Trivia Challenge
 

Without looking him up, except in Baseball Reference, what was Wilbur Snapp's claim to fame?

Didn't he teach a young Connie Mack how to fake the sound of foul tips?

Close --- Sort of


You might just take a wild stab at the answer and get it right.

Well, I could not find him on BBR...so, I'm calling uncle.


I have one for you though:

On this date (4/26) in 1902, Addie Joss made his major league debut by pitching a one-hitter with the only hit being by Jessie Burkett.

What other future Hall-of-Famer debuted with a one-hitter?

Deflection is not permitted in this thread.

Hint: Snapp is from Springfield, Ohio.

That hint did not help me.

I was trying to recall something like a sports-related museum or HOF there, but I think I was confusing it with Springfield, MA.

Wilbur lived in Springfield for many years, but his notoriety occurred after he left. He was playing at a ball park though named after a major league pitcher.

Okay, I'm now guessing he's some sort of entertainer. Was the stadium he was 'playing' in Shea Stadium? I know there was a Shea who pitched.

Did he go on to have a long and illustrious career with Jim Crackle and Johnny Pop? :D:D:D

I did find the answer using Baseball Reference, but it still feels like cheating so I will just keep the answer to myself so you can continue the fun.

No, Greg, but a threesome was involved that did not include Crackle and Pop.

Did you say it was or was not Shea Stadium?

Since you said it was a threesome, I'll have to run out any guest musicians that the Beatles may have used.

Before Raymond has a heart attack, I am going to post the final clue.;)

Here's Wilbur, what did he do, where did he do it and who threw him out?

The organist who got thrown out of a game for playing 'Three Blind Mice'

LOL

Now, go back and answer my trivia question.

Since the answer is out there, here is the link to where I found the answer:

http://www.baseball-reference.com/bullpen/Wilbur_Snapp

Thanks, Frank!
 

I enjoyed that!

Juan Marichal

Correct - pretty amazing debuts. Seems like Luis Tiant may have had something close to that in his debut...I'll have to look it up. Tiant, of course, along with Minnie Minoso, should also be Hall-of-Famers! Before rose, before bonds, and before clemens!

Yup, Luis pitched a complete game four-hit shutout against the Yankees on July 19, 1964.

Okay, Here's One For Yah
 

When THIS player ended his career, he was third in most games played in centerfield (National League). Google if you must, but more fun if you don't.

Piece of Cake.

George Gore

Doc, Don't get all 1800's on me. Remember, you are the person who once said you were old enough to own your own T206.

Think post 1900's.

I do however owe you a card for your very correct guess. If only I knew which time zone to send it to.:)

Richie Ashburn? I did not cheat...yet

Great guess, Ray. Ashburn is actually 2nd most.

Willie Mays?

Mays is first. This player started his major league career after Willie and retired before Willie.

Hint: He once had a date with The Supremes.

George trailed O'Rourke and Stovey when he retired in 1892.

There may be other correct answers to this question because everyone retires at a different time, but George may well be the first correct answer, but I wouldn't bet on it.;)

Duke Snider?

no, he started before Mays...how about Curt Flood?

- still have not cheated.

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Yes, Curt Flood is my solution to this quiz. Although Gore may be accurate as well. I wouldn't know, but I'll take Frank's word for it - after all, he's almost old enough to have his picture on a Old Judge card:)