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10 Average Questions about 1991 World Series

Atlanta Braves vs Minnesota Twins,the greatest World Series ever played!

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

Author
ReggieMiller

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
119,548

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who won the 1991 World Series? Hint

New York Yankees

Minnesota Twins

Atlanta Braves

Oakland A's

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who hit the game-winning home run in Game 6?

Answer: (Two words or just surname)

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who was the 2nd baseman for Atlanta throughout the Series? Hint

Mark Lemke

Rafeal Belliard

Jeff Treadway

Jeff Blauser

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Question 4 of 10

4. Whose leg did Kent Hrbek "pull" off first base in Game 2?

Answer: (Two words or just surname)

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which Atlanta outfielder plowed over Brian Harper at home plate in Game 4? Hint

Brian Hunter

Lonnie Smith

Ron Gant

Dave Justice

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Question 6 of 10

6. Kirby Puckett hit three home runs during the Series?.

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which player hit a home run in three straight games, equalling a World Series record? Hint

Kent Hrbek

Chili Davis

Mark Lemke

Lonnie Smith

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Question 8 of 10

8. How many games went into extra innings in the Series? Hint

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who was the World Series MVP? Hint

Lonnie Smith

Mark Lemke

Kirby Puckett

Jack Morris

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who allowed the Series winning pinch-hit single to Gene Larkin in the 10th inning of Game 7? Hint

John Smoltz

Alejandro Pena

Mike Stanton

Kent Mercker

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who won the 1991 World Series?

Answer: Minnesota Twins

The Minnesota Twins won the 1991 World Series over the Atlanta Braves 4 games to 3.

2. Who hit the game-winning home run in Game 6?

Answer: Kirby Puckett

Kirby hit the home run in the bottom of the 11th inning off Charlie Leibrandt, to send the series to a 7th and decisive game.

3. Who was the 2nd baseman for Atlanta throughout the Series?

Answer: Mark Lemke

This little-known player ended up being a star because of his performance in the Series.

4. Whose leg did Kent Hrbek "pull" off first base in Game 2?

Answer: Ron Gant

Actually the footage showed that Gant's momentum pulled himself off the bag, contrary to Atlanta's beliefs.

5. Which Atlanta outfielder plowed over Brian Harper at home plate in Game 4?

Answer: Lonnie Smith

Lonnie's bad base-running caused a bone rattling collision at home plate, but Harper held on for the out.

6. Kirby Puckett hit three home runs during the Series?.

Answer: False

Kirby actually hit only two, a blast in Game 3, and a game winner in Game 6.

7. Which player hit a home run in three straight games, equalling a World Series record?

Answer: Lonnie Smith

Lonnie had HR's in games 3-5, tying Reggie Jackson's record set in 1977. (Reggie also hit 3 home runs in one game during that stretch)

8. How many games went into extra innings in the Series?

Answer: 3

A World Series record, and amazingly, four games were decided in the final at-bat.

9. Who was the World Series MVP?

Answer: Jack Morris

Morris won the MVP based on his performance in Game 7, a ten inning thriller where he pitched a complete game shutout.

10. Who allowed the Series winning pinch-hit single to Gene Larkin in the 10th inning of Game 7?

Answer: Alejandro Pena

Larkin's looper into left field handed the Minnesota Twins the World Series title.

Source: Author ReggieMiller

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