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Short Players II Trivia Quiz

A short players quiz with 5 mulitple choice questions.

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

Author
Nightmare

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
41,718

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
5

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
3 / 5

Plays
1826

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Question 1 of 5

1. What White Sox pitcher lead his team with 24 wins in 1983? Hint

Jerry Koosman

LaMarr Hoyt

Jerry Peters

Hoyt Wilhelm

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Question 2 of 5

2. What former player was the manager of the Chicago Cubs in 1969? Hint

Alvin Dark

Gene Mauch

Leo Durocher

Ted Williams

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Question 3 of 5

3. Who was the National League MVP in 1984? Hint

Rick Sutcliffe

Fernando Valenzuela

Ryne Sandberg

Eric Karros

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Question 4 of 5

4. Dodger great Ron Cey was traded to what team? Hint

Reds

Phillies

Cubs

Expos

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Question 5 of 5

5. What former player managed the Boston Red Sox in 1967? Hint

Eddie Stanky

Dick Williams

Nellie Fox

Don Zimmer

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What White Sox pitcher lead his team with 24 wins in 1983?

Answer: LaMarr Hoyt

He was instrumental in Chicago having a 20 game edge in their American League Division.

2. What former player was the manager of the Chicago Cubs in 1969?

Answer: Leo Durocher

He started his coaching debut in 1939. It's too bad this was the year of the 'Amazing Mets'.

3. Who was the National League MVP in 1984?

Answer: Ryne Sandberg

The 2nd baseman for the Cubs hit .314, scored 114 runs, stole 32 bases, and had 19 triples along with 19 home runs.

4. Dodger great Ron Cey was traded to what team?

Answer: Cubs

The 'Penguin' went to Chicago and was a part of an all-star lineup including Leon Durham, Larry Bowa, Gary Matthews, Rick Sutcliffe, and super-saver Lee Smith.

5. What former player managed the Boston Red Sox in 1967?

Answer: Dick Williams

It was the wildest four-way pennant ever and was won by the 'Impossible Dream Team'. The White Sox finished in fourth place only 3 games back!

Source: Author Nightmare

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