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George Brett: His Career Trivia Quiz

Most people remember him suffering from hemorrhoids, but do you remember these additional facts?

A multiple-choice quiz by swampy6. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Author
swampy6

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
315,402

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
337

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. George played for one team his entire Major League career. What team was it? Hint

Angels

Mets

Royals

Yankees

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Question 2 of 10

2. There was a scandal that George Brett was involved in. Do you remember what it was? Hint

Tailhook

Black Sox Scandal

Pine Tar Incident

Steroids

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Question 3 of 10

3. George came very close to finishing the 1980 season with a magical batting average. What is this average? Hint

.400

.500

.350

.666

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Question 4 of 10

4. In the 1980 World Series, Brett made headlines by having to leave game 2 in the 6th inning due to a medical condition. What was he suffering from? Hint

Hemorrhoids

Pulled Muscle

Migraine

Cancer

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Question 5 of 10

5. What number was found on George's jersey? Hint

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Question 6 of 10

6. George had three older brothers that also played baseball. What was the name of the brother that actually played on the same team as George? Hint

Bobby

Ken

John

Harry

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Question 7 of 10

7. George Brett led the Royals to their first World Series Championship in which year? Hint

1980

1985

1983

1990

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Question 8 of 10

8. George won a batting title in three different decades, and was the first-ever to so. What year did he win his last title? Hint

1981

1991

1990

1980

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Question 9 of 10

9. George was primarily known for hitting, but he was a pretty good fielder also. He won a Gold Glove for which position in 1985? Hint

1st Base

Catcher

Outfield

3rd Base

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Question 10 of 10

10. George was voted to the All-Star team many times in his career, and they were all consecutive. How many times was it? Hint

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. George played for one team his entire Major League career. What team was it?

Answer: Royals

George signed a lifetime contract with the Royals in 1990.

2. There was a scandal that George Brett was involved in. Do you remember what it was?

Answer: Pine Tar Incident

July 24, 1983, Brett hit a two-run home run against the Yankees, and Billy Martin claimed that George had too much pine tar on his bat. The rule states that pine tar on a bat could extend no further than 18 inches. Brett's pine tar exceeded that. Brett was called out by the umpire and was ejected from the game after arguing.

The Royals protested the game and won the appeal. Pine tar is used to improve the grip on the bat.

3. George came very close to finishing the 1980 season with a magical batting average. What is this average?

Answer: .400

His average was .400 as late as September 19, 1980, and finished with a .390 average.

4. In the 1980 World Series, Brett made headlines by having to leave game 2 in the 6th inning due to a medical condition. What was he suffering from?

Answer: Hemorrhoids

Brett had minor surgery the next day, and in game 3 returned to hit a home run as the Royals won in 10 innings 4-3. He had the hemorrhoids removed the following spring. He also showed his sense of humor by doing Preparation-H commercials and print ads.

5. What number was found on George's jersey?

Answer: 5

George Brett used this number throughout his entire career with the Royals.

6. George had three older brothers that also played baseball. What was the name of the brother that actually played on the same team as George?

Answer: Ken

Ken Brett was a pitcher. Brothers Bobby and John played Minor League ball but never made it the bigs.

7. George Brett led the Royals to their first World Series Championship in which year?

Answer: 1985

George batted .370 against the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1985 World Series. This series was known as the I-70 series in regards to the interstate that connects the two cities.

8. George won a batting title in three different decades, and was the first-ever to so. What year did he win his last title?

Answer: 1990

He won it in 1976, 1980, and 1990.

9. George was primarily known for hitting, but he was a pretty good fielder also. He won a Gold Glove for which position in 1985?

Answer: 3rd Base

He moved to 1st base in 1987 to make room for young star Kevin Seitzer.

10. George was voted to the All-Star team many times in his career, and they were all consecutive. How many times was it?

Answer: 13

He went to the All-Star game from 1976 through 1988.

Source: Author swampy6

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