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Quiz about Sparky Anderson
Quiz about Sparky Anderson

Sparky Anderson Trivia Quiz


George 'Sparky' Anderson was one of the greatest managers of all-time. Here is a quiz for the people who think they know a lot about him.

A multiple-choice quiz by cheese52. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
cheese52
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
157,409
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
462
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Question 1 of 10
1. For what team did Sparky play for in the Majors? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Sparky won the most games of his games as a manager for the Cincinnati Reds?


Question 3 of 10
3. How many times did a team managed by Sparky, win the most games in their league? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. How many American and National League pennants did Sparky win? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. How many World Series did Sparky win? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. What year did Sparky win his first manager of the year? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. How many times did Sparky's Reds come in last place in their division? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Sparky had a better winning percentege with the Cincinnati Reds than with the Tigers?


Question 9 of 10
9. Sparky and Pete Rose played for the Reds in the same span as each other.


Question 10 of 10
10. After what season did Sparky retire? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. For what team did Sparky play for in the Majors?

Answer: Philadelphia Phillies

Sparky played in Philiadelphia in 1959. He was the starting second basemen and hit a mere .218 with no homeruns in 152 games. Sparky batted and threw right handed.
2. Sparky won the most games of his games as a manager for the Cincinnati Reds?

Answer: False

Sparky won "only" 863 games as a Reds coach and 1331 as a Tigers coach. He finished over 100 wins in a season 4 times.
3. How many times did a team managed by Sparky, win the most games in their league?

Answer: 7

Sparky did so in 1970, 1972, 1975, 1976, 1984, and 1987. 5 of these came with the Reds and 2 of these came with the Tigers.
4. How many American and National League pennants did Sparky win?

Answer: 5

Sparky did so in 1970, 1972, 1975, 1976, and 1984. 4 of these came with the Reds and 1 came with the Tigers.
5. How many World Series did Sparky win?

Answer: 3

Sparky did so in 1975, 1976, and 1984. 2 of these came with the Reds and 1 came with the Tigers.
6. What year did Sparky win his first manager of the year?

Answer: 1984

Sparky won manager of the year in 1984 and 1987. In 1984, he won the World Series and led the league in wins both years.
7. How many times did Sparky's Reds come in last place in their division?

Answer: 0

Sparky never came in last with the Reds. In the 9 years he coached them, he came in second or first in the division 8 times. The other year he tied for 4th out of 6 teams. His "Big Red Machine" was an elite hitting group. He coached them from 1970-1978.
8. Sparky had a better winning percentege with the Cincinnati Reds than with the Tigers?

Answer: True

Sparky may have had more wins with the Tigers but he had a better winning percentage with the Reds. He had a .596 winning percentage with the Reds, and a .516 winning percentage with the Tigers.
9. Sparky and Pete Rose played for the Reds in the same span as each other.

Answer: False

Sparky arrived in 1970 and Pete arrived in 1963. They both left after the 1978 season.
10. After what season did Sparky retire?

Answer: 1995

He managed his last season in 1995 for Detroit. He was replaced by Buddy Bell.
Source: Author cheese52

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