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Listed are 10 Major League Baseball players. Pick the team with whom they finished their careers, most of which are not the team they made their mark with.

A multiple-choice quiz by bigyaz. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
bigyaz
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
321,578
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
253
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Question 1 of 10
1. A member of the 500 home run club, Eddie Mathews hit his last one (number 512) with what team? Hint


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Question 2 of 10
2. Chuck Knoblauch, an All-Star second baseman, finished his career patrolling left field for what American League team? Hint


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Question 3 of 10
3. The hero of the 1968 World Series with 3 wins, Mickey Lolich finished his career 11 years later toiling for what team? Hint


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Question 4 of 10
4. What uniform was Hank Aaron wearing when he hit his 755th and final home run? Hint


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Question 5 of 10
5. Willie Mays had a Hall of Fame career. What team was he playing for when he drove in the game-winning run in the 12th inning of game 2 of the 1973 World Series? Hint


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Question 6 of 10
6. In his 20th and final Major League season, Dwight Evans was a right fielder/designated hitter for what American League team? Hint


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Question 7 of 10
7. Arguably the best Dominican pitcher until the arrival of Pedro Martinez, Juan Marichal finished his career playing for the team that Pedro started with. What team is that? Hint


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Question 8 of 10
8. Rickey Henderson played for a multitude of teams in his Hall of Fame career. What team's jersey did he wear in his last season? Hint


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Question 9 of 10
9. As an ageless knuckleballer, Phil Niekro bounced around at the end of his career. His last appearance as a Major League pitcher was for what team? Hint


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Question 10 of 10
10. Reggie Jackson was known as "Mr. October" because of his postseason highlights. He went 2-for-3 in his last October appearance in the Majors, October 4, 1987. What uniform was Reggie wearing that day? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. A member of the 500 home run club, Eddie Mathews hit his last one (number 512) with what team?

Answer: Detroit Tigers

 Eddie Mathews, the only player to play for the Braves in Boston, Milwaukee, and Atlanta (1952-1966), started the 1967 season with the Houston Astros, then was traded to the Detroit Tigers in August, 1967. He played for the Tigers through 1968.
2. Chuck Knoblauch, an All-Star second baseman, finished his career patrolling left field for what American League team?

Answer: Kansas City Royals

 Knoblauch, a member of the Twins (1991-1997) and the Yankees (1998-2001), played his last season as a member of the Royals (2002).
3. The hero of the 1968 World Series with 3 wins, Mickey Lolich finished his career 11 years later toiling for what team?

Answer: San Diego Padres

 Lolich pitched most of his career for the Tigers (1963-1975), but was traded to the Mets in 1976 and finished up with the Padres in 1978-79.
4. What uniform was Hank Aaron wearing when he hit his 755th and final home run?

Answer: Milwaukee Brewers

 Hammerin' Hank played the majority of his Major League career for the Milwaukee (1954-1965) and Atlanta (1966-1974) Braves, but he finished his career with the Milwaukee Brewers (1975-1976).
5. Willie Mays had a Hall of Fame career. What team was he playing for when he drove in the game-winning run in the 12th inning of game 2 of the 1973 World Series?

Answer: New York Mets

 The 'Say Hey Kid' played for the New York (1951-1952, 1954-1957) and San Francisco (1958-1972) Giants. He returned to New York to play for the Mets for the last half of 1972 and all of 1973.
6. In his 20th and final Major League season, Dwight Evans was a right fielder/designated hitter for what American League team?

Answer: Baltimore Orioles

 Dewey played his final season (1991) as an Oriole, after 19 seasons with the Boston Red Sox (1972-1990).
7. Arguably the best Dominican pitcher until the arrival of Pedro Martinez, Juan Marichal finished his career playing for the team that Pedro started with. What team is that?

Answer: Los Angeles Dodgers

 The Dominican Dandy pitched for the Giants from 1960-1973, but finished his career with the Red Sox (1974) and the Los Angeles Dodgers (1975). Pedro Martinez started his career with the Dodgers, pitching for them in 1992 and 1993.
8. Rickey Henderson played for a multitude of teams in his Hall of Fame career. What team's jersey did he wear in his last season?

Answer: Los Angeles Dodgers

 The 'Man of Steal' bounced around quite a bit in his career (1979-2003), with stops with the Oakland A's, New York Yankees, Oakland (again), Toronto Blue Jays, Oakland (yet again), San Diego Padres, Anaheim Angels, Oakland (4th time!), New York Mets, Seattle Mariners, San Diego (again), Boston Red Sox, and finally, the Los Angeles Dodgers. Ricky continued to play in independent leagues after 2003, but the Dodgers were his last Major League team.
9. As an ageless knuckleballer, Phil Niekro bounced around at the end of his career. His last appearance as a Major League pitcher was for what team?

Answer: Atlanta Braves

 Knucksie spent the vast majority of his career with the Braves (1964-1983, 1987). He bounced around the American League between 1984-1987 (Yankees, Indians, and Toronto) before being released by the Blue Jays in August 1987. The Braves picked him up to make one more appearance on September 27, 1987.
10. Reggie Jackson was known as "Mr. October" because of his postseason highlights. He went 2-for-3 in his last October appearance in the Majors, October 4, 1987. What uniform was Reggie wearing that day?

Answer: Oakland A's

 Mr. October played from 1967-1987 for the Kansas City and Oakland A's, the Orioles (1976), the Yankees (1977-1981), and the Angels (1982-1986), before returning to Oakland for his final season.
Source: Author bigyaz

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