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Average Sports Trivia: Minnesota Twins | 10 Questions

This quiz is about the Minnesota Twins. Good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by unclereed19. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
unclereed19

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
258,647

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. What Twins player won the AL batting title in 2006? Hint

Torri Hunter

Justin Morneau

Jason Bartlett

Joe Mauer

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Question 2 of 10

2. In the 2006 season, White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen nicknamed some of the Twins players what type of fish? Hint

Swordfish

Sharks

Piranhas

Goldfish

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who won game 2 of the 2006 ALDS in the Twins vs. Athletics, and what was the score?
Hint

Minnesota 5,3

Oakland 5,3

Oakland, 5,2

Minnesota 5,2

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Question 4 of 10

4. Before signing with the Twins as a free agent after the 2005 season, what team did Rondell White play for from 2004-2005? Hint

Tigers

Indians

White Sox

Marlins

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Question 5 of 10

5. In 2006, what number did the Twins right fielder, Michael Cuddyer, wear? Hint

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of the following years did the Twins win the World Series? Hint

1988

1992

1990

1991

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Question 7 of 10

7. In 2006, what former Twin died of a stroke, just before the 2006 season started? Hint

Kirby Puckett

Tony Oliva

Kent Hrbek

Rod Carew

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Question 8 of 10

8. In 2006, what number did Torii Hunter wear? Hint

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Question 9 of 10

9. How many home runs did Justin Morneau hit in 2006? Hint

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who did the Twins play in the 1987 World Series? Hint

Marlins

Giants

Senators

Cardinals

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What Twins player won the AL batting title in 2006?

Answer: Joe Mauer

In 2006 Mauer batted .347 in 2006, beating Derek Jeter who batted .343.

2. In the 2006 season, White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen nicknamed some of the Twins players what type of fish?

Answer: Piranhas

At first when Guillen came up with the name "piranhas", he was referring to Luis Castillo, Jason Bartlett, Jason Tyner, and Nick Punto.

3. Who won game 2 of the 2006 ALDS in the Twins vs. Athletics, and what was the score?

Answer: Oakland, 5,2

The Athletics swept this series.

4. Before signing with the Twins as a free agent after the 2005 season, what team did Rondell White play for from 2004-2005?

Answer: Tigers

In 2005, Rondell batted .313 with 12 home runs for the Tigers.

5. In 2006, what number did the Twins right fielder, Michael Cuddyer, wear?

Answer: 5

Michael Cuddyer used to play 3rd base.

6. Which of the following years did the Twins win the World Series?

Answer: 1991

The Twins won the 1991 World Series against the Atlanta Braves in 7 games.

7. In 2006, what former Twin died of a stroke, just before the 2006 season started?

Answer: Kirby Puckett

Kirby Puckett was a fan favorite with the Twins, and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2001.

8. In 2006, what number did Torii Hunter wear?

Answer: 48

Torri is the first Twin ever to wear #48.

9. How many home runs did Justin Morneau hit in 2006?

Answer: 34

He also won MVP in 2006.

10. Who did the Twins play in the 1987 World Series?

Answer: Cardinals

The Twins won this series in 7 games. Game 7 of the 1987 World Series was the 500th World Series game ever played.

Source: Author unclereed19

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