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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.

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

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 15

1. When was Don Richard Ashburn born? Hint

March 19, 1927

March 19, 1928

March 20, 1927

March 20, 1928

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Question 2 of 15

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

New York Mets

Philadelphia Phillies

Chicago Cubs

Philadelphia Athletics

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Question 3 of 15

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

Shortstop

Right Field

Center field

Left field

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Question 4 of 15

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

Answer: (number)

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Question 5 of 15

5. How many career hits did Ashburn have? Hint

2,698

3,000

2,574

2,500

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Question 6 of 15

6. How many home runs did he hit? Hint

100

456

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Question 7 of 15

7. How many doubles did he hit? Hint

300

317

456

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Question 8 of 15

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

321

200

109

110

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Question 9 of 15

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

.345

.321

.299

.308

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Question 10 of 15

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

.300

.400

.396

.200

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Question 11 of 15

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

400

586

600

590

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Question 12 of 15

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

1,567

1,400

1,322

1,345

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Question 13 of 15

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

2,000

1,345

1,200

1,198

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Question 14 of 15

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

1997

1994

1995

1996

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Question 15 of 15

15. When did Richie Ashburn die? Hint

September 9, 1997

September 11, 1997

September 11, 2001

September 9, 2001

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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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