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Quiz about MLB  DHL Hometown Heroes
Quiz about MLB  DHL Hometown Heroes

MLB / DHL Hometown Heroes Trivia Quiz


In 2006, Major League Baseball and DHL held a contest for fans to name the best player in each franchise's history. In all, 30 different teams had a hometown hero. This quiz covers 10 of them.

A multiple-choice quiz by pgriffinfan. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
pgriffinfan
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
272,293
Updated
Jul 23 22
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
1107
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 76 (0/10), rbig31559 (9/10), Guest 68 (8/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. This Baltimore Orioles player broke Lou Gehrig's consecutive games playing streak on the night of September 6, 1995, and continued to play for another three years, finishing with a record playing streak of 2,632 consecutive games. Who is he? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. For 33 years, this Braves hometown hero was Major League Baseball's all-time leader in home runs. His record by broken by Barry Bonds in August 2007, but the impact he had on his team remains intact. Who is he? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. This designated hitter got his 500th career home run in 2007 as a member of the Toronto Blue Jays, but he was the Chicago White Sox hometown hero. Who is he? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. This Chicago Cubs hometown hero may have never won a World Series, but he still gave fans in the Windy City something to cheer about during the 19 seasons he spent there. Who is he? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Which Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher led his team to victory against the New York Yankees in the 2001 World Series? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. This Boston Red Sox slugger joined one of baseball's rare clubs when he hit .406 in 1941. However, he lost the MVP award to Joe DiMaggio and his 56-game hitting streak. Who is he? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. This Florida Marlins pitcher helped his team beat the New York Yankees in the 2003 World Series, and in 2005 became the franchise's first 20-game winner. Who is he? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. This Cleveland Indians pitcher threw three no-hitters during his career, and in 1948 helped his team beat the Boston Braves in the World Series. Who is he? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. This Cincinnati Reds hometown hero retired as MLBs all-time leader in hits, but in 1989 he was banned for life from Major League Baseball for his involvement in gambling. Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. This player was named the Angels hometown hero. Who is he? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. This Baltimore Orioles player broke Lou Gehrig's consecutive games playing streak on the night of September 6, 1995, and continued to play for another three years, finishing with a record playing streak of 2,632 consecutive games. Who is he?

Answer: Cal Ripken Jr

Cal Ripken Jr. played his entire career for the Baltimore Orioles from 1982-2001. He won one World Series, in 1983, two American League MVP Awards, and was also named MVP of the 2001 All-Star game.
2. For 33 years, this Braves hometown hero was Major League Baseball's all-time leader in home runs. His record by broken by Barry Bonds in August 2007, but the impact he had on his team remains intact. Who is he?

Answer: Hank Aaron

Hank Aaron played for the Milwaukee (and later Atlanta) Braves until 1975 when he returned to Milwaukee, where he spent his last two seasons with the Brewers. Aaron hit 755 home runs.
3. This designated hitter got his 500th career home run in 2007 as a member of the Toronto Blue Jays, but he was the Chicago White Sox hometown hero. Who is he?

Answer: Frank Thomas

In addition to being a designated hitter, Frank Thomas played 1000 games at first base.
4. This Chicago Cubs hometown hero may have never won a World Series, but he still gave fans in the Windy City something to cheer about during the 19 seasons he spent there. Who is he?

Answer: Ernie Banks

Ernie Banks was voted the National League MVP in both 1958 and 1959. He was also elected to the All Star game 13 times. He hit 521 career home runs.
5. Which Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher led his team to victory against the New York Yankees in the 2001 World Series?

Answer: Randy Johnson

During the 2001 World Series, Randy Johnson won game 6 as a starter and game 7 as a reliever, becoming the first pitcher since Harry Breechen in 1946 to accomplish this feat.
6. This Boston Red Sox slugger joined one of baseball's rare clubs when he hit .406 in 1941. However, he lost the MVP award to Joe DiMaggio and his 56-game hitting streak. Who is he?

Answer: Ted Williams

The Boston Red Sox would finish the 1941 season second in the American League behind the New York Yankees. DiMaggio finished 37 points ahead of Williams for the MVP.
7. This Florida Marlins pitcher helped his team beat the New York Yankees in the 2003 World Series, and in 2005 became the franchise's first 20-game winner. Who is he?

Answer: Dontrelle Willis

In 2003, Dontrelle Willis was named to the National League All-Star team, and also won National League Rookie of the Year while posting a 14-11 record for that season's World Series champions.
8. This Cleveland Indians pitcher threw three no-hitters during his career, and in 1948 helped his team beat the Boston Braves in the World Series. Who is he?

Answer: Bob Feller

Bob Feller played on the second Indians team to win a World Series. Their first was in 1920 against Brooklyn.
9. This Cincinnati Reds hometown hero retired as MLBs all-time leader in hits, but in 1989 he was banned for life from Major League Baseball for his involvement in gambling.

Answer: Pete Rose

Pete Rose was banned from professional baseball for life in August 1989, after Major League Baseball found evidence suggesting he had bet on games. After denying that he at bet on baeball for nearly 15 years, Rose finally admitted in January 2004, that he had bet on baseball.
10. This player was named the Angels hometown hero. Who is he?

Answer: Rod Carew

Rod Carew, who was named to the American League All-Star team each of his first six seasons with the Angels, hit safely for the 3,000th time in his career on August 4, 1985.
Source: Author pgriffinfan

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