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Earl Pruess

baseball player

Born
April 2, 1895 · Chicago
Died
August 28, 1979 · Branson
Age
84 years
Nationality
United States

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Earl Henry "Gibby" Pruess (April 2, 1895 – August 28, 1979) was an American Major League Baseball right fielder who played in one game for the St. Louis Browns on September 15, 1920. He walked in his only plate appearance.

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  1. 1.When was Earl Henry Pruess born?

    • A.September 15, 1920
    • B.April 2, 1920
    • C.August 28, 1979
    • D.April 2, 1895correct

    The biography states that Earl Henry Pruess was born on April 2, 1895.

    Source: biographical header

  2. 2.What was the nickname of Earl Henry Pruess?

    • A.Lefty
    • B.Slugger
    • C.Brownie
    • D.Gibbycorrect

    The text identifies Earl Henry Pruess by the nickname Gibby.

    Source: biographical header

  3. 3.For which Major League Baseball team did Earl Henry Pruess play?

    • A.Boston Red Sox
    • B.Chicago Cubs
    • C.New York Yankees
    • D.St. Louis Brownscorrect

    Earl Henry Pruess played one game for the St. Louis Browns.

    Source: introduction

  4. 4.On what date did Earl Henry Pruess play his only Major League Baseball game?

    • A.August 28, 1979
    • B.September 15, 1920correct
    • C.September 15, 1921
    • D.April 2, 1895

    Earl Henry Pruess played in one game for the St. Louis Browns on September 15, 1920.

    Source: introduction

  5. 5.What position did Earl Henry Pruess play in Major League Baseball?

    • A.Shortstop
    • B.Catcher
    • C.Pitcher
    • D.Right fieldercorrect

    The text describes Earl Henry Pruess as a Major League Baseball right fielder.

    Source: introduction

  6. 6.How many games did Earl Henry Pruess play in Major League Baseball?

    • A.Zero
    • B.Onecorrect
    • C.Two
    • D.Ten

    The biography notes that Earl Henry Pruess played in only one game.

    Source: introduction

  7. 7.What occurred during the only plate appearance of Earl Henry Pruess?

    • A.He walkedcorrect
    • B.He hit a home run
    • C.He struck out
    • D.He hit a single

    The text states that Earl Henry Pruess walked in his only plate appearance.

    Source: introduction

  8. 8.When did Earl Henry Pruess die?

    • A.April 2, 1895
    • B.August 28, 1980
    • C.September 15, 1920
    • D.August 28, 1979correct

    The biography lists August 28, 1979, as the death date of Earl Henry Pruess.

    Source: biographical header

  9. 9.Which website is cited as a source for the career statistics of Earl Henry Pruess?

    • A.Baseball Referencecorrect
    • B.MLB.com
    • C.Wikipedia
    • D.ESPN

    The external links section mentions Baseball Reference as a source for career statistics.

    Source: external links

  10. 10.What is the full name of Earl Henry Pruess?

    • A.Earl Henry Pruesscorrect
    • B.Gibby Henry Pruess
    • C.Earl Pruess Henry
    • D.Earl Henry Gibby Pruess

    The biography identifies him as Earl Henry Pruess, often nicknamed Gibby.

    Source: biographical header

  11. 11.How many plate appearances did Earl Henry Pruess record in the major leagues?

    • A.Zero
    • B.Two
    • C.Onecorrect
    • D.Five

    The text specifies that he walked in his only plate appearance.

    Source: introduction

  12. 12.Which of these organizations provides minor league statistics for Earl Henry Pruess?

    • A.The Hall of Fame
    • B.Major League Baseball
    • C.The St. Louis Browns Archive
    • D.Baseball Reference (Minors)correct

    The external links section specifically credits Baseball Reference (Minors) for statistics.

    Source: external links

  13. 13.What is the middle name of Earl Henry Pruess?

    • A.Gibby
    • B.Major
    • C.Henrycorrect
    • D.St. Louis

    The biography names the individual as Earl Henry Pruess.

    Source: biographical header

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