio Brown
James Harden
Aaron Rodgers

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Bob Gibson
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Which MLB great is this?
Bob Gibson
Praised as the most intimidating pitcher in the history of the game, Robert Gibson, commonly known as Bob Gibson, was a two-time World Series Champion who achieved an accumulated 3,111 strikeouts.
DeMarcus Cousins
Odell Beckham Jr
Matt Ryan

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Walter Johnson
Wiki Commons
What's this guys name?
Julio Jones
LeBron James
Walter Johnson
Walter Perry Johnson has played with the Washington Senators in the position of pitcher over his 21-year career and has held the career record in strikeouts for over five decades.
Kyle Lowry

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Warren Spahn
Wiki Commons
Which baseball god is this?
Derek Carr
Warren Spahn
In 1973, Warren Edward Spahn was elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame after a 21-year career and a total of 363 game wins, which was more than any left-handed pitcher in history.
Kevin Durant
Marc Gasol

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Christy Mathewson
Wiki commons
Can you tell us who this player is?
Anthony Davis
Christy Mathewson
Over his 17-year career in Major League Baseball, Christopher Mathewson played for the New York Giants where he earned his top ten ranking within several pitching categories.
Russell Westbrook
Draymond Green

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Lefty Grove
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Identify this baseball legend.
Jimmy Butler
Lefty Grove
During the 1920s, Robert Moses "Lefty" Grove achieved success in the minor leagues before rising to stardom in Major League Baseball, with 300 wins throughout his career as a professional pitcher.
Kevin Durant
Von Miller

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Johnny Bench
YouTube
Can you name the baseball player seen in this picture?
Johnny Bench
Playing for the Cincinnati Reds from 1967 to 1983, Johnny Lee Bench was a professional baseball catcher and has been acclaimed by ESPN as the best catcher of all-time.
Nikola Jokic
Eric Berry
Kyrie Irving

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Yogi Berra
YouTube
Match this athlete's picture to his name.
Tom Brady
DeMarcus Cousins
James Harden
Yogi Berra
Having won ten World Series Championships, Lawrence Peter "Yogi" Berra was a three-time winner of the American League Most Valuable Player Award. He is one of only five players who can boast of such an achievement.

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Lou Gehrig
Wiki Commons
Who could this possibly be?
Matt Ryan
Antonio Brown
Lou Gehrig
As a first baseman who played for the New York Yankees, Henry Louis Gehrig, commonly referred to as "the Iron Horse," was appraised for his competence and resilience as a hitter.
Kyle Lowry

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Mark McGwire
YouTube
What do you think this player's name is?
Aaron Rodgers
Derek Carr
Carmelo Anthony
Mark McGwire
As a bench coach for the San Diego Padres, Mark David McGwire is a former first baseman in American baseball. During his career, he earned the name "Big Mac," standing at 6 feet 5 inches and weighing 215 pounds.

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Jackie Robinson
YouTube
Tell us the name of this MLB legend.
Odell Beckham Jr
Julio Jones
Jackie Robinson
Jack Roosevelt Robinson was the first African American to play in Major League Baseball, putting an end to racial segregation when he was signed on by the Brooklyn Dodgers.
Marc Gasol

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Rogers Hornsby
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Who is this man?
LeBron James
Rogers Hornsby
The late Rogers Hornsby Sr. played 23 seasons in Major League Baseball and served as an infielder, coach, and manager. With a career total of 301 home runs, the Los Angeles Times considered him to be the most exceptional right-handed hitter in history.
Kevin Durant
Anthony Davis

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Mike Schmidt
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Which MLB legend is this?
Mike Schmidt
Regarded for his combined power hitting and strong defensive skills, Michael Jack Schmidt is a former professional third baseman for the Philadelphia Phillies.
Draymond Green
Eric Berry
Kyrie Irving

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Brooks Robinson
National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum
Who is this?
Nikola Jokic
Russell Westbrook
Brooks Robinson
Brooks Robinson Jr. played for the Baltimore Orioles from 1955 to 1977 and was an expert defensive third baseman with an outstanding 16 consecutive Gold Glove Awards.
DeMarcus Cousins

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Cal Ripken, Jr.
Wiki Commons
What's this player's name?
Drew Brees
Jimmy Butler
Matt Ryan
Cal Ripken Jr
The former third baseman and shortstop, Calvin Edwin Ripken Jr., was famous for not settling on a signature batting stance during his 21 seasons of Major League Baseball which earned him the nickname "the man of 1,000 stances."

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Ernie Banks
Wiki Commons
Which iconic baseball player is this?
Tom Brady
Von Miller
James Harden
Ernier Banks
Nicknamed " Mr. Cub," Ernest Banks played Major League Baseball for the Chicago Cubs. In 1982, he became the first player to have his uniform number (14) retired by the team.

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Honus Wagner
Wiki Commons
Which MLB great is this?
Honus Wagner
From 1897 to 1917, Johannes Peter "Honus" Wagner was a baseball shortstop for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Although considered the greatest shortstop ever by most baseball historians, his German heritage and superb speed earned him the name, "The Flying Dutchman."
Anthony Davis
Julio Jones
Antonio Brown

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Babe Ruth
YouTube
What's this guy's name?
Kevin Durant
Babe Ruth
George Herman "Babe" Ruth, as he is commonly referred to, was a notable American professional baseball player and highly viewed as a great sports hero in American culture.
Kyle Lowry
Kevin Durant

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Hank Aaron
Wiki Commons
Which baseball god is this?
Aaron Rodgers
Jimmy Butler
Hank Aaron
Currently serving as the senior vice president of the Atlanta Braves, Henry Louis Aaron is a retired right fielder who has held the Major League Baseball record for career home runs for over three decades.
Derek Carr

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Ted Williams
Wiki Commons
Can you tell us who this player is?
Marc Gasol
Eric Berry
Russell Westbrook
Ted Williams
Theodore Samuel "Ted" William had a 19-year Major League Baseball career and had a ranking of 7th all-time. He also served during World War II and the Korean War.

