Baseball in Popular Culture: Movies, TV, Books, and Music

Question 1

Who is the legendary baseball player known by the nickname 'The Bambino'?

Accepted Answer

Babe Ruth

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Ty Cobb

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Hank Aaron

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Mickey Mantle

Question 2

What is the significance of 'The Curse of the Billy Goat' in baseball history?

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A longstanding superstition associated with the Chicago Cubs

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A curse placed on the Boston Red Sox

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A term coined by sportswriters to describe the struggles of the Brooklyn Dodgers

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A belief that the New York Yankees are unbeatable

Question 3

Which acclaimed American author wrote the renowned baseball novel 'The Shortstop'?

Accepted Answer

Bernard Malamud

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John Updike

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Stephen King

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J.D. Salinger

Question 4

What is the name of the famous baseball stadium located in New York City?

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Yankee Stadium

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Wrigley Field

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Fenway Park

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Dodger Stadium

Question 5

Which baseball player holds the record for the most National League MVP awards, winning it an unprecedented seven times?

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Barry Bonds

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Babe Ruth

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Hank Aaron

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Ted Williams

Question 6

What is the baseball term for a batted ball that travels high into the air?

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Fly ball

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Home run

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Ground ball

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Line drive

Question 7

Which television show depicted the story of women playing in a baseball league during World War II?

Accepted Answer

A League of Their Own

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Cheers

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Friends

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Seinfeld

Question 8

What is the name of the prestigious institution dedicated to preserving baseball history and honoring its legends?

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The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum

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The Yankee Hall of Fame

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The Fenway Park Hall of Fame

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The Wrigley Field Hall of Fame

Question 9

Which iconic baseball film portrays the rise and subsequent decline of a prodigious young player?

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The Natural

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Bull Durham

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Field of Dreams

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Moneyball

Question 10

Which Bruce Springsteen song celebrates the indomitable spirit of baseball?

Accepted Answer

Glory Days

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Born to Run

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Thunder Road

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Dancing in the Dark

Question 11

Which type of pitch is characterized by its downward trajectory and late break?

Accepted Answer

Curveball

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Fastball

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Slider

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Changeup

Question 12

Who is the legendary baseball player renowned for his record-breaking home runs and charismatic personality?

Accepted Answer

Babe Ruth

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Lou Gehrig

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Ty Cobb

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Hank Aaron

Question 13

In which city is the Baseball Hall of Fame located?

Accepted Answer

Cooperstown, New York

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New York City

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Boston, Massachusetts

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Los Angeles, California

Question 14

How has the portrayal of baseball in popular culture changed over time?

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Early 20th century: Baseball was seen as a wholesome pastime, while in the late 20th century, it was shown as a more complex sport.

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Baseball has always been portrayed as a violent sport in popular culture.

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The portrayal of baseball in popular culture has stayed the same since it began.

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Baseball has only become popular in popular culture in recent years.

Question 15

In what ways has baseball contributed to the evolution of American music?

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Baseball has inspired a diverse range of musical genres, from country to hip-hop.

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Baseball has had a negligible impact on American music.

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Baseball-themed songs mainly concentrate on the game's technical aspects.

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Baseball has not influenced the musical styles of American artists.

Question 16

How has baseball served as a platform for addressing social issues in American society?

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Challenging racial segregation

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Promoting gender equality

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Encouraging environmental sustainability

Question 17

What significant event marked the official inception of professional baseball as it is known today?

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The establishment of the National League

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The invention of the baseball glove

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The first World Series

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The integration of African-American players

Question 18

How has baseball, as portrayed in American literature, shaped American cultural identity?

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As a metaphor for the American dream, highlighting perseverance and upward mobility.

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Creating nostalgia and shared experiences, evoking community and simpler times.

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Providing a platform for social commentary on race, gender, and class.

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Glorifying violence and promoting aggression.

Question 19

Which movie follows the rise and fall of Shoeless Joe Jackson and the infamous 1919 World Series scandal?

Accepted Answer

The Natural

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Bull Durham

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Field of Dreams

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A League of Their Own

Question 20

Which novel by Bernard Malamud tells the story of Roy Hobbs, a talented but troubled baseball player?

Accepted Answer

The Natural

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For Whom the Bell Tolls

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The Assistant

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The Fixer

Question 21

What is the name of the ballpark in Chicago, Illinois, home to the Chicago Cubs?

Accepted Answer

Wrigley Field

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Fenway Park

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Yankee Stadium

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Dodger Stadium

Question 22

Which baseball team has won the most World Series championships?

Accepted Answer

New York Yankees

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Boston Red Sox

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Los Angeles Dodgers

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San Francisco Giants

Question 23

Which legendary baseball manager is known for the quote, 'There's no crying in baseball!'?

Accepted Answer

Casey Stengel

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Joe Torre

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Sparky Anderson

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Tommy Lasorda

Question 24

What is the name of the annual event where the best baseball players from around the world compete?

Accepted Answer

World Baseball Classic

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World Series

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All-Star Game

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Home Run Derby

Question 25

In Bernard Malamud's acclaimed novel, 'The Natural', who is the protagonist who overcomes adversity to achieve his baseball dreams?

Accepted Answer

Roy Hobbs

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Joe Jackson

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Shoeless Joe

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Babe Ruth

Question 26

Which baseball team is frequently referenced and featured in the popular sitcom, 'Seinfeld'?

