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Canada'sTeam: Blue Jays Trivia Quiz

Blue Jays history mix. Do you know your Jays.

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

Author
BradRich

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
16,390

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
1340

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. When did the Blue Jays play their first regular season game? Hint

1976

1977

1975

1978

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who did the Jays defeat in their first-ever game? Hint

New York Yankees

Chicago White Sox

Boston Red Sox

Cleveland Indians

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who was the Jays Most Valuable Player in their first season? Hint

Alfredo Griffin

George Bell

Bob Bailor

Dave Stieb

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which shortstop was acquired from Cleveland in 1979 and was co-winner of the AL's Rookie of the Year Award? Hint

Tony Fernadez

Kelly Gruber

Dave McKay

Alfredo Griffin

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which manager led the Jays to their first post season? Hint

Bobby Maddox

Jimy Williams

Bobby Cox

Cito Gaston

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which pitcher threw the Jays first no-hitter? Hint

Jim Clancy

Dave Stieb

Roger Clemens

Jimmy Key

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which Canadian Jays pitcher comes from the town of Port Hope, Ont? Hint

Paul Quantrill

Jim Clancy

Dave Stieb

Pat Hentgen

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who was the first to win 20 games for the Jays? Hint

Pat Hentgen

Jack Morris

Jimmy Key

Dave Stewart

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who was the first Jay to hit for the cycle? Hint

Kelly Gruber

Paul Molitor

George Bell

Robbie Alomar

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which two of these two pitchers combined to win the Cy Young award three years in a row? Hint

Dave Stewart and Roger Clemens

Pat Hentgen and Roger Clemens

Dave Stewart and Jimmy Key

Jimmy Key and Pat Hentgen

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. When did the Blue Jays play their first regular season game?

Answer: 1977

Big-league baseball came to Toronto on a snowy April 7, 1977

2. Who did the Jays defeat in their first-ever game?

Answer: Chicago White Sox

The Jays defeated the Chicago White Sox 9-5.

3. Who was the Jays Most Valuable Player in their first season?

Answer: Bob Bailor

4. Which shortstop was acquired from Cleveland in 1979 and was co-winner of the AL's Rookie of the Year Award?

Answer: Alfredo Griffin

5. Which manager led the Jays to their first post season?

Answer: Bobby Cox

Bobby Cox led the Jays to their first post season in 1985 against the Kansas City Royals. He was also the manager of the Altanta Braves when Toronto won its first World Series.

6. Which pitcher threw the Jays first no-hitter?

Answer: Dave Stieb

Dave Stieb pitched the first no hitter in history against Cleveland on September 2 1990.

7. Which Canadian Jays pitcher comes from the town of Port Hope, Ont?

Answer: Paul Quantrill

One of the handful of Canadian to have played for the Jays.

8. Who was the first to win 20 games for the Jays?

Answer: Jack Morris

Jack Morris was 21-6 in 1992

9. Who was the first Jay to hit for the cycle?

Answer: Kelly Gruber

10. Which two of these two pitchers combined to win the Cy Young award three years in a row?

Answer: Pat Hentgen and Roger Clemens

1996 The Blue Jays 20th Season was highlighted by Pitcher Pat Hentgen, who became the first member of the club to win the Cy Young Award posting a 20-10 record. 1997 Roger Clemens won the Cy Young Award for the fourth time in his career. 1998 Roger Clemens earned his fifth Cy Young Award with a 20-6 record

Source: Author BradRich

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