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Quiz about Chicago White Sox 2005 Champions

Chicago White Sox: 2005 Champions! Quiz

This is a 10 question quiz about the 2005 World Series Champions, Chicago White Sox!

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

Author
rohanprincess

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
232,503

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

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469

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Question 1 of 10

1. How many games did the World Series last? Hint

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which player was awarded first base in a controversial dropped third strike play by the Angels? Hint

A.J. Pierzynski

Paul Konerko

Joe Crede

Jaun Uribe

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Question 3 of 10

3. How many games did the White Sox win on October 26, 2005? Hint

The series was over then

The game was canceled

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who stole the game ball at the end of the series? Hint

A.J. Pierzynski

nobody. This was a feeble attempt at a trick question, and I need to be more creative.

Bobby Jenks

Paul Konerko

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Question 5 of 10

5. During a good part of the regular season, the White Sox boasted having what? Hint

The best record in all Major League Baseball

The best attendance in the AL Central

The most hated catcher on earth

The most fluently and clearly speaking manager

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who were the "Three Stooges"? Hint

Paul Konerko, Bobby Jenks, &Joe Crede

A.J. Pierzynski, Joe Crede, & Aaron Rowand

A.J. Pierzynski, Tadahito Iguchi, & Joe Crede

Ozzie Guillen, Paul Konerko, & Orlando Hernandez

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Question 7 of 10

7. What day of the week did the Sox win the series? Hint

Tuesday

Saturday

Friday

Wednesday

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Question 8 of 10

8. The Sox beat the Boston Red Sox in the World Series.

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who was traded (to the dismay of many fans) after the season for DH Jim Thome? Hint

Tadahito Iguchi

Paul Konerko

Aaron Rowand

Joe Crede

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Question 10 of 10

10. What became the Sox' unofficial "theme song" in the season? Hint

Nah Nah Nah Nah, Hey Hey, Goodbye

Not Going Down

Ceterfield

Don't Stop Believing

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. How many games did the World Series last?

Answer: 4

The Sox swept the Houston Astros in four games.

2. Which player was awarded first base in a controversial dropped third strike play by the Angels?

Answer: A.J. Pierzynski

The same catcher who was voted #1 in an S.I. poll, "Who Would You Most Like To See Get Beaned?", made the dash for first after the Angels' catcher failed to properly catch the third strike. He was safe and the Sox went on to win the game.

3. How many games did the White Sox win on October 26, 2005?

Answer: 2

The game the night before went into extra innings and lasted an amazing 14 innings. After over 5 hours of playing, the Sox won after midnight (local time). They went on to win the final game of the series that night.

4. Who stole the game ball at the end of the series?

Answer: Paul Konerko

Once the game ending play was made, first baseman, Paul Konerko slipped the game ball into his pocket. He later presented it to White Sox owner, Jerry Reinsdorf.

5. During a good part of the regular season, the White Sox boasted having what?

Answer: The best record in all Major League Baseball

They finished the season with the best record in the American League with a 99-63. Only the St. Louis Cardinals were better by winning 100 games.

6. Who were the "Three Stooges"?

Answer: A.J. Pierzynski, Joe Crede, & Aaron Rowand

Pierzynski, Crede, and Rowand called themselves the Three Stooges. And just a little bit of trivia, they're the ones to blame for that "Don't Stop Believing" Song.

7. What day of the week did the Sox win the series?

Answer: Wednesday

The White Sox skunked the Astros four games to none, but they outscored Houston by six total runs in the series.

8. The Sox beat the Boston Red Sox in the World Series.

Answer: False

It would be absolutely impossible for them to beat the Red Sox in the Series, since both teams are AL. They did however beat them in the first round of the postseason, three games to none.

9. Who was traded (to the dismay of many fans) after the season for DH Jim Thome?

Answer: Aaron Rowand

Rowand played in 157 games in the White Sox outfield in 2005. He also hit 13 home runs.

10. What became the Sox' unofficial "theme song" in the season?

Answer: Don't Stop Believing

Everybody heard, "Don't Stop Believing". The song was made famous for the team by A.J. Pierzynski and Joe Crede.

Source: Author rohanprincess

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