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WORLD SERIES TRIVIA III

21) What is the only team to have both won and lost a World Series in three different home cities?


The Braves have both won and lost a World Series in three home cities: Boston, Milwaukee, and Atlanta.

22) Why was the 1994 World Series canceled?


The 1994 World Series was canceled on September 14 of that year due to an ongoing strike by the Major League Baseball Players Association, which had begun on August 12. It was only the second time in the event's history that the Fall Classic was not played.

23) Who was the oldest World Series MVP?


In 1979, Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Willie Stargell, nicknamed "Pops", won the award at the age of 39 years and 225 days.

24) Who hit the first grand slam in World Series history?


In Game 5 of the 1920 series, Elmer Smith hit a grand slam and Jim Bagby also homered as the Indians took the lead in games three to two.

25) Prior to 2017, how was home-field advantage determined for the World Series?


The 2016 World Series was the last to have home-field advantage determined by the All-Star Game results; since 2017, home-field advantage is awarded to the team with the better record.

26) Who scored the first RBI in World Series history?


Wagner hit a single in the top of the first inning of the 1903 series, scoring Tommy Leach to give the Pittsburgh Pirates a 1-0 lead over the Boston Americans.

27) What player was caught stealing on the final play of the 1926 World Series?


In Game 7, with the Yankees trailing 3-2 in the bottom of the ninth, Babe Ruth tried to steal second. To date, the 1926 World Series is the only Series which ended with a baserunner being caught stealing.

28) Which player did NOT hit at least 10 World Series home runs during his career?


Mickey Mantle retired with a record 18 World Series home runs. Ruth hit 15. Berra hit 12. DiMaggio hit 8.

29) Who was the only World Series MVP from the losing team?


In the 1960 Series, New York Yankees second baseman Bobby Richardson was named Most Valuable Player after hitting .367 with 12 RBIs, becoming the first and only MVP to play for the losing team.

30) What was the first team to play in four consecutive World Series?


The Giants won in 1921 & 1922 and lost in 1923 & 1924.

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