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Quiz about Johnny Oates Player and Manager

Johnny Oates: Player and Manager Quiz

Johnny wasn't a superstar, but he was a good player and a good manager.Try this quiz and see how you do. I know a fair amount about him because we're related.

A multiple-choice quiz by foxgap. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
foxgap

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
83,718

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
8 / 15

Plays
457

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 15

1. Johnny was born in January of 1946 in what North Carolina town? Hint

Charlotte

Sylva

Asheville

Greensboro

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Question 2 of 15

2. Johnny got his major league debut in September of what year? Hint

1972

1965

1970

1968

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Question 3 of 15

3. His Topp's rookie card was a combination rookie card. What better known player was one of the other two rookies? Hint

Brooks Robinson

Barry Bonds

Micky Lolich

Don Baylor

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Question 4 of 15

4. Right or left, which way did he bat and throw? Hint

Bat right, Throw left

Bat left, Throw right

Bat right, Throw right

Switch hits, Throw right

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Question 5 of 15

5. What team did Johnny get traded to by the Orioles? Hint

Cleveland Indians

NY Yankees

Atlanta Braves

Texas Rangers

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Question 6 of 15

6. What were the last three Major League teams Johnny played for? Hint

St. Louis, California, & Chicago Cubs

Boston, NY Mets, & Detroit

Philadelphia, LA, & NYY

Houston, Cleveland, & Texas

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Question 7 of 15

7. Was Johnny ever on a Major League All-Star Team? Hint

He was picked, but declined

He was picked, but was injured

Yes

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Question 8 of 15

8. In 1988 Johnny was the Manager of the Year in the AAA International League. What team was he managing? Hint

Pawtucket

Buffalo

Rochester

Toledo

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Question 9 of 15

9. What Hall of Famer did Johnny replace in 1991 as manager of the Baltimore Orioles, for his first Major League managing job? Hint

Yogi Berra

Ernie Banks

Frank Robinson

Pete Rose

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Question 10 of 15

10. How many full seasons did Johnny manage in Baltimore, and where did they place in the standings? Hint

Three: 3rd, 3rd, 2nd

One: last

Two: 4th,1st

Four: 3rd, 2nd, 2nd, 1st

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Question 11 of 15

11. How many major League managing jobs did Johnny have? Hint

Five

Three

Two

Four

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Question 12 of 15

12. When he resigned, Johnny had the second best winning record in Texas franchise history, What is his Texas win-lose stats? Hint

506-476

318-246

1249-653

740-522

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Question 13 of 15

13. In the six full seasons that Johnny managed the Texas Rangers how many division titles did they win? Hint

None

One

Two

Three

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Question 14 of 15

14. Johnny was named Major League Co-manager of the Year in 1992. Who did he share this honor with? Hint

Billy Martin

Bob Brinley

Joe Torre

Frank Robinson

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Question 15 of 15

15. What year did Johnny retire from the Texas Rangers as manager? Hint

2002

2001

2000

1999

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Johnny was born in January of 1946 in what North Carolina town?

Answer: Sylva

Sylva is located in western North Carolina. It is a small mountain town near Western Carolina University, which me and my wife attended.

2. Johnny got his major league debut in September of what year?

Answer: 1970

Johnny was called up by the Baltimore Orioles towards the end of the season.

3. His Topp's rookie card was a combination rookie card. What better known player was one of the other two rookies?

Answer: Don Baylor

There was three rookies on each team rookie card.

4. Right or left, which way did he bat and throw?

Answer: Bat left, Throw right

A little unusual, but he's done it all his life.

5. What team did Johnny get traded to by the Orioles?

Answer: Atlanta Braves

While he was in Atlanta, members of the extended family were able to watch him play often.

6. What were the last three Major League teams Johnny played for?

Answer: Philadelphia, LA, & NYY

Philadelphia 1975-76, LA Dodgers 1977-78-79, and NY Yankees 1980-81. Johnny played for twelve years, retiring in 1981.

7. Was Johnny ever on a Major League All-Star Team?

Answer: No

Johnny was a journeyman catcher and never compiled All-Star stats in any year. The 2002 all-star game ended in a 7-7 tie after 11 innings, ending a run of 5 straight victories for the American League.

8. In 1988 Johnny was the Manager of the Year in the AAA International League. What team was he managing?

Answer: Rochester

Many baseball fans have heard the Toledo team's nickname, yes they are the Mud Hens.

9. What Hall of Famer did Johnny replace in 1991 as manager of the Baltimore Orioles, for his first Major League managing job?

Answer: Frank Robinson

Big shoes to fill was it not?

10. How many full seasons did Johnny manage in Baltimore, and where did they place in the standings?

Answer: Three: 3rd, 3rd, 2nd

In 1992 - 3rd, 1993 - 2nd, and 1994 - 2nd. Johnny was fired when upper management felt they needed a change. This is a frequent occurrence in sports of all kinds.

11. How many major League managing jobs did Johnny have?

Answer: Two

He managed The Baltimore Orioles 1991 to 94, and the Texas Rangers in 1995 to 2001.

12. When he resigned, Johnny had the second best winning record in Texas franchise history, What is his Texas win-lose stats?

Answer: 506-476

Sorry, I hate stat questions, but they are a major part of sports.

13. In the six full seasons that Johnny managed the Texas Rangers how many division titles did they win?

Answer: Three

Although he probably won't be elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame as a manager, he is the first Texas manager to go to the post-season. I'm very proud of him and his record.

14. Johnny was named Major League Co-manager of the Year in 1992. Who did he share this honor with?

Answer: Joe Torre

Joe Torre at St. Louis - I am sure Johnny considers this one of the highest points in his baseball career.

15. What year did Johnny retire from the Texas Rangers as manager?

Answer: 2001

Texas was not doing well, even though they had many high caliber players. As manager he was under pressure to win and would probably have been fired if he had not resigned. Johnny has retired from baseball to recover from a serious health problem he had. I wish him the best, I love him as family. I did this quiz to showcase the average Major League player, not the superstars.

There are many other stories in sports about the average players that are very interesting. I did Johnny's because I know him. I hope you liked this quiz.

Source: Author foxgap

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