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Bruce Sutter Trivia Quiz

After 13 years, Bruce Sutter was finally inducted into the baseball Hall of Fame.

A multiple-choice quiz by GoodVibe. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
GoodVibe

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
225,251

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
183

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Question 1 of 10

1. Sutter made history as the first pitcher who never started a game to be inducted into the Hall of Fame.

True

False

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Question 2 of 10

2. What was Sutter's career record? Hint

61-78

68-71

71-68

78-61

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Question 3 of 10

3. With which of the following teams did Sutter spend the most time with? Hint

Phillies

Cubs

Braves

He spent equal time with all three teams

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Question 4 of 10

4. Sutter won the Cy Young in 1979. Did he also ever win an MVP award?

Yes

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Question 5 of 10

5. Sutter joined the Cubs as a free agent in 1971, but he was drafted by another team in 1970. Which team was it? Hint

White Sox

Twins

Senators

Indians

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Question 6 of 10

6. Sutter went to the All-Star game how many times? Hint

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Question 7 of 10

7. On September 8, 1977, Sutter became the 21st person to strikeout the side in nine pitches. What team did he face? Hint

Mets

Expos

Padres

Astros

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Question 8 of 10

8. Sutter won the Rolaids Relief Award how many times? Hint

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Question 9 of 10

9. Sutter was a member of the 1982 Cardinals that won a World Series. Which of the following games did Sutter not record a win or save? Hint

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Question 10 of 10

10. Sutter's jersey number was not retired in his name by the Cardinals and Cubs, but his number is no longer used.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Sutter made history as the first pitcher who never started a game to be inducted into the Hall of Fame.

Answer: True

In his 661 career relief appearances over a twelve-year career, he never started a game. The other three relievers (Hoyt Wilhelm with 52, Rollie Fingers with 37, and Dennis Eckersley with 361) inducted have started games.

2. What was Sutter's career record?

Answer: 68-71

During his career, Sutter had four winning seasons, six losing seasons, and two .500 seasons.

3. With which of the following teams did Sutter spend the most time with?

Answer: Cubs

Sutter spent five years with the Cubs (1976-1980), five (1981-1984) with the Cardinals, and three (1985-1986, 1988) with the Braves.

4. Sutter won the Cy Young in 1979. Did he also ever win an MVP award?

Answer: No

Sutter's best was 5th in MVP voting in 1982, the year Dale Murphy won.

5. Sutter joined the Cubs as a free agent in 1971, but he was drafted by another team in 1970. Which team was it?

Answer: Senators

Although drafted by the Senators in the 21st round, Sutter never signed with them. He signed with the Cubs in 1971.

6. Sutter went to the All-Star game how many times?

Answer: 6

Sutter went to the All-Star games in 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, and 1984.

7. On September 8, 1977, Sutter became the 21st person to strikeout the side in nine pitches. What team did he face?

Answer: Expos

Sutter struck out Ellis Valentine, Gary Carter, and Larry Parrish.

8. Sutter won the Rolaids Relief Award how many times?

Answer: 4

He won the award in 1979, 1981, 1982, and 1984.

9. Sutter was a member of the 1982 Cardinals that won a World Series. Which of the following games did Sutter not record a win or save?

Answer: 5

Sutter won game two and saved games three and seven. Sutter also pitched in game five, but the Brewers won that game 6-4.

10. Sutter's jersey number was not retired in his name by the Cardinals and Cubs, but his number is no longer used.

Answer: True

Sutter wore the number 42, which Jackie Robinson wore. The number 42 was retired by Major League baseball in honor of Robinson in 1997.

Source: Author GoodVibe

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