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Blue Jays History Trivia Quiz

A brief history of the Blue Jays.

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

Author
mootoe

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
257,720

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
572

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. During the 1985 season, the Blue Jays won their first American League East Pennant. Who did they play and eventually lose to in the American League Championship Series that season? Hint

California Angels

Oakland A's

Kansas City Royals

Chicago White Sox

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Question 2 of 10

2. In 1987, who became the first Blue Jay to be named the American League Most Valuable player? Hint

Jessie Barfield

George Bell

Tony Fernandez

Tom Henke

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Question 3 of 10

3. In 1997 and again in 1998, which Blue Jay won the Cy Young Award, doing it in style by winning the Triple Crown both years leading the league in wins, stikeouts, and ERA?

Answer: (Two words or just surname)

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Question 4 of 10

4. When the Blue Jays joined the American League in 1977, this was their home ball park until 1989. Hint

Rogers Centre

Exhibition Stadium

SkyDome

Maple Leaf Field

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who was the first Blue Jay to throw a no-hitter? Hint

Dave Stieb

Pat Hentgen

Jimmy Key

Jim Clancy

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Question 6 of 10

6. In 1992, the Blue Jays won their first World Series and Pat Borders was named the World Series MVP. Who was the MVP of the American League Championship series that season? Hint

Roberto Alomar

Devon White

Joe Carter

Jack Morris

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Question 7 of 10

7. In 1993, the Jays repeated winning their second championship. Who was the MVP of the World Series? Hint

John Olerud

Joe Carter

Dave Stewart

Paul Molitor

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Question 8 of 10

8. In 1993, the Blue Jays had the American Leagues top 3 batting average leaders in the season. Who was not one of them? Hint

Devon White

John Olerud

Roberto Alomar

Paul Molitor

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who was the first Blue Jay to ever hit four home runs in a game? Hint

Joe Carter

Carlos Delgado

George Bell

Ernie Whitt

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which Blue Jay set a team record by becoming the first player to get hit by 3 pitches in a game? Hint

Reed Johnson

Shannon Stewart

Alfredo Griffen

Rance Mulliniks

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. During the 1985 season, the Blue Jays won their first American League East Pennant. Who did they play and eventually lose to in the American League Championship Series that season?

Answer: Kansas City Royals

The Jays jumped out to a 3-1 series lead, but the Royals were able to come back and win the series, then defeat the Cardinals to win the World Series.

2. In 1987, who became the first Blue Jay to be named the American League Most Valuable player?

Answer: George Bell

George had an amazing year in 1987 hitting .308 with 47 home runs and 134 RBIs. He finished ahead of the Tigers Alan Trammell. Teammates Tony Fernandez and Tom Henke finished 8th and 13th in the voting, respectively.

3. In 1997 and again in 1998, which Blue Jay won the Cy Young Award, doing it in style by winning the Triple Crown both years leading the league in wins, stikeouts, and ERA?

Answer: Roger Clemens

Roger was awesome in both seasons. In 1997, he went 21-7 with 292 strikeouts and an ERA of 2.05, then in 1998 he was 20-6 with 271 strikeouts and a 2.65 ERA.

4. When the Blue Jays joined the American League in 1977, this was their home ball park until 1989.

Answer: Exhibition Stadium

Exhibition Stadium was never meant to be a permanent home for the Jays, but they played there until part way through the 1989 season when it was replced by the Sky Dome.

5. Who was the first Blue Jay to throw a no-hitter?

Answer: Dave Stieb

It was September 20, 1990, when Stieb tossed a no-hitter against the Cleveland Indians.

6. In 1992, the Blue Jays won their first World Series and Pat Borders was named the World Series MVP. Who was the MVP of the American League Championship series that season?

Answer: Roberto Alomar

Roberto was the MVP of the series hitting .423, with 2 home runs, 4 RBI, and 5 stolen bases as the Jays beat Oakland in six games.

7. In 1993, the Jays repeated winning their second championship. Who was the MVP of the World Series?

Answer: Paul Molitor

Paul Molitor hit an amazing .500 with 2 home runs and 10 RBI as the Jays won the World Series beating the Philadelphia Phillies 4 games to 2.

8. In 1993, the Blue Jays had the American Leagues top 3 batting average leaders in the season. Who was not one of them?

Answer: Devon White

John Olerud hit .363, followed by Paul Molitor at .332 and Roberto Alomar hit .326. Devon averaged .273.

9. Who was the first Blue Jay to ever hit four home runs in a game?

Answer: Carlos Delgado

It happenned September 25, 2003 vs the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. The Jays won the game 10-8.

10. Which Blue Jay set a team record by becoming the first player to get hit by 3 pitches in a game?

Answer: Reed Johnson

Reed was hit 3 times on April 16, 2005, in a game against the Texas Rangers.

Source: Author mootoe

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