World Series: Test yourself on this Houston Astros, Philadelphia Phillies themed quiz

Pete Donovan
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Game 4: Bryce Harper reacts after a double in the fifth inning.
Game 4: Bryce Harper reacts after a double in the fifth inning.
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On Friday night, the Houston Astros and Philadelphia Phillies meet in Game 1 of the World Series, a best-of-seven contest that could go later in the calendar than any Fall Classic ever.

Here's a little Philadelphia-Houston World Series Quiz to get you in the mood:

1.  Name the former Angel star who managed the Phillies to the 1993 National League pennant.

2.  What Houston star was nicknamed “The Toy Cannon”?

3.  How many of Nolan Ryan’s seven no-hitters did he pitch with Houston?

4.  Who portrayed the great Philadelphia pitcher Grover Cleveland Alexander in the movies?

5.  How many Rocky pictures were made?

6.  What Houston star pitcher had a stroke at 30 and was later homeless?

7.  What Hall of Fame Phillies pitcher once won 28 games in one season and lost 20 in another?

8.  What was the Astros original nickname?

9.  Name the long-time Coachella Valley resident who was President of the Astros from 1980 to 1985?

10. Which city is larger?  Houston or Philadelphia?

11. Who holds the record for most home runs in a World Series career?

12. What player has played in the most World Series?

13. What player in this series appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated at the age of 17?

14. Name the two pitchers who finished with 324 career wins each and both pitched for the Astros (as well as the Angels)

15. Where did the famous “Battle of the Sexes” tennis match take place?

Answers

Nolan Ryan, one of the game\'s most dominant pitchers during his 27-year career, will be one of seven inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame today. AP Photo
Nolan Ryan, one of the game\'s most dominant pitchers during his 27-year career, will be one of seven inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame today. AP Photo

1.  Jim Fregosi

2.  Jimmy Wynn

3.  Ryan pitched only one of his seven no-hitters with the Astros.  He pitched four with the Angels and two with the Texas Rangers.

4.  Ronald Reagan

5.  There were six Rocky pictures in the movie franchise, from 1976 to 2006.

6.  J.R. Richard

7.  Hall of Famer Robin Roberts

8.  Colt 45s

9.  Al Rosen

10. Houston has a population of 2.3 million, fifth-largest in the country.  Philadelphia has a population of 1.6 million, eighth-largest in the country.

11. Mickey Mantle with 18

12. Yogi Berra was in the World Series 14 times and won 10 of them

13. Bryce Harper in 2009

14. Nolan Ryan and Don Sutton

15. The Houston Astrodome

Pete Donovan is a Palm Desert resident and former Los Angeles Times sports reporter. He can be reached at pwdonovan22@yahoo.com

This article originally appeared on Palm Springs Desert Sun: World Series: Test yourself on this Houston Astros, Philadelphia Phillies themed quiz