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Baseball Playoffs Trivia Quiz

Here are some questions on some playoffs and fall classics from 1970-2003.

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

Author
oaklandman

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
179,752

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
576

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Question 1 of 10

1. In the 1973 World Series, who did the A's beat? Hint

Los Angeles Dodgers

San Francisco Giants

Cincinnati Reds

New York Mets

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Question 2 of 10

2. In 2002, how many outs away were the Giants from winning the World Series? Hint

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Question 3 of 10

3. The winner of the 1997 World Series was Florida.

True

False

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Question 4 of 10

4. The teams in the 2002 World Series were Wild Cards.

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who hit the home run to win Game 6 and the Series in the 1993 World Series? Hint

Joe Carter

Kirby Puckett

Jose Canseco

Ed Sprague

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which teams were featured in the '89 World Series? Hint

Oakland A's & Atlanta Braves

Oakland A's & Los Angeles Dodgers

New York Yankees & Atlanta Braves

Oakland A's & San Francisco Giants

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who eliminated the Yankees from the playoffs in 2002? Hint

Red Sox

A's

Angels

Twins

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who hit the walk-off home run to beat the A's in game 1 of the 1988 World Series? Hint

Barry Bonds

Tommy Lasorda

Kirk Gibson

Kirby Puckett

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who threw Don Zimmer down in Game 3 of the ALCS in 2003? Hint

Pedro Martinez

Manny Ramirez

Derek Lowe

Nomar Garciaparra

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Question 10 of 10

10. The 2003 World Series ended in 7 games.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In the 1973 World Series, who did the A's beat?

Answer: New York Mets

The A's defeated the Mets in 7 games. In fact, the A's would go on to win three straight world series in '72, '73, and '74.

2. In 2002, how many outs away were the Giants from winning the World Series?

Answer: 5

They were leading the Angels by 5 in the eighth inning. The Angels would come back to win the game and the series.

3. The winner of the 1997 World Series was Florida.

Answer: True

The Marlins' Livan Hernandez was their big hero.

4. The teams in the 2002 World Series were Wild Cards.

Answer: True

The Angels finished four back of the Athletics, and the Giants finished second to Arizona.

5. Who hit the home run to win Game 6 and the Series in the 1993 World Series?

Answer: Joe Carter

Jose Canseco and the A's were eliminated by the Blue Jays in the Playoffs. Kirby Puckett played in the Fall Classic in the prior year with the Twins and Ed Sprague was a teammate to Joe Carter on the Blue Jays, but it was Carter who won it for the Jays over Philadelphia.

6. Which teams were featured in the '89 World Series?

Answer: Oakland A's & San Francisco Giants

The A's swept the Giants, but the Series would forever be remembered for the earthquake right before Game 3 in S.F. The Series was paused for ten days.

7. Who eliminated the Yankees from the playoffs in 2002?

Answer: Angels

The Angels stunned the nation by winning the series. The Yanks were favored to sweep the series.

8. Who hit the walk-off home run to beat the A's in game 1 of the 1988 World Series?

Answer: Kirk Gibson

It was Gibson's only at-bat of the series.

9. Who threw Don Zimmer down in Game 3 of the ALCS in 2003?

Answer: Pedro Martinez

I quote Gary Little, "We've upgraded it from a battle to a war." It was war to the very end.

10. The 2003 World Series ended in 7 games.

Answer: False

It was Game Six when Florida shocked the Yankees.

Source: Author oaklandman

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