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1982 Brewers Trivia Quiz

The 1982 Brewers were also known as the best offensive team in the early 1980s. They were in the top of the league in most offensive categories. They also had good pitching. They had a league MVP and Cy Young Award winner also.

A multiple-choice quiz by 7PinKy7. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
7PinKy7

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
309,946

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
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Question 1 of 10

1. Which Brewer led the team in hits in 1982? Hint

Paul Molitor

Robin Yount

Cecil Cooper

Ben Oglivie

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Question 2 of 10

2. The Brewers were the best home run hitting team in 1982. Who led the Brewers in the long ball? Hint

Cecil Cooper

Gorman Thomas

Ben Ogilvie

Robin Yount

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Question 3 of 10

3. The Brewers hit .279 as a team in 1982. What player led the team in average? Hint

Paul Molitor

Jim Gantner

Cecil Cooper

Robin Yount

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Question 4 of 10

4. The Brewers had 83 more RBIs than the second closest team at 843 RBIs. What Brewer run-producer led the team in RBIs? Hint

Gorman Thomas

Ben Ogilvie

Robin Yount

Cecil Cooper

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Question 5 of 10

5. The Brewers had no problem scoring runs in 1982. What Brewer crossed home plate the most times? Hint

Paul Molitor

Ben Oglivie

Robin Yount

Cecil Cooper

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who led the Brewers in 1982 in innings pitched? Hint

Moose Haas

Pete Vuckovich

Mike Caldwell

Rollie Fingers

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which starting pitcher led the Brewers in ERA in 1982? Hint

Pete Vuckovich

Moose Hass

Mike Caldwell

Bob McClure

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Question 8 of 10

8. Stolen bases was the only category that the Brewers weren't among the top half of teams. Who did manage to steal 41 times in 1982? Hint

Robin Yount

Paul Molitor

Cecil Cooper

Ben Oglivie

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Question 9 of 10

9. How many games did the Brewers win in 1982? Hint

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Question 10 of 10

10. How many saves did relief pitcher Rollie Fingers have during 1982? Hint

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which Brewer led the team in hits in 1982?

Answer: Robin Yount

Yount finished the year with 210 hits. Cecil Cooper and Paul Molitor also finished with over 200 hits.

2. The Brewers were the best home run hitting team in 1982. Who led the Brewers in the long ball?

Answer: Gorman Thomas

Gorman Thomas held the Brewer record for home runs from 1983 until 2006 when Prince Fielder had 50 in 2007. Richie Sexon tied the record twice during his Brewer career.

3. The Brewers hit .279 as a team in 1982. What player led the team in average?

Answer: Robin Yount

Robin Yount won the MVP during the 1982 season at shortstop. He finished with a .331 average. He would later win the MVP at centerfield.

4. The Brewers had 83 more RBIs than the second closest team at 843 RBIs. What Brewer run-producer led the team in RBIs?

Answer: Cecil Cooper

Cecil Cooper had 121 in 1982. Gorman Thomas, Robin Yount, and Ben Ogilvie had over 100 RBIs. Ted Simmons finished 3 shy of 100.

5. The Brewers had no problem scoring runs in 1982. What Brewer crossed home plate the most times?

Answer: Paul Molitor

Paul Molitor finished the season with 136 runs scored. Cecil Cooper and Robin Yount also finished the season with 100+ runs scored.

6. Who led the Brewers in 1982 in innings pitched?

Answer: Mike Caldwell

Mike Caldwell pitched in 258 innings in 1982. Mike Caldwell had 98 complete games and 23 shutout during his career. He had 12 complete games and 3 shutouts during the 1982 season.

7. Which starting pitcher led the Brewers in ERA in 1982?

Answer: Pete Vuckovich

Vuckovich went 18-6 with a 3.34 ERA during the 1982 season.

8. Stolen bases was the only category that the Brewers weren't among the top half of teams. Who did manage to steal 41 times in 1982?

Answer: Paul Molitor

Paul Molitor had 41 stolen bases during the 1982 season, which he stole that number three times in a season. His career high was 45 in 1987.

9. How many games did the Brewers win in 1982?

Answer: 95

After the first two months of the season, the Brewers were 22-24. The Brewers had a great June with a 20-7 record. They finished the season strong at 95-67-1. They finished with the best record in MLB.

10. How many saves did relief pitcher Rollie Fingers have during 1982?

Answer: 29

The closer position was different than it is now. Today the closer usually comes in to pitch the 9th inning. Rollie Fingers had many two or three inning saves.

Source: Author 7PinKy7

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