Washington Nationals Trivia Answers

1.) This Hall of Fame player's 33-game hit streak remains the franchise record. Name him.
Heinie Manush (in 1933).

2.) This Nationals outfielder is the franchise's all-time career leader in hits, doubles and triples. Name him.
Sam Rice.

3.) This speedy Nationals player stole 88 bases in a single season to set the franchise's all-time record.
Clyde "Deerfoot" Milan (in 1912).

4.) Besides the immortal Walter Johnson, name the only other pitcher in franchise history to ever win more than 25 games in a single season.
Alvin "General" Crowder won 26 games in 1932.

5.) This Nationals player's 51 doubles in a single season remains the franchise's all-time record. Name him.
Mickey Vernon (in 1946).

6.) Beginning in 1939, this Nationals outfielder led the American League in stolen bases for five straight seasons. Name him.
George Case.

7.) In 1968, this Senators infielder turned the first unassisted triple play in the major leagues in 44 years. Name him.
Ron Hansen.

8.) Name the last pitcher in Nationals history to win 20 games in a single season.
Bob Porterfield won 22 games in 1953.

9.) In 1962, this Senators pitcher struck out 21 batters to defeat the Orioles 2-1 in 16 innings. Name him.
Tom Cheney.

10.) Name the only 3 Nationals players to ever hit more than 40 home runs in a single season.
Roy Sievers (42 in 1957); Harmon Killebrew (42 in 1959) and Frank Howard (44 in both 1968 and 1970; 48 in 1969).