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30 Amazing World Series Trivia Questions and Answers

Reviewed by Stefanie, Author·Updated Aug 2025·4 min read

Step up to the plate with this exciting collection of World Series trivia. From legendary teams and historic games to unforgettable plays and record-breaking performances, these questions are perfect for baseball fans of all ages. Whether you’re a casual viewer or a die-hard supporter, see how well you know the Fall Classic.

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  1. 1What year featured the very first night game in World Series history?

  2. 2Which World Series saw portable lights used temporarily in the stadium?

  3. 3Who holds the record for the most home runs in World Series history?

  4. 4Which World Series featured the first no-hitter/ perfect game?

  5. 5In which year did two teams from the same city meet in the World Series besides New York?

  6. 6Which World Series ended with a walk-off grand slam in extra innings for the first time?

  7. 7What record did Mike Marshall set in the 1974 Series?

  8. 8Which World Series was extended due to a tie game from darkness?

  9. 9What unusual event occurred in Game 1 of the 2015 World Series?

  10. 10When was the first World Series played?

  11. 11Who hit the first-ever home run in World Series history?

  12. 12Which player recorded the only unassisted triple play in World Series history?

  13. 13Who threw the only perfect game in World Series history?

  14. 14In what year was the first scheduled night game in World Series?

  15. 15What was the longest World Series game by innings?

  16. 16Which World Series was played entirely inside a domed stadium?

  17. 17Which team holds the most World Series titles?

  18. 18How many World Series have been played in total?

  19. 19Which World Series was contested between two teams from the same city outside New York?

  20. 20Which World Series had multiple games decided by one run, including an 8‑game tie‑extended series?

  21. 21Who struck out 17 batters in a single World Series game?

  22. 22What record-low combined runs were scored in a World Series?

  23. 23Which World Series featured lights being added mid-game?

  24. 24Which first-ever World Series combined indoor game day/light conditions?

  25. 25Which player hit perhaps the most iconic World Series home run still shown on TV?

  26. 26Who hit the only walk-off home run in a Game 7 World Series?

  27. 27Which World Series game was postponed due to an earthquake?

  28. 28When is the only World Series canceled without a champion?

  29. 29Which World Series featured no bottom-of-ninth innings being played?

Answer Key

  1. 1. 1971, Game 4The Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Baltimore Orioles in Game 4 at Three Rivers Stadium—the first night World Series game ever scheduled
  2. 2. 1949 at Ebbets FieldDuring Game 5, lights were added mid-game to finish play after sunset—marking the first time lights were used in a Fall Classic
  3. 3. Bill Wambsganss He turned a line drive into a triple play during Game 5 of the 1920 World Series
  4. 4. 1956, Don LarsenLarsen threw the only perfect game in World Series history during Game 5 for the Yankees
  5. 5. 1906 – ChicagoThe Cubs and White Sox squared off, the only non–New York crosstown matchup in WS history
  6. 6. 2024, Game 1 – Dodgers over YankeesFreddie Freeman's grand slam ended the opener in 10 innings, the first-ever walk-off grand slam in Series history
  7. 7. Marshall is the only pitcher to play in every game of a five-game World Series
  8. 8. 1912 – Boston Red Sox vs. NY GiantsThe Series went eight games—the only modern Fall Classic to end with a sacrifice fly in extra innings
  9. 9. Eric Hosmer scored the first and last runs
  10. 10. 1903 (Boston Americans vs. Pittsburgh Pirates)The inaugural World Series was a best-of-nine in 1903, won by Boston 5–3
  11. 11. Patsy DoughertyDougherty of the Boston Pilgrims (Red Sox) hit the first WS homer in 1903
  12. 12. Bill WambsganssHe achieved this feat in Game 5 of the 1920 Series
  13. 13. Don LarsenHe pitched the lone World Series perfect game in Game 5 of 1956
  14. 14. 1971 (Game 4)Game 4 in Pittsburgh marked the first night game ever scheduled in a WS
  15. 15. 2018, 18 innings (Red Sox vs. Dodgers)This marathon lasted 7 hours and 20 minutes, the longest in modern WS history
  16. 16. 1987 (Minnesota Twins)The Twins won in the Metrodome, marking the first indoor WS
  17. 17. New York YankeesThey lead all teams with 27 championships
  18. 18. As of the 2023 Fall Classic, 114 World Series had been played
  19. 19. 1906 (Chicago Cubs vs. White Sox)The only crosstown Series outside New York involved Chicago teams
  20. 20. 1912 Series (Boston vs. New York Giants)It went eight games (including a tie) and four were one-run games
  21. 21. Bob Gibson (1968)He set the record for strikeouts in a single WS game
  22. 22. 15 runs (1966 Dodgers vs. Orioles)This series featured just 15 total runs, the lowest in WS history
  23. 23. 1949 at Ebbets FieldPortable lights finished Game 5 after sunset
  24. 24. 1955: first coast-to-coast color telecast; 1987: first indoor Series
  25. 25. Carlton Fisk (1975 Game 6)His "body English" waving the ball fair immortalized live‐reaction camera shots
  26. 26. Bill Mazeroski (1960 Pirates)A historic homer to win Game 7—still the only one in WS history
  27. 27. 1989 Oakland vs. San Francisco (Loma Prieta)Game 3 was delayed mid-broadcast by a magnitude-6.9 quake
  28. 28. 1994 The players’ strike led to a canceled season and no champion
  29. 29. 1987 Series All games were won by home teams early, so no team needed a bottom‑ninth

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