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Tough Steve Carlton Quiz | 10 Questions | Sports

Here is a quiz on Steve Carlton, one of best left-handed pitchers ever.

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

Author
GoodVibe

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
109,243

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
517

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Question 1 of 10

1. Over his 24-year career, how many teams did Carlton play for? Hint

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Question 2 of 10

2. Steve Carlton retired with 4136 strikeouts, second on the all-time list. Who was first?

Answer: ( Two words, or just surname)

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Question 3 of 10

3. Carlton "excelled" in 1972 while the Phillies "stunk"?

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Question 4 of 10

4. How many All-Star teams did Carlton play in? Hint

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Question 5 of 10

5. How many Cy Young awards did Carlton win? Hint

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Question 6 of 10

6. Did Carlton lead the majors more times in strikeouts or starts?

Answer: (One Word ... strikeouts or starts)

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Question 7 of 10

7. Steve Carlton led twice in losses?

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Question 8 of 10

8. What year was Carlton inducted into the Hall of Fame? Hint

1992

1989

1994

1990

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Question 9 of 10

9. How many complete games did Carlton have? Hint

354

254

304

404

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Question 10 of 10

10. In which year did Carlton give up the most homeruns? Hint

1970

1978

1977

1979

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Over his 24-year career, how many teams did Carlton play for?

Answer: 6

Carlton played from 1965-1971 with the Cardinals and 1972-1986 with the Phillies. In 1986, Carlton was traded from the Phillies to the Giants and later the White Sox. Carlton also played 1987 with Cleveland before being traded to the Twins, where he played until 1988.

2. Steve Carlton retired with 4136 strikeouts, second on the all-time list. Who was first?

Answer: Nolan Ryan

Ryan had 5714, most by anybody. Ryan also led Carlton in career walks (Ryan had 2795 to Carlton's 1833).

3. Carlton "excelled" in 1972 while the Phillies "stunk"?

Answer: True

In 1972, Philadelphia placed last in the NL East. That year, Carlton was an All-Star and a Cy Young Winner. Carlton led in ERA (1.97), wins (27), innings pitched (346.3), strikeouts (310), starts (41), complete games (30), and hits allowed (257). (see www.baseball-reference.com)

4. How many All-Star teams did Carlton play in?

Answer: 10

His ten appearances were in 1968-69, 1971-72, 1974, 1977, and then four straight in 1979-80-81-82.

5. How many Cy Young awards did Carlton win?

Answer: 4

Carlton won 4 Cy Youngs (1972, 1977, 1980, and 1982), one Gold Glove (1981), and two World Series rings (1967, 1980). Six is the number of shutouts Carlton had in 1982, the most that year.

6. Did Carlton lead the majors more times in strikeouts or starts?

Answer: Strikeouts

Carlton led five times in strikeouts, compared to four times in starts.

7. Steve Carlton led twice in losses?

Answer: True

1970 and 1973. 1973 was not one of his best years. He led in hits allowed, losses, and earned runs allowed.

8. What year was Carlton inducted into the Hall of Fame?

Answer: 1994

Carlton was inducted by the Baseball Writers Association of America. The Veterans Commitee also inducted Leo Durocher and Phil Rizzuto.

9. How many complete games did Carlton have?

Answer: 254

Carlton led three times in complete games: 1972, 1973, 1982

10. In which year did Carlton give up the most homeruns?

Answer: 1978

Carlton gave up 30 homeruns that year, tied with Boston's Dennis Eckersley.

Source: Author GoodVibe

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