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Quiz about I Dont Wanna Be a Pirate
Quiz about I Dont Wanna Be a Pirate

I Don't Wanna Be a Pirate! Trivia Quiz


The title of this quiz comes from a famous quote from "Seinfeld". The questions will quiz you on players that began their baseball careers with the Pittsburgh Pirates, but moved on to other teams. I hope you enjoy it!

A multiple-choice quiz by Iceman61. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
Iceman61
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
334,636
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
357
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Question 1 of 10
1. I was the starting catcher for the Pirates from 1996 until 2004. I finished third in the Rookie of the Year voting and made three All-Star teams. I was traded to the Oakland Athletics after the 2004 season for Arthur Rhodes and Mark Redman. Who am I? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. I played as both a first baseman and outfielder for the Pirates from 1968 until 1977. I was on a World Series championship team in 1971 as well as playing in three All-Star games during my time in Pittsburgh. The Pirates would trade me to the Rangers after the 1977 season. Who am I? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. I was drafted by the Pirates as a second baseman and made my big league debut with them in 1975. I was traded with two players in December 1975 to the Yankees in exchange for Doc Medich. I won a world championship in 1977 with the Yankees and "managed" to play a total of 19 seasons. Who am I? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. I was signed as an amateur free agent third baseman by the Pirates in 1994. My big league debut was with the Pirates in 1998 and I played six seasons with the Pirates. Kenny Lofton and I were traded to the Cubs in 2003 where I closed out the decade still patrolling their hot corner. Who am I? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. I was drafted by the Cardinals as a shortstop in 1998 and traded to the Pirates in 2000 for Jason Christiansen. My big league debut happened in 2001, and I played nine seasons for the Pirates until being traded to the Mariners in 2009. Who am I? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. I was drafted as an outfielder by the Pirates in 1967. I made my big league debut with the Pirates in 1971 and played six seasons there. I was traded to the White Sox in 1976 for Terry Forster and Goose Gossage. Who am I? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. I was drafted as an outfielder by the Pirates in 1970. I made my Major League debut in 1973 and won back to back National League batting titles in 1977 and 1978. My time with the Pirates ended in 1983 when the Reds signed me as a free agent. Who am I? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. I was drafted by the Pirates as an outfielder with the sixth pick of the first round in the 1985 amateur draft. My big league debut happened in May 1986. I won the National League Most Valuable Player Award in 1990 and 1992 with the Pirates. My Pirates career ended when the Giants signed me as a free agent in December 1992. Who am I? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. I was signed as an amateur free agent pitcher in 1964 by the Pirates. My big league career began with the Pirates was in 1968. During my time in Pittsburgh, I threw a no-hitter, started an All-Star Game, and won a World Series. I was traded with two players to the Yankees in 1975 for Doc Medich. Who am I? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. I was signed as an amateur free agent pitcher in 1969 by the Pirates and made my big league debut in 1974. I saved three games for the Pirates as they won the 1979 World Series. I was traded to the Phillies in 1985 for Al Holland. Who am I? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. I was the starting catcher for the Pirates from 1996 until 2004. I finished third in the Rookie of the Year voting and made three All-Star teams. I was traded to the Oakland Athletics after the 2004 season for Arthur Rhodes and Mark Redman. Who am I?

Answer: Jason Kendall

Jason's dad Fred was a Major League catcher as well from 1969 until 1980. Jason has also played for the Chicago Cubs, Milwaukee Brewers, and Kansas City Royals.
2. I played as both a first baseman and outfielder for the Pirates from 1968 until 1977. I was on a World Series championship team in 1971 as well as playing in three All-Star games during my time in Pittsburgh. The Pirates would trade me to the Rangers after the 1977 season. Who am I?

Answer: Al Oliver

Al's trade in 1977 would include the Pirates, Texas Rangers, Atlanta Braves, and New York Mets sending him to the Rangers and bringing Bert Blyleven to the Pirates. He would play in four more All-Star games and won the 1982 National League batting title with Montreal. Al would later play for the Giants, Phillies, Dodgers, and Blue Jays.
3. I was drafted by the Pirates as a second baseman and made my big league debut with them in 1975. I was traded with two players in December 1975 to the Yankees in exchange for Doc Medich. I won a world championship in 1977 with the Yankees and "managed" to play a total of 19 seasons. Who am I?

