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1941 Joe DiMaggio Sets Batting Record

1941 Joe DiMaggio Sets Batting Record

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

9th - 10th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

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Wayground Content

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In 1941, Joe DiMaggio faced a challenge to his 40-game hitting streak during a doubleheader against the Washington Senators. Despite initial setbacks, he managed to tie George Sizzler's record of 41 consecutive games with a hit. In the second game, DiMaggio hit a single, setting a new record of 41 consecutive games with a hit, marking a significant achievement in baseball history.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In 1941, against which team did Joe DiMaggio play a doubleheader?

Washington Senators

Cleveland Indians

Boston Red Sox

Chicago White Sox

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the state of Joe DiMaggio's hitting streak before he hit a double in the sixth inning?

It was a new record

It was already broken

It was secure

It was in peril

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What record did Joe DiMaggio tie with his double in the sixth inning?

45 consecutive games

50 consecutive games

41 consecutive games

30 consecutive games

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Joe DiMaggio set a new record in the second game?

By hitting a single

By hitting a double

By hitting a triple

By hitting a home run

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the new record set by Joe DiMaggio for consecutive games with a hit?

50 games

40 games

45 games

41 games

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