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San Diego Padres: 70s-80s Trivia Quiz

With so much to do in San Diego, many people forget that there is a baseball team there! If you are a fan of the team, here are some questions that will make you remember the good times.

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

Author
CaboDude

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
218,167

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
421

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who played shortstop for the Padres from '71 to '78, and wore number 11? Hint

Ed Spiezio

Garry Templeton

Enzo Hernandez

Alan Wiggins

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Question 2 of 10

2. It wasn't until their 10th season that the Pads finished above .500 in 1978. Who was their manager that year? Hint

Frank Howard

Alvin Dark

Roger Craig

Jerry Coleman

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Question 3 of 10

3. This 39-year old went 21-9 in 1978 with a 2.73 ERA. He went on to pitch for five more years and amass a total of 313 wins. Who was he? Hint

Rollie Fingers

Randy Jones

Gaylord Perry

Mickey Lolich

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Question 4 of 10

4. In 1976, this Padres pitcher tied with Pat Zachary of the Reds for Rookie of the Year honors. He was overshadowed by the antics of the AL winner, Mark "the Bird" Fidrych. Who was he? Hint

Dave Freisleben

Randy Jones

Butch Metzger

Brent Strom

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which utility player (1982-85) was popular in San Diego for hard work and being able to get under Tommy Lasorda's skin? Hint

Kurt Bevacqua

Jerry Royster

Tim Flannery

Bill Almon

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Question 6 of 10

6. The Pads won the NL Pennant in '84 by taking three in a row from the Cubs. Who was their centerfielder who hit 20 HRs in his first full year in the majors? Hint

Sixto Lescano

Tony Gwynn

Kevin McReynolds

Carmelo Martinez

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who fielded the final out to beat the Cubs in the 1984 NLCS? Hint

Nettles

Garvey

Wiggins

Templeton

8. This catcher came up with the Padres in 1986. In '87, he was NL Rookie of the Year. He spent seven years in San Diego before leaving to play with eight other clubs. He was known for being able to throw a runner out from his knees and was a five-time All Star. Can you name this catcher? Hint

Benito Santiago

Doug Gwosdz

Terry Kennedy

Gene Tenace

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Question 9 of 10

9. The Padres had a lifetime .300 hitter who was left-handed and overweight. No, I am not talking about Tony Gwynn as, this player went on to play with the Phillies and then joined the Fox Network on, "The Best Damned Sports Show Period". Who is he? Hint

Fred McGriff

Broderick Perkins

John Kruk

Terry Kennedy

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Question 10 of 10

10. In their first 20 seasons (69-88), how many seasons did they finish at .500 or better? Hint

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who played shortstop for the Padres from '71 to '78, and wore number 11?

Answer: Enzo Hernandez

Enzo used to flip the bat handle on the plate and catch the bat once it did a flip.

2. It wasn't until their 10th season that the Pads finished above .500 in 1978. Who was their manager that year?

Answer: Roger Craig

Roger pitched for the Dodgers, Mets, Cardinals, Reds, and Phillies. He was promoted to manager from pitching coach of the Pads in 78.

3. This 39-year old went 21-9 in 1978 with a 2.73 ERA. He went on to pitch for five more years and amass a total of 313 wins. Who was he?

Answer: Gaylord Perry

Gaylord was often accused of throwing 'doctored' pitches.

4. In 1976, this Padres pitcher tied with Pat Zachary of the Reds for Rookie of the Year honors. He was overshadowed by the antics of the AL winner, Mark "the Bird" Fidrych. Who was he?

Answer: Butch Metzger

In five years in the Bigs, he never came close to his stats for '76.

5. Which utility player (1982-85) was popular in San Diego for hard work and being able to get under Tommy Lasorda's skin?

Answer: Kurt Bevacqua

Kurt once hit a homer to beat the Dodgers and Tommy went ballistic, with every other word having to be bleeped out for TV.

6. The Pads won the NL Pennant in '84 by taking three in a row from the Cubs. Who was their centerfielder who hit 20 HRs in his first full year in the majors?

Answer: Kevin McReynolds

Kevin broke his wrist and was unable to play in the World Series in 1984.

7. Who fielded the final out to beat the Cubs in the 1984 NLCS?

Answer: Nettles

It was a grounder to Nettles on third base, who threw it to Wiggins on second base (for a forceout at second).

Answer: Benito Santiago

Benny wore number 00 instead of just 0, so that you could see the number when he had the strap for the chest protector on.

Answer: John Kruk

Kruk is probably best known for his all-star at bat against Randy Johnson.

10. In their first 20 seasons (69-88), how many seasons did they finish at .500 or better?

Answer: 6

1978 (.519), 1982 (.500), 1983 (.500), 1984 (.563), 1985 (.512), 1988 (.516).

Source: Author CaboDude

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