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The History Of Tony Gwynn Trivia Quiz

This quiz is about Tony's history and recent years. Good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by j2cp2. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
j2cp2

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
12,527

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
8 / 15

Plays
577

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 15

1. What date was Tony born? Hint

May 9,1961

May 9, 1960

May 9, 1962

May 9, 1964

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Question 2 of 15

2. Where was he born? Hint

Detroit

Nashville

Los Angeles

Pittsburgh

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Question 3 of 15

3. What state was he born in (if you know no. 2, you know no. 3)? Hint

California

Pennsylvannia

Michigan

Tennesee

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Question 4 of 15

4. What year did Tony start triple A? Hint

1981

1982

1980

1983

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Question 5 of 15

5. How many years did Tony play in triple A? Hint

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Question 6 of 15

6. What team drafted Tony out of college? Hint

Padres

Phillies

Pirates

Astros

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Question 7 of 15

7. How many MLB teams has Tony been on? Hint

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Question 8 of 15

8. Which year was Tony's first in MLB? Hint

1982

1979

1983

1980

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Question 9 of 15

9. What was Tony's batting average the year he began MLB? Hint

.289

.267

.351

.378

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Question 10 of 15

10. What was Tony Gwynn's precise position during triple A and Major League? Hint

right field

center field

left field

shortstop

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Question 11 of 15

11. How many hits did Tony get in his first year in triple A? Hint

120

156

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Question 12 of 15

12. How many hits did Tony get in his second year in triple A? Hint

167

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Question 13 of 15

13. How many hits did he get his first year in the Majors? Hint

197

213

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Question 14 of 15

14. True or False: Has Tony get 3000 hits?

True

False

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Question 15 of 15

15. If he has hit his 3,000th hit yet, what year was it? Hint

1999

1998

2000

1997

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What date was Tony born?

Answer: May 9, 1960

2. Where was he born?

Answer: Los Angeles

3. What state was he born in (if you know no. 2, you know no. 3)?

Answer: California

4. What year did Tony start triple A?

Answer: 1982

5. How many years did Tony play in triple A?

Answer: 2

6. What team drafted Tony out of college?

Answer: Padres

7. How many MLB teams has Tony been on?

Answer: 1

San Diego Padres from 1982 to 2001.

8. Which year was Tony's first in MLB?

Answer: 1982

9. What was Tony's batting average the year he began MLB?

Answer: .289

He played 54 games in 1982 for a BA of .289

10. What was Tony Gwynn's precise position during triple A and Major League?

Answer: right field

11. How many hits did Tony get in his first year in triple A?

Answer: 120

120 hits with Hawaii AAA.

12. How many hits did Tony get in his second year in triple A?

Answer: 25

25 hits with Las Vegas AAA.

13. How many hits did he get his first year in the Majors?

Answer: 55

14. True or False: Has Tony get 3000 hits?

Answer: True

He had his 3,000th hit during 1999.

15. If he has hit his 3,000th hit yet, what year was it?

Answer: 1999

Source: Author j2cp2

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