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The 2002 Houston Astros Trivia Quiz

A quiz on the baseball boys from Houston in 2002.

A multiple-choice quiz by BigToe2002. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
BigToe2002

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
81,329

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
5

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
3 / 5

Plays
924

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Question 1 of 5

1. Which of the following Astros attended Concordia University at Austin, when it was still Concordia Lutheran College? Hint

Keith Ginter

Scott Linebrink

Geoff Blum

Brandon Puffer

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Question 2 of 5

2. Which of the following Astros is a native Texan? Hint

Roy Oswalt

Brad Ausmus

Jeff Bagwell

Lance Berkman

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Question 3 of 5

3. When Astros Field was renamed in June 2002, what was the new name? Hint

Tropicana Field

Busch Field

Coors Stadium

Minute Maid Park

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Question 4 of 5

4. Which of the following was not a minor league team of the Astros? Hint

New Orleans Zephyrs

Lexington Legends

Round Rock Express

Shreveport Swamp Dragons

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Question 5 of 5

5. Which Astro is featured in the book "The Hit Men and the Kid Who Batted Ninth", which is about the 1987 Seton Hall baseball team? Hint

Jeff Bagwell

Tim Redding

Carlos Hernandez

Craig Biggio

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of the following Astros attended Concordia University at Austin, when it was still Concordia Lutheran College?

Answer: Scott Linebrink

Scott only played for Concordia for one year. After that, he moved on to Southwest Texas State where he led them to the NCAA regionals in 1997.

2. Which of the following Astros is a native Texan?

Answer: Lance Berkman

Lance was born in Waco and graduated from high school in New Braunfels.

3. When Astros Field was renamed in June 2002, what was the new name?

Answer: Minute Maid Park

In June of 2002, the new name went into effect for the park. Astros Field was kind of boring if you ask me.

4. Which of the following was not a minor league team of the Astros?

Answer: Shreveport Swamp Dragons

Shreveport plays in the Texas League with the Express, but they are not affiliated with the Astros.

5. Which Astro is featured in the book "The Hit Men and the Kid Who Batted Ninth", which is about the 1987 Seton Hall baseball team?

Answer: Craig Biggio

Carlos and Tim aren't old enough to have played college ball in 1987.

Source: Author BigToe2002

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