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Roberto Clemente: The Legend Trivia Quiz

A quiz about the greatest Hispanic baseball player ever, Roberto Clemente.

A multiple-choice quiz by JMoneyDogRock. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
JMoneyDogRock

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
277,188

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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409

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. Where was Roberto Clemente born? Hint

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

Caracus, Venezuela

Carolina, Puerto Rico

Mexico City, Mexico

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Question 2 of 10

2. In high school, Clemente was scouted to play on a softball team from Sello Rojo. Who was the man who scouted him? Hint

Roberto Marin

Matty Alou

Melchor Clemente

Monte Irvin

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Question 3 of 10

3. On what date did Clemente make his debut for the Pittsburgh Pirates? Hint

April 3, 1959

May 1, 1957

May 5, 1956

April 17, 1955

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Question 4 of 10

4. During the offseason every winter, Clemente went to his home country to play in a winter baseball league. What was the name of the team he played for in the winter? Hint

Pittsburgh Pirates

Ixtapa Fire

Carolina Drillers

Santurce Crabbers

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Question 5 of 10

5. In what year did Clemente win the National League Most Valuable Player award? Hint

1960

1966

1971

He never won it

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Question 6 of 10

6. How many career hits did Roberto Clemente have? Hint

2,855

3,000

1,780

3,194

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Question 7 of 10

7. Clemente played in two World Series in his career. In what years did these take place? Hint

1960 and 1971

1970 and 1972

1961 and 1966

1968 and 1969

8. Sadly, Roberto Clemente passed away on December 31, 1972. Clemente had boarded a plane filled with supplies to aid a country that had been damaged by an earthquake. Where was the plane going? Hint

Nicaragua

Dominican Republic

Puerto Rico

Brazil

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Question 9 of 10

9. At which stadium did Roberto Clemente play his last Major League baseball game? Hint

Riverfront Stadium

Fenway Park

Shea Stadium

Three Rivers Stadium

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Question 10 of 10

10. Roberto Clemente was the first Hispanic baseball player elected to the Hall of Fame.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Where was Roberto Clemente born?

Answer: Carolina, Puerto Rico

His birthplace is often listed as San Juan, Puerto Rico, which is not far off from Carolina.

2. In high school, Clemente was scouted to play on a softball team from Sello Rojo. Who was the man who scouted him?

Answer: Roberto Marin

Roberto Marin was a little known softball manager in Puerto Rico. Melchor Clemente was Roberto Clemente's father. Matty Alou and Monte Irvin were both famous hispanic baseball players.

3. On what date did Clemente make his debut for the Pittsburgh Pirates?

Answer: April 17, 1955

He debuted in the first game of a double-header against the Brooklyn Dodgers wearing the uniform number 21. Clemente finished his season with a .255 batting average.

4. During the offseason every winter, Clemente went to his home country to play in a winter baseball league. What was the name of the team he played for in the winter?

Answer: Santurce Crabbers

Clemente went home to Puerto Rico every winter to play for the Crabbers, where he was already considered a huge star.

5. In what year did Clemente win the National League Most Valuable Player award?

Answer: 1966

He won the award with a .317 batting average, 29 home runs (a career high) and 119 RBIs (also a career high). This was the only MVP award Clemente would win, however, he had many other credentials. He won 12 Golden Glove awards (for defense), 4 batting crowns (for having the highest batting average), and made 12 All-Star Game appearances.

6. How many career hits did Roberto Clemente have?

Answer: 3,000

Clemente had exactly 3,000 hits in his career. His last was a double off pitcher Jon Matlack on September 30, 1972. The game was at Three Rivers Stadium in Pittsburgh against the New York Mets.

7. Clemente played in two World Series in his career. In what years did these take place?

Answer: 1960 and 1971

In the 1960 series, the Pirates played the New York Yankees in seven games. It was a crazy series, as the Yankees had out-hit and outscored the Pirates, and the Pirates still won in seven games. Clemente batted .310 in the series, getting at least one hit in every game. In 1971, Clemente, along with teammate Willie Stargell, led the Pirates to the World Series again, this time against the Baltimore Orioles. Clemente was the star, batting .414 en route to a World Series win and winning the World Series MVP award.

8. Sadly, Roberto Clemente passed away on December 31, 1972. Clemente had boarded a plane filled with supplies to aid a country that had been damaged by an earthquake. Where was the plane going?

Answer: Nicaragua

Nicaragua had been the victim of a devastating earthquake. Clemente decided to help by sending himself to Nicaragua with supplies for the citizens. However, the plane was overloaded, and crashed shorty after after takeoff.

9. At which stadium did Roberto Clemente play his last Major League baseball game?

Answer: Three Rivers Stadium

Clemente's last game took place at the Riverfront Stadium in Cincinnati. The Pirates were playing the Reds in the playoffs. The game took place on October 11, 1972.

10. Roberto Clemente was the first Hispanic baseball player elected to the Hall of Fame.

Answer: True

Clemente was inducted to the hall only three months after his death in 1972. Usually, a player must wait five years after retirement to be considered for induction.

Source: Author JMoneyDogRock

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