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Those Wacky '80s Phillies Trivia Quiz

As a Phillies fan, I am so aware that the '80s were both the best of times and the worst of times for our Fightin' Phils. But there were some serious highlights for this team. Let's take a look at some, shall we?

A multiple-choice quiz by g_money24. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
g_money24

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
136,225

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
995

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Question 1 of 10

1. In 1985, the Phillies took out the Mets by the score of 26-7. In the bottom of the first inning of this game, a certain Phillie took two pitches and deposited them in the right field stands. Who is this lefty? Hint

Von Hayes

Darren Daulton

John Kruk

Bob Dernier

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Question 2 of 10

2. What was the nickname for the 1983 National League champs?

Answer: (Two Words Only)

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Question 3 of 10

3. In July of 1989, as Philly was giving up 11 runs to the Pirates in the first inning (a lead they would later give up), which Pirate made two outs? Hint

Doug Drabek

Barry Bonds

Jose Lind

Bobby Bonilla

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Question 4 of 10

4. During a July 1989 game, that the Phillies were giving up 11 runs to the Pirates in a first inning, a Pirates announcer stated he would _______ ________ if the Pirates managed to lose?

Answer: (two words only)

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who led the 1983 Phillies in saves? Hint

Steve Bedrosian

Al Holland

Tug McGraw

John Denny

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Question 6 of 10

6. In 1987, what Phillies reliever took the Cy Young award?

Answer: (two words or just surname. Flintstones, meet the Flintstones)

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Question 7 of 10

7. On May 29th 1989, Mike Schmidt retired. In the same week, a trade was announced with the Padres. Which pudgy outfielder/first baseman did the Phillies acquire?

Answer: (two words or just surname. The best damn hint I can give you)

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Question 8 of 10

8. Name the nutball reliever (and 2003 Phillie broadcaster) who once said of a Mike Schmidt home run, "He hit it so high and so hard it should have had a stewardess and an in-flight movie". Hint

Harry Kalas

Richie Ashburn

Chris Wheeler

Larry Andersen

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Question 9 of 10

9. What year did Mike Schmidt hit his 500th home run? Hint

1987

1986

1988

1989

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Question 10 of 10

10. How many times did the Phillies manage to have a record over .500 during the 1980's? Hint

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Answer: Von Hayes

This game was not only the highest scoring game in the Phillies' 20th century, but the first time a Phillie hit two home runs in the first inning.

2. What was the nickname for the 1983 National League champs?

Answer: Wheez Kids

They lost the World Series 4-1 to the Orioles that season...chances are they were just that tired.

3. In July of 1989, as Philly was giving up 11 runs to the Pirates in the first inning (a lead they would later give up), which Pirate made two outs?

Answer: Jose Lind

A Pirates announcer during the first inning announced he would walk home if the Pirates managed to lose the game.

4. During a July 1989 game, that the Phillies were giving up 11 runs to the Pirates in a first inning, a Pirates announcer stated he would _______ ________ if the Pirates managed to lose?

Answer: Walk home

The announcer, Jim Rooker, made a charity event out of the hilarity. The next time the Pirates came to Philadelphia, Rooker attempted to walk back to Pittsburgh, but had to stop around Harrisburg due to blistering.

5. Who led the 1983 Phillies in saves?

Answer: Al Holland

Holland (and his fu manchu look) clinched the win in 29 Phillies game that season. McGraw was out of town by 1983, Bedrosian would arrive 4 years later, and Denny was a starter (who also won the Cy Young award that season).

6. In 1987, what Phillies reliever took the Cy Young award?

Answer: Steve Bedrosian

Bedrock came over from the Braves to save 40 for the '87 Phils.

7. On May 29th 1989, Mike Schmidt retired. In the same week, a trade was announced with the Padres. Which pudgy outfielder/first baseman did the Phillies acquire?

Answer: John Kruk

Krukker came to Philly and immediately became the team clown, starting the team's Kangaroo court, and later fining owner Bill Giles for leaving a game early.

8. Name the nutball reliever (and 2003 Phillie broadcaster) who once said of a Mike Schmidt home run, "He hit it so high and so hard it should have had a stewardess and an in-flight movie".

Answer: Larry Andersen

In addition to being one of baseball's funniest personalities, Andersen will forever be linked with one of the greatest robberies in baseball history. He was traded to Boston for Jeff Bagwell.

9. What year did Mike Schmidt hit his 500th home run?

Answer: 1987

10. How many times did the Phillies manage to have a record over .500 during the 1980's?

Answer: 5

They did score a .500 finish in 1984, the year after losing to Baltimore in the World Series.

Source: Author g_money24

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