Cardinals' Curse of Keith Hernandez

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1. The curse began in 1983 after an infamous trade. What day did the trade happen? June 15 July 15 June 25 July 25

2. In 1985, the Cardinals were in the World Series against the Royals. A controversial call in the ninth inning started the unraveling of the Cardinals. Which Royal was called safe at first even though a replay showed he was out? Pat Sheridan George Brett Dane Iorg Jorge Orta

3. What Cardinal rookie was also said to be a victim of the Curse of Keith Hernandez in 1985? Answer: (Two words or just surname)

4. 1987: Cardinals go to the World Series against, but lose to Minnesota. What is not true about this? Joe Niekro won game 7 Twins won 85 games during the season Home team won every game Jack Clark did not play

5. The 1996 NLCS had the Cardinals facing the Braves. The Braves won in seven games. How many runs did the Cardinals score during the final three losses? 3 7 5 1

6. In 2000, the Cardinals were upset by the NL Wild Card winners, the New York Mets. Mark McGwire was injured. What were his stats in the series? 0-3, three strikeouts 0-2 with a walk 0-3, no strikeouts 0-1, two walks

7. 2001 NLDS: What team did the Cardinals face? Answer: (Two words or just team name)

8. 2002 was a tragic year for the Cardinals, with the passing of pitcher Darryl Kile and broadcaster Jack Buck in a four-day period. What happened to the Cardinals that season? Best record in the majors Wild Card Won NL Central Did not make playoffs

9. 2004 was a bad season for the Cardinals, but good for the Red Sox, as they won the World Series to break the Curse of the Bambino. Who wore Keith Hernandez's old number 37? Answer: (Two words or just surname)

10. Did the Cardinals win any games during the 2005 NLCS? Yes No