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The Oakland A's Franchise Trivia Quiz

From Philly to Kansas City to Oakland it's trivia about the Athletics.

A multiple-choice quiz by Homeboy. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
Homeboy

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
40,560

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
494

Last 3 plays: Guest 74 (6/10), Guest 104 (6/10), zzzsz (9/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who was the first Athletics pitcher to win 30 games in a single season? Hint

Lefty Grove

Rube Waddell

Eddie Plank

Jack Coombs

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which National League team did the Athletics defeat three different times for the World Series championship? Hint

Dodgers

Giants

Braves

Reds

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Question 3 of 10

3. I won the American League MVP award in 1952. Who am I? Hint

Rocky Colavito

Ferris Fain

Bobby Shantz

Jimmie Foxx

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who was the righthanded Athletics slugger that tied Cecil Fielder for the 1991 AL homerun title?

Answer: (Two words, or just surname)

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Question 5 of 10

5. In my career with the Athletics I won 284 games as a pitcher. Who am I? Hint

Lefty Grove

Catfish Hunter

Rube Waddell

Eddie Plank

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of these pitchers threw the last No-hitter for the Athletics franchise in the 1990s? Hint

Jim Hunter

Vida Blue

Bob Welch

Dave Stewart

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of these Athletics pitchers led the AL in strikeouts for seven consecutive seasons? Hint

Chick Fraser

Robert Grove

Rube Waddell

Eddie Plank

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who was the first Athletics player to win consecutive AL batting titles? Hint

Jimmie Foxx

Nap Lajoie

Al Simmons

Ferris Fain

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Question 9 of 10

9. I was voted the top Rookie in the AL in 1986. Who am I? Hint

Mark MCgwire

Jose Canseco

Walt Weiss

Dave Stewart

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Question 10 of 10

10. In what player's honor did the Athletics retire the number 27? Hint

Jimmie Foxx

Catfish Hunter

Lefty Grove

Joe Rudi

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Nov 25 2024 : Guest 74: 6/10
Nov 13 2024 : Guest 104: 6/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who was the first Athletics pitcher to win 30 games in a single season?

Answer: Jack Coombs

Jack Coombs went 31 -9 for the Athletics in 1910.

2. Which National League team did the Athletics defeat three different times for the World Series championship?

Answer: Giants

The Athletics defeated the Giants in 1911, 1913 and 1989.

3. I won the American League MVP award in 1952. Who am I?

Answer: Bobby Shantz

Bobby Shantz went 24-7 for the Athletics in 1952.

4. Who was the righthanded Athletics slugger that tied Cecil Fielder for the 1991 AL homerun title?

Answer: Jose Canseco

Jose and Cecil Fielder each hit 44 dingers.

5. In my career with the Athletics I won 284 games as a pitcher. Who am I?

Answer: Eddie Plank

6. Which of these pitchers threw the last No-hitter for the Athletics franchise in the 1990s?

Answer: Dave Stewart

Dave Sewart No-hit the Blue Jays in 1990.

7. Which of these Athletics pitchers led the AL in strikeouts for seven consecutive seasons?

Answer: Robert Grove

Lefty Grove led the A.L. in strieouts in 1925 to 1931.

8. Who was the first Athletics player to win consecutive AL batting titles?

Answer: Al Simmons

Al Simmons won the A.L. batting title in 1930 and 1931.

9. I was voted the top Rookie in the AL in 1986. Who am I?

Answer: Jose Canseco

10. In what player's honor did the Athletics retire the number 27?

Answer: Catfish Hunter

The only other number retired by the Athletics as of 2001 is Rollie Fingers number 34.

Source: Author Homeboy

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