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Blue Jays: 1977-2002 Trivia Quiz

A quiz for die-hard Toronto Blue Jay fans 1977-2002.

A multiple-choice quiz by tommyd71. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
tommyd71

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
82,121

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
8 / 15

Plays
1096

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Question 1 of 15

1. Who was the first Blue Jay to be named American League Rookie of the year? Hint

Alfredo Griffin

Tom Henke

Tony Fernandez

Carlos Delgado

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Question 2 of 15

2. Who was the Blue Jays first selection in the 1991 Amateur Draft? Hint

Alex Gonzalez

Derek Bell

Chris Carpenter

Shawn Green

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Question 3 of 15

3. Which pitcher was acquired by the Jays for the stretch run in the 1987 pennant race? Hint

Bert Blyleven

Mike Flanagan

Jack Morris

Dave Stewart

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Question 4 of 15

4. Who hit the first home run in Blue Jays' history? Hint

Otto Velez

Doug Ault

Alvis Woods

Bob Bailor

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Question 5 of 15

5. Who was the first Blue Jay to lead the American League in home runs? Hint

Carlos Delgado

Fred McGriff

Jesse Barfield

George Bell

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Question 6 of 15

6. Who was the first Blue Jay to win the Cy Young Award? Hint

Pat Hentgen

Roger Clemens

Dave Stieb

Jack Morris

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Question 7 of 15

7. Who did the Blue Jays acquire from the New York Yankees in exchange for Jesse Barfield? Hint

Fred McGriff

Graeme Lloyd

Mookie Wilson

Al Leiter

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Question 8 of 15

8. What Blue Jay set the team record with 5 runs scored in one game on June 25, 2002? Hint

Shannon Stewart

Jose Cruz, Jr.

Raul Mondesi

Eric Hinske

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Question 9 of 15

9. The Jays set a record for having three players finish 1-2-3 in order for the batting title. In 1993, which 3 Jays, in order, accomplished this feat? Hint

John Olerud, Roberto Alomar, Tony Fernandez

John Olerud, Paul Molitor, Tony Fernandez

John Olerud, Roberto Alomar, Paul Molitor

John Olerud, Paul Molitor, Roberto Alomar

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Question 10 of 15

10. The Blue Jays set a major-league record on September 14, 1987, hitting ten home runs in a nine-inning game vs. Baltimore. What Blue Jay hit the record-setting tenth home run? Hint

Ernie Whitt

Lloyd Moseby

Rance Mulliniks

Rob Ducey

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Question 11 of 15

11. Who hit the last home run at Toronto's Exhibition Stadium? Hint

Ernie Whitt

Ivan Calderon

George Bell

Lloyd Moseby

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Question 12 of 15

12. Who was the first Blue Jay to win American League MVP? Hint

Fred McGriff

Carlos Delgado

Roger Clemens

George Bell

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Question 13 of 15

13. What team did the Blue Jays acquire Joe Carter from? Hint

Baltimore Orioles

Cleveland Indians

San Diego Padres

Chicago Cubs

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Question 14 of 15

14. What Blue Jay rookie hit the first inside-the-park grand slam in Blue Jay history? Hint

Junior Felix

Lloyd Moseby

Kelly Gruber

Shawn Green

15. A Blue Jay pitcher recorded his first win in the majors in a 1982 game vs. Baltimore, which was coincidentally Cal Ripken Jr.'s first game in his record setting consecutive games-played mark. This Blue Jay presented Ripken with the ball from that game to commemorate Cal's acheivement the night he passed Lou Gehrig. Which pitcher was it? Hint

Joey McLaughlin

Jim Gott

Jim Acker

Luis Leal

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who was the first Blue Jay to be named American League Rookie of the year?

Answer: Alfredo Griffin

Griffin was named co-rookie of the year in 1979.

2. Who was the Blue Jays first selection in the 1991 Amateur Draft?

Answer: Shawn Green

Shawn Green was the 16th overall pick in the '91 draft. Gonzalez was selected in the 14th round in 1991. Bell was picked in the 2nd round of the 1987 draft, and Carpenter was the Jays' pick in the first round of the 1993 draft.

3. Which pitcher was acquired by the Jays for the stretch run in the 1987 pennant race?

Answer: Mike Flanagan

Toronto traded pitchers Jose Mesa and Oswald Peraza to Baltimore for Flanagan, who remained with the Jays through the 1990 season. Blyleven never pitched for the Jays, Morris was acquired prior to the 1992 season; Stewart was acquired prior to the 1993 season.

4. Who hit the first home run in Blue Jays' history?

Answer: Doug Ault

Ault hit two home runs on April 5, 1977 as the Jays downed Chicago White Sox 9-5.

5. Who was the first Blue Jay to lead the American League in home runs?

Answer: Jesse Barfield

Barfield hit 40 home runs to lead the American League in 1986.

6. Who was the first Blue Jay to win the Cy Young Award?

Answer: Pat Hentgen

Hentgen was 20-10 with a 3.22 ERA in 1996. Morris and Stieb never won the Cy Young Award. Clemens won the award with Toronto in 1997.

7. Who did the Blue Jays acquire from the New York Yankees in exchange for Jesse Barfield?

Answer: Al Leiter

Leiter played for the Jays from 1989-95, compiling a 15-13 record with major stints on the DL with a recurring blister problem. He left Toronto via free agency to Florida where he won another World Series in 1997.

8. What Blue Jay set the team record with 5 runs scored in one game on June 25, 2002?

Answer: Shannon Stewart

Stewart scored 5 runs against Tampa Bay as the Jays rolled to a 20-11 victory.

9. The Jays set a record for having three players finish 1-2-3 in order for the batting title. In 1993, which 3 Jays, in order, accomplished this feat?

Answer: John Olerud, Paul Molitor, Roberto Alomar

Olerud led the AL with a .363 average, Molitor was second with a .332 average and Alomar was third with a .326 average. Fernandez batted .306 in 94 games for the Jays after a trade with the Mets.

10. The Blue Jays set a major-league record on September 14, 1987, hitting ten home runs in a nine-inning game vs. Baltimore. What Blue Jay hit the record-setting tenth home run?

Answer: Rob Ducey

It was extra special as Ducey is a Canadian, hailing from Cambridge, Ontario.

11. Who hit the last home run at Toronto's Exhibition Stadium?

Answer: George Bell

Bell's 10th inning blast on May 28, 1989 won the game 7-5 against Chicago.

12. Who was the first Blue Jay to win American League MVP?

Answer: George Bell

Bell won the MVP in 1987 with a .308 average, 47 HR, 134 RBI season.

13. What team did the Blue Jays acquire Joe Carter from?

Answer: San Diego Padres

The Jays received Carter from the Padres along with Roberto Alomar, and gave up Fred McGriff and Tony Fernandez in 1990. Carter broke into the big-leagues with the Cubs and was traded to Cleveland, who traded him to San Diego in 1989 for Sandy Alomar Jr.

14. What Blue Jay rookie hit the first inside-the-park grand slam in Blue Jay history?

Answer: Junior Felix

Felix's big hit came against the Boston Red Sox on June 2, 1990. The Jays had trailed 10-0 at one time, but won 13-11 in 12 innings.

Answer: Jim Gott

Gott had kept the ball from his first win and realized as Ripken neared the record that the date of Ripken's streak started with his victory over Baltimore on that date. He contacted the Orioles to donate the ball, and presented it to Cal Ripken Jr. during a post-game ceremony. It was kept a secret from Ripken, who was shocked at the unselfish gesture.

Source: Author tommyd71

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