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The 2006 Phillies Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz on the 2006 Philadelphia Phillies.

A multiple-choice quiz by lilryan992. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
lilryan992

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
261,398

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Avg Score
7 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who was the Phillies opening day 3rd baseman in 2006? Hint

Abraham Nunez

Chase Utley

David Bell

Sal Fasano

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which Philadelphia Phillies were traded to the Yankees for Matt Smith and other players in 2006? Hint

Sal Fasano and David Bell

Corey Lidle and Sal Fasano

Bobby Abreu and Corey Lidle

Bobby Abreu and Sal Fasano

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Question 3 of 10

3. What former Phillie was killed in 2006 when his plane crashed into a building? Hint

David Bell

Sal Fasano

Corey Lidle

Bobby Abreu

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who led the Phillies in wins in 2006? Hint

Randy Wolf

Jon Lieber

Brett Myers

Ryan Madson

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which Philadelphia reliever tossed the most saves in 2006? Hint

Tom Gordon

Aurthur Rhodes

Ryan Madson

Aaron Fultz

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who led the Phillies in home runs in 2006? Hint

Ryan Howard

Chase Utley

Steve Garvey

Pat Burrell

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Question 7 of 10

7. What 2006 Philadelphia player broke his nose running into the outfield wall? Hint

Bobby Abreu

Aaron Rowand

Rat Burrell

Shane Victorino

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Question 8 of 10

8. Former Phillie Bobby Abreu had a streak of a 20-20 seasons (20 stolen bases and 20 home runs) in how many consecutive seasons? Hint

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Question 9 of 10

9. What former Phillie was quoted as saying, "I wouldn't run into the outfield wall because I am not dumb, like Aaron Rowand did"? Hint

Kenny Lofton

Mike Tucker

Bobby Abreu

Chris Roberson

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Question 10 of 10

10. What catcher made his Major League debut with Philadelphia on May 26, 2006, in his thirty's? Hint

Rod Barajas

Mike Liebrathal

Carlos Ruiz

Chris Coste

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who was the Phillies opening day 3rd baseman in 2006?

Answer: Abraham Nunez

Nunez started the season, before being traded, and then Bell took over.

2. Which Philadelphia Phillies were traded to the Yankees for Matt Smith and other players in 2006?

Answer: Bobby Abreu and Corey Lidle

Matt Smith was brought up in midseason and actually did well, and Abreu hit well over .300 for the Yankees.

3. What former Phillie was killed in 2006 when his plane crashed into a building?

Answer: Corey Lidle

This was a tragedy for everyone who knew him, Corey pitched for the Yankees late season, and did considerably well.

4. Who led the Phillies in wins in 2006?

Answer: Brett Myers

Myers had 12, Lieber had 9, Wolf only had 4, and Madson had 11.

5. Which Philadelphia reliever tossed the most saves in 2006?

Answer: Tom Gordon

Gordon notched 39 saves, Fultz didn't have any, Rhodes had 4, and Madson had 2.

6. Who led the Phillies in home runs in 2006?

Answer: Ryan Howard

Howard hit a major league leading 58 home runs. Utley hit 32, one of his best years, and Pat hit 29.

7. What 2006 Philadelphia player broke his nose running into the outfield wall?

Answer: Aaron Rowand

Rowand ran full speed into the centerfield wall, breaking his nose, and naturally, the first thing he did was hold up the ball.

8. Former Phillie Bobby Abreu had a streak of a 20-20 seasons (20 stolen bases and 20 home runs) in how many consecutive seasons?

Answer: 7

His streak ran from 1999-2005.

9. What former Phillie was quoted as saying, "I wouldn't run into the outfield wall because I am not dumb, like Aaron Rowand did"?

Answer: Kenny Lofton

Although Abreu would never run into a wall, he never admitted it, and it was Lofton who said he wasn't dumb enough to run into a wall.

10. What catcher made his Major League debut with Philadelphia on May 26, 2006, in his thirty's?

Answer: Chris Coste

Coste surprised everyone hitting 328 with 7 home runs in just 65 games. He was still sent to the minors in the beginning of the 2007 season.

Source: Author lilryan992

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