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Chicago Cubs in 1984 Trivia Quiz

One of the Cubs' great teams. Here's a quiz on the players and results from 1984.

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

Author
gbvenom

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
193,555

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
949

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 172 (6/10), Guest 68 (7/10), Johnmcmanners (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What pitcher had the most wins? Hint

Steve Trout

Rick Sutcliffe

Dennis Eckersley

Scott Sanderson

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who hit the most home runs in 1984 for the Cubs? Hint

Leon Durham

Ryne Sandberg

Ron Cey

Jodi Davis

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which starter ended the year with the highest batting average? Hint

Gary Matthews

Ryne Sandberg

Keith Moreland

Larry Bowa

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Question 4 of 10

4. What great closer led the Cubs in saves? Hint

Lee Smith

Tim Stoddard

Dennis Eckersley

Warren Brusstar

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who was the starting shortstop for the '84 Cubs? Hint

Ryne Sandberg

Larry Bowa

Shawon Dunston

Ron Cey

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who led the Cubs in stolen bases in 1984? Hint

Leon Durham

Ryne Sandberg

Bob Dernier

Gary Matthews

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Question 7 of 10

7. What was the 1984 Cubs record? Hint

96-65

89-73

100-62

93-69

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who did the Cubs play in the playoffs in 1984? Hint

San Francisco Giants

San Diego Padres

Atlanta Braves

Detroit Tigers

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Question 9 of 10

9. 1984 was the first year for the Cubs to go to the postseason since which season? Hint

1908

1945

1969

1966

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who managed the 1984 NL East division champion Chicago Cubs? Hint

Jim Frey

Lee Elia

Don Zimmer

Albert Spalding

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What pitcher had the most wins?

Answer: Rick Sutcliffe

Rick Sutcliffe ended up with a 16-1 record to lead the Cubs. He also won the Cy Young award in 1984.

2. Who hit the most home runs in 1984 for the Cubs?

Answer: Ron Cey

Third baseman Ron Cey hit 25 dingers. Durham had 23. Sandberg and Davis both hit 19 home runs.

3. Which starter ended the year with the highest batting average?

Answer: Ryne Sandberg

Sandberg led the team with a .314 average.

4. What great closer led the Cubs in saves?

Answer: Lee Smith

Lee Smith ended up with 33 saves. He ended up with 478 career saves. Hall of Fame closer, Dennis Eckersley, didn't have a save in 1984. He was a starter for the Cubs.

5. Who was the starting shortstop for the '84 Cubs?

Answer: Larry Bowa

Larry Bowa was the starter. He went on to manage the Padres and Phillies. Dunston wasn't on the team in 1984.

6. Who led the Cubs in stolen bases in 1984?

Answer: Bob Dernier

Dernier had 45 stolen bases, followed by Sandberg with 32. No one else stole more than 17 bases in '84.

7. What was the 1984 Cubs record?

Answer: 96-65

The Cubs went on to win the NL East with 96 wins.

8. Who did the Cubs play in the playoffs in 1984?

Answer: San Diego Padres

The Cubs lost three games to two against the Padres after holding a two games to none lead. Does anybody remember Steve Garvey's homer or Leon Durham's error? The Padres ended up losing to the Tigers in the 1984 World Series.

9. 1984 was the first year for the Cubs to go to the postseason since which season?

Answer: 1945

It had been 39 years since the Cubs reached the postseason. They lost to the Tigers in the 1945 World Series. 1908 was their last World Series championship. 1969 was the year they blew a big September lead to the Mets. 1966 was tied for the worst Cubs record in the 20th century, with 1962, having a 59-103 record.

10. Who managed the 1984 NL East division champion Chicago Cubs?

Answer: Jim Frey

Jim Frey managed the Cubs from 1984 to 1986. Don Zimmer managed the Cubs in 1989, the next time the Cubs won their division. Lee Elia managed them in '82-'83. Albert Spalding was the franchise's first manager back in 1876-1877, when they were called the White Stockings.

Source: Author gbvenom

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