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Quiz about Baseball and Football Mixed Sports

Baseball and Football Mixed Sports Quiz

In this quiz I will ask 10 questions about different sports.

A multiple-choice quiz by rmp0189. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
rmp0189

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
100,278

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
578

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. In 2002, who won the American League batting title and what was his average? Hint

Mike Sweeny .342

Manny Ramirez .349

Nomar Carciaparra .372

Derek Jeter .333

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Question 2 of 10

2. In 1990 who was manager of the Cincinnati Reds? Hint

Lou Piniella

Joe Torre

Jimmy Williams

Dusty Baker

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Question 3 of 10

3. In the 2002 season, who was the pitching coach of the Pittsburgh Pirates? Hint

Bob Kipper

Spin Williams

Joe Kerrigan

Ramon Henderson

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Question 4 of 10

4. Tom Brady was drafted by the New England Patriots in 2000, he was the____________ pick overall

Answer: (3 digits .. a number between 150 and 200)

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Question 5 of 10

5. On April 27th 2002, Red Sox pitcher Derek Lowe threw a no hitter against the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. What was the final score of the game? Hint

2-0 Tampa Bay Devil Rays

10-0 Boston Red Sox

3-0 Boston Red Sox

1-0 Tampa Bay Devil Rays

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Question 6 of 10

6. In the 1975 World Series who hit the game winning home run of game 6?

Answer: (Two words, or just surname)

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who played in the first ever MLB World Series? Hint

Boston Pilgrims vs. Pittsburgh Pirates

Detroit Tigers vs. New York Giants

New York Yankees vs. St. Louis Cardinals

None of these choices

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Question 8 of 10

8. In 1999, the St. Louis Rams and the Oakland Raiders played in the Super Bowl.

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. Mark McGwire was originally drafted by what team? Hint

Florida Marlins

Oakland A's

St. Louis Cardinals

Dallas Cowboys

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Question 10 of 10

10. Where was the Super Bowl played in 2002? Hint

San Diego, California

New Orleans, Louisiana

Miami, Florida

Portland, Oregon

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In 2002, who won the American League batting title and what was his average?

Answer: Manny Ramirez .349

Manny Ramirez had a .349 batting average, while hitting 33 homers and having 107 RBI's. He spent 8 seasons with the Indians before coming to the Red Sox.

2. In 1990 who was manager of the Cincinnati Reds?

Answer: Lou Piniella

Lou Pinella managed the Reds to a World Series title in 1990, and took Seattle to 3 division titles.

3. In the 2002 season, who was the pitching coach of the Pittsburgh Pirates?

Answer: Spin Williams

Spin Williams is the pitching coach of the Pittsburgh Pirates. His pitcher's average age is 30 years old.

4. Tom Brady was drafted by the New England Patriots in 2000, he was the____________ pick overall

Answer: 199

He was drafted 199th overall by the Patriots. He went to San Mateo Serra High School in California where he was an 18th round draft pick as a catcher to Major League Baseball by the Montreal Expos. He opted for college instead at the University of Michigan for football.

5. On April 27th 2002, Red Sox pitcher Derek Lowe threw a no hitter against the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. What was the final score of the game?

Answer: 10-0 Boston Red Sox

The final was 10-0 Red Sox. Derek Lowe threw the first no hitter for the Red Sox since Hideo Nomo in 2001.

6. In the 1975 World Series who hit the game winning home run of game 6?

Answer: Carlton Fisk

Carlton Fisk hit the game winning homer of game 6 off the left field foul pole. Boston won the game 7-6, but lost the Series to the Reds 4 games to 3.

7. Who played in the first ever MLB World Series?

Answer: Boston Pilgrims vs. Pittsburgh Pirates

In 1903 the Boston Pilgrims deafeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 5 games to 3 to claim the first ever World Series title. It had been called the World Championships prior to 1903. The Pilgrims were managed by Jimmy Collins and later became the Boston Red Sox in 1907.

8. In 1999, the St. Louis Rams and the Oakland Raiders played in the Super Bowl.

Answer: False

The Denver Broncos and the Atlanta Falcolns played in the 1999 Super Bowl, the final score was 34-19 with the Broncos winning.

9. Mark McGwire was originally drafted by what team?

Answer: Oakland A's

Mark was a member of the U.S. Olympic baseball team in 1984 and was picked up by the Oakland franchise. He played his first season in 1986 with the A's and hit 3 home runs.

10. Where was the Super Bowl played in 2002?

Answer: New Orleans, Louisiana

It was played in New Orleans. The New England Patriots and the St. Louis Rams played in the game. The Pats won 20-17.

Source: Author rmp0189

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