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1989 Oakland Athletics Trivia Quiz

In 1989, the Oakland Athletics won the World Series by sweeping the San Francisco Giants.

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

Author
GoodVibe

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
78,381

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
674

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who was the manager of the A's in 1989?

Answer: (Two words, or just surname)

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Question 2 of 10

2. How many All-Stars were on the A's roster? Hint

Four

Five

Six

Seven

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Question 3 of 10

3. Rickey Henderson won his only World Series as an Athletic?

Answer: (t or f)

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who was the closer for the A's? Hint

Dennis Eckersley

Greg Cadaret

Rick Huneycutt

Gene Nelson

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Question 5 of 10

5. What was Terry Steinbach's position?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which was Rickey Henderson's position?

Answer: (One Word (infield, outfield, pitcher, or catcher))

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which Athletic announced his retirement in 2002? Hint

Mark McGwire

Dave Parker

Walt Weiss

Jose Canseco

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which position did Tony Phillips play?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 9 of 10

9. What was the record of the A's in 1989? Hint

92-70

104-58

109-53

99-63

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Question 10 of 10

10. Of these players, who made the most appearances? Hint

Gene Nelson

Dennis Eckersley

Rick Honeycutt

Todd Burns

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who was the manager of the A's in 1989?

Answer: Tony LaRussa

LaRussa managed the A's from 1986 to 1995. LaRussa now manages the Cardinals.

2. How many All-Stars were on the A's roster?

Answer: Five

Mark McGwire, Jose Canseco, Dave Stewart, Terry Steinbach, Mike Moore.

3. Rickey Henderson won his only World Series as an Athletic?

Answer: f

Henderson was on the 1993 Toronto Blue Jays team, after winning one with the A's in 1989. Henderson was traded to Toronto in 1993.

4. Who was the closer for the A's?

Answer: Dennis Eckersley

Eckersley retired in 1998 after a stint with the Red Sox at the age of 43.

5. What was Terry Steinbach's position?

Answer: Catcher

Steinbach retired in 1999 with the Twins.

6. Which was Rickey Henderson's position?

Answer: Outfield

Henderson is now a member of the Red Sox at age 43. He has little playing time becasue of his age, but fills in for injured players and pinch-runs.

7. Which Athletic announced his retirement in 2002?

Answer: Jose Canseco

Canseco was playing for the Triple-A affiliate of the White Sox when he made the announcement.

8. Which position did Tony Phillips play?

Answer: Second Base

Phillips retired in 1999.

9. What was the record of the A's in 1989?

Answer: 99-63

The Giants were 92-70.

10. Of these players, who made the most appearances?

Answer: Rick Honeycutt

Honeycutt made 61 appearances. Eckersley had 51. Burns and Nelson had 50 each.

Source: Author GoodVibe

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