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2003 Houston Astros Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz on the 2003 Houston Astros. This should be an easy quiz for any true Astros fan.

A multiple-choice quiz by hansolo1. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
hansolo1

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
134,243

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
965

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who was the first pitcher in the Houston Astro's rotation to begin the season? Hint

Mike Hampton

Wade Miller

Roy Oswalt

Billy Wagner

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who started the season batting third in the Astro's lineup? Hint

Craig Biggio

Lance Berkman

Jeff Bagwell

Jeff Kent

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who is the Astro's manager? Hint

Jose Cruz

Larry Dierker

Jimy Williams

Jerry Jones

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which Houston Astros star has played three different positions for the Astros? (not just 3 outfield positions) Hint

Craig Biggio

Lance Berkman

Jeff Bagwell

Jeff Kent

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which Houston Astros star pitcher got hurt in the middle of May, 2003? (He was sliding into second base after he hit a double.) Hint

Wade Miller

Roy Oswalt

Billy Wagner

Mark Markins

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who began the season as the catcher for the Houston Astros? Hint

Brad Ausmus

Mitch Melusky

Craig Biggio

Tony Eusebio

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of the following Astro's was born in Texas? Hint

Lance Berkman

Jeff Bagwell

Craig Biggio

Jeff Kent

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Question 8 of 10

8. What did the Houston Astros used to be called? Hint

Colt .45's

Houston Arrows

Magnum Bullets

Pistol 65's

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Question 9 of 10

9. WHat is the park that the Astros played at in 2003? Hint

The Ballpark in Houston

The Astrodome

Minute Maid Park

Enron Field

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who was the Astro's mascot? Hint

Mighty Mammoth

Junction Jack

Clutch

Houston Hornet

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who was the first pitcher in the Houston Astro's rotation to begin the season?

Answer: Roy Oswalt

Roy Oswalt is first in the Houston Astros rotation. Wade Miller is the second pitcher in their rotation, and Billy Wagner is a closer. Mike Hampton does not play for the Astros anymore. He was traded to the Rockies and in 2003, was on the Braves.

2. Who started the season batting third in the Astro's lineup?

Answer: Jeff Bagwell

Jeff Bagwell is usually the slugger who hits third in the Astros lineup.

3. Who is the Astro's manager?

Answer: Jimy Williams

Jimy Williams was the new manager. Larry Dierker was the old manager. Jerry Jones is the Cowboy's manager. Jose Cruz is the third base coach for the Astros.

4. Which Houston Astros star has played three different positions for the Astros? (not just 3 outfield positions)

Answer: Craig Biggio

Craig Biggio has played catcher, second base, and outfield.

5. Which Houston Astros star pitcher got hurt in the middle of May, 2003? (He was sliding into second base after he hit a double.)

Answer: Roy Oswalt

Roy Oswalt hit a double and pulled his groin while sliding into second.

6. Who began the season as the catcher for the Houston Astros?

Answer: Brad Ausmus

Brad Ausmus was the Astros catcher for about 5 years, then he was traded to the Detroit Tigers. The Astros got him back a year or two later. Greg Zaun also plays catcher, but as a reserve.

7. Which of the following Astro's was born in Texas?

Answer: Lance Berkman

Lance Berkman is a true blue Texan.

8. What did the Houston Astros used to be called?

Answer: Colt .45's

The Houston Astros were the old Colt .45's. They were still from Houston.

9. WHat is the park that the Astros played at in 2003?

Answer: Minute Maid Park

The Astros played in the Astrodome (The eighth wonder of the world), then they played in Enron Field (Enron went bankrupt), and in 2003, they played in Minute Maid Park.

10. Who was the Astro's mascot?

Answer: Junction Jack

Junction Jack was the Houston Astro's mascot. He is a rabbit. Clutch is the Houston Rocket's mascot.

Source: Author hansolo1

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