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Numbers Game No. 3 Trivia Quiz

The third installment of what's on players' backs.

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

Author
bcgcolts

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
81,283

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
858

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Question 1 of 10

1. I wore number 25 for the Cardinals and the Athletics in my great career, who am I? Hint

Mark McGwire

Willie McGee

Jim Edmonds

Bill Latham

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Question 2 of 10

2. Tiger and Dodger World Series hero Kirk Gibson wore this number. Hint

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Question 3 of 10

3. 2002 Patriots kicker Adam Vinatieri wore which number? Hint

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Question 4 of 10

4. Hoops time, as a member of the Celtics and Lakers Rick Fox has worn this number. Hint

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Question 5 of 10

5. What number graces the back of NBA Nets guard Jason Kidd? Hint

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Question 6 of 10

6. Put on the thinking cap. As a Colt, Peyton Manning wears number 18, at the University of Tennessee he wore this number. Hint

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Question 7 of 10

7. In the 1998 NFL Draft, the second pick of the draft wore number 16 at Washington State. Who was he? Hint

Drew Bledsoe

Craig Peak

Mark Carey

Ryan Leaf

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Question 8 of 10

8. The way-back machine. In the 1975 World Series a controversial bunt was laid down by the Reds' Ed Armbrister, what number did he wear? Hint

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Question 9 of 10

9. Speedster Rudy Law was the last White Sox player to wear this number before it was retired for Luis Aparicio. Hint

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Question 10 of 10

10. We come full circle, Mark McGwire hit his 62nd homer in 1998 off this Cubs pitcher wearing number 46, who was he? Hint

Steve Trachsel

Mike Bielecki

Jason Bere

Jaime Navarro

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. I wore number 25 for the Cardinals and the Athletics in my great career, who am I?

Answer: Mark McGwire

McGwire retired after the 2001 season with 583 career home runs. He set the single season record in 1998 with 70.

2. Tiger and Dodger World Series hero Kirk Gibson wore this number.

Answer: 23

Kirk was part of the 1984 Tiger and 1988 Dodgers World Series championships. His dramatic home run in game 1 of the '88 series ranks as one of the top series moments.

3. 2002 Patriots kicker Adam Vinatieri wore which number?

Answer: 4

Vinatieri booted the game winner in Super Bowl XXXVI for the Pats.

4. Hoops time, as a member of the Celtics and Lakers Rick Fox has worn this number.

Answer: 17

A three time champ with the Lakers, this Carolina alum is married to actress/singer Vanessa Williams.

5. What number graces the back of NBA Nets guard Jason Kidd?

Answer: 5

Helped lead the Nets to the 2002 NBA finals. Teamed with LaMond Murray at California. They suffered a first round NCAA loss to Wisconsin-Green Bay in 1994.

6. Put on the thinking cap. As a Colt, Peyton Manning wears number 18, at the University of Tennessee he wore this number.

Answer: 16

The first overall pick of the NFL draft in 1998 has had a stellar career for the Colts.

7. In the 1998 NFL Draft, the second pick of the draft wore number 16 at Washington State. Who was he?

Answer: Ryan Leaf

It looks like the Colts made the right choice. Leaf was unpopular and unsuccessful with the Chargers from 1998-2000.

8. The way-back machine. In the 1975 World Series a controversial bunt was laid down by the Reds' Ed Armbrister, what number did he wear?

Answer: 33

Don't you miss when they used to show old World Series or All-Star Game highlights during rain delays? This drew quite a stir in 1975 as he collided with Carlton Fisk as Fisk was attempting to field the bunt.

9. Speedster Rudy Law was the last White Sox player to wear this number before it was retired for Luis Aparicio.

Answer: 11

In 1986, the White Sox retired number 11 for the great shortstop. Rudy Law then wore number 23. Law stole 77 bases for the Sox in 1983 which is the Sox single season leader.

10. We come full circle, Mark McGwire hit his 62nd homer in 1998 off this Cubs pitcher wearing number 46, who was he?

Answer: Steve Trachsel

Yes, Trachsel served up the first 62nd homer of any season. He was also the winner in the one game playoff the Cubs and Giants played in 1998 to determine the NL wild card.

Source: Author bcgcolts

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