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The 1989 World Series Trivia Quiz

This Series was probably remembered more for the earthquake that delayed it's conclusion. Some call it the Loma Prieta Series. This was Oakland vs. San Francisco.

A multiple-choice quiz by steve20. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
steve20

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
148,300

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Avg Score
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Question 1 of 10

1. Which game of the Series was interrupted by a major earthquake? Hint

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Question 2 of 10

2. San Francisco had faced the Mets for the National League Championship?

True

False

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who managed the Oakland A's in 1989? Hint

Tom Trebelhorn

Jeff Torborg

Art Howe

Tony LaRussa

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who managed the Giants in 1989? Hint

Davey Johnson

Doug Rader

Roger Craig

Russ Nixon

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Question 5 of 10

5. Hitting .474, what A had the highest Series batting average? Hint

Tony Phillips

Rickey Henderson

Dave Henderson

Jose Canseco

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Question 6 of 10

6. Will Clark hit _____ in the '89 World Series. Hint

.280

.250

.310

.125

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Question 7 of 10

7. Dave Stewart earned his paycheck in this Series with 2 wins and a 1.69 ERA. How many strikeouts did he have in his two starts? Hint

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Question 8 of 10

8. Terry Steinbach only hit .250 in the Series, but his timing was impeccable. How many RBI did his 4 hits generate? Hint

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Question 9 of 10

9. Game 3 got a little out of hand with the teams combining for 20 runs?

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who was MVP of the '89 World Series? Hint

Rickey Henderson

Dave Henderson

Terry Steinbach

Dave Stewart

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which game of the Series was interrupted by a major earthquake?

Answer: 3

At 5:04 p.m. PST, the bay area rocked, and game three was delayed for ten days. Eventually, the A's won Game 3, 13-7.

2. San Francisco had faced the Mets for the National League Championship?

Answer: False

It was the Cubs. Will Clark and Mark Grace put on hitting exhibitions in that playoff, hitting .650 and .647 respectively.

3. Who managed the Oakland A's in 1989?

Answer: Tony LaRussa

This would be Tony's year, after the disappointment of '88. Oakland had won 104 games in '88, and were expected to roll over the light-hitting, injury plagued Dodgers.

4. Who managed the Giants in 1989?

Answer: Roger Craig

Craig, once a pitcher himself, got a lot out of his staff. Of course, having Kevin Mitchell and Will Clark combine for 70 home runs, and 236 RBI's helped.

5. Hitting .474, what A had the highest Series batting average?

Answer: Rickey Henderson

Rickey was on a post-season tear, hitting .400 against Toronto in the League Championships.

6. Will Clark hit _____ in the '89 World Series.

Answer: .250

After terrorizing the Cubs, Will disappointed in the Series with a 4 for 16 performance and no HRs or RBI.

7. Dave Stewart earned his paycheck in this Series with 2 wins and a 1.69 ERA. How many strikeouts did he have in his two starts?

Answer: 14

Dave also posted 21 regular season wins and 2 LCS wins!

8. Terry Steinbach only hit .250 in the Series, but his timing was impeccable. How many RBI did his 4 hits generate?

Answer: 7

Terry hit a 3 run blast in game 2, a triple, 2 singles and also scored 3 runs.

9. Game 3 got a little out of hand with the teams combining for 20 runs?

Answer: true

Maybe the pitching was rusty, maybe the batters were rested, but the A's won, 13-7.

10. Who was MVP of the '89 World Series?

Answer: Dave Stewart

Rickey, Dave, and Terry, all had a good Series, but Dave Stewart was the anchor of the team. Stewart was the first pitcher to win 2 games in the League Championship Series and the World Series. Combine that with 21 regular season wins and it was a pretty good year.

Source: Author steve20

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