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Willie Mays
Wiki Commons
Identify this baseball legend.
LeBron James
Willie Mays
In 1979, Willie Howard Mays, Jr. was elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame. During his tenure as a center fielder, he achieved 660 home runs and 12 Gold Globe Awards.
Draymond Green
DeMarcus Cousins

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Joe DiMaggio
YouTube
Can you name the baseball player seen in this picture?
Joe DiMaggio
Joseph Paul DiMaggio, affectionately known as the "The Yankee Clipper," played for the New York Yankees throughout his entire 13-year career and is quite notable for his 56-game hitting streak.
Odell Beckham Jr
James Harden
Nikola Jokic

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Mickey Mantle
Wiki Commons
Match this athlete's picture to his name.
Tom Brady
Kevin Durant
Mickey Mantle
Regarded as one of the best sluggers of all time, in 1999, Mickey Charles Mantle was elected to the Major League Baseball All-Century Team, appearing in twelve World Series throughout his baseball career.
Anthony Davis

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Ty Cobb
youtube
Who could this possibly be?
Jimmy Butler
Kevin Durant
Ty Cobb
In 1999, Georgia-born Tyrus Raymond Cobb, who played for the Detroit Tigers and Philadelphia Athletics, was ranked third on the "Baseball's 100 Greatest Players" list created by Sporting News' editors.
Julio Jones

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Ken Griffey Jr. (24)
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What do you think this player's name is?
Carmelo Anthony
Von Miller
Ken Griffey Jr.
Throughout his two-decade career as a professional baseball outfielder, George Kenneth Griffey Jr. has played for the Seattle Mariners, Cincinnati Reds, and the Chicago White Sox.
Kyrie Irving

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Pete Rose
youtube
Tell us the name of this MLB legend.
Aaron Rodgers
Russell Westbrook
Matt Ryan
Pete Rose
"Charlie Hustle" formally known as Peter Edward Rose Sr., was a switch hitter with an outstanding career total of 4,256 hits in Major League Baseball.

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Stan Musial
Wiki Commons
Who is this man?
Anthony Davis
Stan Musial
Stanley Frank Musial, also called "Stan the Man," played as an outfielder and first baseman for the St. Louis Cardinals. In 2014, he was inaugurated in the Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame.
Kyle Lowry
Antonio Brown

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Nap Lajoie
Wiki Commons
Which MLB legend is this?
Draymond Green
Derek Carr
Nap Lajoie
Although born Napoleon Lajoie, Nap was given the nickname "The Frenchman" and during his baseball career was said to be the best second baseman. In 1901, he joined the American League.
DeMarcus Cousins

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Miguel Cabrera
n/a
Who is this?
Miguel Cabrera
In 2012, Miguel Cabrera was the first to receive the 17th Major League Baseball Triple crown in 45 seasons. He currently plays for the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball.
Tom Brady
Julio Jones
Jimmy Butler

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Al Kaline
Wiki Commons
What's this player's name?
James Harden
LeBron James
Kevin Durant
Al Kaline
Born Albert William Kaline, "Al Kaline" is also known as "Mr. Tiger." Having retired after 22 years of playing only for the Detroit Tigers, he became the first of their players to have their uniform number (6) retired.

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Eddie Collins
youtube
Which iconic baseball player is this?
Drew Brees
Carmelo Anthony
Eddie Collins
Eddie Collins, also known as "Cocky," played for the Philadelphia Athletics and Chicago White Sox. He holds the major league record of 512 career sacrifice bunts.
Nikola Jokic

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Pedro Martínez
youtube
Which MLB great is this?
Marc Gasol
Eric Berry
Pedro Martinez
Martinez held the record for the highest career winning percentage by a pitcher for five years and is considered one of the greatest pitchers in baseball history. He has won three Cy Young and eight All-star awards.
Matt Ryan

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Carl Yastrzemski
MLB
What's this guy's name?
Carl Yastrzemski
Carl Yastrzemski was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1989. He spent his entire baseball career playing for the Boston Red Sox.
Odell Beckham Jr
Von Miller
Aaron Rodgers

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Mel Ott
YouTube
Which baseball god is this?
Draymond Green
Mel Ott
Although born Melvin Thomas Ott, he was given the nickname "Master Melvin." Ott set the National League Record for most walks in a doubleheader with six on October 5th, 1929.
Russell Westbrook
Antonio Brown

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Roberto Clemente
youtube
Can you tell us who this player is?
Julio Jones
Tom Brady
Roberto Clemente
In 1973, Roberto Clemente became the first Latin American and Caribbean inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Clemente played for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
DeMarcus Cousins

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Derek Jeter
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Identify this baseball legend.
Jimmy Butler
Anthony Davis
Kevin Durant
Derek Jeter
Derek Jeter spent his entire baseball career playing for the New York Yankees. He has won many awards such as five Gold Gloves awards, five silver slugger awards, and two Hank Aaron awards to name a few.

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Alex Rodriguez
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Can you name the baseball player seen in this picture?
James Harden
Kevin Durant
Alex Rodriguez
Alexander Emmanuel Rodriguez also known as "A-Rod" played for the New York Yankees and had the second world highest sports contract. He has the record for highest slugging percentage in a season.
LeBron James

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