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Cleveland Indians: 2003 Trivia Quiz

Even though they were a young team in 2003 with a few veterans, the future was looking bright.

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

Author
heydbo

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
141,024

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
1036

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. What Gold Glover went on the disabled list in 2003, with torn cartiledge in his knee? Hint

Coco Crisp

Ellis Burks

Omar Vizquel

Karim Garcia

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who was the owner of the Cleveland Indians in 2003? Hint

Larry Dolan

Joe Tribe

Larry Berry

Dick Jacobs

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Question 3 of 10

3. On Opening Day 2003, the new look Tribe sold out their game against the AL Central Rival Chicago White Sox?

True

False

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Question 4 of 10

4. What 2003 Indians 3rd baseman became a father for the first time in 2003? Hint

Steve Karsay

Shane Spencer

Casey Blake

Karim Garcia

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Question 5 of 10

5. Josh Bard started at catcher on the opening day roster for the tribe in 2003. Who eventually was called up to become the Indians catcher? Hint

Pat Borders

Sandy Alomar Jr

Josh Bard

Victor Martinez

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Question 6 of 10

6. Was Eric Wedge the youngest manager in Major League Baseball in 2003?

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who did the Tribe trade to the Yankees for cash and the ever popular, "Player to be Named Later?" Hint

Steve Karsay and Alex Escobar

Slider and Hot Dog Vendor

Karim Garcia and Dan Miclei

Ben Broussard and Coco Crisp

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Question 8 of 10

8. The Indians played in the American League Central in 2003?

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who represented the Indians (but didn't play) at the 2003 All-Star Game? Hint

Milton Bradley

Jody Gerut

Matt Lawton

C.C. Sabathia

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Question 10 of 10

10. What former Minnesota Twins outfielder hyperextended his middle finger while batting for the Indians in 2003, forcing him to go on the DL? Hint

Matt Lawton

Bob Wickman

Ellis Burks

Omar Vizquel

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What Gold Glover went on the disabled list in 2003, with torn cartiledge in his knee?

Answer: Omar Vizquel

Omar holds a special clinic called "Omars Mis Amigos" during different home stands. This shortstop was in his 15th season in 2003. After 6 season with Seattle, Omar came to the Indians in 1994.

2. Who was the owner of the Cleveland Indians in 2003?

Answer: Larry Dolan

Larry Dolan took over the team when Dick Jacobs sold the remaining stocks of Indians baseball to him, in February of 2000.

3. On Opening Day 2003, the new look Tribe sold out their game against the AL Central Rival Chicago White Sox?

Answer: False

Unfortunately they did not. They haven't done that in awhile. Their attendance in 2003 was down 35% from 2002.

4. What 2003 Indians 3rd baseman became a father for the first time in 2003?

Answer: Casey Blake

Rookie 3rd baseman Casey Blake (acquired from the Minnesota Twins) and his wife gave birth to their first child (a girl) on June 14. Congrats to the Blakes.

5. Josh Bard started at catcher on the opening day roster for the tribe in 2003. Who eventually was called up to become the Indians catcher?

Answer: Victor Martinez

Victor has won consecutive MVP and batting title awards while playing in the Indians farm system.

6. Was Eric Wedge the youngest manager in Major League Baseball in 2003?

Answer: True

Rookie Manager Eric Wedge was 34 years old. To compare, Omar Vizquel is 35.

7. Who did the Tribe trade to the Yankees for cash and the ever popular, "Player to be Named Later?"

Answer: Karim Garcia and Dan Miclei

Back and Forth goes Karim from Cleveland to NY. Also, the Yankees designated Miclei for reassignment. Maybe the Tribe can pick him back up.

8. The Indians played in the American League Central in 2003?

Answer: True

Along with the Chicago WhiteSox, Detroit Tigers, Kansas City Royals, and Minnesota Twins.

9. Who represented the Indians (but didn't play) at the 2003 All-Star Game?

Answer: C.C. Sabathia

Major League Baseball added the rule in 2003, that every team has at least one representative at the annual mid-season classic. But, thanks to Mike S. (manager of the AL team), CC didn't get a chance to get in the game.

10. What former Minnesota Twins outfielder hyperextended his middle finger while batting for the Indians in 2003, forcing him to go on the DL?

Answer: Matt Lawton

The Matt Lawton of old was playing until he swung and missed at a pitch and hyper-extended his finger.

Source: Author heydbo

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