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Dummies Baseball #49 - 1980s Trivia Quiz

Another quiz for the baseball nut. Thanks for playing. :-)

A multiple-choice quiz by Nightmare. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Author
Nightmare

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
151,707

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
9 / 10

Plays
1792

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

Last 3 plays: gogetem (10/10), Guest 68 (10/10), Guest 73 (9/10).

Question 1 of 10

1. Who won the 1980 World Series? Hint

Chicago Cubs

Philadelphia Phillies

Seattle Mariners

Arizona Diamondbacks

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Question 2 of 10

2. The 2nd strike in baseball happened in the 1980s. What year was it? Hint

1981

1990

1984

1988

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Question 3 of 10

3. What player in 1982, had 2 hits for 2 different teams, in 2 different cities, on the same day? Hint

Joel Youngblood

Leon Wagner

Albie Pearson

Jim Gilliam

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Question 4 of 10

4. What Red Sox slugger set a Major League in 1984, by grounding into 36 double plays in the season? Hint

Johnny Callison

Jim Rice

Ken Boyer

Wes Parker

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who was the first pitcher in history to strikeout 100 batters in a season for 20 consecutive seasons, and never win a strikeout crown? Hint

Don Sutton

Donn Clendenon

John Kruk

Al Oliver

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Question 6 of 10

6. In 1988, who was the only baseball great that was inducted into the Hall of Fame? Hint

Lou Gehrig

Willie Stargell

Honus Wagner

Walter Johnson

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Question 7 of 10

7. What pitcher in 1986, set a Major League record by dishing up 50 home runs in the season? Hint

Jim Lefebvre

Bert Blyleven

Davey Lopes

Ron Fairly

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Question 8 of 10

8. In 1986, what 2 rookie pitching brothers, faced each other from the mound for the first time in baseball history? Hint

Greg and Robert Pinchbeck

Greg and Mike Maddux

Jay and Paul Dean

Gaylord and Jim Perry

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Question 9 of 10

9. What rookie catcher in 1987, set a Major League record by hitting safely in 34 straight games? Hint

Benito Santiago

Rod Carew

Tony Oliva

Julian Javier

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Question 10 of 10

10. What American League manager, won the first Manager of the Year Award in the 1980s? Hint

Rogers Hornsby

Walter Alston

Tony LaRussa

Leo Durocher

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who won the 1980 World Series?

Answer: Philadelphia Phillies

The others listed never appeared in the WS in the '80s. The Phillies behind Mike Schmidt, defeated the Kansas City Royals 4 games to 2. Schmidt was the Series MVP.

2. The 2nd strike in baseball happened in the 1980s. What year was it?

Answer: 1981

On June 12 the strike began, suspending the season for 50 days.

3. What player in 1982, had 2 hits for 2 different teams, in 2 different cities, on the same day?

Answer: Joel Youngblood

The others retired long before the 1980s. Youngblood of the New York Mets had 2 hits in a day game on August 4th. The team traded him after the game to the Montreal Expos, and off to Philadelphia he went. As an Expo, he played the night game and had 2 hits off the Phillies. He began the 1983 season as a Giant, then retired as a Red in 1989 after 14 seasons.

4. What Red Sox slugger set a Major League in 1984, by grounding into 36 double plays in the season?

Answer: Jim Rice

The others never played for the Red Sox, and retired well before 1980. Rice had this dubious honor in his 11th season with the Red Sox. He still smacked 28 home runs in the season. He retired after 16 seasons with the Boston club in 1989.

5. Who was the first pitcher in history to strikeout 100 batters in a season for 20 consecutive seasons, and never win a strikeout crown?

Answer: Don Sutton

The others were not pitchers. Sutton did this in 1985 when he finished the season with the Angels. Don pitched for 23 seasons, mostly as a Dodger, and retired in 1988 with 324 career wins. He was a 20-game winner only once.

6. In 1988, who was the only baseball great that was inducted into the Hall of Fame?

Answer: Willie Stargell

The others listed were inducted in the 1930s. "Pops" was the Pirate leader from 1962-1982. Stargell blasted out 475 home runs in 21 seasons for Pittsburgh. Not known for his speed, he stole 17 bases throughout his entire career.

7. What pitcher in 1986, set a Major League record by dishing up 50 home runs in the season?

Answer: Bert Blyleven

The others were not pitchers. Blyleven broke Robin Roberts' record of 46. This Twins pitcher still went 17-14 for the season. In 22 seasons, Bert won 287 games and gave up an amazing 430 home runs.

8. In 1986, what 2 rookie pitching brothers, faced each other from the mound for the first time in baseball history?

Answer: Greg and Mike Maddux

Greg and brother Mike were rookies in 1986. Greg of the Chicago Cubs and Mike of the Philadelphia, faced each other on September 29. Greg defeated brother Mike and the Phillies 8-3.

9. What rookie catcher in 1987, set a Major League record by hitting safely in 34 straight games?

Answer: Benito Santiago

The others were not catchers. Santiago of the Padres set this record, which helped him win Rookie of the Year honors. 2003 saw Benito in his 18th season, this one in a Giant uniform.

10. What American League manager, won the first Manager of the Year Award in the 1980s?

Answer: Tony LaRussa

The other managers were not in baseball in the 1980s. LaRussa won the award with the Chicago White Sox, for leading the team to a 99-63 record and the American League Western Division crown. He won the award in 1988 and 1992 with the Athletics, and then won another in 2002, while being at the helm of the St.Louis Cardinals.

Source: Author Nightmare

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