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Duke Snider Trivia Quiz

A quiz about the "Duke of Flatbush"

A multiple-choice quiz by shamrock12. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
shamrock12

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
371,119

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
156

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Question 1 of 10

1. What was Duke Snider's birth name? Hint

Michael Patrick Snider

David Allen Snider

Edwin Donald Snider

Edward James Snider

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Question 2 of 10

2. What branch of the military did Snider serve in? Hint

U.S. Army

U.S. Army Air Corps

U.S. Marine Corps

U.S. Navy

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Question 3 of 10

3. When did Snider make his big league debut? Hint

April 17, 1947

July 17, 1949

April 26, 1948

September 11, 1947

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Question 4 of 10

4. How many times was Snider an all-star ? Hint

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Question 5 of 10

5. How many consecutive years did Snider hit 40 or more home runs? Hint

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Question 6 of 10

6. How many home runs did Snider hit in the 1952 World Series? Hint

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Question 7 of 10

7. Was Snider's number 4 retired by the Dodgers?

Yes

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Question 8 of 10

8. Does Duke Snider have a criminal record?

Yes

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Question 9 of 10

9. Following retirement Snider became a color commentator in the broadcast booth for which two major league teams? Hint

Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago White Sox

Chicago Cubs and St. Lous Cardinals

Montreal Expos and San Diego Padres

New York Mets and New York Yankees

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Question 10 of 10

10. With what team did Duke Snider finish his career? Hint

New York Mets

San Francicso Giants

Chicago Cubs

St. Louis Cardinals

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was Duke Snider's birth name?

Answer: Edwin Donald Snider

He was born in Los Angeles, California on September 19, 1926. His father gave him the nickname "Duke":

2. What branch of the military did Snider serve in?

Answer: U.S. Navy

Snider went into the Navy in 1944. He served 19 months on the submarine U.S.S Sperry, stationed in Guam.

3. When did Snider make his big league debut?

Answer: April 17, 1947

He came up as a pinch hitter for the Brooklyn Dodgers in the 6th inning and singled. The Dodgers beat the Boston Braves 12-6.

4. How many times was Snider an all-star ?

Answer: 8

1950-56 (playing for the Dodgers) and 1963 (NY Mets).

5. How many consecutive years did Snider hit 40 or more home runs?

Answer: 5

1953 (42), 1954 (40), 1955 (42), 1956 (40)and 1957 (43).

6. How many home runs did Snider hit in the 1952 World Series?

Answer: 4

He went 10 for 29 for a .345 average and had 8 RBIs. The Brooklyn Dodgers lost to the Yankees 4 games to 3. He also hit 4 home runs in the 1955 World Series, which the Dodgers won.

7. Was Snider's number 4 retired by the Dodgers?

Answer: Yes

His number was retired the same year he was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1980.

8. Does Duke Snider have a criminal record?

Answer: yes

In 1995 Snider pleaded guilty to tax fraud because he failed to report income from signing items at baseball memorabilia shows. He was placed on two years probation and fined.

9. Following retirement Snider became a color commentator in the broadcast booth for which two major league teams?

Answer: Montreal Expos and San Diego Padres

He was with the Padres from 1969 to 1971 and the Expos from 1973 to 1986.

10. With what team did Duke Snider finish his career?

Answer: San Francicso Giants

Snider was sold to the Mets in 1963, who then sold him to Giants in 1964.

Source: Author shamrock12

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