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Quiz about Baseball Playoffs
Quiz about Baseball Playoffs

Baseball Playoffs Trivia Quiz


Here are some questions on some playoffs and fall classics from 1970-2003.

A multiple-choice quiz by oaklandman. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
oaklandman
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
179,752
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
591
Last 3 plays: zzzsz (9/10), Guest 192 (9/10), Guest 98 (5/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. In the 1973 World Series, who did the A's beat? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. In 2002, how many outs away were the Giants from winning the World Series? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. The winner of the 1997 World Series was Florida.


Question 4 of 10
4. The teams in the 2002 World Series were Wild Cards.


Question 5 of 10
5. Who hit the home run to win Game 6 and the Series in the 1993 World Series? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Which teams were featured in the '89 World Series? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Who eliminated the Yankees from the playoffs in 2002? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Who hit the walk-off home run to beat the A's in game 1 of the 1988 World Series? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Who threw Don Zimmer down in Game 3 of the ALCS in 2003? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. The 2003 World Series ended in 7 games.



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Oct 25 2024 : zzzsz: 9/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. In the 1973 World Series, who did the A's beat?

Answer: New York Mets

The A's defeated the Mets in 7 games. In fact, the A's would go on to win three straight world series in '72, '73, and '74.
2. In 2002, how many outs away were the Giants from winning the World Series?

Answer: 5

They were leading the Angels by 5 in the eighth inning. The Angels would come back to win the game and the series.
3. The winner of the 1997 World Series was Florida.

Answer: True

The Marlins' Livan Hernandez was their big hero.
4. The teams in the 2002 World Series were Wild Cards.

Answer: True

The Angels finished four back of the Athletics, and the Giants finished second to Arizona.
5. Who hit the home run to win Game 6 and the Series in the 1993 World Series?

Answer: Joe Carter

Jose Canseco and the A's were eliminated by the Blue Jays in the Playoffs. Kirby Puckett played in the Fall Classic in the prior year with the Twins and Ed Sprague was a teammate to Joe Carter on the Blue Jays, but it was Carter who won it for the Jays over Philadelphia.
6. Which teams were featured in the '89 World Series?

Answer: Oakland A's & San Francisco Giants

The A's swept the Giants, but the Series would forever be remembered for the earthquake right before Game 3 in S.F. The Series was paused for ten days.
7. Who eliminated the Yankees from the playoffs in 2002?

Answer: Angels

The Angels stunned the nation by winning the series. The Yanks were favored to sweep the series.
8. Who hit the walk-off home run to beat the A's in game 1 of the 1988 World Series?

Answer: Kirk Gibson

It was Gibson's only at-bat of the series.
9. Who threw Don Zimmer down in Game 3 of the ALCS in 2003?

Answer: Pedro Martinez

I quote Gary Little, "We've upgraded it from a battle to a war." It was war to the very end.
10. The 2003 World Series ended in 7 games.

Answer: False

It was Game Six when Florida shocked the Yankees.
Source: Author oaklandman

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