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2006 MLB Deaths Trivia Quiz

A look at some great Major Leaguers who died in 2006. I hope that you are not shocked! :-)

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

Author
Nightmare

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
246,035

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Avg Score
6 / 10

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Top 5% quiz!

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Question 1 of 10

1. My pitching brother out-lived me in life, and also with his 318 career wins to my 221. He played for 24 seasons and I played for 22. I died on October 27, 2006. Who am I? Hint

Joe Niekro

Ralph Sutton

Gaylord Perry

John Bunning

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Question 2 of 10

2. This 12-season Minnesota Twin died just eight days shy of his 46th birthday, after only retiring in 1995. Who was this Twin outfielder? Hint

Mike Shannon

Jim Kaat

Harmon Killebrew

Kirby Puckett

3. This Dodger pitcher was suspended from Major League baseball for the 1984 season for substance abuse. He came back again but was suspended again for the 1986 season. Another comeback in 1987 with the Texas Rangers, found him in trouble once again and suspended for the 1988, 1989, and 1990 seasons. He mounted a comeback again in 1991 with the Yankees, then retired in 1996. He died on April 28, 2006, at the age of 48. Who was this pitcher? Hint

Steve Howe

Harvey Haddix

Fergie Jenkins

Luis Tiant

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Question 4 of 10

4. This solid outfielder played with the Phillies throughout the 1960s. In 1964, he was the NL MVP runner-up. He retired after 16 seasons as a Yankee in 1973. Who was this three-time all-star? Hint

Johnny Callison

Curt Blefary

Ken Holtzman

Doug Rader

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Question 5 of 10

5. I began my 17-season career as a Cub in 1956. I then played for seven more different teams. I never led the league in anything, but my finest season was in 1966 as an Oriole. I went only 6-0 in the season, and took my only World Series win in game one. Who am I? Hint

Wally Bunker

Orlando Pena

Moe Drabowsky

Tony Cloninger

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Question 6 of 10

6. On October 11, 2006, and for reasons that may never be known, which Yankee pitcher was killed in a private plane crash in New York? Hint

Tom Murphy

Greg Myers

Cory Lidle

Dave Stieb

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Question 7 of 10

7. I played for 10 seasons, mostly as a Detroit Tiger, and retired in 1949. I had the honor of playing with Hank Greenberg, Rudy York, and Hal Newhouser. Who am I? Hint

Lefty Gomez

Bill Dickey

Jimmy Outlaw

Tommy Henrich

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Question 8 of 10

8. I played in the outfield for five teams in 10 seasons. Beginning with the White Sox in 1948 and retiring with the Athletics in 1960, I never saw a postseason game in my career. Who am I? Hint

Lance Johnson

Jim Delsing

Glenn Beckert

Satchel Paige

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Question 9 of 10

9. This Philadelphia Phillie played for only four seasons, and mostly as a reserve outfielder. He played from 1988-1991, then signed with the Indians in December 1991, but never played a game in Cleveland. Who was he? Hint

Wally Moon

Ron LeFlore

Ron Jones

Rusty Staub

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Question 10 of 10

10. From 1965-1978, this pitcher played for three teams although moving around a lot. From Kansas City to Oakland with the Athletics, and from Washington to Texas to become a Ranger, he had a career record of 68-63. He won a World Series game with the Athletics in 1973. Who was he? Hint

Ted Kubiak

Ken Harrelson

Paul Lindblad

Jim Gentile

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. My pitching brother out-lived me in life, and also with his 318 career wins to my 221. He played for 24 seasons and I played for 22. I died on October 27, 2006. Who am I?

Answer: Joe Niekro

The Niekro brothers, Joe and Phil, played for many teams in many seasons in the Major Leagues. Phil was just a little over five years older than Joe. With all the teams that they both played with, they hooked up together on the 1985 New York Yankees together for only a short time. This was the only time that they shared the same roster. Brother Phil was a 1997 Hall of Fame inductee.

2. This 12-season Minnesota Twin died just eight days shy of his 46th birthday, after only retiring in 1995. Who was this Twin outfielder?

Answer: Kirby Puckett

Puckett played from 1984-1995. He helped the Twins to two World Series crowns in 1987 and 1991. Kirby never won a MVP although his consistent numbers warranted it. He was runner-up MVP in 1992 to pitcher Dennis Eckersley of the Athletics.

Answer: Steve Howe

Howe found himself as a Dodger rookie in 1980 and saw the team finish second. In 1981, he was wrapped up in 'Fernando Mania', relieving the Rookie of the Year and Cy Young award winning Fernando Valezuela. The limelight of Hollywood seemed to prevail with Steve, then his career went downhill. Howe went 47-41 in his 12 seasons.

4. This solid outfielder played with the Phillies throughout the 1960s. In 1964, he was the NL MVP runner-up. He retired after 16 seasons as a Yankee in 1973. Who was this three-time all-star?

Answer: Johnny Callison

The others never played for the Phillies. In 16 seasons, Callison committed only 57 errors for a .984 percentage, an amazing good glove. Johnny lost the 1964 MVP to Ken Boyer of the Cardinals. Unfortunately, he never saw a postseason game in his career. He died October 13th in Abington, Pennsylvania.

Answer: Moe Drabowsky

The others never played for the Cubs. Drabowsky beat Don Drysdale and the Dodgers in game one of the '66 series, which set the stage for the outcome of the series. The Dodgers' ace, Sandy Koufax, refused to pitch on the Jewish holiday Yom Kippur. The Dodgers went with Drysdale instead, allowing Moe to take his only career highlight. Drabowsky died on June 10.

6. On October 11, 2006, and for reasons that may never be known, which Yankee pitcher was killed in a private plane crash in New York?

Answer: Cory Lidle

The others never played for the Yankees. Lidle began his career in New York in 1997, but as a Met. In his nine seasons, he would play for seven teams. His 2006 record in the pinstripes was 4-3 coming from the bullpen.

7. I played for 10 seasons, mostly as a Detroit Tiger, and retired in 1949. I had the honor of playing with Hank Greenberg, Rudy York, and Hal Newhouser. Who am I?

Answer: Jimmy Outlaw

The others listed were all career New York Yankees. Outlaw was balanced between playing third base and the outfield throughout his career. In 1945, he went to his only World Series and took the ring with a win over the Cubs. Jimmy died on April 9th at the age of 93.

8. I played in the outfield for five teams in 10 seasons. Beginning with the White Sox in 1948 and retiring with the Athletics in 1960, I never saw a postseason game in my career. Who am I?

Answer: Jim Delsing

Paige died in 1982, and both Johnson and Beckert were still living in 2006. Delsing's greatest full season was in 1953 as a Tiger. He hit a career high 11 home runs and batted .288. Jim died on May 4, 2006, in Chesterfield, Missouri. He was 80.

Answer: Ron Jones

Jones never led the league in anything, mainly because his season high for game appearances was 33. His rookie season in 1988 put out his best numbers. He died on June 4th in Houston.

Answer: Paul Lindblad

The others were not pitchers. In 1975 with Oakland, he came out of the bullpen and had a 9-1 record. He also had a home run to his credit by smacking one in 1967. His World Series game win came over the Mets in an extra inning game three.

Source: Author Nightmare

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