Sports Media and the World Series
This quiz will test your knowledge about the World Series and its coverage in the sports media.
Questions
Which newspaper was the first to cover the World Series?
- The New York Times
- The Boston Globe
- The Chicago Tribune
- The Washington Post
Who was the first radio broadcaster to call a World Series game?
- Graham McNamee
- Walter Winchell
- Red Barber
- Mel Allen
Which television network broadcast the first World Series game?
- NBC
- CBS
- ABC
- ESPN
Who was the first African American player to play in the World Series?
- Jackie Robinson
- Larry Doby
- Satchel Paige
- Hank Aaron
Which team has won the most World Series titles?
- New York Yankees
- Boston Red Sox
- St. Louis Cardinals
- San Francisco Giants
Which player has the most World Series hits?
- Derek Jeter
- Babe Ruth
- Lou Gehrig
- Mickey Mantle
Which player has the most World Series home runs?
- Babe Ruth
- Mickey Mantle
- Reggie Jackson
- Barry Bonds
Which player has the most World Series RBIs?
- Babe Ruth
- Lou Gehrig
- Mickey Mantle
- Hank Aaron
Which player has the most World Series stolen bases?
- Rickey Henderson
- Tim Raines
- Lou Brock
- Billy Hamilton
Which player has the most World Series wins?
- Whitey Ford
- Babe Ruth
- Christy Mathewson
- Cy Young
Which player has the most World Series strikeouts?
- Sandy Koufax
- Roger Clemens
- Greg Maddux
- Pedro Martinez
Which player has the most World Series saves?
- Mariano Rivera
- Dennis Eckersley
- John Smoltz
- Trevor Hoffman
Which team has the longest World Series winning streak?
- New York Yankees
- Boston Red Sox
- St. Louis Cardinals
- San Francisco Giants
Which team has the longest World Series losing streak?
- Chicago Cubs
- Cleveland Indians
- Pittsburgh Pirates
- Philadelphia Phillies
Which team has the most World Series appearances?
- New York Yankees
- Boston Red Sox
- St. Louis Cardinals
- San Francisco Giants