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Tough Sports Trivia: Milwaukee Brewers | 10 Questions

The Milwaukee Brewers are a baseball team that has had many great players play for them. I hope you enjoy my quiz!

A multiple-choice quiz by robbieschick7. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
robbieschick7

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
224,127

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
688

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who was the Brewer's first season MVP winner? Hint

Robin Yount

Rollie Fingers

Paul Molitor

Gorman Thomas

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Question 2 of 10

2. In 1982, who led the Brewers in home runs? Hint

Robin Yount

Gorman Thomas

Paul Molitor

Cecil Cooper

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Question 3 of 10

3. In which year did the Brewers move from the American League to the National League? Hint

1998

1994

1996

1992

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who was the first Brewer to win Rookie of the Year? Hint

Rollie Fingers

Robin Yount

Pat Listach

Paul Molitor

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which Brewer hit the first home run in Miller Park history? Hint

Jeromy Burnitz

Jeff Cirillo

Geoff Jenkins

Richie Sexson

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who were the two people that threw the first ceremonial pitches at Miller Park? Hint

George Bush Jr. and Sr.

George W. Bush and Bud Selig

Bud Selig and Bill Clinton

George W. Bush and Bill Clinton

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Question 7 of 10

7. In 1979, which Brewers players won the Gold Glove Award for their position? Hint

Robin Yount and Cecil Cooper

Cecil Cooper and Sixto Lezcano

Robin Yount and Gorman Thomas

Rollie Fingers and Cecil Cooper

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Question 8 of 10

8. How many total hits did Robin Yount get in his career? Hint

3,098

3,314

3,212

3,142

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who was the first Brewer to hit for the cycle? Hint

Jerry McNertney

Robin Yount

Hank Aaron

Mike Hegan

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who hit the Brewers' first grand slam? Hint

Jerry McNertney

Roberto Pena

Mike Hegan

Hank Aaron

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who was the Brewer's first season MVP winner?

Answer: Rollie Fingers

He won it in 1981. Robin Yount won it two times, once in 1982 and another in 1989.

2. In 1982, who led the Brewers in home runs?

Answer: Gorman Thomas

Gorman hit 39 home runs that season and Yount only hit 29.

3. In which year did the Brewers move from the American League to the National League?

Answer: 1998

The franchise began as the Seattle Pilots in 1969. After a dismal season, the team moved to Milwaukee to become the Brewers of the American League. They spent 29 seasons in the American League Central, then in 1992, was moved to the National League Central.

4. Who was the first Brewer to win Rookie of the Year?

Answer: Pat Listach

Pat won the award in 1992. He played shortstop for the Brewers in the season, and won the award over Kenny Lofton of the Indians.

5. Which Brewer hit the first home run in Miller Park history?

Answer: Jeromy Burnitz

Burnitz hit the home run at 9:04 PM on April 6, 2001. It was also Jeromy's first of 34 home runs for the season.

6. Who were the two people that threw the first ceremonial pitches at Miller Park?

Answer: George W. Bush and Bud Selig

They threw the first pitches in park history at 6:55 p.m. Miller Park opened in 2001 and prior to it, the Brewers played their games at County Stadium.

7. In 1979, which Brewers players won the Gold Glove Award for their position?

Answer: Cecil Cooper and Sixto Lezcano

Cecil Cooper played first base for the Brewers and only was charged with 10 errors. Sixto Lezcano played outfield for the Brewers and was charged with only 4 errors.

8. How many total hits did Robin Yount get in his career?

Answer: 3,142

He had 3,142 in a 20-year career in the MLB. He was under contract as a Brewers bench coach in 2006.

9. Who was the first Brewer to hit for the cycle?

Answer: Mike Hegan

Mike Hegan hit the first cycle on September 3, 1976, at Detroit. Mike Hegan played first base for the Yankees, Pilots, Brewers, and Athletics in his 13-year career in the Major Leagues.

10. Who hit the Brewers' first grand slam?

Answer: Roberto Pena

He hit the first grand slam vs. Detroit on May 30, 1970, and it was an inside the park grand slam! Roberto Pena played shortstop and played for the Cubs, Phillies, Padres, Brewers, and Athletics in a six-year career in the Major Leagues.

Source: Author robbieschick7

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