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Orioles! Trivia Quiz

This quiz will test your knowledge of the Orioles.

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

Author
mizzman

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
48,373

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1449

Last 3 plays: Guest 66 (6/10), Guest 74 (3/10), Guest 73 (3/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. When The Orioles won the 1983 World Series, it took them only five games. Who pitched the only game that they lost (game 1)? Hint

Jim Palmer

Mike Boddicker

Steve Stone

Scott McGregor

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who was the first Oriole pitcher to hit a Grand Slam in a World Series?

Answer: ( Two words, or just surname)

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Question 3 of 10

3. In the 1969 World Series a young unknown rookie Reliever won his first and only championship with the Mets. He also went on to strike out over 5,000 batters in his career. Who is he?

Answer: ( Two words, or just surname)

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which of these Orioles won 25 games? Hint

Steve Stone

Scott McGregor

Mike Boddicker

Mike Mussina

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Question 5 of 10

5. How many consecutive games did Cal Ripken Jr. play before taking himself out of the line-up? Hint

2,381

2,632

2.279

2,339

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Question 6 of 10

6. When Sammy Sosa retired in 2007 he was the _____ 500 Home Run club member who had played with the Orioles. Hint

3rd

2nd

6th

5th

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Question 7 of 10

7. How many Gold Glove winners did the Orioles have in 1996? Hint

None

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Question 8 of 10

8. In 1979, the Orioles played in the World Series against the Pirates. How many games did the series go? Hint

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Question 9 of 10

9. In the 1979 World Series the Orioles faced a formidable home run twosome that eventually led the Pirates to the title. Who were they? Hint

Jim Rooker and Dave Parker

Willy Stargell and Jim Rooker

Manny Sanguillen and Willy Stargell

Dave Parker and Willie Stargell

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Question 10 of 10

10. How many times has Cal Ripken Jr. been the All Star Game MVP? Hint

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Dec 18 2024 : Guest 66: 6/10
Nov 22 2024 : Guest 74: 3/10
Nov 20 2024 : Guest 73: 3/10
Nov 18 2024 : Guest 174: 7/10
Nov 16 2024 : Guest 73: 0/10
Nov 14 2024 : Guest 107: 2/10
Nov 13 2024 : JAM542: 5/10
Nov 01 2024 : Guest 174: 3/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. When The Orioles won the 1983 World Series, it took them only five games. Who pitched the only game that they lost (game 1)?

Answer: Scott McGregor

Scott took the only loss in the Series for the Orioles as they won in five games at Philadelphia.

2. Who was the first Oriole pitcher to hit a Grand Slam in a World Series?

Answer: Dave McNally

3. In the 1969 World Series a young unknown rookie Reliever won his first and only championship with the Mets. He also went on to strike out over 5,000 batters in his career. Who is he?

Answer: Nolan Ryan

Unfortunately, his brilliance was put to use on average teams that could not recapture the coveted title.

4. Which of these Orioles won 25 games?

Answer: Steve Stone

He went 25-7 in 1980 and won the Cy Young Award.

5. How many consecutive games did Cal Ripken Jr. play before taking himself out of the line-up?

Answer: 2,632

6. When Sammy Sosa retired in 2007 he was the _____ 500 Home Run club member who had played with the Orioles.

Answer: 5th

609 : 1989-2007 : Sammy Sosa (Texas, Chicago (AL), Chicago (NL), Baltimore).
586 : 1956-1976 : Frank Robinson (Cincinnati, Baltimore, LA (NL), California, Cleveland).
569 : 1986-2005 : Rafael Palmeiro (Chicago (NL), Texas, Baltimore).
563 : 1967-1987 : Reggie Jackson (Oakland, Baltimore, NY (AL), California).
504 : 1977-1997 : Eddie Murray (Baltimore, Los Angeles, NY (NL), Cleveland, Anaheim).

7. How many Gold Glove winners did the Orioles have in 1996?

Answer: 2

Roberto Alomar and Mike Mussina.

8. In 1979, the Orioles played in the World Series against the Pirates. How many games did the series go?

Answer: 7

9. In the 1979 World Series the Orioles faced a formidable home run twosome that eventually led the Pirates to the title. Who were they?

Answer: Dave Parker and Willie Stargell

Definitely the nail in the O's coffin during that series.

10. How many times has Cal Ripken Jr. been the All Star Game MVP?

Answer: 2

The game in 2000 was a true classic for Cal.

Source: Author mizzman

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