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Steve Blass Trivia Quiz

Steve Blass began his career as a superstar pitcher and ended in a downward spiral.

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

Author
GoodVibe

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
254,308

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
217

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Question 1 of 10

1. When did Steve Blass make his major league debut? Hint

1963

1966

1965

1964

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Question 2 of 10

2. 1972 was an exceptionally good year for Blass. He made the All-Star team and placed second in Cy Young voting. Who did Blass lose to? Hint

Steve Carlton

Mike Marshall

Ferguson Jenkins

Tom Seaver

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Question 3 of 10

3. In 1969, Blass hit his only major league home run against the Chicago Cubs. Who was the Cubs' pitcher on September 5, 1969? Hint

Fergie Jenkins

Ken Holtzmann

Bill Hands

Dick Selma

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Question 4 of 10

4. What year did Blass have his most strikeouts? Hint

1970

1972

1971

1969

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Question 5 of 10

5. Blass won more than 100 games during his career.

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. Blass had two complete game wins during the 1971 World Series. What games were they? Hint

Games 1 and 5

Games 3 and 7

Games 2 and 6

Games 4 and 7

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Question 7 of 10

7. After his stellar 1972 season, Blass saw his career plummet downward. What was his ERA in 1973? Hint

10.85

7.85

8.85

9.85

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Question 8 of 10

8. 1974 saw Blass pitch in only one Major League game before spending the rest of the season in the minors. How many innings did he pitch? Hint

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Question 9 of 10

9. Blass retired in 1974.

True

False

10. Steve Blass disease, also known as the yips, happens when a baseball player is unable to perform even the most basic functions. The "disease" has affected Rick Ankiel, Steve Sax, Mark Wohlers, and which second baseman who played for the Twins and Yankees? Hint

Willie Randolph

Tim Teufel

Chuck Knoblauch

Greg Gagne

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. When did Steve Blass make his major league debut?

Answer: 1964

Blass played in the majors in 1964 and 1966-1974, a total of ten seasons with the Pirates.

2. 1972 was an exceptionally good year for Blass. He made the All-Star team and placed second in Cy Young voting. Who did Blass lose to?

Answer: Steve Carlton

Blass went 19-12 in 33 games. Among his other accomplishments were eleven complete games and two shutouts.

3. In 1969, Blass hit his only major league home run against the Chicago Cubs. Who was the Cubs' pitcher on September 5, 1969?

Answer: Ken Holtzmann

The Pirates won 9-2. The Cubs had Billy Williams hit two home runs and two doubles, while the Pirates had home runs from Blass (three run) and Manny Sanguillen (two runs).

4. What year did Blass have his most strikeouts?

Answer: 1969

Blass had 147 strikouts in 1969. He retired with 896 strikeouts for his career.

5. Blass won more than 100 games during his career.

Answer: True

During his career, Blass went 103-76.

6. Blass had two complete game wins during the 1971 World Series. What games were they?

Answer: Games 3 and 7

The Pirates beat the Baltimore Orioles in seven games. The 1971 World Series made history with the first night game played (game four) and with Roberto Clemente becoming the first Latino MVP.

7. After his stellar 1972 season, Blass saw his career plummet downward. What was his ERA in 1973?

Answer: 9.85

In 23 games, Blass went 3-12 and pitched only 88 innings. He walked 84 and struck out 27.

8. 1974 saw Blass pitch in only one Major League game before spending the rest of the season in the minors. How many innings did he pitch?

Answer: 5

The Pirates lost 18-9 on April 17, 1974. Blass gave up two home runs, five earned runs, and struck out two.

9. Blass retired in 1974.

Answer: False

Blass actually hung up his cleats in during Spring Training in 1975. After his baseball career ended, Blass became a sales representative for a ring company, salesman for a beer wholesalers, and a broadcaster for the Pirates.

Answer: Chuck Knoblauch

Ankiel was made famous for being a pitching phenom until he was demoted after the left-hander had control problems, Ankiel later switched to the outfield. Sax was the 1982 American League Rookie of the Year who committed 30 errors in 1983. Wohlers was the pitcher who helped Atlanta win the 1995 World Series, only to see his career freefall after blowing the 1996 World Series. Knoblauch excelled with the Twins, but was error-prone during his days with the Yankees and the Royals.

Source: Author GoodVibe

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