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Dennis Eckersley Trivia Quiz

Dennis Eckersley was a standout starter who later turned closer. Eck was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2004.

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

Author
GoodVibe

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
164,130

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
226

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Question 1 of 10

1. How many times did Dennis Eckersley play in the All-Star game? Hint

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Question 2 of 10

2. Eckersley was the ______ reliever to be inducted into the Hall of Fame. Hint

3rd

1st

2nd

4th

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Question 3 of 10

3. Eckersley pitched 1071 games, which at one time was the most all-time. Who went ahead of Eckersley after he retired in 1998? Hint

Jesse Orosco

John Franco

Dan Plesac

Mike Stanton

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Question 4 of 10

4. What year was Eckersley's no-hitter? Hint

1978

1980

1979

1977

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Question 5 of 10

5. How many complete games did Eckersley pitch? Hint

100

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Question 6 of 10

6. How many teams did Eckersley pitch for? Hint

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Question 7 of 10

7. Eckersley won many honors in 1992 with Oakland. Which was not one of them? Hint

Gold Glove

Rolaids Relief

Cy Young

League MVP

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Question 8 of 10

8. Dennis Eckersley has 390 career saves. How many times did Eck lead the league in saves? Hint

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Question 9 of 10

9. Eckersley retired with 2401 career strikeouts. Did he ever have a 200-strikeout season?

Yes

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Question 10 of 10

10. How many career postseason series did Eckersley compete in? Hint

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. How many times did Dennis Eckersley play in the All-Star game?

Answer: 6

1977, 1982, 1988, 1990, 1991, 1992.

2. Eckersley was the ______ reliever to be inducted into the Hall of Fame.

Answer: 3rd

Before Eckersley, Hoyt Wilhelm, and Rollie Fingers. Some argue that it is hard for relievers to be inducted into the Hall of Fame. Indeed this is true. The year Eckersley was on the ballot, Bruce Sutter (300 saves), Rich Gossage (310), and Lee Smith (478) did not have enough votes for induction. That same election year, Randy Myers (347 saves) did not have enough votes to remain on the ballot.

3. Eckersley pitched 1071 games, which at one time was the most all-time. Who went ahead of Eckersley after he retired in 1998?

Answer: Jesse Orosco

Orosco was still active in 2003, pitching for three teams and bringing his career games total to 1252. The left-hander, who turned 46 in 2003, signed a contract with Arizona before deciding to hang up his glove on 21 January 2004.

4. What year was Eckersley's no-hitter?

Answer: 1977

Eckersley was a Cleveland Indian at the time who he no-hit the California Angels 1-0.

5. How many complete games did Eckersley pitch?

Answer: 100

Eckersley also had 171 losses. His last start was 1987 with Oakland.

6. How many teams did Eckersley pitch for?

Answer: 5

Eckersley was drafted by Cleveland and played for the Indians from 1975-1977. He then went to Boston from 1978-1984 before being traded to the Cubs. Eck played for the Cubs until 1986, then signed with Oakland. He played for Oakland until 1995. After a two-year stint with the Cardinals, he finished his career with Boston.

7. Eckersley won many honors in 1992 with Oakland. Which was not one of them?

Answer: Gold Glove

Mark Langston of the Angels was the Gold Glove winning pitcher that year.

8. Dennis Eckersley has 390 career saves. How many times did Eck lead the league in saves?

Answer: 2

He had 45 in 1988 and 51 in 1992, both with the Athletics.

9. Eckersley retired with 2401 career strikeouts. Did he ever have a 200-strikeout season?

Answer: Yes

Eck struck out 200 in 1976 as an Indian, his career high.

10. How many career postseason series did Eckersley compete in?

Answer: 11

Two divisional series (1996 with St. Louis, 1998 with Boston), Six Championship series (1984 with the Cubs, 1988-1990 and 1992 with Oakland, and 1996 with St. Louis), and three World Series (1988-1990 with Oakland). Before there were three divisions in baseball (East, Central, West), the postseason only consisted of the League Championship Series and the World Series.

Source: Author GoodVibe

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