Quiz about 30 Years of The Texas Rangers

30 Years of The Texas Rangers Trivia Quiz

This quiz covers the first 30 years (1972-2002) in the History of the Texas Rangers.

A multiple-choice quiz by Ken1260. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Ken1260

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
84,470

Updated
Dec 03 21

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10

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1. Who was the very first manager for the Texas Rangers? Hint

Billy Martin

Frank Howard

Bobby Valentine

Ted Williams

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2. What pitcher started a game only 22 days after being the Ranger's first round draft choice out of Houston's Westchester High School in 1973?
Hint

Nolan Ryan

Jim Bibby

Dick Bosman

David Clyde

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3. Which pitcher recorded his 300th win, 7th No Hitter, and his 5,000th strikeout while wearing a Ranger's uniform?

Answer: (First and Last Name)

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4. Who was the Ranger's first player to win the American League MVP award?
Hint

Alex Rodriquez

Ivan 'Pudge' Rodriquez

Jeff Burroughs

Juan Gonzalez

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5. What did Toby Harrah and Bump Wills do on consecutive pitches? Hint

Hit an Inside the Park Homerun.

Get Beaned in the Head.

Steal Home.

Hit a Grand Slam

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6. Who was the very first Ranger to hit for the cycle? Hint

Mike Hargrove

Rafael Palmeiro

No Ranger has ever Hit for the Cycle.

Oddibe McDowell

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7. What team did the Rangers face in their very first game at The Ballpark in Arlington? Hint

New York Mets

Seattle Mariners

Milwaukee Brewers

Oakland A's

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8. Which Ranger pitcher became the first lefthander to throw a perfect game in the American League?

Answer: (First and Last Name or Last name only)

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9. Which manager led the Rangers to their very first playoff berth? Hint

Bobby Valentine

Billy Martin

Johnny Oates

Eddie Stanky

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10. On June 12, 1997, the Rangers played in the very first interleague game. Who was their opponent in that game? Hint

Arizona Diamondbacks

San Francisco Giants

Los Angeles Dodgers

San Diego Padres

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who was the very first manager for the Texas Rangers?

Answer: Ted Williams

Ted Williams was hired by the Washington Senators in 1969 and moved with the team to Texas where he spent 1 season as manager.

2. What pitcher started a game only 22 days after being the Ranger's first round draft choice out of Houston's Westchester High School in 1973?

Answer: David Clyde

David Clyde was 18 when he made his debut and went on to have a 4-8 record in 1973 but his career lasted only 3 years with the Rangers and another 2 with the Indians. He finished his career with 18-33 record.

3. Which pitcher recorded his 300th win, 7th No Hitter, and his 5,000th strikeout while wearing a Ranger's uniform?

Answer: Nolan Ryan

His 5,000th strikeout victim was Rickey Henderson on August 22, 1989. Milwaukee was his victim in his 300th win on June 11, 1990 and Toronto was the victim in his 7th No Hitter on May 1, 1991.

4. Who was the Ranger's first player to win the American League MVP award?

Answer: Jeff Burroughs

Jeff Burroughs won the award for the 1974 season.

5. What did Toby Harrah and Bump Wills do on consecutive pitches?

Answer: Hit an Inside the Park Homerun.

Against the Yankees on August 27, 1977 against pitcher Ken Clay.

6. Who was the very first Ranger to hit for the cycle?

Answer: Oddibe McDowell

Oddibe did this feat on July 23, 1985 against the Indians.

7. What team did the Rangers face in their very first game at The Ballpark in Arlington?

Answer: New York Mets

On April 1, 1994, the Rangers played their very first game against the New York Mets in a exhibition game. Milwaukee would come to town on April 11th to play the very first regular season game.

8. Which Ranger pitcher became the first lefthander to throw a perfect game in the American League?

Answer: Kenny Rogers

On July 28, 1994, Rogers became the first lefthander to throw a perfect game in the American League.

9. Which manager led the Rangers to their very first playoff berth?

Answer: Johnny Oates

In 1996 under the guidance of Johnny Oates, the Rangers finally make the playoffs where they win the first game against the Yankees and I'm still waiting for that second playoff win.

10. On June 12, 1997, the Rangers played in the very first interleague game. Who was their opponent in that game?

Answer: San Francisco Giants

The Giants beat the Rangers 4-3 in that game.

Source: Author Ken1260

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