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Road to Victory: 2006 Trivia Quiz

The St. Louis Cardinals won the World Series in 2006, but they took a long road to do it. This quiz is about St.Louis' long and hard season.

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

Author
mrglass

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
249,558

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
740

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Question 1 of 10

1. The Cardinals moved into a new stadium in 2006. What was the name of it? Hint

Comerica Park

Minute Maid Park

Busch Stadium

Forbes Field

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who hit the first Cardinals home run in St. Louis' new ballpark in 2006? Hint

Rolen

Thome

Edmonds

Pujols

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Question 3 of 10

3. What team did the Cardinals sweep in 2006? Hint

Cubs

Royals

Giants

Dodgers

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Question 4 of 10

4. Jim Edmonds had early season shoulder surgery.

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which pitcher was injured mid-season and placed on the DL (disabled list) for inflammation in his rotator cuff? Hint

Sydney Ponson

Anthony Reyes

Mark Mulder

Chris Carpenter

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Question 6 of 10

6. How many times did the Cardinals undergo an eight-game losing streak? Hint

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Question 7 of 10

7. A short time after the 2006 all-star break, I strained my left oblique muscle and was placed on the DL. I am from the Angels in 2004. Who am I? Hint

Rolen

Edmonds

Eckstein

Belliard

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which team's loss allowed the Cardinals to go to the postseason? Hint

Braves

Astros

Reds

Dodgers

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Question 9 of 10

9. The Cardinals played against the Mets in which series of the postseason? Hint

NLDS

World Series

NCLS

NLCS

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Question 10 of 10

10. What were the results of the 2006 World Series? Hint

Cardinals 4-1

Cardinals 4-0

Cardinals 4-3

Cardinals 4-2

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The Cardinals moved into a new stadium in 2006. What was the name of it?

Answer: Busch Stadium

The old Busch Stadium was torn down, and the new stadium was named in it's honor. Forbes Field was an old Pirates field. Comerica Park belonged to the Tigers, and Minute Maid Park was where the Astros played.

2. Who hit the first Cardinals home run in St. Louis' new ballpark in 2006?

Answer: Pujols

Albert Pujols hit the first home run in new Busch Stadium. Fan are beginning to call the Stadium "The house that Albert built" like Babe Ruth was honored.

3. What team did the Cardinals sweep in 2006?

Answer: Dodgers

The Cardinals won every single game the played against the Dodgers. The Cardinals lost the most games to the Cubs.

4. Jim Edmonds had early season shoulder surgery.

Answer: False

Jim Edmonds underwent surgery at the end of the season. His issues caused him to miss 52 games in the season.

5. Which pitcher was injured mid-season and placed on the DL (disabled list) for inflammation in his rotator cuff?

Answer: Mark Mulder

Mulder was pitching so poorly that he was placed on the DL. He came back but still pitched poorly and had to get arthroscopic surgery. Reyes took his place, and Ponson was released. Carpenter was never placed on the DL in 2006.

6. How many times did the Cardinals undergo an eight-game losing streak?

Answer: 2

The Cardinals did have two eight-game losing streaks, and they almost did not make it to the postseason. They finished 1.5 games ahead of the Astros.

7. A short time after the 2006 all-star break, I strained my left oblique muscle and was placed on the DL. I am from the Angels in 2004. Who am I?

Answer: Eckstein

Edmonds is from the Angels too, but he did not hurt his oblique muscle. Eckstein played in 123 games in the season.

8. Which team's loss allowed the Cardinals to go to the postseason?

Answer: Astros

Although the Cardinals lost their final game to the Brewers 5-3, the Astros lost to the Braves, and allowed the Cardinals to win their division. The Dodgers won the Wild Card. If the Astros had lost, they would have to had a make-up game agaist the Giants.

9. The Cardinals played against the Mets in which series of the postseason?

Answer: NLCS

The NLCS (National League Championship Series) saw the Cardinals defeat the Mets, four games to three. The Cardinals beat the Padres in the NLDS.

10. What were the results of the 2006 World Series?

Answer: Cardinals 4-1

Game 1. A. Reyes(STL) beat J. Verlander(DET)
Game 2. K. Rogers(DET) beat J. Weaver(STL)
Game 3. C. Carpenter(STL) beat N. Robertson(DET)
Game 4. A. Wainwright(STL) beat J. Zumaya(DET)
Game 5. J. Weaver(STL) beat J. Verlander(DET)

Source: Author mrglass

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