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Quiz about Detroit Tigers History
Quiz about Detroit Tigers History

Detroit Tigers History Quiz for Experts | MLB Teams


Trivia questions about the Detroit Tigers.

A multiple-choice quiz by Joseph8788. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
Joseph8788
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
27,514
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
5 / 10
Plays
807
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Question 1 of 10
1. Who was the MVP of the 1984 World Series? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Denny McLain won 31 games in 1968. Who was the last major league pitcher before him to win 30? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. What was a popular battle cry for Tiger fans in 1968? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Who did the Tigers lose to in the 1940 World Series? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Before it was renamed Tiger Stadium, what was the ballpark called? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. What Tiger pitched the pennant-clincher on the last day of the 1940 season? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Sparky Anderson was named manager of the Tigers in 1979. Who did he replace? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. In his 24 seasons, how many times did Ty Cobb hit at least .400? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Which of the following is NOT true about Hank Greenberg? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. What Tigers pitcher was nicknamed the 'Yankee Killer'? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Who was the MVP of the 1984 World Series?

Answer: Alan Trammell

Trammell led the Tigers to a 4 games to 1 World Series championship over the San Diego Padres.
2. Denny McLain won 31 games in 1968. Who was the last major league pitcher before him to win 30?

Answer: Dizzy Dean

Dizzy also earned fame as a colorful baseball broadcaster. During the early 60's, he shared the broadcast booth with former Dodgers shortstop Pee Wee Reese.
3. What was a popular battle cry for Tiger fans in 1968?

Answer: Sock it to 'em, Tigers

The popular phrase was inspired by 'Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In.'
4. Who did the Tigers lose to in the 1940 World Series?

Answer: Cincinnati Reds

The Tigers led the Series 3 games to 2, but lost games 6 and 7.
5. Before it was renamed Tiger Stadium, what was the ballpark called?

Answer: Briggs Stadium

Detroit played its last game at Tiger Stadium in 1999.
6. What Tiger pitched the pennant-clincher on the last day of the 1940 season?

Answer: Floyd Giebell

Giebell outdueled Cleveland's Bob Feller that day.
7. Sparky Anderson was named manager of the Tigers in 1979. Who did he replace?

Answer: Les Moss

Anderson guaranteed a championship within 5 years, and the Tigers won the World Series in 1984.
8. In his 24 seasons, how many times did Ty Cobb hit at least .400?

Answer: 3

The Georgia Peach batted .367 for his career.
9. Which of the following is NOT true about Hank Greenberg?

Answer: He wore number 3.

Hammerin' Hank wore number 5. His last year with the Tigers was 1946.
10. What Tigers pitcher was nicknamed the 'Yankee Killer'?

Answer: Frank Lary

During the 1958-59 seasons, Lary won 13 of 14 decisions against the Bronx Bombers.
Source: Author Joseph8788

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