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Because Chris Berman Says So Trivia Quiz

All multiple choice about some baseball players that have been tagged with sports broadcaster Chris Berman's own 'nickname'. These nicknames are inserted somewhere in the players' names. Have fun! :)

A multiple-choice quiz by Nightmare. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Nightmare

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
315,904

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Question 1 of 10

1. This 20-season Houston Astro led the league in doubles three times, runs scored twice, and won the 1997 Branch Rickey Award. He also won the 2005 Hutch Award and the 2007 Roberto Clemente Award. Who is this that Berman inserted "matinee at the" somewhere in his name? Hint

Lance Berkman

Jeff Bagwell

Rusty Staub

Craig Biggio

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Question 2 of 10

2. This manager had the reins of the Yankees, Diamondbacks, and Texas Rangers. He also won two Manager of the Year awards. Who is this that Berman added "Raleigh" to his name? Hint

Buck Showalter

Lou Piniella

Dusty Baker

Jim Fregosi

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Question 3 of 10

3. This 20-season Detroit Tiger saw most of his time at shortstop. He took a World Series ring in 1984 while being the series MVP. The nickname given to him was "Have Gun Will". Who is six-time all-star selectee? Hint

Al Kaline

Alan Trammell

Mickey Lolich

Travis Fryman

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Question 4 of 10

4. This Hall of Fame Cincinnati Red won a Rookie of the Year Award, two MVPs, World Series MVP, and Major League Player of the Year awards. He's done it all and received a Hall of Fame induction. Who is this nicknamed "Gentle"? Hint

Johnny Bench

Joe Morgan

Tony Perez

George Foster

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Question 5 of 10

5. One of the greatest players that Major League Baseball has ever seen, this New York Yankee won three MVP awards. In one decade, he was in the top five for the MVP seven times. He also set a record for World Series appearances. Who is this that Berman added "grin and" to his name? Hint

Mickey Mantle

Babe Ruth

Yogi Berra

Joe DiMaggio

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Question 6 of 10

6. This New York Yankee played from 1957-1965 mostly at shortstop. He was a Rookie of the Year, then went to six World Series. Like Chris Berman, he later became a sports broadcaster. Who is this with "Rubix" added to his name? Hint

Bobby Richardson

Tony Kubek

Hank Bauer

Enos Slaughter

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Question 7 of 10

7. This pitcher played for the Cubs, Cardinals, and Braves. Amongst 18 players inducted into the Hall of Fame in his induction year, 17 were African-Americans from Negro League Baseball. Who is this nicknamed "3 piece"? Hint

Rick Reuschel

Doyle Alexander

Joaquin Andujar

Bruce Sutter

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Question 8 of 10

8. This first baseman and outfielder played most of his career with the Padres and Phillies. Always ribbed for his weight, he banged out 100 home runs in his 10 seasons. He later was a regular on the TV show, "Best Damn Sports Show Period". Who was this that Berman attached "I am not a" in his name? Hint

John Kruk

Mike Schmidt

John Salley

Lenny Dykstra

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Question 9 of 10

9. The only team that this manager had was the Dodgers, and managed them for over 20 seasons. He took them to seven National League pennants. Who is this nicknamed "Purina"? Hint

Tom Lasorda

Walter Alston

Leo Durocher

Wilbert Robinson

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Question 10 of 10

10. This future Hall of Famer never seemed to go away, and played for five teams in his 21 seasons. He was the 1977 AL Rookie of the Year. He played in both the National and American League. He is also a member of the 500 Home Run Club. Who is this that Chris Berman attached "eat, drink and be" to his name? Hint

Mike Marshall

Bill Skowron

Eddie Murray

Rickey Henderson

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: Craig Biggio

Craig played from 1988-2007. He went to only one World Series and lost to the White Sox in 2005. He also won four Gold Gloves and five Silver Slugger awards. Chris Berman's name for him was Craig "matinee at the" Biggio.

2. This manager had the reins of the Yankees, Diamondbacks, and Texas Rangers. He also won two Manager of the Year awards. Who is this that Berman added "Raleigh" to his name?

Answer: Buck Showalter

Buck Showalter "Raleigh" won his Manager of the Year awards with the Yankees in 1994 and the Rangers in 2004.

Answer: Alan Trammell

Alan "Have Gun Will" Trammell batted .450 with nine hits in the 1984 World Series, following his .364 in the ALCS against the Royals. The Tigers put the Padres down four games to one.

Answer: Johnny Bench

Johnny "Gentle" Bench was Rookie of the Year in 1968. His MVPs followed shortly in 1970 and 1972. Bench and his 'Big Red Machine' went to four World Series, winning back-to-back in 1975 and 1976.

Answer: Yogi Berra

Yogi "grin and" Berra went to a record-setting 14 World Series between 1947-1963. Berrra picked up 10 World Series rings along the way. His MVP runs were all between 1950-1956. An easy Hall of Fame inductee, they took him in 1972.

Answer: Tony Kubek

Tony "Rubix" Kubek started in 37 World Series games. In the 1960 series, Tony took a batted ball in throat in game seven off Bill Virdon. That incident helped pave the way for the Pirates to upset the Yankees and take the crown. In 2009, Kubek became the 33rd voice that was presented the Ford C. Frick Award for sports broadcasting.

Answer: Bruce Sutter

Bruce "3 piece" Sutter was the 1979 NL Cy Young Award winner. Four times in his career, he was in the top five for the Cy Young voting. He also won four Rolaids Relief awards. He retired with the Atlanta Braves in 1988, then was inducted into the hall in 2006.

Answer: John Kruk

John "I am not a" Kruk played from 1986-1995. John never led the league in any major category, but did go to one World Series with the Phillies in a 1993 loss to Toronto.

9. The only team that this manager had was the Dodgers, and managed them for over 20 seasons. He took them to seven National League pennants. Who is this nicknamed "Purina"?

Answer: Walter Alston

They were all Dodger franchise managers, and Walter Alston "Purina" managed the Dodgers from 1954-1976. He and the Dodgers won their first-ever World Series in 1955.

Answer: Eddie Murray

Eddie "eat, drink and be" Murray began his career with the Orioles, where he picked up his rookie award. He also played for the Dodgers, Indians, Mets, and Angels. Eddie smacked 504 home runs in his career. The hall inducted him in 2003.

Source: Author Nightmare

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