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Decades on the Diamond: 1980s Trivia Quiz

Another all multiple choice quiz about some decades in the Major Leagues. One question for each year of the '80s decade. I hope it is fun! :-)

A multiple-choice quiz by Nightmare. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Nightmare

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
238,520

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Very Easy

Avg Score
9 / 10

Plays
1043

Question 1 of 10

1. The 1980s was brought in with a team winning their first World Series in their franchise history. Which team was this? Hint

Minnesota Twins

Philadelphia Phillies

Detroit Tigers

Boston Red Sox

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Question 2 of 10

2. Milwaukee's Rollie Fingers won the AL MVP and AL Cy Young award in 1981. The National League saw a pitcher win both the Rookie of the Year award and the NL Cy Young award. Who was this pitcher? Hint

Pedro Astacio

Fernando Valenzuela

Omar Daal

Ismael Valdez

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Question 3 of 10

3. 1982 saw Robin Yount win the AL MVP with Dale Murphy winning the NL MVP. 1982 also saw this speedster break the stolen base record with 130 thefts in the season. Who was this athletic person? Hint

Rickey Henderson

Lou Brock

Maury Wills

Ty Cobb

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Question 4 of 10

4. 1983 witnessed the famous 'pine tar' incident of the Royals' George Brett and his bat. While the season saw Atlanta's Dale Murphy win his second consecutive NL MVP, it also saw the Pirates' Bill Madlock win this fourth and final batting title in the National League. Finally, which chicken-eating Boston player won his first of five AL batting titles in 1983? Hint

Dave Winfield

Steve Garvey

Tony Gwynn

Wade Boggs

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Question 5 of 10

5. The 1984 season began with the Detroit Tigers starting off with a 35-5 record, to finish the season going 104-58 and taking the World Series crown against the Padres. Pete Rose got his 4000th hit in the season while with the Expos. Reggie Jackson hit his 500th home run on September 17th. Which Angels' pitcher finished the season off with a perfect game on the last day? Hint

Mel Ott

Mike Witt

Ralph Kiner

Duke Snider

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Question 6 of 10

6. In the 85th anniversary of Major League baseball, Vince Coleman of the Cardinals set a rookie record by stealing 110 bases in the season. It saw Don Sutton as the first pitcher in history to strikeout 100+ batters in 20 consecutive seasons. It also saw Phil Niekro and Tom Seaver win their 300th game, Rod Carew obtain his 3000th career hit, Pete Rose become the new career hit leader by surpassing Ty Cobb, and also saw which team celebrate their first World Series title? Hint

Kansas City Royals

Oakland Athletics

Los Angeles Angels

Texas Rangers

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Question 7 of 10

7. 1986 saw Roger Clemens of the Red Sox win both the AL MVP and AL Cy Young awards. Roger also struck out a record 20 Mariners in a game. A left-hander, Steve Carlton struck out his 4000th victim in his career in the season. The Twins' Bert Blyleven gave up 50 home runs to set a new season record. Who was the American League Rookie of the Year in 1986? Hint

Bert Blyleven

Jesse Barfield

Dave Righetti

Jose Canseco

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Question 8 of 10

8. 1987 saw the Milwaukee Brewers begin the season with a 13-game winning streak, but finish third in the AL East. The Blue Jays set a record for hitting 10 home runs in one game during the season. 1987 found an AL Rookie of the Year and future home run king in the name of Mark McGwire. How many home runs did McGwire hit to help win the Rookie of the Year award? Hint

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Question 9 of 10

9. 1988 was the year of the Dodgers. Pitcher Orel Hershiser broke Dodger Don Drysdale's record for consecutive scoreless innings with 67. Kirk Gibson was named the NL MVP. The Dodgers also went to the World Series, and their motivation was hugely propelled by which injury-riddled player, who hit a bottom of the ninth inning, pinch-hit home run to win game one of the series against the Athletics? Hint

Mariano Duncan

Manny Mota

Kirk Gibson

Steve Yeager

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Question 10 of 10

10. 1989 finished out the decade with the rumble for sure. The World Series between Oakland and San Francisco rocked the baseball world with an earthquake on October 17th. The quake delayed the series 10 days, then everyone watched the Athletics continue to pummel the Giants, four games to none. Who was the series MVP? Hint

Glenn Beckert

Bob Aspromonte

Tony Conigliaro

Dave Stewart

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The 1980s was brought in with a team winning their first World Series in their franchise history. Which team was this?

Answer: Philadelphia Phillies

The Phillies' franchise began in 1883 in the lone National League. The franchise had been to two World Series in all those years in 1915 and 1950, but lost both times. The Phillies took their first crown against the Kansas City Royals, four games to two.

Answer: Fernando Valenzuela

The others did not begin their MLB careers until the 1990s. Valenzuela, who had "Fernando Mania" named after him, led the Dodgers to the World Series championship in 1981 against the Yankees.

3. 1982 saw Robin Yount win the AL MVP with Dale Murphy winning the NL MVP. 1982 also saw this speedster break the stolen base record with 130 thefts in the season. Who was this athletic person?

Answer: Rickey Henderson

The others were already retired before the 1980s. Henderson went on to break Ty Cobb's career stolen base record, and retired with 1406 steals after 25 seasons.

Answer: Wade Boggs

The others listed never played for the Red Sox. Boggs batted .361 in 1983. He also won the batting titles in 1985, 1986, 1987, and 1988. In 1984, Wade finished third with his .325 average behind the Yankees' Don Mattingly (.343) and Dave Winfield (.340).

Answer: Mike Witt

The others weren't pitchers and retired long before the 1980s. Witt was in his fourth Major League season when he threw his perfecto against the Texas Rangers. Witt went 15-11 in the season, and the Angels finished second in the AL West.

Answer: Kansas City Royals

The Royals appeared in their second World Series since joining the league in 1969. Their first attempt was a loss to the Phillies in 1980, but in 1985 they won it all against the Cardinals, four games to three. The series MVP was the AL Cy Young winner, Bret Saberhagen.

Answer: Jose Canseco

The others were not rookies in 1986. Canseco of the Athletics belted out 33 home runs to win the honor. Jose would go on to win the AL MVP in 1988 also. The 1986 Athletic team also rostered a player who appeared in only 18 games. His name was Mark McGwire.

Answer: 49

Mark tied for the Major League lead with Andre Dawson of the Cubs with his 49 home runs. McGwire would go on to hit 50+ home runs in a season four times, including his record-setting 70 in 1998 with the Cardinals. He retired in 2001 after 16 seasons with 583.

Answer: Kirk Gibson

The others were not Dodgers in 1988. Gibson was not expected to play in the World Series because of leg issues. Manager Tom Lasorda put him in to pinch-hit against Oakland's Dennis Eckersley in the last of the ninth. Gibson's two-run home run defeated the Athletics 5-4. It was Gibson's only at-bat of the series. The Dodgers won the series, four games to one.

Answer: Dave Stewart

The others all retired in the 1970s. Stewart was the AL Cy Young runner-up in the season with his 21-9 record. He was second to Bret Saberhagen of the Royals. Stewart won two games in the series while striking out 14 in 16 innings. The A's outscored the Giants 32-14 in the series.

Source: Author Nightmare

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