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1980s in a Bucket Trivia Quiz

All multiple choice about the 1980s, and has one question for each season. Have fun! :)

A multiple-choice quiz by Nightmare. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Nightmare

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
332,221

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
845

Awards
Top 5% quiz!

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Question 1 of 10

1. In 1980, this player became Nolan Ryan's 3000th strikeout victim. Ironically, he was also Cardinal pitcher Bob Gibson's 3000th strikeout victim six seasons earlier. Who was this Cincinnati Red outfielder? Hint

Cesar Geronimo

Thomas Hearns

Willie Mays

Pete Maravich

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Question 2 of 10

2. In 1981, who became the first relief pitcher in history to win the league's MVP Award? Hint

Nolan Ryan

Rollie Fingers

Don Kessinger

Lou Piniella

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Question 3 of 10

3. Joe Morgan of the Reds set an infielding record by going 91 consecutive games without an error. In the 1982 season, which National League player fell short by two games of tying this record? Hint

Harmon Killebrew

Joe DiMaggio

Sachin Tendulkar

Manny Trillo

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Question 4 of 10

4. The great Walter Johnson of the Senators retired in 1927 with 3508 career strikeouts, a Major League record. It would be 56 years later that his record was surpassed. Ironically, two pitchers did this in the same month in 1983. Who were these two pitchers? Hint

Steve Carlton and Nolan Ryan

Bert Blyleven and Dizzy Dean

Cy Young and Tom Seaver

Phil Niekro and Bill Mazeroski

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Question 5 of 10

5. In May 1984, two American League teams embarked on a record-setting game that lasted 25 innings, and ended over eight hours and six minutes after the first pitch was thrown. Whose walk-off home run ended this historical game? Hint

Stan Musial

Ernie Banks

Mike Schmidt

Harold Baines

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Question 6 of 10

6. An elaborate April Fools Day joke was pulled off in 1985 which fooled fans and media alike. It centered around a shroud of secrecy that the New York Mets had a baseball phenomenon in a rookie pitcher who could throw a 168mph fastball. The Mets even covered their bullpen when 'testing' this Tibetan Buddhist monk. It was all a farce. What was the name of this fictional pitcher? Hint

Jim Laker

Hal Greer

Rahul Dravid

Sidd Finch

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Question 7 of 10

7. In 1986, baseball displayed a show of authority, and Commissioner Peter Ueberoth put his foot down to substance abuse in the Major Leagues by suspending seven players in the season. One was a former league MVP Award winner. Who was this player? Hint

Steve Largent

Nate Thurmond

Keith Hernandez

Mark Roth

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which American League team in 1987 set a single game record by hitting 10 home runs in a nine inning game? Hint

Toronto Blue Jays

Minnesota Twins

Boston Red Sox

Cincinnati Reds

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Question 9 of 10

9. In September 1988, which pitcher became the first in history to record 40 career saves each in both the American and National Leagues? Hint

Christy Mathewson

Jeff Reardon

Bob Feller

Warren Spahn

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Question 10 of 10

10. When the 1989 season kicked off, Willie Mays and Bobby Bonds were the only two-time members of the 30-30 club (30 home runs and 30 stolen bases in one season). Who became the third two-time member in 1989? Hint

Sparky Lyle

Rick Mears

Vida Blue

Howard Johnson

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: Cesar Geronimo

Geronimo struck out only 24 times in the season, but Ryan's whiff was historic. He was also Gibson's 3000th strikeout in 1974. Geronimo retired in 1983 with the Royals after a 15-season career.

2. In 1981, who became the first relief pitcher in history to win the league's MVP Award?

Answer: Rollie Fingers

Fingers began his career with the Athletics in 1968, and was the 1974 World Series MVP with them. He became a Padre in 1977 and won the Rolaids Relief Award. Two more relief awards came in 1978 and 1980. Then in 1981, Rollie won it again in addition to the Cy Young and AL MVP Award with the Milwaukee Brewers.

He retired in 1985, then was inducted into the hall in 1982. Rollie's MVP Award was won over Oakland's Rickey Henderson.

3. Joe Morgan of the Reds set an infielding record by going 91 consecutive games without an error. In the 1982 season, which National League player fell short by two games of tying this record?

Answer: Manny Trillo

It was July 31 when the Phillies' second baseman Trillo finally muffed one to end his streak. Ironically, it was on a ground ball from Bill Buckner of all people. After a career high of 29 errors in 1975, Trillo committed only five errors in the 1982 season.

Answer: Steve Carlton and Nolan Ryan

Carlton was with the Phillies in 1983. He would go on to strike out 4136 batters over 24 seasons, retiring in 1988. Ryan was a Houston Astro in the 1983 season. He would go on to retire after 27 seasons with 5714 strikeouts.

Answer: Harold Baines

The game was on May 8, and the Chicago White Sox hosted the Milwaukee Brewers. Baines' home run off pitcher Chuck Porter gave the White Sox a 7-6 win. The White Sox had 23 hits with the Brewers having 20. Tom Seaver took the win that saw 14 pitchers take the mound.

Answer: Sidd Finch

The joke was pulled off by "Sports Illustrated", and many fans including other media outlets did not appreciate it as they all had egg on their faces. George Plimpton also had a hand in pulling off the prank.

Answer: Keith Hernandez

Hernandez was in his 13th season in the Majors, playing with the Cardinals and Mets. In 1979, he shared the NL MVP with Willie Stargell of the Pirates. Keith retired in 1990 as a Cleveland Indian. The other suspended players included Dale Berra, Joaquin Andujar, Jeffrey Leonard, Lonnie Smith, Enos Cabell, and Dave Parker.

8. Which American League team in 1987 set a single game record by hitting 10 home runs in a nine inning game?

Answer: Toronto Blue Jays

The Blue Jays hosted the Baltimore Orioles, and weren't very good hosts as the record resulted in a 18-3 win over the Orioles. They broke the record set by the Yankees in 1939.

9. In September 1988, which pitcher became the first in history to record 40 career saves each in both the American and National Leagues?

Answer: Jeff Reardon

Reardon pitched from 1979-1994. He played with four National League teams and three in the American League. On September 17 with the Twins, Jeff got his 40th American League career save with the Twins by defeating the White Sox 3-1. Reardon led the league only once in saves with the Expos in 1985 with 41 saves.

He also threw another 40 with the Red Sox in 1991. He retired with 367 saves in 1994.

Answer: Howard Johnson

Johnson of the Mets hit his 30th season home run on August 20th off Ramon Martinez and the Dodgers. Howard's first 30-30 season was in 1987, his second in 1989, and he would even get his third 30-30 season in 1991 with the Mets.

Source: Author Nightmare

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