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St. Louis Cardinals - 1985 Trivia Quiz

This quiz covers one of my favorite years of the Cardinals, 1985. Each question is about the team.

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

Author
ZootandJanis

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
166,023

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
2015

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Who was the starting shortstop for the Cardinals in 1985?

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who was the regular player in Left Field for the team in 1985? Hint

Vince Coleman

George Hendrick

Andy Van Slyke

Pedro Guerrero

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who was the regular Center Fielder for the Cards that year? Hint

Willie McGee

Curt Ford

Andy Van Slyke

Lonnie Smith

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which All-Star started as Second Base for the Cards in 1985?

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Question 5 of 10

5. First Base was mostly played by which slugger that season? Hint

Mark McGwire

Bob Horner

Pedro Guerrero

Jack Clark

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which regular Third Baseman would make it to his first of many World Series appearances in 1985? Hint

Stu Padazzo

Ken Oberkfell

Terry Pendleton

Gary Gaetti

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which catcher was surprisingly one of the best hitters on the 1985 team, including a postseason which mirrored his 1982 performance for the Cardinals? Hint

Tom Nieto

Darrell Porter

Tony Pena

Tom Pagnozzi

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which pitcher claimed to be "one tough Dominican"? Hint

Mario Soto

Joaquin Andujar

Jose DeLeon

Danny Cox

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which manager led the St. Louis Cardinals to the World Series in 1985? Hint

Tony LaRussa

Joe Torre

Whitey Herzog

Dick Howser

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Question 10 of 10

10. As many may remember, in 1985 the Cardinals faced the Royals in the World Series. What former Cardinal was a starting outfielder for that Royals team? Hint

Jamie Quirk

Lonnie Smith

Amos Otis

Buddy Biancalana

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who was the starting shortstop for the Cardinals in 1985?

Answer: Ozzie Smith

Ozzie was acquired through a trade with the Padres in exchange for Gary Templeton in 1981. Although fans thought the Padres originally got the better deal, Ozzie became one of the most popular Cardinals of the 1980s.

2. Who was the regular player in Left Field for the team in 1985?

Answer: Vince Coleman

Vince was the National League's counterpart to Ricky Henderson for the mid 1980s, stealing usually in excess of 100 bases a year.

3. Who was the regular Center Fielder for the Cards that year?

Answer: Willie McGee

McGee was instrumental to the Cards victory in the 1982 World Series and remained on the team in 1985 and 1987. After playing for the A's and Giants, McGee rejoined the Cards and ended his career with them in 1999.

4. Which All-Star started as Second Base for the Cards in 1985?

Answer: Tommy Herr

Tommy Herr was a staple of the Cardinals until the late 1980s.

5. First Base was mostly played by which slugger that season?

Answer: Jack Clark

Besides being a phenomenal home run hitter for a team primarily known for it's speed, Clark was also known for his tackle of Dodgers' Catcher Mike Sciosia. Clark remained with the team until the end of 1987.

6. Which regular Third Baseman would make it to his first of many World Series appearances in 1985?

Answer: Terry Pendleton

Pendelton also played with the Atlanta Braves in several World Series years.

7. Which catcher was surprisingly one of the best hitters on the 1985 team, including a postseason which mirrored his 1982 performance for the Cardinals?

Answer: Darrell Porter

Porter, a native of Joplin, Missouri, was bounced around the major leagues after the 1985 season.

8. Which pitcher claimed to be "one tough Dominican"?

Answer: Joaquin Andujar

Andujar was traded after a drug scandal. Prior to his stint with the Cardinals, he played for the Houston Astros.

9. Which manager led the St. Louis Cardinals to the World Series in 1985?

Answer: Whitey Herzog

Whitey Herzog led the Royals to their only World Series appearance prior to 1985 in 1980, before joining their cross-state rivals.

10. As many may remember, in 1985 the Cardinals faced the Royals in the World Series. What former Cardinal was a starting outfielder for that Royals team?

Answer: Lonnie Smith

Many still state that the worst call in baseball history was in game six of the 1985 World Series which ultimately cost the Cardinals the game and later the Series. Lonnie Smith, who was on the 1982 World Series Cardinals team, later played for the Braves.

Source: Author ZootandJanis

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