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MLB: 1980 Season Trivia Quiz

The season the Phillies won their first World Series.

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

Author
travieso

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
123,318

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
5

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
3 / 5

Plays
1248

Last 3 plays: Guest 98 (1/5), zzzsz (5/5), Guest 76 (3/5).

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Question 1 of 5

1. Everyone knows George Brett led the league with an incredible .390 average, but who was second with a very solid .352? Hint

Miguel Dilone

Cecil Cooper

Mickey Rivers

Rod Carew

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Question 2 of 5

2. Who won the American League's rookie of the year award? Hint

Dave Righetti

Joe Charboneau

Alfredo Griffen

John Castino

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Question 3 of 5

3. What member of the Dodgers took home the National League rookie of the year honors? Hint

Rick Sutcliffe

Steve Sax

Fernando Valenzuela

Steve Howe

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Question 4 of 5

4. Who won the American League Cy Young award with a 25-7 record? Hint

Scot McGregor

Steve Stone

Mike Norris

Tommy John

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Question 5 of 5

5. Who did the Kansas City Royals beat in the Championship Series to advance to the World Series? Hint

Boston Red Sox

New York Yankees

Baltimore Orioles

Milwaukee Brewers

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Oct 28 2024 : Guest 98: 1/5
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Everyone knows George Brett led the league with an incredible .390 average, but who was second with a very solid .352?

Answer: Cecil Cooper

Cooper was a great hitter in the late 70s and early 80s. He was a member of the 1982 Brewers team , (known as "Harvey's Wallbangers"), that lost to the Cardinals in that World Series.

2. Who won the American League's rookie of the year award?

Answer: Joe Charboneau

Joe Charboneau quickly faded into history due to injuries. Righetti won it in 1981. Griffen and Castino were co-winners in 1979.

3. What member of the Dodgers took home the National League rookie of the year honors?

Answer: Steve Howe

Howe was the second of four straight ROY award winners for the Dodgers team. Sutcliffe won in 1979, Valenzuela in 1981 and Sax in 1982. Howe had 17 saves with a 2.65 era that year.

4. Who won the American League Cy Young award with a 25-7 record?

Answer: Steve Stone

Stoney was the man that year! We all know him as the voice of the Cubs along with the great Harry Caray and later Harry"s grandson, Skip. McGregor was 20-8 that year, Norris was 22-9 and John was 22-9 also.

5. Who did the Kansas City Royals beat in the Championship Series to advance to the World Series?

Answer: New York Yankees

The Royals soundly beat my beloved Yankees 3 games to 0. I still remember Brett hitting that upper deck shot off of Gossage.

Source: Author travieso

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