Ultimate Baseball Quiz: 1920-1930

The Black Sox Scandal was a gambling controversy in MLB. The scandal involved players from the White Sox who sought money for throwing the 1919 World Series.

The scandal involved a large portion of the White Sox roster. Many of these players were the best on the team and around the league.

In 1920, team owners knew they had to do something to clean up baseball after the Black Sox Scandal. They decided to appoint the first commissioner, Kenesaw Mountain Landis, a federal judge out of Illinois.

Many people believe "Shoeless" Joe Jackson wasn't involved in the scandal. His innocence is associated with the fact that he was one of the best players during the 1919 World Series.

Babe Ruth was one of the best players on the Red Sox, helping the team win three World Series. He primarily played pitcher while on the team.

This is still considered one of the worst trades in baseball history. It took the Red Sox 86 years to win another World Series.

The New York Yankees dominated for much of the 1920s. Of course, this was only the start of their dynasty.

Babe Ruth finished his career with 714 home runs. This was the record until Hank Aaron beat it, finishing his career with 755 home runs.

The live-ball era was defined by more home runs. Babe Ruth was the leader of the era, but home runs increased all around the league.

The pitchers who used spit balls were allowed to continue until they retired. New pitchers, however, could not use them.

This was the single-season home run record until 1961. That year, Roger Maris beat the record with 61 home runs.

Babe Ruth had his number 3 retired by the Yankees after he retired from the league. He was also one of the first five members in the Hall of Fame, which started in 1936.

Rogers Hornsby played 23 seasons in Major League Baseball. He spent that time with five different teams.

Hornsby was so spectacular that he won two NL MVP awards. He also was a two-time Triple Crown winner.

Ty Cobb was a 12-time AL batting champion. He earned the Triple Crown in 1909.

The Indians have only won two World Series throughout the team's history. Their second title came in 1948.

An outstanding defender, Tris Speaker played center field. He was also an exceptional hitter, near the top of many record lists.

1921 was the first time the Yankees appeared in a World Series. They would go on to appear in more World Series than any other team in baseball.

The World Series was once a best of nine series. However, it has since been moved to best of seven.

This was John McGraw's final World Series. He finished his career with three titles.

This was the Yankees first championship. The team currently has 27 titles, the most in the league.

Before Yankee Stadium was opened, the Yankees played in the Polo Grounds. This stadium was shared with the Giants and hosted the previous two World Series.

In 1924, the Senators defeated the Giants in seven games. This would be John McGraw's final World Series.

Walter Johnson spent his entire playing career with the Senators. During that time, he won two AL MVP awards and one World Series.

Walter Johnson played from 1907 until 1927. He finished his career as the all-time leader in shutouts with 110.

Playing pitcher for the Senators, Walter Johnson secured two victories for his team. However, he failed to win game 7 and the title.

The World Series was a best of seven in 1925. On the verge of elimination, the Pirates fought their way back into the series and won 4-3.

The Cardinals have won 11 World Series throughout the team's history. The 1926 title was the team's first.

In the ninth inning, Babe Ruth tried to steal a base for the Yankees, who were down 3-2. His attempt failed, and the Cardinals won the series.

Lou Gehrig was forced to retire early from baseball because of ALS. Still, he is regarded as one of the best to ever play the game.

Miller Huggins led the Yankees to six AL pennants. For his contributions to the game, he was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1964.

For two years, the Yankees swept the World Series. These are considered two of the greatest Yankees' teams ever.

Joe Judge was one of the best first basemen throughout the 1920s. He played the entire decade with the Washington Senators.

The Athletics won this series 4-1. The only game they lost was game 3.

This comeback has become known as the "Mack Attack." It's named after Athletics' manager Connie Mack.