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Quiz about Your Cleveland Indians
Quiz about Your Cleveland Indians

Your Cleveland Indians! Trivia Quiz


A quiz for all Indian and baseball fans. If you like the quiz, please rate it. Thanks for playing! :-)

A multiple-choice quiz by Nightmare. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
Nightmare
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
107,230
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
1325
Last 3 plays: Guest 107 (7/10), Guest 71 (9/10), Guest 12 (6/10).
Question 1 of 10
1. Who led the team with home runs in 2002? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. When did the Cleveland Indians start their era with the 'Indian' name? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. In what year did the Indians win their first World Series? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Who was the first Indian to bat .400 in a season? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. In 1997. they won their _____ American League crown? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Who set a club record by striking out 185 times in a season? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. In what year did the Indians change from Cleveland Stadium to Jacobs Field? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which of the following Cleveland managers, helmed the team for the most seasons? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Who was the first Indian pitcher to win 30 games in a season? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Which of the following has more career wins as a Cleveland Indian? Hint



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Most Recent Scores
Mar 26 2024 : Guest 107: 7/10
Feb 19 2024 : Guest 71: 9/10
Feb 07 2024 : Guest 12: 6/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Who led the team with home runs in 2002?

Answer: Jim Thome

Thome belted 52 home runs in 2002, along with batting .304. In 2001, he popped for 49.
2. When did the Cleveland Indians start their era with the 'Indian' name?

Answer: 1915

The Indians, formerly called the Naps from 1903-1914, started their career as Indians with a 57-95 record, under the management of Joe Birmingham and Lee Fohl. The team was rostered with 25-year-old Joe Jackson.
3. In what year did the Indians win their first World Series?

Answer: 1920

Player-manager Tris Speaker led the team in 1920, to their first appearance in the World Series. Speaker led the team with his bat by hitting .388, and Jim Bagby won 31 games for the tribe. They beat the Brooklyn Robins 5 games to 2.
4. Who was the first Indian to bat .400 in a season?

Answer: Joe Jackson

He hit .408 in 1911, which was his first full season in baseball. This famous 'Black Sox' player was traded to the White Sox in mid-season of 1915. Nap Lajoie once hit .426, but as a Philadelphia Athletic in 1901.
5. In 1997. they won their _____ American League crown?

Answer: 5th

The first was in 1920 and then 1948, both bringing them World Series championships, then the league crowns in 1954, 1995, and 1997.
6. Who set a club record by striking out 185 times in a season?

Answer: Jim Thome

Thome although a power hitter, struck out 171 times in 1999 setting a team record. He tied his own record in 2000 with the same amount. In 2001, he struck out 185 times. His 2002 total dropped considerably to 139.
7. In what year did the Indians change from Cleveland Stadium to Jacobs Field?

Answer: 1994

They played at Cleveland Stadium for almost 50 years before showing their expertise at Jacobs Field. In their 3rd season at Jacobs, the Indians broke the 3,000,000 attendance mark for the first time.
8. Which of the following Cleveland managers, helmed the team for the most seasons?

Answer: Lou Boudreau

Boudreau had the team from 1942-1950, winning the World Series in 1948. His record was 728-649 as the skipper of the Indians.
9. Who was the first Indian pitcher to win 30 games in a season?

Answer: Jim Bagby

Bagby was the first, and only one in the 20th century to achieve this. His 31 wins in 1920, helped the Indians to their first World Series appearance and championship. Bagby won one and lost one in the Series. He won 122 games in 7 seasons for the Indians.
10. Which of the following has more career wins as a Cleveland Indian?

Answer: Bob Feller

Feller won 266 career games, all in an Indian uniform from 1936-1956. He missed the 1942, 1943, and 1944 season due to World War II. His greatest season was in 1946, when he went 26-15 with 348 strikeouts.
Source: Author Nightmare

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