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Detroit Tigers Trivia Quiz

This quiz is for people who love the Detroit Tigers.

A multiple-choice quiz by garrett23. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
garrett23

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
328,427

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
349

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Question 1 of 10

1. How many World Series did the Tigers win in the 20th Century? Hint

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Question 2 of 10

2. What year did the Tigers win their first World Series? Hint

1935

1918

1908

1925

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Question 3 of 10

3. What was the Tigers' original mascot? Hint

Indian

Tiger

Wolverine

Cub

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Question 4 of 10

4. How many Most Valuable Player (MVP) awards did Ty Cobb win? Hint

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which stadium did the Tigers play their home games in 2009? Hint

Comerica Park

Progressive Field

AT&T Park

Fenway Park

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Question 6 of 10

6. When did the Tigers win their first American League pennant? Hint

1913

1901

1907

1917

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who did the Tigers lose to in their first World Series? Hint

Chicago Cubs

San Fransisco Giants

St.Louis Cardinals

San Diego Padres

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of these won the most MVP awards as a Detroit Tiger? Hint

Hal Newhouser

Charlie Gehringer

Ty Cobb

Mickey Cochrane

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of these former Tiger players did not win a MVP Award for the Tigers? Hint

Ty Cobb

Mickey Cochrane

Charlie Gehringer

Kirk Gibson

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is the Tigers' mascot's name? Hint

the cowboy

sharkie

paws

moose

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. How many World Series did the Tigers win in the 20th Century?

Answer: 4

They won their first in the 1930s, then 1945, 1968, and 1984.

2. What year did the Tigers win their first World Series?

Answer: 1935

It was their 35th season of the franchise in 1935 when they downed the Cubs, four games to two.

3. What was the Tigers' original mascot?

Answer: Wolverine

The name comes from Michigan's nickname of the Wolverine state.

4. How many Most Valuable Player (MVP) awards did Ty Cobb win?

Answer: 1

He won his only MVP in 1911, two seasons after batting for the Triple Crown.

5. Which stadium did the Tigers play their home games in 2009?

Answer: Comerica Park

Their first stadium was Navin Field.

6. When did the Tigers win their first American League pennant?

Answer: 1907

They went to three World Series from 1907-1909, and couldn't win any of them.

7. Who did the Tigers lose to in their first World Series?

Answer: Chicago Cubs

In 1907, the Cubs beat the Tigers four games to none with one tie.

8. Which of these won the most MVP awards as a Detroit Tiger?

Answer: Hal Newhouser

Newhouser was a pitcher, and won consecutive MVPs in 1944 and 1945.

9. Which of these former Tiger players did not win a MVP Award for the Tigers?

Answer: Kirk Gibson

Kirk first played for Detroit from 1979-1987. He won the MVP, but as a Dodger in 1988. He came back to Detroit, played a few seasons, then retired.

10. What is the Tigers' mascot's name?

Answer: paws

Paws is at all the home games, cheering along with Tiger fans.

Source: Author garrett23

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