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Detroit Tigers [1] Trivia Quiz

Think you're a Detroit Tiger know-it-all? Let's find out.

A multiple-choice quiz by doctor_trivia. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
doctor_trivia

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
81,507

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
861

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Old Tiger Stadium is on the corner of Michigan and ______ Avenue?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 2 of 10

2. For nearly 30 years, one "wild" Tiger Stadium hot dog vendor peddled the delicious Ballpark Franks with a style all his own. He was affectionately known as "Crazy _____ " ?

Answer: ( One Word ... first name ... he also hung out in the Cobo Hall balcony at Piston games)

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which Tiger hit the first pitch of the 1999 season for a homerun against the Texas Rangers? Hint

Bobby Higginson

Jose Macias

Juan Encarnacion

Gabe Kapler

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Question 4 of 10

4. What was the name of the cab stand outside Tiger Stadium? Hint

Tiger Cab Company

Johnny Mac's

Cochrane's Taxi Company

Hoot Robinson's

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Question 5 of 10

5. Whose yard did one of Kirk Gibson's over-the-roof homeruns once land in? Hint

The 5th Precinct's impound yard

Then-Mayor Coleman Young's front yard

Brook's Lumber Yard

Mrs. Esther Sobieski's front yard

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Question 6 of 10

6. September 27th, 1999: which Tiger hit an eighth inning grand slam to seal the victory in the last game ever played at Tiger Stadium? Hint

Deivi Cruz

Robert Fick

Bobby Higginson

Juan Encarnacion

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Question 7 of 10

7. In 1982, which Tiger was traded to the Chicago White Sox for Chet Lemon? Hint

Jason Thompson

Gary Sutherland

Ron LeFlore

Steve Kemp

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Question 8 of 10

8. In 1968, Boog Powell of the Baltimore Orioles hit into a triple play in a game versus the Tigers. Who caught his line drive to start this defensive gem?

Answer: ( Two words, or just surname ... he threw the pitch)

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Question 9 of 10

9. What was the main Tigers' slogan during the 1968 World Championship season? Hint

"Go Get 'em Tigers!"

"The Roar is Back!"

"Bless you Boys!"

"Here Comes the Tigers!"

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who was the first Detroit Tiger pitcher to have his jersey number retired by the club? Hint

Mickey Lolich

Jack Morris

Hal Newhouser

George Mullin

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Old Tiger Stadium is on the corner of Michigan and ______ Avenue?

Answer: Trumbull

Before the move to Comerica Park in 2000, the Tigers had played at "the corner" since 1901.

2. For nearly 30 years, one "wild" Tiger Stadium hot dog vendor peddled the delicious Ballpark Franks with a style all his own. He was affectionately known as "Crazy _____ " ?

Answer: Gus

His son Jimmy continued the family tradition and also worked as a vendor until they closed the ol' park.

3. Which Tiger hit the first pitch of the 1999 season for a homerun against the Texas Rangers?

Answer: Juan Encarnacion

The season went downhill from there and the Tigers finished below .500 for the sixth consecutive year.

4. What was the name of the cab stand outside Tiger Stadium?

Answer: Hoot Robinson's

Amazingly enough you still couldn't get a cab after the game.

5. Whose yard did one of Kirk Gibson's over-the-roof homeruns once land in?

Answer: Brook's Lumber Yard

The blast cleared the right-field roof and traveled an estimated 550 feet.

6. September 27th, 1999: which Tiger hit an eighth inning grand slam to seal the victory in the last game ever played at Tiger Stadium?

Answer: Robert Fick

Fick's blast off the rightfield roof turned out to be the last homerun hit at Tiger Stadium. The Tigers topped the Kansas City Royals 8-2.

7. In 1982, which Tiger was traded to the Chicago White Sox for Chet Lemon?

Answer: Steve Kemp

Chester patrolled centerfield for the Tigers for the next nine seasons (1982-1990).

8. In 1968, Boog Powell of the Baltimore Orioles hit into a triple play in a game versus the Tigers. Who caught his line drive to start this defensive gem?

Answer: Denny McLain

All-Star pitcher Denny McLain snared the drive, threw to Tom Matchick covering second base who relayed to Norm Cash at first. Three outs!

9. What was the main Tigers' slogan during the 1968 World Championship season?

Answer: "Go Get 'em Tigers!"

The slogan was even turned into a hit record ... "We're all behind our baseball team, Go get 'em Tigers ...."

10. Who was the first Detroit Tiger pitcher to have his jersey number retired by the club?

Answer: Hal Newhouser

The Hall-of-Fame lefty compiled a career record of 207-105.

Source: Author doctor_trivia

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