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Quiz about 1971 World Series BaltimorePittsburgh

1971 World Series: Baltimore-Pittsburgh Quiz

The 1971 World Series, in which Roberto Clemente showcased his talent.

A multiple-choice quiz by EricVG16. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
EricVG16

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
291,731

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
596

Last 3 plays: Guest 73 (3/10), Guest 216 (6/10), 1nn1 (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who was the Pittsburgh Pirates manager? Hint

Jim Leyland

Billy Meyer

Danny Murtaugh

Chuck Tanner

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Question 2 of 10

2. How many extra-base hits did Roberto Clemente collect in the series? Hint

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Question 3 of 10

3. How many total hits in the series did Clemente collect? Hint

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Question 4 of 10

4. What was the final score of the second game? Hint

5-3

2-1

4-0

11-3

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Question 5 of 10

5. When Roberto Clemente threw his strike to third base from right field, who was the runner going to third? Hint

Don Buford

Frank Robinson

Merv Rettenmund

Mark Belanger

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which Pirate pitcher earned the win in Game 4? Hint

Dave Giusti

Bruce Kison

Steve Blass

Nelson Briles

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Question 7 of 10

7. How many home runs were hit in the Series? Hint

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Question 8 of 10

8. What reliever started Game 6 for the Pirates? Hint

Dock Ellis

Dave Giusti

Bob Moose

Bob Miller

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Question 9 of 10

9. How many runs did the Pirates outscore the Orioles by in the Series? Hint

The PIrates were outscored

They scored the same number of runs

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Question 10 of 10

10. What inning did Roberto Clemente hit his Game 7 home run? Hint

3rd inning

8th inning

2nd inning

4th inning

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Dec 16 2024 : Guest 73: 3/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who was the Pittsburgh Pirates manager?

Answer: Danny Murtaugh

Murtaugh was also the manager when the Pirates won in 1960.

2. How many extra-base hits did Roberto Clemente collect in the series?

Answer: 5

2 of those 5 extra base hits were home runs.

3. How many total hits in the series did Clemente collect?

Answer: 12

He collected a hit in every game of this 7-game series.

4. What was the final score of the second game?

Answer: 11-3

The Orioles won to go up 2-0 in the series.

5. When Roberto Clemente threw his strike to third base from right field, who was the runner going to third?

Answer: Merv Rettenmund

Rettenmund was called safe on the play, but Clemente still made a teriffic throw.

6. Which Pirate pitcher earned the win in Game 4?

Answer: Bruce Kison

Giusti picked up the save, Blass won Games 3 and 7, and Briles won in Game 5.

7. How many home runs were hit in the Series?

Answer: 10

Each team hit 5.

8. What reliever started Game 6 for the Pirates?

Answer: Bob Moose

Miller took the loss, although Moose started. Blass needed an extra day to rest and Dock Ellis was hurt, giving Moose the call.

9. How many runs did the Pirates outscore the Orioles by in the Series?

Answer: The PIrates were outscored

Baltimore scored 24 runs, Pittsburgh 23.

10. What inning did Roberto Clemente hit his Game 7 home run?

Answer: 4th inning

Clemente, named MVP, began the scoring with a homer to left off Mike Cuellar.

Source: Author EricVG16

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