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How much do you know about Detroit Tigers History? | Quiz

Do you call yourself a die-hard Tigers fan? Do you really know the Tigers of yesteryear? Let's find out with some great trivia. Go Tigers!

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

Author
NSYNCbrat

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
11,864

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1079

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Which famous Tiger's broadcaster once said 'Opening Day in Detroit is an event. It's New Year's, Easter, and Christmas all rolled into one unique afternoon'? Hint

Ernie Harwell

Kirk Gibson

George Kell

Al Kaline

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Question 2 of 10

2. What three consecutive years did the Tigers drop the World Series? Hint

1954-55-56

1928-29-30

1907-08-09

1971-72-73

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who became the first black player on the Detroit Tigers? Hint

Gates Brown

Ozzie Virgil

Lou Whitaker

Willie Horton

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Question 4 of 10

4. When did Ty Cobb make his first appearance at The Corner? Hint

Aug. 8, 1905

Aug. 30, 1905

July 20, 1906

July 31, 1904

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Question 5 of 10

5. What team did the Tigers lose to in the 1934 World Series? Hint

Chicago Cubs

St. Louis Cardinals

Pittsburgh Pirates

Baltimore Orioles

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who pitched the pennant clincher against Toronto in 1987? Hint

Mickey Lolich

Bill Gullickson

Frank Tanana

Mike Henneman

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which Tiger fan was famous for his dedication to the team? Hint

Bill Nicholas

Bill Fundaro

Reid Creager

Joe Diroff

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which Detroit Hall of Famer was scouted while pitching at a local sandlot? Hint

Hal Newhouser

Frank Tanana

Mickey Lolich

Germany Schaefer

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who is the only Tiger to have ever hit a homerun over the leftfield grandstand? Hint

Tony Clark

Norm Cash

Cecil Fielder

Kirk Gibson

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Question 10 of 10

10. How many seasons did Al Kaline spend at 'the corner' as a player? Hint

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which famous Tiger's broadcaster once said 'Opening Day in Detroit is an event. It's New Year's, Easter, and Christmas all rolled into one unique afternoon'?

Answer: Ernie Harwell

Ernie Hawrwell was a long time Tigers broadcaster and in my opinion he was the best!

2. What three consecutive years did the Tigers drop the World Series?

Answer: 1907-08-09

They are the only American Leaugue team to have ever dropped 3 World Series in a row. Go figure! But we still love them! :)

3. Who became the first black player on the Detroit Tigers?

Answer: Ozzie Virgil

This happened 11 years after Jackie Robinson first entered the leaugue. Virgil was born in the Dominican Republic.

4. When did Ty Cobb make his first appearance at The Corner?

Answer: Aug. 30, 1905

When reporting his arrival in Detroit, one newspaper called him 'Cyrus' Cobb.

5. What team did the Tigers lose to in the 1934 World Series?

Answer: St. Louis Cardinals

The next year the Tigers won the whole enchilada.

6. Who pitched the pennant clincher against Toronto in 1987?

Answer: Frank Tanana

Frank grew up in Detroit and joined the Tigers in 1985.

7. Which Tiger fan was famous for his dedication to the team?

Answer: Joe Diroff

Diroff was known for his cheers such as 'Strawberry shortcake! Gooseberry pie! V-I-C-T-O-R-Y!'

8. Which Detroit Hall of Famer was scouted while pitching at a local sandlot?

Answer: Hal Newhouser

Newhouser was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1992. He recalled that his mom got the loudest cheers when she was introduced during the ceremony.

9. Who is the only Tiger to have ever hit a homerun over the leftfield grandstand?

Answer: Cecil Fielder

Fielder did this during his first season with the Tigers in 1990. Only 3 other players have cleared the leftfield roof.

10. How many seasons did Al Kaline spend at 'the corner' as a player?

Answer: 22

He played with the Tigers for 22 years before settling into the broadcast booth.

Source: Author NSYNCbrat

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