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Steve Bedrosian Trivia Quiz

This quiz is written in honor of Steve Bedrosian's brother, who is here on Fun Trivia and is an avid trivia player.

A multiple-choice quiz by dawgfan1995. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
dawgfan1995

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
335,673

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
151

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Steve Bedrosian was born on December 6, 1957, in a town called Methuen. In what New England state is Methuen located? Hint

Massachusetts

Maine

New Hampshire

Vermont

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Question 2 of 10

2. Steve carried a nickname throughout his career as a baseball player that referenced the 1960s cartoon "The Flintstones". What was Steve's nickname? Hint

Fred

Pebbles

Bedrock

Bam-Bam

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Question 3 of 10

3. Bedrosian starred in baseball at a college or university located in Connecticut. What school did he attend? Hint

Yale University

Quinnipiac University

University of Connecticut

University of New Haven

4. Baseball scouts recognized Bedrosian's talent even though Steve was at a small school. In 1978, a team selected him in the Major League draft in the third round with the fifty-third pick overall. What team, then in the National League West, but now in the National League East, selected Bedrosian? Hint

Philadelphia Phillies

Atlanta Braves

San Francisco Giants

Minnesota Twins

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Question 5 of 10

5. Steve set a Major League record in 1985. Which Major League record is it? Hint

Most saves in a season

Most starts in a season without a complete game

Most strikeouts in a season

Most wins in relief in a season

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Question 6 of 10

6. In the December after the 1985 season, Steve was traded to the Philadelphia Phillies. The trade sent Bedrosian and one other Major League player to the Phillies, and the Braves received pitcher Pete Smith and catcher Ozzie Virgil in return. Who was the other player sent to the Phillies? Hint

Pitcher Zane Smith

Outfielder Brett Butler

Outfielder Milt Thompson

Third Baseman Brook Jacoby

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Question 7 of 10

7. Steve's best year as a Major League pitcher was 1987. Even though the Phillies only won 80 games and finished fourth in the National League East that year, Steve still earned 40 saves. What award did Steve win that year? Hint

Most Valuable Player

Cy Young Award

All-Star Game MVP

Rookie of the Year

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Question 8 of 10

8. In 1989, the Phillies were a terrible team, finishing 6th (last) in the NL East Division that year. So, on June 18, 1989, Bedrosian was traded again, but this time to the San Francisco Giants for three Major League players. Which of the following players was NOT one of the players that the Phillies received from the Giants? Hint

Terry Mulholland

Charlie Hayes

Kevin Mitchell

Dennis Cook

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Question 9 of 10

9. After pitching for the Twins in 1991 and winning the World Series against the Braves and then returning to Atlanta, Steve retired from baseball after being in the bullpen for the 1995 World Series winning Braves. Steve remained in the Atlanta area and ran successfully for elected office. What political office did he win? Hint

Mayor

School Board Member

Governor

Coroner

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Question 10 of 10

10. Baseball has many legacy players. Those are players whose fathers played in the Major Leagues before they did. Steve's son, Cameron, is seeking to join that group of legacy players. What American League team selected Cameron with the 29th pick of the 2010 Major League Baseball draft? Hint

Kansas City Royals

Boston Red Sox

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim

New York Yankees

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Steve Bedrosian was born on December 6, 1957, in a town called Methuen. In what New England state is Methuen located?

Answer: Massachusetts

Methuen is in Essex County in the far northeastern part of Massachusetts. It was first settled in 1642.

2. Steve carried a nickname throughout his career as a baseball player that referenced the 1960s cartoon "The Flintstones". What was Steve's nickname?

Answer: Bedrock

The Flintstones were a cartoon take-off of the 1950s comedy series "The Honeymooners". The cartoon was set in the Town of Bedrock, as the cartoon's famous introductory music said.

3. Bedrosian starred in baseball at a college or university located in Connecticut. What school did he attend?

Answer: University of New Haven

Other famous University of New Haven alumni include Miami Dolphins head coach Tony Sparano and NHL general manager Dean Lombardi, who was GM of the San Jose Sharks and the Los Angeles Kings.

Answer: Atlanta Braves

Bedrosian played for each of the teams listed as answers, but the Braves, where he ended his career after the 1995 season, was where he started his career.

5. Steve set a Major League record in 1985. Which Major League record is it?

Answer: Most starts in a season without a complete game

In 1985 with the Braves, he started 37 games and did not complete a game. With the way that Major League teams have transitioned to 5-man and even 6-man starting rotations, that record could stand for some time to come.

Answer: Outfielder Milt Thompson

Milt Thompson played in the Major Leagues from 1984 to 1996 with the Braves, Phillies, Cardinals, Astros, Dodgers, and Rockies.

Answer: Cy Young Award

Before Bedrosian, only Mike Marshall (Dodgers, 1974) and Bruce Sutter (Cubs, 1979) had won the Cy Young Award in the National League while collecting 20 or more saves.

Answer: Kevin Mitchell

The Giants reached the World Series in 1989, only to lose to their Bay Area rivals the Oakland A's. That World Series was famously interrupted by a major earthquake known as the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake. The quake measured between 6.9 and 7.1 on the various earthquake magnitude measurement scales, caused the deaths of 63 people, and interrupted the World Series for 10 days.

Answer: School Board Member

Steve served on the Coweta County Board of Education until 2010, finishing as its chair. He decided in 2010 that he would not seek reelection, according to the Newnan Times-Herald.

Answer: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim

Cameron finished his high school career in 2010 at East Coweta High School as the school's all-time leader in strikeouts and wins.

Source: Author dawgfan1995

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