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Brooklyn Cyclones 2004 Trivia Quiz

This quiz pertains to the 2004 Brooklyn Cyclones of the New York-Penn League. Do the best that you can and good luck.

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

Author
ischraier

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
208,710

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
142

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Question 1 of 10

1. The Brooklyn Cyclones were in which division of the New York Penn League? Hint

Pinckney Division

McNamara Division

Stedler Division

None of the Above

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Question 2 of 10

2. Against which team did the 2004 Brooklyn Cyclones open up against at home at KeySpan Park? Hint

Staten Island Yankees

Aberdeen IronBirds

New Jersey Cardinals

Hudson Valley Renegades

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Question 3 of 10

3. On July 4th and July 14th, the Brooklyn Cyclones played their only two home games in the afternoon. Against which team did they play on both days? Hint

Jamestown Jammers

Mahoning Valley Scrappers

Williamsport Crosscutters

Vermont Expos

4. At a Brooklyn Cyclone game in July, outfielder Derran Watts put a bunt down the first base line. The throw went away from the first basemen and down the right field line to the wall. Watts would run the bases and based upon that error in extra innings. Against what team did this happen to? Hint

New Jersey Cardinals

Staten Island Yankees

Aberdeen Ironbirds

Hudson Valley Renegades

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who was on deck for the Cyclones when Watts scored? Hint

Tommy Davidson

Grant Psomas

Matt Fisher

Dante Brinkley

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Question 6 of 10

6. The Brooklyn Cyclones found their way on to the Top Ten plays list for one night on ESPN's SportsCenter. An outfielder for the Cyclones would throw a bullet to home plate to get the guy out in a critical game in the NY-Penn League. What outfielder for the Cyclones threw the ball, and what team's player got thrown out at the plate? Hint

Dante Brinkley/ Lowell Spinners

Kevin Rios/ Williamsport Crosscutters

Derran Watts/ Oneonta Tigers

Ambiorix Concepcion/ New Jersey Cardinals

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who was the manager of the 2004 Brooklyn Cyclones? Hint

Bobby Ojeda

Tony Tijerina

Tim Teufel

Howard Johnson

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Question 8 of 10

8. The Cyclones would make the NY-Penn League Playoffs after winning the McNamara Division. They would lose the series in the rubber game of a three-game set. Who would defeat the Cyclones? Hint

Hudson Valley Renegades

Mahoning Valley Scrappers

Tri-City Valley Cats

Auburn Doubledays

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Question 9 of 10

9. There were eight teams in the other two divisions in the NY-Penn League. Four of those eight teams, the Cyclones would play at home at KeySpan Park. What teams were they? Hint

Tri-City Valley Cats, Vermont Expos, Auburn Doubledays, Jamestown Jammers

Batavia Muckdogs, Vermont Expos, Tri-City Valley Cats. Auburn Doubledays

Auburn Doubledays, Jamestown Jammers, Oneonta Tigers, Lowell Spinners

Mahoning Valley Scrappers, Oneonta Tigers, Lowell Spinners, Batavia Muckdogs

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Question 10 of 10

10. After the 2004 season, a 2004 Brooklyn Cyclone was sent to Spring Training to try out for the 2005 New York Mets. Who was the lucky Cyclone? Hint

Tommy Davidson

Derran Watts

Ambiorix Concepcion

Aaron Hathaway

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The Brooklyn Cyclones were in which division of the New York Penn League?

Answer: McNamara Division

The Cyclones played in the McNamara Division of the New York- Penn League.

2. Against which team did the 2004 Brooklyn Cyclones open up against at home at KeySpan Park?

Answer: Hudson Valley Renegades

The Cyclones would be successful, winning the home opener by a final score of 7-2. Winning pitcher for the Cyclones was Ivan Maldonado

3. On July 4th and July 14th, the Brooklyn Cyclones played their only two home games in the afternoon. Against which team did they play on both days?

Answer: Williamsport Crosscutters

Both games against the Crosscutters took place at noon in the afternoon. The Cyclones took successful wins against the NY- Penn League affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Answer: Staten Island Yankees

Watts came around all four bases to score a game winning run.

5. Who was on deck for the Cyclones when Watts scored?

Answer: Dante Brinkley

Dante Brinkley was not only on deck but was standing about 10 feet from home plate when Watts dove into home to score the game winning run for the Cyclones.

Answer: Ambiorix Concepcion/ New Jersey Cardinals

The throw by Concepcion was a "Vladimir Guerrero" type throw all the way from the gap in right-center field, on a fly to catcher Aaron Hathaway to throw out the New Jersey Cardinal at the plate.

7. Who was the manager of the 2004 Brooklyn Cyclones?

Answer: Tony Tijerina

Tony Tijerina, a.k.a. TJ was named the manager of the 2004 Brooklyn Cyclones and led them to the 2004 McNamara Division Championship.

8. The Cyclones would make the NY-Penn League Playoffs after winning the McNamara Division. They would lose the series in the rubber game of a three-game set. Who would defeat the Cyclones?

Answer: Tri-City Valley Cats

After two rain outs for game three, the Tri-City Valley Cats defeated the Brooklyn Cyclones in game three of the NY-Penn League Playoffs, sending the Cyclones home and the Valley Cats off to face the Mahoning Valley Scrappers who would become the 2004 NY-Penn League Champions.

9. There were eight teams in the other two divisions in the NY-Penn League. Four of those eight teams, the Cyclones would play at home at KeySpan Park. What teams were they?

Answer: Mahoning Valley Scrappers, Oneonta Tigers, Lowell Spinners, Batavia Muckdogs

In 2005, the Cyclones were scheduled to face the Tri City Valley Cats, Vermont Expos, Auburn Doubledays and Jamestown Jammers at home, aside from their McNamara Division rivals.

10. After the 2004 season, a 2004 Brooklyn Cyclone was sent to Spring Training to try out for the 2005 New York Mets. Who was the lucky Cyclone?

Answer: Ambiorix Concepcion

Ambiorix Concepcion did not make the 25-man roster.

Source: Author ischraier

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