Cubs Mania Trivia Quiz

Answer: Ron Cey

Ron Cey was affectionately known as "The Penguin." He was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 3rd round of the 1968 amateur draft. Ron Cey played for the Los Angeles Dodgers from 1971-1982 before coming to the Chicago Cubs. He played for the Cubbies from 1983-1986. Ron Cey had 25 home runs and 97 RBI's in 1984 with Chicago.

Answer: Leon Durham

Luzinski was also nicknamed "The Bull", however he never played for the Cubs. He played for the Phillies. Leon Durham was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1st round (15th pick) of the 1976 amateur draft. He played for the Chicago Cubs from 1981-1988. Durham hit 23 home runs and had 96 RBI's in the 1984 season with the Cubbies.

Answer: Ernie Banks

Ernie Banks would like to say, "Let's play two". Ernie Banks hit 512 home runs during his career, leading the National League in 1958 and 1960. He also led the league in runs batted in for the 1958 and 1959 seasons. Banks was voted the league Most Valuable Player in both 1958 and 1959.

Answer: Ryne Sandberg

Ryne Sandberg is also known as "Ryno". Sandberg wore number 23. He won the MVP in 1984. Also, he was the first player In the National League to win a gold glove the first full year at a new position. Moreover, he was the first player to have a 40 home run season and a 50 stolen base season. Sandberg also had a 123 consecutive errorless games streak from June 21, 1989, to May 17, 1990.

Answer: Dave Kingman

According to a "Sports Illustrated" article, Kingman has hit at least two drives an estimated 600 feet from home plate. One of his most memorable homers was in the famous 23-22 game against the Phillies. The Phillies won the game however. Kingman had a great year with the Cubs in 1979, hitting 48 home runs while having 115 RBI's. He played for the Cubs from 1978-1980.

Answer: Ron Santo

If one visits Wrigley Field, one can see Santo's number waving in the wind high atop Wrigley Field. Santo was signed by the Chicago Cubs as an amateur free agent in 1959. He was born on February 25, 1940, in Seattle, WA. Ron Santo played for the Cubs from 1960-1973. He ended his career in 1974 with the cross-town rival Chicago White Sox.

Answer: Mark Grace

Mark Grace proved instrumental in the success of the Cubs when they won the pennant in 1989. Grace played with the Cubs from 1988-2000. Mark Grace owns a career .303 batting average. Ryne Sandberg also had a good season and postseason in the pennant-winning 1989 season.

Answer: Moises Alou

Moises Alou was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 1st round (2nd pick) of the 1986 amateur draft. Moises played three seasons(1998-2001) with the Astros before coming to the Cubs. Also, Alou was a perennial .300 hitter. Moises also has the reputation of being a good clutch hitter.

Answer: Sammy Sosa and Ernie Banks

Ernie Banks was signed by the Chicago Cubs as an amateur free agent in 1953. Banks was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1977. Sammy Sosa was born in San Pedro De Macoris, Dominican Republic. He bats and throws with his right hand. The Wrigley Field faithful applaud his sprints to right field before the start of each home game.

Answer: Greg Maddux

Gregory Alan Maddux was born on April 13, 1966, in San Angelo, TX. He bats and throws right handed. Maddux was awarded the National League Cy Young Award from 1992-1995.