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Quiz about Richie Ashburn
Quiz about Richie Ashburn

Richie Ashburn Trivia Quiz


A quiz on the life and playing career of the late Richie Ashburn, who played for the Phillies, Cubs, and Mets.

A multiple-choice quiz by bldudas. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
bldudas
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
139,354
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
10 / 15
Plays
321
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Question 1 of 15
1. When was Don Richard Ashburn born? Hint


Question 2 of 15
2. Which team did Ashburn begin his career with? Hint


Question 3 of 15
3. Which one of these positions did Ashburn play? Hint


Question 4 of 15
4. What number did Richie Ashburn wear throughout his whole career?

Answer: (number)
Question 5 of 15
5. How many career hits did Ashburn have? Hint


Question 6 of 15
6. How many home runs did he hit? Hint


Question 7 of 15
7. How many doubles did he hit? Hint


Question 8 of 15
8. How many triples did Ashburn hit in his career? Hint


Question 9 of 15
9. What was Richie Ashburn's career batting average? Hint


Question 10 of 15
10. What was Ashburn's career on-base-percentage? Hint


Question 11 of 15
11. How many career RBIs did Richie Ashburn have? Hint


Question 12 of 15
12. How many runs did Ashburn score during his career? Hint


Question 13 of 15
13. How many times was Ashburn walked throughout his career? Hint


Question 14 of 15
14. What year was he inducted in the Hall of Fame? Hint


Question 15 of 15
15. When did Richie Ashburn die? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. When was Don Richard Ashburn born?

Answer: March 19, 1927

Richie Ashburn was born in Tilden, Nebraska.
2. Which team did Ashburn begin his career with?

Answer: Philadelphia Phillies

Richie Ashburn began his career in 1948 with the Phillies. He played for the Cubs from 1960-1961, and he played for the Mets in 1962.
3. Which one of these positions did Ashburn play?

Answer: Center field

Ashburn played center field from 1948-1962 with all three of his teams. In 1962 with the Mets, he played second base for two games.
4. What number did Richie Ashburn wear throughout his whole career?

Answer: 1

Ashburn's number 1 has been retired by the Phillies.
5. How many career hits did Ashburn have?

Answer: 2,574

Richie Ashburn had 221 hits in 1951.
6. How many home runs did he hit?

Answer: 29

Ashburn hit 7 homeruns in 1962 with the Mets.
7. How many doubles did he hit?

Answer: 317

Richie Ashburn hit 32 doubles in 1955 with the Phillies.
8. How many triples did Ashburn hit in his career?

Answer: 109

Ashburn had 14 triples in 1950 with the Phillies.
9. What was Richie Ashburn's career batting average?

Answer: .308

He batted .344 in 1951 with the Phillies.
10. What was Ashburn's career on-base-percentage?

Answer: .396

He had an on base percentage of .449 in 1955 with the Phillies.
11. How many career RBIs did Richie Ashburn have?

Answer: 586

Richie batted in 63 runs in 1951 with the Phillies.
12. How many runs did Ashburn score during his career?

Answer: 1,322

Ashburn scored 111 runs in 1954 with the Phillies.
13. How many times was Ashburn walked throughout his career?

Answer: 1,198

He was walked 125 times in 1954 with the Philles. He was walked 25 times intentionally.
14. What year was he inducted in the Hall of Fame?

Answer: 1995

He was inducted with Mike Schmidt, who also played for the Phillies.
15. When did Richie Ashburn die?

Answer: September 9, 1997

Don Richard Ashburn died in New York, New York.
Source: Author bldudas

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