Los Angeles Dodgers Trivia III

LOS ANGELES DODGERS TRIVIA III

21) Which pitcher was nicknamed "Bulldog"?

HIDEO NOMO ZACK GREINKE OREL HERSHISER BOB WELCH

Known for his slight frame and fierce competitive spirit, Hershiser was nicknamed "Bulldog" by former Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda.

22) What position did Pee Wee Reese primarily play?

1ST BASE 2ND BASE 3RD BASE SHORTSTOP

Pee Wee Reese was a home run threat in an era when shortstops seldom hit home runs. He amassed 252 stolen bases in a period when steals were not an integral part of the game. Defensively, he was an outstanding gloveman, leading National League shortstops four times in putouts and ranking in the top 10 all-time in putouts and double plays.

23) Which manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers was nicknamed "Smokey"?

WALTER ALSTON BURLEIGH GRIMES TOMMY LASORDA CASEY STENGEL

As a major league manager, Alston led Dodger teams to seven National League (NL) pennants and four world championships. His 1955 team was the only World Series championship team while the club was in Brooklyn.

24) Which former Red Sox player wore number 99 for the Dodgers in 2009?

MANNY RAMIREZ ZACK GREINKE HYUN-JIN RYU JOE BEIMEL

Although he began the 2009 season with a 50-game suspension, Manny still banged out 102 hits, including 19 home runs.

25) Who did the Dodgers play in the first regular season home game at Ebbets Field?

YANKEES BRAVES PIRATES PHILLIES

The Dodgers lost their first game at Ebbets Field 1-0 to the Philadelphia Phillies on April 9th, 1913.

26) In which round of the MLB draft did the Dodgers pick 1969 National League Rookie of the Year Ted Sizemore?

15TH ROUND 1ST ROUND 3RD ROUND 7TH ROUND

The Los Angeles Dodgers selected Sizemore in the fifteenth round of the 1966 Major League Baseball draft.