Accepted Answer

New York Yankees

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Boston Red Sox

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Los Angeles Dodgers

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Chicago Cubs

Question 27

Name the iconic baseball stadium located in the Bronx, New York City.

Accepted Answer

Yankee Stadium

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Dodger Stadium

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Fenway Park

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Wrigley Field

Question 28

Identify the baseball player who had a legendary rivalry with Babe Ruth.

Accepted Answer

Ty Cobb

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Lou Gehrig

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Joe DiMaggio

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Ted Williams

Question 29

Which iconic baseball song, composed by Jack Norworth and Albert Von Tilzer, is traditionally performed at baseball games?

Accepted Answer

Take Me Out to the Ball Game

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The Star-Spangled Banner

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God Bless America

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My Old Kentucky Home

Question 30

Which iconic baseball movie, released in 1989, features the memorable line, 'If you build it, he will come'?

Accepted Answer

Field of Dreams

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Bull Durham

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The Natural

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The Sandlot

Question 31

Which popular baseball song, written by Jack Nortworth and Albert Von Tilzer, has become synonymous with the sport?

Accepted Answer

Take Me Out to the Ball Game

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God Bless America

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America the Beautiful

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The Star-Spangled Banner

Question 32

What specific aspect of baseball management is highlighted in the movie 'Moneyball,' starring Brad Pitt?

Accepted Answer

The importance of analytics and sabermetrics

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The challenges of managing a team with limited resources

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The impact of player chemistry on team success

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The role of luck in determining a team's fate

Question 33

Which baseball player is the subject of the documentary film 'Hank Aaron: Chasing the Dream'?

Accepted Answer

Hank Aaron

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Babe Ruth

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Jackie Robinson

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Ted Williams

Question 34

Which baseball-themed video game series is known for its realistic graphics and immersive gameplay?

Accepted Answer

MLB The Show

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R.B.I. Baseball

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The Bigs

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Super Mega Baseball

Question 35

What is the name of the infamous baseball scandal that occurred during the 1919 World Series?

Accepted Answer

The Black Sox Scandal

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The Steroid Era

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The Pete Rose Betting Scandal

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The Shoeless Joe Jackson Scandal

Question 36

Which popular television series revolves around a fictional Texas high school football team and includes notable baseball elements?

Accepted Answer

Friday Night Lights

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The Wire

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Breaking Bad

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Game of Thrones

Question 37

In professional baseball, players' actions can raise ethical concerns. Which of these behaviors is an example of such a concern?

Accepted Answer

Domestic violence

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Using illegal performance-enhancing drugs

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Lack of diversity among team owners

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Excessive celebrations by players

Question 38

Which movie uses baseball as a symbol for the struggle for racial equality in the United States?

Accepted Answer

42

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The Pride of the Yankees

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A League of Their Own

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Field of Dreams

Question 39

Which iconic baseball movie famously quotes, 'If you build it, he will come'?

Accepted Answer

Field of Dreams

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The Sandlot

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Bull Durham

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A League of Their Own

Question 40

Which character in the TV show 'Seinfeld' was an avid New York Yankees fan?

Accepted Answer

George Costanza

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Jerry Seinfeld

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Elaine Benes

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Cosmo Kramer

Question 41

Which folk song by Harry Chapin celebrates the American pastime of baseball?

Accepted Answer

Baseball

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Taxi

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Cat's in the Cradle

Question 42

Which legendary baseball player is nicknamed 'The Bambino'?

Accepted Answer

Babe Ruth

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Hank Aaron

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Lou Gehrig

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Joe DiMaggio

Question 43

Which team boasts the highest number of World Series victories?

Accepted Answer

New York Yankees

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Boston Red Sox

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St. Louis Cardinals

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Los Angeles Dodgers

Question 44

What type of baseball pitch curves sharply downward?

Accepted Answer

Curveball

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Fastball

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Slider

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Changeup

Question 45

Which baseball rule prevents a runner from advancing more than one base on a wild pitch?

Accepted Answer

Infield Fly Rule

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Balk Rule

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Drop Third Strike Rule

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Double Play Rule

Question 46

What protective gear is worn by catchers to safeguard their hands?

Accepted Answer

Mitt

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Pad

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Helmet

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Glove

Question 47

Which 1989 movie featuring an iconic baseball scene won the Academy Award for Best Picture?

Accepted Answer

Field of Dreams

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The Sandlot

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Bull Durham

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Eight Men Out

Question 48

Which annual baseball rivalry between two legendary teams is known for its fierce competition?

Accepted Answer

The American League East Rivalry: New York Yankees vs. Boston Red Sox

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The All-Star Game

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The World Series

Question 49

Who is the legendary baseball player nicknamed "The Bambino", renowned for his exceptional power hitting?

Accepted Answer

Babe Ruth

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Hank Aaron

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Willie Mays

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Lou Gehrig

Question 50

In New York City, what is the name of the iconic baseball stadium that serves as the home field for the Yankees?

Accepted Answer

Yankee Stadium

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Wrigley Field

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Dodger Stadium

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Fenway Park

Question 51

Which of the following is NOT a factor contributing to baseball's enduring popularity in American culture?

Accepted Answer

Its association with violence

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Its historical significance

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Its accessibility and appeal to a diverse audience

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Its representation of cherished American values