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Quiz about The Cleveland Indians
Quiz about The Cleveland Indians

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A quiz on the Cleveland Indians. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by marknkim2005. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
marknkim2005
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
265,074
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
5 / 10
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835
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Question 1 of 10
1. When the Indians played in the 1997 World Series, it was their ____ appearance? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. In Game 6 of the 1995 World Series, what Indians pitcher gave up a home run to David Justice that won it all for the Braves? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Who was a player and the manager on the 1948 World Series team? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Negro League great Satchel Paige made his Major League debut with the Indians in what year? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. In 2005, what Indians pitcher led the American League in ERA? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. What Cleveland Indians rookie pitcher won 17 games in 2001? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. In 2000, the Indians finished the season with a record of 90-72, but failed to make the playoffs. They missed out on the wild card spot by only one game. Who won the wild card? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. In his final at-bat as an Indian, what did Manny Ramirez do? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. On August 5, 2001, the Indians came back from 12 runs down to beat the Seattle Mariners. Who scored the game winning run for the Indians? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. In 2004, the Indians had a 22-0 victory over which team? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. When the Indians played in the 1997 World Series, it was their ____ appearance?

Answer: 5th

They went to the World Series in 1920, 1948, 1954, 1995, and 1997. Winning twice, in 1920 and 1948.
2. In Game 6 of the 1995 World Series, what Indians pitcher gave up a home run to David Justice that won it all for the Braves?

Answer: Jim Poole

Jim Poole gave up the only run of the game to David Justice on that home run. The Indians would go on to lose the game, 1-0.
3. Who was a player and the manager on the 1948 World Series team?

Answer: Lou Boudreau

He was also named the MVP of the American League in 1948. He played shortstop.
4. Negro League great Satchel Paige made his Major League debut with the Indians in what year?

Answer: 1948

In need of some pitching, the Indians turned to the Negro League for some help.
5. In 2005, what Indians pitcher led the American League in ERA?

Answer: Kevin Millwood

Millwood went only 9-11 that season. The Indians weren't able to give him much run support.
6. What Cleveland Indians rookie pitcher won 17 games in 2001?

Answer: C.C. Sabathia

Sabathia won 17 games that season. He helped the Indians the win the Central Division for the sixth time in seven years.
7. In 2000, the Indians finished the season with a record of 90-72, but failed to make the playoffs. They missed out on the wild card spot by only one game. Who won the wild card?

Answer: Seattle Mariners

The White Sox won the Central Division. Boston didn't make the playoffs. The Yankees won the East division.
8. In his final at-bat as an Indian, what did Manny Ramirez do?

Answer: Hit a home run

In his final at-bat with the Indians in 2000, he hit a home run to straight away centerfield, helping the Indians beat the Toronto Blue Jays, 11-4, on the final day of the season.
9. On August 5, 2001, the Indians came back from 12 runs down to beat the Seattle Mariners. Who scored the game winning run for the Indians?

Answer: Kenny Lofton

Vizquel tied it in the 9th inning with a triple. Cabrera had the hit that drove in Lofton for the winning run. Diaz had a couple hits to help with the comeback.
10. In 2004, the Indians had a 22-0 victory over which team?

Answer: New York Yankees

They did it at Yankee Stadium as well.
Source: Author marknkim2005

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