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Carl Furillo Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz that examines the life and career of the "Reading Rifle".

A multiple-choice quiz by shamrock12. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
shamrock12

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
370,929

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
153

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Question 1 of 10

1. Carl Furillo graduated from University of Pittsburgh?

Yes

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Question 2 of 10

2. What year was Furillo's rookie year with the Dodgers? Hint

1946

1941

1944

1950

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Question 3 of 10

3. Was Carl Furillo named MVP in 1949?

Yes

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Question 4 of 10

4. Why was Furillo called a Bible hitter? Hint

His father was a minister.

He thoroughly knew the Bible.

He constantly prayed while at home plate.

He always swung at the first pitch.

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Question 5 of 10

5. Furillo was noted for his stellar play at what position? Hint

center field

right field

third base

first base

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Question 6 of 10

6. When the Dodgers moved to Los Angeles in 1958 did Furillo stay in New York?

Yes

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Question 7 of 10

7. In what branch of the military did Furillo serve during World War II? Hint

U.S. Marine Corps

U.S Navy

U.S. Army

U.S Coast Guard

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Question 8 of 10

8. Carl Furillo had a lifetime batting average of .300 or better.

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. After Furillo retired he had long career in baseball as a coach and scout.

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. When did Carl Furillo pass away? Hint

January 21, 1989

March 17, 1990

February 7, 1991

August 8, 1986

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Carl Furillo graduated from University of Pittsburgh?

Answer: No

He dropped out of school in the 8th grade.

2. What year was Furillo's rookie year with the Dodgers?

Answer: 1946

On opening day he started in center field. He went 2 for 4. The Dodgers lost to the Boston Braves.

3. Was Carl Furillo named MVP in 1949?

Answer: No

He finished 6th in the voting behind Jackie Robinson.

4. Why was Furillo called a Bible hitter?

Answer: He always swung at the first pitch.

The attitude Furillo had of hitting was, "Thou shall not pass".

5. Furillo was noted for his stellar play at what position?

Answer: right field

Furillo was remarkably adept at playing balls off the carom from the right field wall in Ebbets Field. He was so good that he led the league in outfielder assists 1949, 1950, and 1951.

6. When the Dodgers moved to Los Angeles in 1958 did Furillo stay in New York?

Answer: No

Furillo went West with team. He appeared in the 1959 World Series against the White Sox.

7. In what branch of the military did Furillo serve during World War II?

Answer: U.S. Army

Furillo saw action in the Pacific. He received three battle stars and was wounded once.

8. Carl Furillo had a lifetime batting average of .300 or better.

Answer: False

He retired after 15 seasons with a .299 average.

9. After Furillo retired he had long career in baseball as a coach and scout.

Answer: False

In one of the less than favorable chapters in Dodger history, Furillo was released on May 17, 1960. The early release caused him to receive a lower pension amount than he would have received had he finished the season. Furillo sued the Dodgers because they released him while he was injured. Furillo won the suit.

The legal action he took resulted in Furillo's complete exile from baseball. Despite numerous requests to all baseball clubs, Furillo never worked in the game again.

10. When did Carl Furillo pass away?

Answer: January 21, 1989

He was 66 years old.

Source: Author shamrock12

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