Answer: Willie Randolph

Willie played 13 seasons with the Yankees. He also spent time with the Dodgers, Mets, Athletics, and Brewers. Willie managed the New York Mets from 2005 until 2008 and compiled a 302-253 record.
4. I was signed as an amateur free agent third baseman by the Pirates in 1994. My big league debut was with the Pirates in 1998 and I played six seasons with the Pirates. Kenny Lofton and I were traded to the Cubs in 2003 where I closed out the decade still patrolling their hot corner. Who am I?

Answer: Aramis Ramirez

Aramis had 11 sacrifice flies in both 2002 and 2003 to lead the National League in that category. He also led the National League in assists as a third baseman in both 2001 and 2003. He has been selected to two All-Star teams during his eight seasons with the Cubs.
5. I was drafted by the Cardinals as a shortstop in 1998 and traded to the Pirates in 2000 for Jason Christiansen. My big league debut happened in 2001, and I played nine seasons for the Pirates until being traded to the Mariners in 2009. Who am I?

Answer: Jack Wilson

Jack represented the Pirates as an All-Star in 2004. Offensive highlights include leading the National League with 17 sacrifice hits in both 2001 and 2002, as well as leading the league with 12 triples in 2004. On defense, Jack led the National League in assists as a shortstop in both 2004 and 2005.
6. I was drafted as an outfielder by the Pirates in 1967. I made my big league debut with the Pirates in 1971 and played six seasons there. I was traded to the White Sox in 1976 for Terry Forster and Goose Gossage. Who am I?

Answer: Richie Zisk

Richie was an American League All-Star in 1977 with the White Sox, and made the All-Star team as well in 1978 with the Rangers. Richie set career highs with 30 home runs and 101 runs batted in during his lone season with the White Sox. He would play three years with the Rangers before finishing his career in Seattle with the Mariners.
7. I was drafted as an outfielder by the Pirates in 1970. I made my Major League debut in 1973 and won back to back National League batting titles in 1977 and 1978. My time with the Pirates ended in 1983 when the Reds signed me as a free agent. Who am I?

Answer: Dave Parker

Dave won the 1978 National League Most Valuable Player Award. He won three gold gloves as a rightfielder and played in seven All-Star games during his career. Dave also played for the Athletics, Angels, Blue Jays, and Brewers.
8. I was drafted by the Pirates as an outfielder with the sixth pick of the first round in the 1985 amateur draft. My big league debut happened in May 1986. I won the National League Most Valuable Player Award in 1990 and 1992 with the Pirates. My Pirates career ended when the Giants signed me as a free agent in December 1992. Who am I?

Answer: Barry Bonds

Barry's dad Bobby was a Major League outfielder for 14 seasons. Barry won five National League Most Valuable Player awards during his time with the Giants. Barry appeared in 14 All-Star games for the National League.
9. I was signed as an amateur free agent pitcher in 1964 by the Pirates. My big league career began with the Pirates was in 1968. During my time in Pittsburgh, I threw a no-hitter, started an All-Star Game, and won a World Series. I was traded with two players to the Yankees in 1975 for Doc Medich. Who am I?

Answer: Dock Ellis

Dock won a career high 19 games for the 1971 Pirates, who won the World Series that season. Dock would later pitch for the Athletics, Rangers, and Mets. Dock's final season was spent in Pittsburgh with the 1979 World Series winners.
10. I was signed as an amateur free agent pitcher in 1969 by the Pirates and made my big league debut in 1974. I saved three games for the Pirates as they won the 1979 World Series. I was traded to the Phillies in 1985 for Al Holland. Who am I?

Answer: Kent Tekulve

Kent led the National League in games finished in 1978, 1979, and 1983. He was on the 1980 National League All-Star team. Kent's final season was spent pitching for the Reds in 1989.
Source: Author Iceman61

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