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Kirby Puckett Trivia Quiz

10 questions about one of the classiest (as well as talented) individuals to ever play in the Major Leagues.

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

Author
Storman

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
31,045

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
656

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. What number (which happens to be retired by Minnesota) did Kirby wear? Hint

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Question 2 of 10

2. In what major city was Kirby born? Hint

Indianapolis

Detroit

Chicago

St. Louis

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Question 3 of 10

3. How many World Series rings does Kirby have?

Answer: (1-digit number)

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Question 4 of 10

4. On August 1, 1986, Kirby accomplished a rare feat that does not go without notice, what was it? Hint

6 hits in 1 game

Unassisted double-play by an outfielder

3 triples in 1 game

Hit for the cycle

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who gave up Kirby's extra-inning and game-winning home run in Game 6 of the 1991 World Series? Hint

Alejandro Pena

Steve Avery

Charlie Leibrandt

John Smoltz

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Question 6 of 10

6. How many 200+ hit seasons did Kirby have in his career? Hint

None

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Question 7 of 10

7. What was Kirby's highest home run total for a single season? Hint

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Question 8 of 10

8. Why was Kirby forced to retire in 1996? Hint

Knee problems

Eye problems

Family reasons

Too many concussions

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Question 9 of 10

9. What offensive statistic did Kirby lead the American League in the strike-shortened 1994 season? Hint

Batting average

Hits

Runs batted in

Home runs

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Question 10 of 10

10. In what year was Kirby named MVP of the All-Star Game? (Clue: The game was played at Camden Yards) Hint

1992

1993

1994

1995

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What number (which happens to be retired by Minnesota) did Kirby wear?

Answer: 34

Kirby's 34 was the fifth number retired by the Minnesota Twins. Tony Oliva's 6, Rod Carew's 29, Harmon Killebrew's 3, and Kent Hrbek's 14 were retired before his.

2. In what major city was Kirby born?

Answer: Chicago

Kirby was born and raised in a lower-class neighborhood on the south side of Chicago, IL.

3. How many World Series rings does Kirby have?

Answer: 2

He won them in 1987 and 1991.

4. On August 1, 1986, Kirby accomplished a rare feat that does not go without notice, what was it?

Answer: Hit for the cycle

He had a single, double, triple, and home run in that game.

5. Who gave up Kirby's extra-inning and game-winning home run in Game 6 of the 1991 World Series?

Answer: Charlie Leibrandt

Left-hander Charlie Leibrandt gave up that home run that extended series to Game 7 which Minnesota went on to win and take the series.

6. How many 200+ hit seasons did Kirby have in his career?

Answer: 5

1986 to 1989, and 1992. His highest hit total was 234 in 1988.

7. What was Kirby's highest home run total for a single season?

Answer: 31

Kirby hit 31 homers in 1986 along with 96 RBI's and a .328 batting average.

8. Why was Kirby forced to retire in 1996?

Answer: Eye problems

Kirby was forced to retire due to irreversible damage to retina in right eye, July 12, 1996.

9. What offensive statistic did Kirby lead the American League in the strike-shortened 1994 season?

Answer: Runs batted in

Kirby had accumulated 112 RBI's in only 108 games that season.

10. In what year was Kirby named MVP of the All-Star Game? (Clue: The game was played at Camden Yards)

Answer: 1993

Kirby earned Most Valuable Player honors with a home run off Terry Mulholland and an RBI double.

Source: Author Storman

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